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Chapter 5 – Nutrition
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. 2. 3. Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?
A. protein
B. fat
C. water
D. vitamins
Answer: D
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
All of the following are functions of water, EXCEPT
A. helping to regulate body temperature.
B. lubricating our moving parts.
C. absorbing and transporting nutrients.
D. providing energy for the nervous system.
Answer: D
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Mary burns 2,000 calories a day; she requires approximately ________ cups of water
daily.
A. 2 to 4
B. 6 to 8
C. 8 to 12
D. 14 to 16
Answer: C
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Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.4. 5. 6. The main provider of energy for the brain and nervous system is
A. glucose.
B. lactose.
C. galactose.
D. sucrose.
Answer: A
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Which of the following statements is true about fiber?
A. B. C. D. Fiber is best obtained through pills and other fiber supplements.
Increases in daily fiber intake should be gradual.
Consuming excessive fiber can increase vitamin absorption.
The typical American diet provides about 25g of fiber a day.
Answer: B
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The main purpose of proteins is to
A. C. D. protect body organs and membranes.
B. help regulate body temperature.
build and maintain body tissue.
provide energy for the brain.
Answer: C
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.7. 8. 9. When Kristi, a vegetarian, combines foods such as beans and rice to consume the right
amino acids, she is practicing
A. protein matching.
B. mutual supplementation.
C. enzyme reduction.
D. weight management.
Answer: B
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for protein is ________ percent
of daily energy intake.
A. 1–10
B. 10–35
C. 45–60
D. 70–80
Answer: B
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Of the following individuals, who needs the least protein?
A. Derek, a 300-pound manager
B. Christian, a 60-pound seven-year-old
C. Michelle, a 140-pound mother-to-be
D. Scott, a 175-pound farmer
Answer: B
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.10. 11. 12. Which of the following statements is true about fats in food?
A. B. D. Fats are a primary source of quick energy.
Fats affect the texture and taste, but not the smell, of foods.
C. Fats depress appetite.
Fats are the principal form of stored energy in the body.
Answer: D
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Which of the following food products is highest in unsaturated fats?
A. vegetable oils
B. palm oils
C. poultry
D. whole milk
Answer: A
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The fatty acids now considered most hazardous to health are the
A. polyunsaturated fatty acids.
B. monounsaturated fatty acids.
C. high density lipoprotein acids.
D. trans fatty acids.
Answer: D
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.13. 14. 15. Most adults need only ________ percent of their daily calorie intake in the form of fat.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
Answer: B
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Your body needs ________ essential minerals.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
Answer: D
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Which of the following statements about vitamins and minerals is FALSE?
A. B. C. D. Consuming excessive amounts of vitamins or minerals can lead to toxicity.
Two types of vitamins exist—fat-soluble and water-soluble.
Minerals are organic substances; vitamins are inorganic.
Vitamins and minerals are both micronutrients.
Answer: C
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.16. 17. 18. Your body needs at least ________ specific vitamins.
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
Answer: D
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Oxygen in the body is metabolized to produce unstable molecules called ________,
which can damage cell structures and DNA.
A. antioxidants
B. phytochemicals
C. free radicals
D. phytoesterols
Answer: C
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Which of the following is true of phytochemicals?
A. B. C. D. Nutritionists say most people should take them as supplements.
Research suggests they have many health benefits.
Only a limited number of foods contain them.
They are common biochemicals altered by radiation.
Answer: B
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Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.19. 20. Which of the following can neutralize the effects of free radicals before they cause much
damage?
A. phytoestrogens
B. antioxidants
C. phytotestosterones
D. phytonutrients
Answer: B
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
A. B. C. D. 21. Which of the following best describes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
recommended intake levels for individual nutrients
scientifically based diet and exercise recommendations designed to promote
health
a graphic nutritional tool that can be customized for different calorie needs
the average daily amount of any one nutrient needed to protect against nutritional
deficiency
Answer: B
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Topic: Understanding Nutritional Guidelines
Learning Objective: Discuss the nutritional guidelines for Americans.
The FDA permits the use of the term light on food packaging if the product has
A. no trans fats.
B. C. D. one-third fewer calories or half the fat of the regular product.
fewer calories than similar products.
at least 25 percent less fat than the regular product.
Answer: B
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Topic: Getting Help from Food Labels
Learning Objective: Describe how to plan a healthy diet and how to understand food
labels.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.22. 23. 24. Which of the following statements about diet sodas is accurate?
