Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What
statement best describes how diet can influence health a. | There is little
proven evidence that diet influences health. | b. | Nutrients help
form body tissues and promote growth. | c. | Diet prevents cancer, heart disease, and
diabetes. | d. | In order to optimize health, a person must take in the right
amount of nutrients and energy. | | |
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A
vegetarian diet a. | may be lacking
in certain vitamins and minerals. | b. | may be lacking in protein. | c. | can be a healthy
way of eating. | d. | all of the above | | |
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The
carbohydrate that circulates in your blood and provides energy for your cells is a a. | a complex
carbohydrate called starch. | b. | a single sugar called fructose. | c. | a single sugar
called glucose. | d. | complex carbohydrate called glycogen. | | |
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People with special dietary needs a. | should follow a vegetarian diet. | b. | are especially
prone to dehydration. | c. | include athletes, infants, and people who are
ill. | d. | should always
take dietary supplements. | | |
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Which
of the following meals best meets your body’s nutrient needs, without exceeding its energy
needs? a. | beef tacos with
sour cream and cheddar cheese, refried beans, rice | b. | broiled fish,
steamed carrots, brown and wild rice | c. | pasta with alfredo sauce, toasted garlic bread, tossed
salad | d. | fried eggs, bacon, buttered toast and
jelly | | |
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The
special dietary needs of athletes focus on a. | adding iron supplements. | b. | cutting back on
carbohydrates. | c. | getting adequate fluid and meeting energy
needs. | d. | cutting back on protein. | | |
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Teens’ diets a. | tend to be low in calcium, iron, and
riboflavin. | b. | usually meet all energy and nutrient
requirements. | c. | rarely meet energy needs. | d. | tend to be
nutrient-dense. | | |
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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol a. | is sometimes
called “bad cholesterol.” | b. | carries cholesterol to the body
cells. | c. | can contribute to plaque formation on blood vessel
walls. | d. | all of the above | | |
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Insoluble fiber a. | is found in oat bran, apples, beans, and some
vegetables. | b. | is found in refined-grain products. | c. | dissolves in
water. | d. | add bulk to your body’s wastes. | | |
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The
class of nutrient that is essential for body growth and repair is a. | proteins. | c. | carbohydrates. | b. | vitamins. | d. | fats. | | | | |
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A
deficiency of calcium can lead to a. | osteoporosis. | c. | rickets. | b. | anemia. | d. | scurvy. | | | | |
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For a
healthful diet, nutrients must be consumed in different amounts. For example, carbohydrates
should a. | make up between
45 to 65 percent of your daily caloric intake. | b. | be limited to
3,000 milligrams a day. | c. | make up about 30 percent of your daily caloric
intake. | d. | be limited to 300 milligrams a day. | | |
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Why
is it important to limit the amount of sodium in your diet? a. | Sodium is linked
to cancer. | b. | Sodium causes weak bones and teeth. | c. | Sodium is
sometimes linked to high blood pressure. | d. | all of the above | | |
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Which
of the following should be the main source of food energy? a. | fats | c. | carbohydrates | b. | minerals | d. | proteins | | | | |
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Which
of the following foods belong to the milk, yogurt, and cheese group? a. | donuts | c. | eggs | b. | ice cream | d. | all of the above | | | | |
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Vegans a. | cannot eat nutrient-poor foods like fries, chips, or
candies. | b. | must take special care to meet his or her energy
needs. | c. | must plan to ensure that they take in all of the essential
vitamins and minerals. | d. | need some animal products to make sure their needs are
met. | | |
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Toast
with butter and jelly would be classified as coming from which of the following
groups? a. | bread-cereal,
milk-cheese, and fats-sweets | b. | bread-cereal, vegetable-fruit, and
fats-sweets | c. | bread-cereal, milk-cheese, and
vegetable-fruit | d. | bread-cereal and fats-sweets | | |
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It
was a cold, rainy day. Jake was very hungry. He ate an entire can of chicken noodle soup and six
cheese and peanut butter crackers. Jake’s meal had a total of 2,955 milligrams of sodium and 375
Calories, of which 15 percent came from protein, 52 percent from carbohydrates, and 35 percent from
fat. His meal was too a. | high in fat. | c. | high in sodium. | b. | low in
Calories. | d. | all of the
above | | | | |
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Skim
milk is a good choice as a source of protein, vitamin D, and calcium. Which population would have the
highest need for including milk in their diet? |