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

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