A. B. Diet sodas do not contain preservatives.
Those who are concerned about developing Type-2 diabetes should drink diet
sodas.
C. D. Unlike regular soft drinks, diet sodas provide essential nutrients.
After 10 to 20 years, diet soda drinkers have worse health outcomes than regular
soda drinkers.
Answer: D
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
Which of the following statements about sodium intake is true?
A. B. C. D. Most people should not try to reduce their sodium intake.
Most of the sodium in our diets comes from sources other than salt.
The maximum recommended sodium intake for adults is 100 milligrams per day.
Sodium is an essential nutrient, but we only need about 1/10 of a teaspoon per
day.
Answer: D
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
Which of the following statements is true regarding food allergies?
A. B. C. D. Most food reactions are caused by food allergies.
Shellfish and fruits are not common allergenic foods.
Food allergies affect adults more than children.
Food allergies cause life-threatening reactions in many people.
Answer: D
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.25. 26. 27. Which of the following is NOT one of the eight foods most responsible for food
allergies?
A. peanuts
B. wheat
C. chocolate
D. eggs
Answer: C
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
An immune reaction to the protein gluten is the cause of
A. celiac disease.
B. diabetes.
C. osteoporosis.
D. cardiovascular disease.
Answer: A
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
Which of the following statements is true of energy drinks?
A. B. C. D. They will soon be banned by the FDA.
Long-term studies on their side effects indicate they are not a health risk.
Experts feel their potential benefits outweigh their risks.
They could be harmful if consumed in excess or at the wrong time.
Answer: D
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.28. 29. 30. Which of the following statements is true regarding organic foods?
A. B. C. D. Research has confirmed their health advantages.
They pose a somewhat higher risk of causing food-borne illness.
They degrade soil and water and endanger the health of farm workers.
There are no current federal guidelines under which to certify them.
Answer: B
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
Which of the following is a fruit or vegetable that carries little pesticide residue?
A. celery
B. apples
C. bananas
D. potatoes
Answer: C
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
Approximately how many Americans die every year from foodborne illness?
A. 1,000
B. 3,000
C. 8,000
D. 15,000
Answer: B
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.31. 32. 33. Which of the following statements about E. coli is true?
A. B. C. D. Some infections can be fatal to humans.
It occurs naturally in food crops.
Most people can ingest it without harm.
It dies quickly outside of its host.
Answer: A
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
The most common symptoms of food poisoning are
A. heart arrhythmias.
B. arthritis and kidney failure.
C. nausea, vomiting, and mild fever.
D. frequent urination and bloody diarrhea.
Answer: C
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
Which of the following common practices creates the greatest risk of transmitting
foodborne illnesses?
A. B. C. placing cold foods in a refrigerator immediately after grocery shopping
defrosting meat and poultry at room temperature
microwaving foods to 165° F before serving
D. washing raw produce
Answer: B
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.True/False Questions
34. The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that all Americans take a
vitamin and mineral supplement daily.
Answer: False
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
35. Sweat contains electrolytes.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
36. Although a person can live without other nutrients for a long time, one can only survive
for a few days without water.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
37. Water regulates body temperature and carries waste products out of the body.
Answer: True
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Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.38. 39. 40. 41. The Environmental Protection Agency sets standards for water quality and inspects water
supplies for bacteria and chemicals.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Bottled water sold within the same state in which it was retrieved is exempt from FDA
inspection.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Vitamin water contains about as many calories as a soft drink.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Most of the carbohydrates and other nutrients we need come from grains, seeds, fruits,
and vegetables.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.42. 43. 44. 45. Diets high in whole grains sometimes cause overeating because they do not make an
individual feel full.
Answer: False
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The typical American consumes more than an adequate amount of fiber each day.
Answer: False
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
A sudden increase in daily fiber, for example from 10g to 30g, may cause bloating, gas,
and other problems, so increases should be made gradually.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Carbohydrates are the only source of energy for brain cells.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.46. 47. 48. 49. The AMDR for protein is 10–35 percent of daily energy intake.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Carbohydrates are the principal form of stored energy in the body.
Answer: False
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats lower blood cholesterol levels or have no
effect on them.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The FDA has given food manufacturers until 2018 to remove trans fatty acids from their
products.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.50. 51. 52. 53. The USDA recommends Americans consume two servings of fish per week.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Mercury contamination is a concern with every type of fish.
