HECO 1322 Midterm Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
Fiber
1) Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 classes of nutrients?
It produces sharp pains
2) Which of the following is NOT among the features of a chronic disease?
Habit
3) A person who eats a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every day is most likely making a food
choice based on
Values
4) The motive for a person who alters his diet due to religious convictions is most likely his
Protein
5) Which of the following is an example of a macro nutrient?
Vitamins
6) Which of the following nutrients does NOT yield energy during its metabolism?
made in sufficient quantities by the body
7) An essential nutrient is one that cannot be
Minerals
8) Overcooking a food is least likely to affect which of the following groups of nutrients?
energy and little or no protein, vitamins , or minerals
, 9) An empty-kcalorie food is one that contains
provide more nutrients relative to kcalories
10) 'Nutrient dense' refers to foods that
moderation
11) Providing enough, but not an excess, of a food is diet-planning principle known as
fortification
12) The addition of calcium to some orange juice products by food manufacturers is most
properly termed nutrient
increase physical activity
13) Which of the following is among the recommendations of the 'Dietary Guidelines for
Americans'?
Vitamins A and C
14) What 2 major nutrients are supplied by the fruit and vegetable groups?
Mouth
15) In what organ does the digestion process begin?
50%
16) Approximately what minimum percentage of all grains consumed by a person should be
whole grains?
nutrient claim
17) A food label that advertises the product as a "rich source of fiber" is an example of a
Correct Answers
Fiber
1) Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 classes of nutrients?
It produces sharp pains
2) Which of the following is NOT among the features of a chronic disease?
Habit
3) A person who eats a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every day is most likely making a food
choice based on
Values
4) The motive for a person who alters his diet due to religious convictions is most likely his
Protein
5) Which of the following is an example of a macro nutrient?
Vitamins
6) Which of the following nutrients does NOT yield energy during its metabolism?
made in sufficient quantities by the body
7) An essential nutrient is one that cannot be
Minerals
8) Overcooking a food is least likely to affect which of the following groups of nutrients?
energy and little or no protein, vitamins , or minerals
, 9) An empty-kcalorie food is one that contains
provide more nutrients relative to kcalories
10) 'Nutrient dense' refers to foods that
moderation
11) Providing enough, but not an excess, of a food is diet-planning principle known as
fortification
12) The addition of calcium to some orange juice products by food manufacturers is most
properly termed nutrient
increase physical activity
13) Which of the following is among the recommendations of the 'Dietary Guidelines for
Americans'?
Vitamins A and C
14) What 2 major nutrients are supplied by the fruit and vegetable groups?
Mouth
15) In what organ does the digestion process begin?
50%
16) Approximately what minimum percentage of all grains consumed by a person should be
whole grains?
nutrient claim
17) A food label that advertises the product as a "rich source of fiber" is an example of a
