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Wardlaw's Perspectives in Nutrition, 12th Edition, Carol Byrd-
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Bredbenner, Jacqueline Berning, Danita Kelley
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Chapter 1-18 Answers are at the End of Each Chapter
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1) The science of food; the nutrients and substances therein; and their action, interactio
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A) life
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C) nutrition
D) food science x#
2) The leading cause of nutrition-related death in the United States is
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A) heart disease x#
B) homicide
C) suicide
D) diabetes
3) Nutrients causing some signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequa
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te amounts are called
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B) nonessential nutrients x#
C) nutritional supplements x#
D) trace nutrients
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4) Energy-yielding nutrients include x# x# x# .
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, A) vitamins, minerals, and water
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B) carbohydrates, proteins, and fats x# x# x#
C) trace minerals and fat-soluble vitamins
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D) iron, vitamin C, and potassium
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5) Sugars, starches, and dietary fibers are examples of
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A) proteins
B) vitamins
C) carbohydrates
D) minerals
6) Which of the following are sources of carbohydrates?
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A) Grains
B) Fruits
C) Vegetables
D) All of these aresources of carbohydrates.
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B) Glucose
C) Fiber
D) Starch
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, 8) Macronutrients are needed in x# x# x# x#
quantities in the diet, as compared to micronutrients.
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A) larger
B) smaller
C) similar
9) Carbohydrates can be described as x# x# x# x# .
A) sugars, starches, and fibers
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B) compounds needed in tiny amounts x# x# x# x#
C) made of building blocks called amino acids
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D) inorganic molecules regulating chemical reactions and comprising part of some bo
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10) An important function of carbohydrates is to
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A) supply energy
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B) provide amino acids
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C) absorb and transport vitamins
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D) promote growth and tissue repair
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11) Which of the following are complex carbohydrates not broken down by digesti
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B) enzymes
C) fiber
D) starches
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