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Suppose you are eating a piece of cheese pizza. Where would digestion of the
pizza begin?
a. | stomach | b. | jejunum | c. | duodenum | d. | mouth |
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carbohydrates : energy ::
a. | amino acids : enzymes | c. | proteins : insulation for nerve tissue | b. | fats :
muscle | d. | fats :
protein |
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Figure 32.1 shows the label from a carton of yogurt. How many Calories per
serving are from fat? 
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The food label on a package of cookies tells you that the amount of Calories per
serving is 250, 150 of which are from fat. If you eat 2 servings (4 cookies), how many Calories will
you be getting?
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Which nutrient is required for nearly every chemical reaction in every cell in
your body?
a. | calcium | b. | vitamin B6 | c. | water | d. | protein |
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Most of the body’s energy needs should be supplied by dietary
a. | vitamins. | c. | fats. | b. | proteins. | d. | carbohydrates. |
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Which nutrient is a key component in cell membranes, neurons, and certain
hormones?
a. | protein | b. | fat | c. | water | d. | iron |
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vitamins : minute amounts ::
a. | vitamin D deficiency : pellagra | c. | carbohydrates : large
amounts | b. | rickets : vitamin C deficiency | d. | B vitamins :
scurvy |
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The food guide pyramid was developed by the
a. | USAF. | c. | CDC. | b. | FDA. | d. | USDA. |
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Excess calories and fat in the diet cause all of the following
except
a. | heart disease. | b. | obesity. | c. | weight
loss. | d. | increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. |
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The nutritional guide that lists the number of servings needed by your body
daily from each food group is in the shape of a
a. | pyramid. | c. | square. | b. | circle. | d. | football. |
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Excessive amounts of fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, and K
a. | prevent beriberi. | b. | present no problem since they are not stored in
the body. | c. | can be harmful. | d. | lead to excellent
health. |
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Which of the following types of food should be eaten in limited
quantities?
a. | fish | b. | fruits | c. | grains | d. | fats |
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Which of the following foods is the best source of protein and unsaturated
fat?
a. | eggs | b. | beef | c. | cheese | d. | fish |
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Vitamin K
a. | assists with calcium uptake. | c. | is needed for normal blood
clotting. | b. | is stored in muscle tissue. | d. | is found in citrus fruits. |
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All essential amino acids
a. | must be obtained from the foods we eat. | b. | are found in
gelatin. | c. | come from enzymes. | d. | are made in our
body. |
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Vitamins are organic compounds that
a. | help form cell membranes. | c. | play important roles in
metabolism. | b. | are not obtained from food. | d. | provide energy for metabolism. |
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Good nutrition is especially important during the first two years of life and
during the preteen years to
a. | help maintain normal childhood homeostasis. | b. | prevent excessive
carbohydrate consumption. | c. | support accelerated growth and
development. | d. | ensure you get enough green, leafy vegetables. |
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According to the MyPyramid food guidance system, a person should obtain the most
servings per day from
a. | milk, yogurt, and cheese. | c. | fats, oils, and
sweets. | b. | fruits. | d. | breads, cereals, rice, and pasta. |
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Which nutrient is your body's main source of the raw materials used for
growth and repair?
a. | vitamin B12 | b. | proteins | c. | animal
fats | d. | minerals |
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Which of the following foods is a good source of lean protein?
a. | oranges | b. | grains | c. | fish | d. | potatoes |
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Which of the following vitamins is vital for maintaining healthy cartilage and
bone?
a. | vitamin K | b. | folic acid | c. | B
vitamins | d. | vitamin C |
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Figure 32.1 shows the label from a carton of yogurt. Approximately what
percentage of the total Calories per serving is from fat? 
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Which food is considered a complex carbohydrate?
a. | red meat | b. | honey | c. | peach | d. | potato |
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Which fat-soluble vitamin, found in egg yolks, is important for blood
clotting?
a. | vitamin C | b. | riboflavin | c. | folic
acid | d. | vitamin K |
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According to dietary experts, foods that contain unsaturated fats are more
beneficial than foods that contain saturated fats. Which food is a good source of unsaturated
fat?
a. | chicken | b. | cheeses | c. | omelets | d. | almonds |
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Which of the following is not considered a nutrient?
a. | lipid | c. | energy | b. | carbohydrate | d. | protein |
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Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?
a. | seeds | b. | chicken | c. | potatoes | d. | cheese |
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How much water do you need to drink each day in order to replace fluids lost
through urine, sweat, and respiration?
a. | about 8 cups | b. | about 24 cups | c. | about 16
cups | d. | about 2 cups |
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Which nutrient is your body's main source of energy?
a. | B vitamins | b. | saturated fats | c. | carbohydrates | d. | animal proteins |
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