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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.
meat and beans group
B.
vegetable and fruit groups
C.
discretionary calories group
D.
milk, yogurt and cheese group
Question #2
Carbohydrates should satisfy the majority of an adult's and child's energy needs.
A.
True
B.
False
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.
both essential and nonessential amino acids
C.
all nine essential amino acids
D.
minerals and a variety of amino acids
Question #5
The transmission of nerve impulses requires the presence of sodium, potassium, magnesium and:
A.
phosphorus
B.
iron
C.
calcium
D.
thiamin
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.
yogurt, rice and beans
B.
liver, carrots and cantaloupe
C.
green beans, potatoes and beef
D.
cabbage, chicken and oranges
Question #8
Consuming at least [_______]servings of fruits and vegetables daily can improve the health of children and their families.
A.
two
B.
one
C.
five
D.
four
Question #9
Proteins are essential for growth because they are structural parts of:
A.
all body organs (liver, heart, etc.)
B.
all answers are correct
C.
muscles
D.
blood
Question #10
The nutrient that is essential for survival and accounts for 60-75 percent of body weight is:
A.
protein
B.
fat
C.
water
D.
calcium
Question #11
Sugars, starches and some fibers are classified as:
A.
fats
B.
carbohydrates
C.
vitamins
D.
proteins
Question #12
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all the following lifestyle behaviors except:
A.
aiming for a healthy weight
B.
reducing the amount of starchy foods consumed
C.
keeping foods safe to eat
D.
choosing a variety of fruits and vegetables daily
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.
carbohydrates and fats contain 4 calories per gram and protein contains 9 calories per gram
B.
fats contain 9 calories per gram, carbohydrates and proteins contain 4 calories per gram
C.
protein and fats contain 4 calories per gram and carbohydrates contain 9 calories per gram
D.
carbohydrates and proteins contain 9 calories per gram and fats contain 4 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.
vitamin C and iron
B.
calcium and iron
C.
riboflavin and thiamin
D.
protein and riboflavin
Question #16
Amino Acids that cannot be supplied by the body are called:
A.
incomplete
B.
essential
C.
complete
D.
non essential
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.
nuts and seeds
B.
dried peas and beans
C.
almond, soy or coconut milk
D.
tofu, tempeh and other soy products
Question #19
The most concentrated source of energy is provided by:
A.
carbohydrates
B.
fats
C.
proteins
D.
water
Question #20
An overweight child may also be malnourished.
A.
False
B.
True
Question #21
Cholesterol. is found only in _______-source fats
A.
water
B.
plants
C.
animal
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