Test Bank for Nutritional Foundations
7th Ed: Diabetes Mellitus Exam Prep
Minerals are non-essential nutrients and provide 4 kilocalories per gram. - answer-false
Fats are similar to carbohydrates and are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. - answer-
true
Water-soluble vitamins include vitamins C, B, and E. - answer-false
Phytochemicals are found in all protein-rich foods, including chicken, eggs, and fish. - answer-
false
Iron-deficiency is considered to be a form of malnutrition. - answer-true
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the majority of Americans
are getting their recommended servings of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. - answer-false
How many classes of nutrients do we know of?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6 - answer-E
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,Which of the following is NOT considered a nutrient?
A. phytochemicals
B. proteins
C. fats
D. carbohydrates
E. water - answer-A
9. Essential nutrients are those that
A. are found in all animal-derived foods.
B. the body cannot produce and must be supplied through food.
C. are found in fortified foods.
D. are sold in health food stores as supplements.
E. are found in green leafy vegetables. - answer-B
10. A nutrient that cannot be made by the body in sufficient quantities and that must be
obtained from food is a/an
A. organic nutrient.
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,B. inorganic nutrient.
C. essential nutrient.
D. phytochemical.
E. functional nutrient. - answer-C
11. All of the following statements about carbohydrates are true, EXCEPT
A. they are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
B. they are a major source of energy in the body.
C. they are categorized into simple and complex carbohydrates.
D. they provide more calories than protein.
E. they are a component of DNA and RNA. - answer-D
12. The composition of proteins is different from that of carbohydrates due to the presence of
A. carbon.
3
, B. hydrogen.
C. nitrogen.
D. oxygen.
E. None of the above. - answer-C
13. What is the primary form of fat in our bodies?
A. cholesterol
B. triglycerides
C. phospolipids
D. lipoproteins
E. omega-3 fatty acids - answer-B
14. The carbohydrate family includes
A. sugar, starch, and fiber.
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7th Ed: Diabetes Mellitus Exam Prep
Minerals are non-essential nutrients and provide 4 kilocalories per gram. - answer-false
Fats are similar to carbohydrates and are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. - answer-
true
Water-soluble vitamins include vitamins C, B, and E. - answer-false
Phytochemicals are found in all protein-rich foods, including chicken, eggs, and fish. - answer-
false
Iron-deficiency is considered to be a form of malnutrition. - answer-true
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the majority of Americans
are getting their recommended servings of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. - answer-false
How many classes of nutrients do we know of?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6 - answer-E
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,Which of the following is NOT considered a nutrient?
A. phytochemicals
B. proteins
C. fats
D. carbohydrates
E. water - answer-A
9. Essential nutrients are those that
A. are found in all animal-derived foods.
B. the body cannot produce and must be supplied through food.
C. are found in fortified foods.
D. are sold in health food stores as supplements.
E. are found in green leafy vegetables. - answer-B
10. A nutrient that cannot be made by the body in sufficient quantities and that must be
obtained from food is a/an
A. organic nutrient.
2
,B. inorganic nutrient.
C. essential nutrient.
D. phytochemical.
E. functional nutrient. - answer-C
11. All of the following statements about carbohydrates are true, EXCEPT
A. they are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
B. they are a major source of energy in the body.
C. they are categorized into simple and complex carbohydrates.
D. they provide more calories than protein.
E. they are a component of DNA and RNA. - answer-D
12. The composition of proteins is different from that of carbohydrates due to the presence of
A. carbon.
3
, B. hydrogen.
C. nitrogen.
D. oxygen.
E. None of the above. - answer-C
13. What is the primary form of fat in our bodies?
A. cholesterol
B. triglycerides
C. phospolipids
D. lipoproteins
E. omega-3 fatty acids - answer-B
14. The carbohydrate family includes
A. sugar, starch, and fiber.
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