TEST BANK FOR BASIC NUTRITION
TOPIC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Infants' diets, which primarily consist of breast milk or formula, are higher in fat
than other diets.
B. Adolescents need more calories and nutrients, especially if they are very inactive.
C. Adults' activity levels tend to decline in age, which requires a reduction in the
amount of calories consumed.
D. Children who are two years or older can follow the recommendations of the food
guide pyramid. - Answer-B
Which of the following processes does the body NOT use protein to perform?
A. repairing muscles
B. producing hormones
C. making haemoglobin
D. absorbing certain vitamins - Answer-D
Vitamins D, calcium, and __________ are required to appear on nutritional labels.
A. iron
B. zinc
C. vitamin K
D. phosphorus - Answer-A
Which of the following is the BEST method to estimate a 1-oz. serving size of nuts?
A. one bowlful
B. one handful
C. one rounded handful
D. one thumb's worth - Answer-B
Yulia is twenty-four years old. She has been fit and lean her whole life and recently
has begun to put on an unhealthy amount of weight. She goes to her doctor because
she is not eating any differently than she has before, yet she is now heavier. What
will Yulia's doctor most likely tell her? - Answer-Adults need fewer calories than kids
and teens, so she needs to eat less.
Organic foods tend to have higher levels of nutrients than nonorganic foods. -
Answer-T
The acronym FDA stands for __________.
A. Federal Dietary Association
B. Food and Diet Association
C. Federal Dietary Administration
D. Food and Drug Administration - Answer-D
, Carbohydrates are nutrients that supply the main energy source for the body, in the
form of sugars. - Answer-T
Which of the following is NOT a function of the recommended dietary allowance
(RDA)?
A. to prevent nutrient deficiencies
B. to reduce the risk of disease
C. to meet nutritional needs
D.to prevent nutrient overdoses - Answer-D
Sugar should be completely eliminated from a person's diet. - Answer-F
Where are the macronutrients located on a nutritional label?
A. on the left
B. on the top
C. on the bottom
D. on the right - Answer-C
Which of the following must be TRUE for a grain to be called whole?
A. The grain must consist of bran and the endosperm.
B. The grain has the full value of dietary fiber.
C. The grain has been refined.
D. The grain contains all three parts of the kernel. - Answer-D
Which of the following basic nutrients does NOT contain any calories?
A. protein
B. carbohydrates
C. water
D. fat - Answer-C
Define the terms adequate intake and tolerable upper intake level. - Answer-
Adequate intake is a suggestion given when there isn't enough strong data to make it
an RDA, but there's sufficient evidence for general guidelines. The tolerable upper
intake level is the highest amount of a nutrient that a person can consume without
facing negative health effects.
Why might some people find it difficult to follow the MyPlate recommendations?
A. The guidelines change often.
B. The colors of MyPlate are confusing.
C. It is difficult to eat across all food groups.
D. It is not possible to customize the guidelines. - Answer-C
Explain the differences between serving sizes and portion sizes. - Answer-The
serving size is a specific amount of food that includes nutritional details. You can find
serving sizes on food labels. Portion size refers to the actual amount of food you eat
during a snack or meal.
Define the two types of carbohydrates important to proper nutrition and name two
foods where they can be found for each. - Answer-There are two primary categories
of carbohydrates: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are rapidly digested by
TOPIC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Infants' diets, which primarily consist of breast milk or formula, are higher in fat
than other diets.
B. Adolescents need more calories and nutrients, especially if they are very inactive.
C. Adults' activity levels tend to decline in age, which requires a reduction in the
amount of calories consumed.
D. Children who are two years or older can follow the recommendations of the food
guide pyramid. - Answer-B
Which of the following processes does the body NOT use protein to perform?
A. repairing muscles
B. producing hormones
C. making haemoglobin
D. absorbing certain vitamins - Answer-D
Vitamins D, calcium, and __________ are required to appear on nutritional labels.
A. iron
B. zinc
C. vitamin K
D. phosphorus - Answer-A
Which of the following is the BEST method to estimate a 1-oz. serving size of nuts?
A. one bowlful
B. one handful
C. one rounded handful
D. one thumb's worth - Answer-B
Yulia is twenty-four years old. She has been fit and lean her whole life and recently
has begun to put on an unhealthy amount of weight. She goes to her doctor because
she is not eating any differently than she has before, yet she is now heavier. What
will Yulia's doctor most likely tell her? - Answer-Adults need fewer calories than kids
and teens, so she needs to eat less.
Organic foods tend to have higher levels of nutrients than nonorganic foods. -
Answer-T
The acronym FDA stands for __________.
A. Federal Dietary Association
B. Food and Diet Association
C. Federal Dietary Administration
D. Food and Drug Administration - Answer-D
, Carbohydrates are nutrients that supply the main energy source for the body, in the
form of sugars. - Answer-T
Which of the following is NOT a function of the recommended dietary allowance
(RDA)?
A. to prevent nutrient deficiencies
B. to reduce the risk of disease
C. to meet nutritional needs
D.to prevent nutrient overdoses - Answer-D
Sugar should be completely eliminated from a person's diet. - Answer-F
Where are the macronutrients located on a nutritional label?
A. on the left
B. on the top
C. on the bottom
D. on the right - Answer-C
Which of the following must be TRUE for a grain to be called whole?
A. The grain must consist of bran and the endosperm.
B. The grain has the full value of dietary fiber.
C. The grain has been refined.
D. The grain contains all three parts of the kernel. - Answer-D
Which of the following basic nutrients does NOT contain any calories?
A. protein
B. carbohydrates
C. water
D. fat - Answer-C
Define the terms adequate intake and tolerable upper intake level. - Answer-
Adequate intake is a suggestion given when there isn't enough strong data to make it
an RDA, but there's sufficient evidence for general guidelines. The tolerable upper
intake level is the highest amount of a nutrient that a person can consume without
facing negative health effects.
Why might some people find it difficult to follow the MyPlate recommendations?
A. The guidelines change often.
B. The colors of MyPlate are confusing.
C. It is difficult to eat across all food groups.
D. It is not possible to customize the guidelines. - Answer-C
Explain the differences between serving sizes and portion sizes. - Answer-The
serving size is a specific amount of food that includes nutritional details. You can find
serving sizes on food labels. Portion size refers to the actual amount of food you eat
during a snack or meal.
Define the two types of carbohydrates important to proper nutrition and name two
foods where they can be found for each. - Answer-There are two primary categories
of carbohydrates: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are rapidly digested by
