Nutrition Midterm chapters 1-6
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS (2025)
A meal that incorporates several different flavors, cooking methods and food
temperatures demonstrates the concept of:
- answer-Variety
A person with a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking about 1.5 to
3 mines per day at 3 to 4 miles per house, plus that required for day-to-day life, is
considered:
- answer-Moderately accurate
A Tablespoon of table sugar provides:
- answer-12g of carbohydrates
A whole grain must include germ, endosperm, and bran. true or false
- answer-true
According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Committee, what is the greatest threat to
public health in the 21st Century?
- answer-Obesity
According to the ADA's survey, "Nutrition and You: Trends 2008", which of the following
age groups represents the most health-conscious consumers?
- answer-45 to 64 year olds
According to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, the abbreviation SoFAS
means:
- answer-Solid Fats and Added Sugars
Adults who eat 2400 calories a day should have the equivalent of 3 cups of milk daily,
perferable fat-free or low-fat varieties. True of False
- answer-True
Agave influences blood sugar levels at a slower rate than table sugar because it is
primarily fructose. true or false
- answer-true
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, All animal sources of protein are complete proteins. true or false
- answer-true
All but one of the following are true about whole grains. Which is NOT true?provide
protective antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals; common sources are wheat, wild rice,
oats, and rye; often enriched with b vitamins and iron; contain the entire grain kernel-
the endosperm, germ and bran
- answer-often enriched with b vitamins and iron
All but one of the following is true about legumes. Which Statement is FALSE?
- answer-Legumes are low in the amino acid Lysine.
All of the following are true characteristics of sugars or syrups, except one. Which one
does NOT belong?Though small amounts, molasses is the only sweetener that has
calcium, potassium, and iron;Honey has approximately 55% more calories per teaspoon
than table sugar;Agave influences blood sugar level at a slower rate because it is
primarily fructose;Turbinado sugar should not be consumed by infants because it may
contain waxes, fibers, and molds.
- answer-Honey has approximately 55% more calories per teaspoon than table sugar.
An excellent food source of a nutrient is on that contains:
- answer-20% or more of the Daily value
Bread may be called whole-wheat if whole-wheat flour is listed first on the ingredient
label and it contains 51% whole wheat flour. True or False
- answer-true
Cholesterol is found only in animal products. True or False
- answer-True
Complete proteins contain all 20 amino acids. true or false
- answer-False
Complete the sentence: The more saturated fatty acids that are present,
- answer-the more likely it is to be solid and room temperature.
Complex carbohydrates, also known as polysaccharides, are long strands of thousands
of glucose units. True or False
- answer-True
Eating fish several times a week has been found to reduce blood clotting, improve
autoimmune diseases, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. True or False
- answer-true
Eating lots of insoluble fiber:
- answer-helps the body remove waste, lessening constipation.
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QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS (2025)
A meal that incorporates several different flavors, cooking methods and food
temperatures demonstrates the concept of:
- answer-Variety
A person with a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking about 1.5 to
3 mines per day at 3 to 4 miles per house, plus that required for day-to-day life, is
considered:
- answer-Moderately accurate
A Tablespoon of table sugar provides:
- answer-12g of carbohydrates
A whole grain must include germ, endosperm, and bran. true or false
- answer-true
According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Committee, what is the greatest threat to
public health in the 21st Century?
- answer-Obesity
According to the ADA's survey, "Nutrition and You: Trends 2008", which of the following
age groups represents the most health-conscious consumers?
- answer-45 to 64 year olds
According to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, the abbreviation SoFAS
means:
- answer-Solid Fats and Added Sugars
Adults who eat 2400 calories a day should have the equivalent of 3 cups of milk daily,
perferable fat-free or low-fat varieties. True of False
- answer-True
Agave influences blood sugar levels at a slower rate than table sugar because it is
primarily fructose. true or false
- answer-true
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, All animal sources of protein are complete proteins. true or false
- answer-true
All but one of the following are true about whole grains. Which is NOT true?provide
protective antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals; common sources are wheat, wild rice,
oats, and rye; often enriched with b vitamins and iron; contain the entire grain kernel-
the endosperm, germ and bran
- answer-often enriched with b vitamins and iron
All but one of the following is true about legumes. Which Statement is FALSE?
- answer-Legumes are low in the amino acid Lysine.
All of the following are true characteristics of sugars or syrups, except one. Which one
does NOT belong?Though small amounts, molasses is the only sweetener that has
calcium, potassium, and iron;Honey has approximately 55% more calories per teaspoon
than table sugar;Agave influences blood sugar level at a slower rate because it is
primarily fructose;Turbinado sugar should not be consumed by infants because it may
contain waxes, fibers, and molds.
- answer-Honey has approximately 55% more calories per teaspoon than table sugar.
An excellent food source of a nutrient is on that contains:
- answer-20% or more of the Daily value
Bread may be called whole-wheat if whole-wheat flour is listed first on the ingredient
label and it contains 51% whole wheat flour. True or False
- answer-true
Cholesterol is found only in animal products. True or False
- answer-True
Complete proteins contain all 20 amino acids. true or false
- answer-False
Complete the sentence: The more saturated fatty acids that are present,
- answer-the more likely it is to be solid and room temperature.
Complex carbohydrates, also known as polysaccharides, are long strands of thousands
of glucose units. True or False
- answer-True
Eating fish several times a week has been found to reduce blood clotting, improve
autoimmune diseases, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. True or False
- answer-true
Eating lots of insoluble fiber:
- answer-helps the body remove waste, lessening constipation.
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