HLE 1150 - Personal and Community Health » Spring 2021 » Quiz 5 Chapter 5 Nutrition

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Question #1
Diets lacking nutrients cause all of the following except
A.   increased risk for obesity.
B.   an increased risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
C.   an increased energy level.
D.   Diets lacking nutrients cause all of the following except
Question #2
All of the following are classified as macronutrients except
A.   carbohydrates.
B.   calories.
C.   fats.
D.   water.
Question #3
Which of the following has the most calories per gram?
A.   Carbohydrates
B.   Alcohol
C.   Minerals
D.   Protein
Question #4
Which of the following is a healthy source complex carbohydrates?
A.   Grilled chicken
B.   Refined pasta
C.   Oat grain bread
D.   White rice
Question #5
Fat provides ______ calories per gram
A.   9
B.   7
C.   12
D.   4
Question #6
The building blocks of proteins are called
A.   hormones.
B.   minerals.
C.   enzymes.
D.   amino acids.
Question #7
Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?
A.   helping the body absorb some vitamins
B.   insulating the body
C.   contributing to the manufacture of hormones
D.   supporting and cushioning organs
Question #8
Which of the following is a byproduct of hydrogenation?
A.   monounsaturated fats
B.   triglycerides
C.   trans fatty acids
D.   cholesterol
Question #9
To control blood cholesterol levels, the most important action to take is limiting the amount of ______ fat(s) in your diet
A.   saturated and trans
B.   omega-3
C.   monounsaturated
D.   polyunsaturated
Question #10
The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into
A.   unrefined whole-wheat flour.
B.   enriched whole-wheat flour.
C.   white flour.
D.   whole-wheat flour dust.

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