Question 1

Minerals

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A)  help regulate body functions.
B)  are found only in animal products.
C)  provide the body with 4 calories per gram in energy.
D)  make up about 60 percent of total body weight.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vegetarians?

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A)  Semivegetarians eat fish but do not eat dairy products.
B)  Lacto-vegetarians eat fish and plant foods.
C)  Lacto-ovo-vegetarians do not eat eggs.
D)  Vegans eat only plant foods.

Question 3

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria is mainly found in the following location:

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A)  nasal passages
B)  skin sores
C)  moles
D)  A and B

Question 4

A by-product of hydrogenation is

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A)  monounsaturated fats.
B)  trans fatty acids.
C)  cholesterol.
D)  triglycerides.

Question 5

Which of the following statement is FALSE regarding simple carbohydrates?

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A)  They contain only one or two sugar units in each molecule.
B)  They are found in a variety of plants.
C)  They are found naturally in fruits and milk.
D)  There is no evidence that any simple carbohydrate is more nutritious than others.

Question 6

Omega-3 fatty acids decrease the inflammatory response in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The major source of fuel for the body during rest and light activity is

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A)  proteins.
B)  carbohydrates.
C)  fats.
D)  vitamins.

Question 8

Plant sources that provide small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  coconut oil.
B)  flaxseed oil.
C)  canola oil.
D)  walnut oil.

Question 9

Vegetarians who include milk and cheese products and small amounts of fish and poultry in their diets are called

Accepted Answer

A)  vegans.
B)  lacto-vegetarians.
C)  lacto-ovo-vegetarians.
D)  semivegetarians.

Question 10

Identify the six classes of essential nutrients;for each,give at least two major functions it performs in the body and two key food sources.

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Question 11

The leading source of added sugar in the Canadian diet is

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A)  candy bars.
B)  artificial sweeteners.
C)  soda.
D)  cakes and cookies.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

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A)  They help insulate your body.
B)  They support and cushion your organs.
C)  They form important components of blood and some hormones.
D)  They help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 13

Excess protein intake can increase fat stores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Refined carbohydrates

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to be much lower in fibre and vitamins than their unrefined counterparts.
B)  contain both the germ and bran of whole grains.
C)  take longer to digest than unrefined carbohydrates.
D)  keep blood sugar and insulin levels low.

Question 15

A guideline for food safety is to

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A)  wash hands for 10 seconds after handling food.
B)  make certain that hamburgers are cooked to 110°F.
C)  cook stuffing separately from poultry.
D)  store eggs in their designated space in the refrigerator door.

Question 16

The best source of vitamin C is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  orange.
B)  hamburger.
C)  glass of milk.
D)  slice of whole-grain breaD.

Question 17

Moderate alcohol intake for men is no more than _____________ drink(s) per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2
B)  1
C)  2
D)  3

Question 18

Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges set by the Food and Nutrition Board?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 percent of daily calories as protein,40 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,20 percent of daily calories as fat
B)  30 percent of daily calories as protein,35 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,35 percent of daily calories as fat
C)  10 percent of daily calories as protein,65 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,25 percent of daily calories as fat
D)  15 percent of daily calories as protein,45 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,40 percent of daily calories as fat

Question 19

The refinement of whole grains transforms brown rice into white rice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Strategies to prevent osteoporosis include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  weight-bearing aerobic exercise.
B)  moderation in the consumption of caffeine.
C)  adequate vitamin D intake.
D)  high intake of vitamin A (as retinol) .

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