LFTI EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
Stressors release hormones that slow down digestion resulting in: (a) Decreased energy, (b)
Food not being digested, (c) Food staying in the thoracic cavity too long, (d) Decreased
appetite, (e) Food stagnating and sending toxins into the bloodstream
(e) Food stagnating and sending toxins into the bloodstream
One gram of protein and one gram of carbohydrates produce 4 calories of energy each.
One gram of fat produces: (a) 4 calories of energy, (b) 7 calories of energy, (c) 2 calories of
energy, (d) 9 calories of energy, (e) 5 calories of energy
(d) 9 calories of energy
Animal proteins are considered high-quality proteins because: (a) They are low in essential
amino acids, (b) They are high in cholesterol, (c) They provide essential amino acids, (d)
They are incomplete proteins, (e) They provide high-quality fats
(c) They provide essential amino acids
Proteins, fats, carbohydrates and water are classified as macronutrients because: (a) They
are major nutrients, (b) They are needed by the body every day, (c) They are large
molecules, (d) They are needed by the body in large amounts, (e) They are more important
than micronutrients(d) They are needed by the body in large amounts
d) They are needed by the body in large amounts
Jen weighs 140 pounds. Using the formula provided in the text, how many grams of protein
should she consume daily? (a) 65, (b) 48, (c) 56, (d) 8, (e) 20
(c) 56
A nutrient that is not able to be produced in the body is called: (a) Essential, (b) A
macronutrient, (c) None of the above, (d) A micronutrient, (e) Irrelevant
(a) Essential
,The body needs 110 milligrams or more of the major minerals each day. Which of the
following five lists contains only major minerals as opposed to trace minerals? (a) Zinc,
iron, copper, and manganese, (b) Fluoride, calcium, zinc, and copper, (c) Calcium, sodium
phosphorus, and magnesium, (d) Sodium, manganese, magnesium, and calcium, (e)
Chloride, copper, calcium, and iron
(c) Calcium, sodium phosphorus, and magnesium
Hydrogenation converts unsaturated fats to a semisolid or solid form called:
(a)Hydrogenated oil, (b) Trans fats, (c) None of the above, (d) Bad carbs,
(e)Monounsaturated vegetable oils
(b) Trans fats
Micaela alternates eating three different cereals during the week. What does she need to do
to accurately compare her fiber intake when eating each one of these three different
cereals, which have serving sizes respectively of 3/4ths cup, ½ cup, and 29 biscuits (mini-
shredded wheats)? (a) Compare the Dietary Fiber amounts on the Nutrition Facts label for
each cereal, (b) Divide the Dietary Fiber amount by the Serving Size for each cereal, (c)
Compare percentages for fiber in the % Daily Value, (d) the Dietary Fiber by Servings Per
Container, (e) Measure and then divide the size of her personal serving of cereal by the
serving size on the Nutrition Facts label and then multiply by the Dietary Fiber amount
(e) Measure and then divide the size of her personal serving of cereal by the serving size on the
Nutrition Facts label and then multiply by the Dietary Fiber amount
Which of the following statements regarding dietary fiber is false? (a) Fiber is classified
according to whether it dissolves in water, (b) The primary value of fiber is in preventing
constipation, (c) Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate that cannot be digested, (d) Vegetables are
more likely a source of insoluble than soluble fiber. (e) Quinoa contains both soluble and
insoluble fiber.
(b) The primary value of fiber is in preventing constipation
All of the following are included in the Harvard School of Public Health's "seven healthiest
changes you can make in your diet" except... (a) Take a multivitamin, (b) Choose healthier
, sources of protein, (c) Abstain from alcohol, (d) Watch your weight, (e) Eat plenty of fruits
and vegetables, but hold the potatoes
(c) Abstain from alcohol
Fat soluble vitamins... (a) Are stored in the body, (b) Are excreted in the urine, (c) Are
inorganic micronutrients, (d) Are vitamins A, D, E, and C, (e) Are the B-vitamins, plus C
(a) Are stored in the body
In 2011 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) replaced the Food Guide
Pyramid, government guidelines for healthy eating, with... (a) MyPlate, (b) Livestrong
Plate, (c) The Harvard Healthy Eating Pyramid, (d) MyPyramid, (e) Oldways Pyramids
(a) MyPlate
The two oils lowest in saturated fats are... (a) Safflower and canola, (b) Canola and
sunflower, (c) Olive and sunflower, (d) Olive and canola, (e) Flaxseed and safflower
(a) Safflower and canola
Excessive protein consumption over time may... (a) Result in a severe break down or
wasting of body fat, (b) Cause a swelling of body tissue, (c) Result in a severe break down
or wasting of body fat, (d) Draw calcium from the bones and weaken them, (e) Produce
liver damage
(d) Draw calcium from the bones and weaken them
Justin constantly compares himself to others. After failing to keep his New Year's
Resolution of working out five times a week, he sees himself as a failure. Justin suffers from
Contingency, or achievement, self-esteem
When trying to adopt new healthy behaviors, it is important to
Be patient, Recognize this involves your whole being, Be flexible, Respect the complexity of
thorough change
If your self-acceptance depends on some condition such as losing ten pounds or getting an
A in your English class, you are laying the groundwork for which behavior?