Answer: False
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Young children should get a higher percentage of their calories from fat than adults.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Many scientists estimate that trans fatty acids offer health benefits similar to those from
polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.
Answer: False
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.54. 55. 56. 57. The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines removed cholesterol as a “nutrient of concern for
overconsumption.”
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Unlike overconsumption of certain vitamins, consumption of excessive amounts of
minerals will not lead to toxicity.
Answer: False
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are soluble only in water.
Answer: False
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The DASH Eating Plan was originally developed to reduce high blood pressure.
Answer: True
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Planning a Healthy Diet
Learning Objective: Describe how to plan a healthy diet and how to understand food
labels.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.58. 59. 60. 61. Vegetarian diets may offer protection against heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes,
digestive disorders, obesity, and some forms of cancer.
Answer: True
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Planning a Healthy Diet
Learning Objective: Describe how to plan a healthy diet and how to understand food
labels.
Both MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans differ significantly from current
eating patterns in the United States.
Answer: True
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Topic: Planning a Healthy Diet
Learning Objective: Describe how to plan a healthy diet and how to understand food
labels.
Packaged-food labels are regulated by the FDA, while labeling of meat and poultry
products is regulated by the USDA.
Answer: True
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Topic: Getting Help from Food Labels
Learning Objective: Describe how to plan a healthy diet and how to understand food
labels.
When looking at food labels, you should look for food with no more than 10 percent of
its calories from fats and no more than 30 percent from added sugar.
Answer: False
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Topic: Planning a Healthy Diet
Learning Objective: Describe how to plan a healthy diet and how to understand food
labels.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.62. 63. 64. 65. 66. The use of some food descriptors, such as “light,” are regulated by the FDA.
Answer: True
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Topic: Getting Help from Food Labels
Learning Objective: Describe how to plan a healthy diet and how to understand food
labels.
Eggs, peanuts, and milk are three of the eight foods that account for 90 percent of food
allergies.
Answer: True
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
Most food reactions are caused by food allergies rather than food intolerance.
Answer: False
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
There is no treatment or cure for food allergies.
Answer: True
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
Gluten is a form of protein that is found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale.
Answer: True
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.67. 68. 69. 70. 71. Energy drinks should not be consumed immediately after a vigorous workout.
Answer: True
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
Most fast food restaurants will provide nutritional brochures to customers, if requested.
Answer: True
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
The least healthy options at fast-food restaurants include fried fish sandwiches and
chicken nuggets.
Answer: True
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Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
Artificial sweeteners are generally considered safe if consumed in recommended
amounts.
Answer: True
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The label “organic” means that all contents are organic.
Answer: False
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.72. 73. 74. 75. 76. Research has not demonstrated that organic foods are healthier and safer than
conventionally grown foods.
Answer: True
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
Asparagus, avocados, and bananas carry little pesticide residue, whether grown
conventionally or organically.
Answer: True
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control suggest that every year approximately 48
million people get sick from foodborne illness.
Answer: True
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
Eggs containing salmonella enteritis are the number-one cause of food poisoning
outbreaks in the nation.
Answer: True
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
A majority of food poisoning outbreaks are attributed to food eaten at home.
Answer: False
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.77. The FDA has concluded that all genetically modified food products require special safety
78. testing.
Answer: False
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
About 60 percent of processed foods now sold contain a genetically modified ingredient.
Answer: True
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Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
Short-Answer Questions
79. 80. Dietary ________ Intakes (DRIs) is an umbrella term developed by the National
Academies’ Food and Nutrition Board for four dietary measurements: estimated average
requirement, recommended dietary allowances, adequate intake, and tolerable upper
intake level.
Answer: Reference
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Topic: Understanding Nutritional Guidelines
Learning Objective: Discuss the nutritional guidelines for Americans.
The ________ Macronutrient Distribution Range is the amount of a particular nutrient an
individual can consume without risking chronic disease.
Answer: Acceptable
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Topic: Understanding Nutritional Guidelines
Learning Objective: Discuss the nutritional guidelines for Americans.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.81. 82. 83. 84. Nutrients (chemical substances used by the body to build, maintain, and repair tissues)
that cannot be manufactured by the human body are called ________ nutrients.
Answer: essential
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Nutrients needed in large amounts in the body are called ________.
Answer: macronutrients
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Nutrients needed in small amounts in the body are called ________.
Answer: micronutrients
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The term ________, often shortened to “calorie,” refers to the amount of energy needed
to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree centigrade.
