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Question #1

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that no more than 30 percent of a person's calories should come from fat. The food group or groups that provide the least amount of fat are:

A. vegetable and fruit groups

B. meat and beans group

C. milk, yogurt and cheese group

D. discretionary calories group

Question #2

Carbohydrates should satisfy the majority of an adult's and child's energy needs.

A. False

B. True

Question #3

Milk and other dairy products are an excellent source of iron.

A. True

B. False

Question #4

The best sources of complete protein contain:

A. just those amino acids manufactured by the body

B. all nine essential amino acids

C. minerals and a variety of amino acids

D. both essential and nonessential amino acids

Question #5

The transmission of nerve impulses requires the presence of sodium, potassium, magnesium and:

A. thiamin

B. iron

C. phosphorus

D. calcium

Question #6

Nutrient groups that function to build body tissues are:

A. proteins and minerals

B. fats and minerals

C. carbohydrates and vitamins

D. proteins and fats

Question #7

Which of the following are good sources of vitamin A?

A. liver, carrots and cantaloupe

B. yogurt, rice and beans

C. cabbage, chicken and oranges

D. green beans, potatoes and beef

Question #8

Consuming at least [_______]servings of fruits and vegetables daily can improve the health of children and their families.

A. five

B. two

C. four

D. one

Question #9

Proteins are essential for growth because they are structural parts of:

A. all answers are correct

B. blood

C. muscles

D. all body organs (liver, heart, etc.)

Question #10

The nutrient that is essential for survival and accounts for 60-75 percent of body weight is:

A. fat

B. calcium

C. water

D. protein

Question #11

Sugars, starches and some fibers are classified as:

A. proteins

B. vitamins

C. fats

D. carbohydrates

Question #12

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all the following lifestyle behaviors except:

A. reducing the amount of starchy foods consumed

B. choosing a variety of fruits and vegetables daily

C. aiming for a healthy weight

D. keeping foods safe to eat

Question #13

The basal metabolic energy need is higher for males because they are larger and generally more active than females.

A. False

B. True

Question #14

The relative number of calories contained in carbohydrates, fats and proteins are:

A. fats contain 9 calories per gram, carbohydrates and proteins contain 4 calories per gram

B. carbohydrates and fats contain 4 calories per gram and protein contains 9 calories per gram

C. carbohydrates and proteins contain 9 calories per gram and fats contain 4 calories per gram

D. protein and fats contain 4 calories per gram and carbohydrates contain 9 calories per gram

Question #15

If milk and dairy products are consumed to the exclusion of adequate amounts of food from the other food groups, which two nutrients would be most deficient in a child's diet?

A. calcium and iron

B. protein and riboflavin

C. vitamin C and iron

D. riboflavin and thiamin

Question #16

Amino Acids that cannot be supplied by the body are called:

A. essential

B. incomplete

C. non essential

D. complete

Question #17

Plant based 'milk' has the same nutritional profile as dairy milk.

A. True

B. False

Question #18

The following meat alternates or plant based foods are an excellent source of protein with the exception of:

A. tofu, tempeh and other soy products

B. almond, soy or coconut milk

C. nuts and seeds

D. dried peas and beans

Question #19

The most concentrated source of energy is provided by:

A. proteins

B. fats

C. carbohydrates

D. water

Question #20

An overweight child may also be malnourished.

A. True

B. False

Question #21

Cholesterol. is found only in _______-source fats

A. animal

B. plants

C. water

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