ANSWERS!!
Stressors release hormones that slow down digestion resulting in: (a) Decreased energy, (b)
Food not being digested, (c) Food staying in the thoracic cavity too long, (d) Decreased
appetite, (e) Food stagnating and sending toxins into the bloodstream
(e) Food stagnating and sending toxins into the bloodstream
One gram of protein and one gram of carbohydrates produce 4 calories of energy each.
One gram of fat produces: (a) 4 calories of energy, (b) 7 calories of energy, (c) 2 calories of
energy, (d) 9 calories of energy, (e) 5 calories of energy
(d) 9 calories of energy
Animal proteins are considered high-quality proteins because: (a) They are low in essential
amino acids, (b) They are high in cholesterol, (c) They provide essential amino acids, (d)
They are incomplete proteins, (e) They provide high-quality fats
(c) They provide essential amino acids
Proteins, fats, carbohydrates and water are classified as macronutrients because: (a) They
are major nutrients, (b) They are needed by the body every day, (c) They are large
molecules, (d) They are needed by the body in large amounts, (e) They are more important
than micronutrients(d) They are needed by the body in large amounts
d) They are needed by the body in large amounts
Jen weighs 140 pounds. Using the formula provided in the text, how many grams of protein
should she consume daily? (a) 65, (b) 48, (c) 56, (d) 8, (e) 20
(c) 56
A nutrient that is not able to be produced in the body is called: (a) Essential, (b) A
macronutrient, (c) None of the above, (d) A micronutrient, (e) Irrelevant
(a) Essential
,The body needs 110 milligrams or more of the major minerals each day. Which of the
following five lists contains only major minerals as opposed to trace minerals? (a) Zinc,
iron, copper, and manganese, (b) Fluoride, calcium, zinc, and copper, (c) Calcium, sodium
phosphorus, and magnesium, (d) Sodium, manganese, magnesium, and calcium, (e)
Chloride, copper, calcium, and iron
(c) Calcium, sodium phosphorus, and magnesium
Hydrogenation converts unsaturated fats to a semisolid or solid form called:
(a)Hydrogenated oil, (b) Trans fats, (c) None of the above, (d) Bad carbs,
(e)Monounsaturated vegetable oils
(b) Trans fats
Micaela alternates eating three different cereals during the week. What does she need to do
to accurately compare her fiber intake when eating each one of these three different
cereals, which have serving sizes respectively of 3/4ths cup, ½ cup, and 29 biscuits (mini-
shredded wheats)? (a) Compare the Dietary Fiber amounts on the Nutrition Facts label for
each cereal, (b) Divide the Dietary Fiber amount by the Serving Size for each cereal, (c)
Compare percentages for fiber in the % Daily Value, (d) the Dietary Fiber by Servings Per
Container, (e) Measure and then divide the size of her personal serving of cereal by the
serving size on the Nutrition Facts label and then multiply by the Dietary Fiber amount
(e) Measure and then divide the size of her personal serving of cereal by the serving size on the
Nutrition Facts label and then multiply by the Dietary Fiber amount
Which of the following statements regarding dietary fiber is false? (a) Fiber is classified
according to whether it dissolves in water, (b) The primary value of fiber is in preventing
constipation, (c) Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate that cannot be digested, (d) Vegetables are
more likely a source of insoluble than soluble fiber. (e) Quinoa contains both soluble and
insoluble fiber.
(b) The primary value of fiber is in preventing constipation
All of the following are included in the Harvard School of Public Health's "seven healthiest
changes you can make in your diet" except... (a) Take a multivitamin, (b) Choose healthier
, sources of protein, (c) Abstain from alcohol, (d) Watch your weight, (e) Eat plenty of fruits
and vegetables, but hold the potatoes
(c) Abstain from alcohol
Fat soluble vitamins... (a) Are stored in the body, (b) Are excreted in the urine, (c) Are
inorganic micronutrients, (d) Are vitamins A, D, E, and C, (e) Are the B-vitamins, plus C
(a) Are stored in the body
In 2011 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) replaced the Food Guide
Pyramid, government guidelines for healthy eating, with... (a) MyPlate, (b) Livestrong
Plate, (c) The Harvard Healthy Eating Pyramid, (d) MyPyramid, (e) Oldways Pyramids
(a) MyPlate
The two oils lowest in saturated fats are... (a) Safflower and canola, (b) Canola and
sunflower, (c) Olive and sunflower, (d) Olive and canola, (e) Flaxseed and safflower
(a) Safflower and canola
Excessive protein consumption over time may... (a) Result in a severe break down or
wasting of body fat, (b) Cause a swelling of body tissue, (c) Result in a severe break down
or wasting of body fat, (d) Draw calcium from the bones and weaken them, (e) Produce
liver damage
(d) Draw calcium from the bones and weaken them
Justin constantly compares himself to others. After failing to keep his New Year's
Resolution of working out five times a week, he sees himself as a failure. Justin suffers from
Contingency, or achievement, self-esteem
When trying to adopt new healthy behaviors, it is important to
Be patient, Recognize this involves your whole being, Be flexible, Respect the complexity of
thorough change
If your self-acceptance depends on some condition such as losing ten pounds or getting an
A in your English class, you are laying the groundwork for which behavior?
