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Essentials of Nutrition Exam Questions And
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Which of the following statements is NOT true? - answer✔Fats contain 7 calories per gram
Which of the following is NOT true about phytochemicals? - answer✔They are essential
nutrients.
Which statement best describes the the quality of the American diet. - answer✔Too much
saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar
There are six classes of nutrients, they are: - answer✔water, protein, minerals, carbohydrates,
fat, vitamins
Nutrients that contain ________ are called organic - answer✔Carbon
The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50% percent of
individuals in a similar age and gender group is called? - answer✔Estimated Average
Requirement (EAR)
Skim milk contains <0.5 grams of fat. According to the FDA, the legal term that can be used on
the food label is: - answer✔Free
The purpose of MyPlate food guidance system is - answer✔Help you select foods with emphasis
on variety and proportion
A health claim linking dietary fat and cancer is an example of - answer✔an authorized health
claim
All of the following are required on a food label EXCEPT - answer✔polyunsaturated fat
Sodium bicarbonate is secreted by the ________ and functions to ________. -
answer✔pancreas; raise pH and neutralize acidic chyme
Chemical messengers that direct enzymes to break down food into smaller pieces for
absorption are called? - answer✔Hormones
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Essentials of Nutrition Exam Questions And
Answers Updated 2024/2025
Which of the following statements is NOT true? - answer✔Fats contain 7 calories per gram
Which of the following is NOT true about phytochemicals? - answer✔They are essential
nutrients.
Which statement best describes the the quality of the American diet. - answer✔Too much
saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar
There are six classes of nutrients, they are: - answer✔water, protein, minerals, carbohydrates,
fat, vitamins
Nutrients that contain ________ are called organic - answer✔Carbon
The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50% percent of
individuals in a similar age and gender group is called? - answer✔Estimated Average
Requirement (EAR)
Skim milk contains <0.5 grams of fat. According to the FDA, the legal term that can be used on
the food label is: - answer✔Free
The purpose of MyPlate food guidance system is - answer✔Help you select foods with emphasis
on variety and proportion
A health claim linking dietary fat and cancer is an example of - answer✔an authorized health
claim
All of the following are required on a food label EXCEPT - answer✔polyunsaturated fat
Sodium bicarbonate is secreted by the ________ and functions to ________. -
answer✔pancreas; raise pH and neutralize acidic chyme
Chemical messengers that direct enzymes to break down food into smaller pieces for
absorption are called? - answer✔Hormones
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