Question 1

A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

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A)   chicken.
B)   pork.
C)   spinach.
D)   salmon.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Hydrogenation

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A)   reduces the amount of cholesterol in saturated fats.
B)   increases the shelf life of products containing fat.
C)   turns liquid oils into solid or semi-solid fats
D)   has been banned by the FDA.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a source of incomplete protein?

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A)   meat
B)   beans
C)   eggs
D)   cheeseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Experts say that two of the most important factors in a healthy diet are eating the "right" kinds of fats and the "right" kinds of

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A)   cholesterol.
B)   fibre.
C)   carbohydrates.
D)   proteins.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

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A)   vitamin D
B)   vitamin C
C)   vitamin E
D)   vitamin KE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

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A)   vitamin A
B)   vitamin B
C)   vitamin D
D)   vitamin KE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Vitamin B12 is found naturally in all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   eggs.
B)   milk.
C)   beef.
D)   broccoli.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

A nutrient claim of "high source of fibre" means which of the following?

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A)   2 grams or more
B)   4 grams or more
C)   10 grams or more
D)   20 grams or moreE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

About _____ percent of children aged five to nine have a peanut allergy.

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A)   2
B)   5
C)   8
D)   12E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Connie has been evaluating her daily consumption of beverages to improve the overall quality of her diet. Which of the following beverages should Connie choose less often?

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A)   regular pop
B)   unsweetened iced tea
C)   water
D)   low-fat milkE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

How many French fries are in one small serving (75g) ?

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A)   10-15
B)   15-20
C)   20-25
D)   25-30E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Worldwide, _____ percent of childhood deaths and _____ percent of diseases are attributable to undernutrition.

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A)   45, 11
B)   35, 17
C)   25, 21
D)   35, 11E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

A mineral commonly lacking in Canadian diets is

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A)   phosphorus.
B)   iron.
C)   chloride.
D)   sodium.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Listeria monocytogenes causes illness for approximately how many Canadians each year?

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A)   100 to 140
B)   140 to 250
C)   250 to 500
D)   500 or moreE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Foods containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The best source of vitamin C is a(n)

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A)   orange.
B)   hamburger.
C)   glass of milk.
D)   slice of whole-grain bread.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Select one of the following food-related issues and take a position-pro or con. Describe your point of view and your reasoning; give at least three arguments to support your position.
Wider use of genetically-modified foods
Greater regulation of dietary supplements
Wider use of food irradiation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select one of the following food-related issues...

Question 20

Connie could adjust her diet closer to that recommended by Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide by increasing her daily servings of all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   vegetables.
B)   whole grains.
C)   refined sugars.
D)   fresh fruit and 100% fruit juice.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 5: Nutrition Basics

Connie could adjust her diet closer to that recommended by Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide by increasing her daily servings of all the following, EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is a source of incomplete protein?

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Select one of the following food-related issues and take a position-pro or con. Describe your point of view and your reasoning; give at least three arguments to support your position. Wider use of genetically-modified foods Greater regulation of dietary supplements Wider use of food irradiation

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A nutrient claim of "high source of fibre" means which of the following?

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The best source of vitamin C is a(n)

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Worldwide, _____ percent of childhood deaths and _____ percent of diseases are attributable to undernutrition.

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About _____ percent of children aged five to nine have a peanut allergy.

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Foods containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature.

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Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

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Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

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Vitamin B12 is found naturally in all the following, EXCEPT:

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A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

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Experts say that two of the most important factors in a healthy diet are eating the "right" kinds of fats and the "right" kinds of

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Listeria monocytogenes causes illness for approximately how many Canadians each year?

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A mineral commonly lacking in Canadian diets is

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Hydrogenation

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Connie has been evaluating her daily consumption of beverages to improve the overall quality of her diet. Which of the following beverages should Connie choose less often?

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Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

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Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

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How many French fries are in one small serving (75g) ?

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