NUTR3000 Mid-term Exam Practice Test PDF | Nutrition Facts Label DASH Diet Macronutrients

1. A Nutrition Facts panel gives what information?
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r. It provides information on how the food will taste, the calories per
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r. serving, and the amounts of certain nutrients.
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r. It provides information on the servings per container, the calories per
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r. It provides information on the servings per container, the calories
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r. per serving, and the amounts of certain nutrients.
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r. It provides information on the servings per container, the calories per
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r. serving, and the amounts of all nutrients added.
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2. If a drug were to inhibit depolarization in beta cells, what effect would this
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likely have on calcium channel activity?
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r . Calcium channels would remain closed. r. r. r. r.




r . Calcium channels would open excessively. r. r. r. r.




r. Calcium channels would open in response to other stimuli.
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r. Calcium channels would open intermittently.r. r. r. r.




3. Which nutrient is considered the most important and comprises more than
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two-thirds of the body by weight?
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r. Fat

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r. Protein

r . Water

,4. ___are nutrients we need in relatively large amounts(grams), and include
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carbohydrates, lipids, and protein.
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r. Macronutrients

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5. If a person increases their intake of dietary fiber, what effect might this have
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on their LDL cholesterol levels over time?
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r . LDL cholesterol levels may decrease.
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r. LDL cholesterol levels will fluctuate unpredictably.
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LDL cholesterol levels may increase.
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r . LDL cholesterol levels will remain unchanged.
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6. Describe how the nutrient needs of infants and children differ from those of
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adults.
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r . Infants and children have higher nutrient needs for growth
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r . Adults require more nutrients than infants and children due to higher
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activity levels.
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r . Adults and older adults have the same nutrient requirements as infants
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and children.
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r. Infants and children need fewer nutrients because they are smaller in
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size.
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,7. What are the two classifications of minerals based on the amount needed by
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the body?
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r . Organic and inorganic minerals r. r. r.




r. Essential and non-essential minerals r. r. r.




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r . Macrominerals and trace minerals r. r. r.




8. What characteristics of the DASH diet make it so successful in reducing
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blood pressure?
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r . low amounts of dietary fiber
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r. r. high amount of animal r. r. r.




r. protein

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r . high intakes of calcium, magnesium, and potassium
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9. If a person regularly consumes double the serving size of a snack food, what
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long-term effect might this have on their health?
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r . Increased risk of weight gain and associated chronic diseases. r. r. r. r. r. r. r. r.




r. Decreased risk of developing chronic diseases. r. r. r. r. r. r.




Improved metabolism and energy levels.
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r . No significant impact on overall health.
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10. If a consumer is trying to reduce their sodium intake, how would food
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labeling assist them in making better food choices?
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r . By highlighting the food's country of origin
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r . By listing the ingredients in alphabetical order
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, r . By suggesting recipes that include the product
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r . By providing information on sodium content in food products
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11. Which of the following statements are properly worded to be a justified
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health claim on a food label?
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r . 'Foods high in fiber will reduce the risk of cancer by 10%.'
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r . 'Foods high in calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.'
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r . 'This food product promotes quick weight loss.'
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r . 'This food product may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.'
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12. Describe the difference between nutrient claims and health claims as
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regulated by Health Canada.
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r . Nutrient claims are made by consumers, while health claims are made
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r. by manufacturers.
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r . Nutrient claims refer to the level of a nutrient in a food, while health
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r. claims relate to the relationship between a food or ingredient and
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r. Nutrient claims are about taste, while health claims focus on
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ingredient sourcing.
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r. Nutrient claims are only for vitamins, while health claims apply to
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minerals.
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13. What was the primary reason for the development of nutrition advice in
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Canada in 1942?
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r . To establish a national food industry.
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r. To help people learn to eat healthily despite food shortages during
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r. the war. r.