HS 2611 Nutrition Thoroughly Analyzed and
Adequately Answered Questions
_______________ should make up the bulk of daily caloric intake for children
a. Protein
b. Fatty acids
c. Fiber
d. Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -d. Carbohydrates
________________ are more prevalent among adolescent girls but have increased among
adolescent boys in recent years.
a. Vitamin deficiencies
b. Eating disorders
c. Anxiety disorders
d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -b. Eating disorders
According to the American Public Health Association (APHA), what is NOT a characteristic of a
sustainable food system?
a. humane
,b. affordability to all
c. accessibility
d. privileged
e. availability - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -d. privileged
According to the textbook, which of the following is a characteristic of sustainable eating?
a. Eat more home-cooked meals.
b. Consume more processed foods.
c. Buy whatever foods are cheap and available.
d. Buy both imported and locally-grown foods.
e. Consume a balance diet of meat and plants. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a. Eat more home-
cooked meals.
According to the textbook, which of the following types of food is NOT commonly consumed in
the corresponding region of the world?
a. Middle East --> lamb, kosher beef, kosher poultry, eggplant, couscous, olives, figs.
b. Central and West Africa --> cassava, tomatoes, peanuts, palm nut oil, chili peppers, onions
c. Japan --> seafood, rice, dried seaweed, soybean paste (miso), green tea
,d. Central and South America --> rice, beans, corn, peppers, tropical fruits, grass-fed beef,
seafood
e. None of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -e. None of the above.
Anhydrous dextrose and crystal dextrose are _________________ and contribute to childhood
obesity.
a. Added Sugars
b. Saturated Fats
c. Unsaturated Fats
d. Fatty Acids - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a. Added Sugars
Besides avoiding the food item, what is an effective way to control the severe reactions that can
occur due to food allergies?
a. Eating the food item every other day
b. Ignore the food allergy and just eat whatever you like
c. Drinking alcohol
d. Using epinephrine, usually through a self-injecting device
e. Physical activity - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -d. Using epinephrine, usually through a self-
injecting device
, Eating foods high in antioxidants (strawberries, blueberries and colorful fruits and vegetables is
referred to as ________________________
a. The Fiber Diet
b. The Carbohydrate Diet
c. Colorful nutrition
d. Preventative nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -d. Preventative nutrition
If an infant is too young to ingest solid food, their tongue will push the food out, this is called an
extrusion reflex. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -True
If you were recommending to a friend to begin making healthy food substitutions, what would be
a good first step?
a. Whole milk --> Fresh apples or berries
b. Sweetened cereals --> Oven-baked French fries or sweet potato baked fries
c. Fried vegetables --> Steamed or roasted vegetables
d. Sweetened-fruit yogurt --> Canadian bacon or lean ham
e. Bacon or sausage --> Low-fat or fat-free milk - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -c. Fried
vegetables --> Steamed or roasted vegetables
Adequately Answered Questions
_______________ should make up the bulk of daily caloric intake for children
a. Protein
b. Fatty acids
c. Fiber
d. Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -d. Carbohydrates
________________ are more prevalent among adolescent girls but have increased among
adolescent boys in recent years.
a. Vitamin deficiencies
b. Eating disorders
c. Anxiety disorders
d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -b. Eating disorders
According to the American Public Health Association (APHA), what is NOT a characteristic of a
sustainable food system?
a. humane
,b. affordability to all
c. accessibility
d. privileged
e. availability - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -d. privileged
According to the textbook, which of the following is a characteristic of sustainable eating?
a. Eat more home-cooked meals.
b. Consume more processed foods.
c. Buy whatever foods are cheap and available.
d. Buy both imported and locally-grown foods.
e. Consume a balance diet of meat and plants. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a. Eat more home-
cooked meals.
According to the textbook, which of the following types of food is NOT commonly consumed in
the corresponding region of the world?
a. Middle East --> lamb, kosher beef, kosher poultry, eggplant, couscous, olives, figs.
b. Central and West Africa --> cassava, tomatoes, peanuts, palm nut oil, chili peppers, onions
c. Japan --> seafood, rice, dried seaweed, soybean paste (miso), green tea
,d. Central and South America --> rice, beans, corn, peppers, tropical fruits, grass-fed beef,
seafood
e. None of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -e. None of the above.
Anhydrous dextrose and crystal dextrose are _________________ and contribute to childhood
obesity.
a. Added Sugars
b. Saturated Fats
c. Unsaturated Fats
d. Fatty Acids - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a. Added Sugars
Besides avoiding the food item, what is an effective way to control the severe reactions that can
occur due to food allergies?
a. Eating the food item every other day
b. Ignore the food allergy and just eat whatever you like
c. Drinking alcohol
d. Using epinephrine, usually through a self-injecting device
e. Physical activity - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -d. Using epinephrine, usually through a self-
injecting device
, Eating foods high in antioxidants (strawberries, blueberries and colorful fruits and vegetables is
referred to as ________________________
a. The Fiber Diet
b. The Carbohydrate Diet
c. Colorful nutrition
d. Preventative nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -d. Preventative nutrition
If an infant is too young to ingest solid food, their tongue will push the food out, this is called an
extrusion reflex. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -True
If you were recommending to a friend to begin making healthy food substitutions, what would be
a good first step?
a. Whole milk --> Fresh apples or berries
b. Sweetened cereals --> Oven-baked French fries or sweet potato baked fries
c. Fried vegetables --> Steamed or roasted vegetables
d. Sweetened-fruit yogurt --> Canadian bacon or lean ham
e. Bacon or sausage --> Low-fat or fat-free milk - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -c. Fried
vegetables --> Steamed or roasted vegetables
