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

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