Answer: kilocalorie
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Topic: Planning a Healthy Diet
Learning Objective: Describe how to plan a healthy diet and how to understand food
labels.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.85. 86. 87. 88. Fluid balance is maintained in the body through the action of mineral components that
carry electrical charges, which are called ________.
Answer: electrolytes
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Compounds called ________ carbohydrates are composed of only one or two units of
sugar and are easily digestible; they include glucose, fructose, galactose, lactose, maltose,
and sucrose.
Answer: simple
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Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Compounds called ________ carbohydrates are composed of more than two sugar units
and include starches and dietary fiber.
Answer: complex
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Dietary fiber that dissolves in water is called ________ fiber.
Answer: soluble
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.89. 90. 91. 92. Dietary fiber that passes through the digestive tract essentially unchanged is called
________ fiber.
Answer: insoluble
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Animal proteins are usually a good source of ________ proteins, which are composed of
ample amounts of essential amino acids.
Answer: complete
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The proteins called ________ proteins contain small amounts of essential amino acids or
some, but not all, of the essential amino acids.
Answer: incomplete
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The proteins referred to as ________ proteins are formed when a person eats foods with
different compositions in order to obtain sufficient amino acids.
Answer: complementary
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.93. 94. 95. 96. The nutritional strategy of combining two incomplete protein sources so that essential
amino acids in one food make up for those lacking in the other food is called ________
supplementation.
Answer: mutual
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The fats that remain solid at room temperature and are the predominant fats found in
animal meat are ________ fats.
Answer: saturated
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The fats that are liquid at room temperature and semisolid or solid when refrigerated are
________ fats.
Answer: monounsaturated
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Bloom’s: Understand
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The fats that are liquid both at room temperature and in the refrigerator are ________
fats.
Answer: polyunsaturated
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.97. 98. 99. 100. Hydrogenation forms ________ acids, which are fats that have been artificially hardened
to remain solid at room temperature.
Answer: trans fatty
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Naturally occurring ________ are inorganic substances that the body needs in relatively
small amounts.
Answer: minerals
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Organic substances needed by the body in small amounts, called ________, serve as
catalysts for releasing energy from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and aid in chemical
reactions in the body.
Answer: vitamins
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The ________ fatty acids contain the essential nutrient alpha-linolenic acid.
Answer: omega-3
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.101. 102. 103. 104. Nutritionists believe Americans over-consume ________ fatty acids in proportion to
omega-3 fatty acids.
Answer: omega-6
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
There are ________ essential amino acids that our bodies cannot produce on their own.
(Spell out your answer.)
Answer: nine
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are ________-soluble vitamins.
Answer: fat
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Substances derived from plants that may prevent degenerative diseases such as cancer
and heart disease are called ________.
Answer: phytochemicals
Page(s): 105
Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.105. 106. 107. 108. Phytoestrogens are plant hormones that are similar to, but less potent than, human
________.
Answer: estrogens
Page(s): 105
Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Substances in foods that neutralize the effects of free radicals are called ________.
Answer: antioxidants
Page(s): 105
Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
Waste products of oxygen metabolism that can damage cell components are called
________ radicals.
Answer: free
Page(s): 105
Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
The botanical supplements extracted from vegetables and other plant foods are called
________.
Answer: phytonutraceuticals
Page(s): 107
Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Types of Nutrients
Learning Objective: Explain the various types of nutrients and their importance to the
body.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.109. 110. 111. 112. 113. Nutrient ________ is the proportion of vitamins and minerals to total calories in food.
Answer: density
Page(s): 108-109
Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Planning a Healthy Diet
Learning Objective: Describe how to plan a healthy diet and how to understand food
labels.
The mineral ________ is a trace mineral essential for maintenance of fluid balance; it
joins with chloride to form salt.
Answer: sodium
Page(s): 113
Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
We only need about ________ milligrams of sodium a day.
Answer: 500
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Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
Those with celiac disease have an immune reaction to the protein ________.
Answer: gluten
Page(s): 114
Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Current Consumer Concerns
Learning Objective: Discuss current consumer concerns regarding popular foods.
Food ________ occurs when a food is contaminated by natural toxins or by microbes that
produce toxins.
Answer: intoxication
Page(s): 119
Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
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No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.114. Compared to selective breeding, using biotechnology to produce ________ organisms is
a faster and more refined process.
Answer: genetically modified
Page(s): 120
Bloom’s: Remember
Topic: Food Safety and Technology
Learning Objective: Discuss food safety and technology.
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