Nutrition Final Comprehensive Study Guide| 120 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Which molecule can be made by liver & by carrot cells? a. cholesterol b. vitamin A c. sucrose d. palmitate correct answer: palmitate What fraction of the US adult population is considered overweight? a. about half b. about one third c. about one forth d. about two thirds correct answer: about two thirds According to the CDC, heart disease, stroke & diabetes accounted for what fraction of the causes of death for 2009? a. about a quarter of deaths b. about half of deaths c. about one third of deaths d. about one fifth of deaths correct answer: about one third of deaths You are a typical young American male & yesterday you consumed about 105 g of animal protein. What was your animal fat intake assuming that your food intake was average for North Americans? a. about 86 g of animal fat b. about 61 g of animal fat c. about 97 g of animal fat d. about 92 g of animal fat correct answer: about 92 g of animal fat Which is among the most common foods purchased in the USA? a. fresh fruits b. read to eat cereals c. dark-green veggies d. nuts correct answer: ready to eat cereals Which factor does not appear to influence our food choices? a. food marketing b. education c. gender d. health & nutrition knowledge e food cost correct answer: gender Essential micronutrient for humans: a. fiber b. water c. palmitate d. folate