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PRE-ASSESSMENT GUIDE
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which vitamin is primarily responsible for
blood clotting and bone health?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin K
c) Vitamin E
d) Vitamin D
Answer: b) Vitamin K
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: ________ is the mineral that is essential for
oxygen transport in the blood.
Answer: Iron
3. True/False: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend
a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
Answer: True
4. Multiple Response: Select all the macronutrients that provide
energy.
a) Vitamins
b) Proteins
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, c) Carbohydrates
d) Fats
e) Minerals
Answers: b) Proteins, c) Carbohydrates, d) Fats
5. Multiple Choice: What is the recommended dietary allowance
(RDA) for protein for an average sedentary adult?
a) 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight
b) 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight
c) 1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight
d) 0.5 grams per kilogram of body weight
Answer: a) 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process by which green plants create
energy from sunlight is called ________.
Answer: Photosynthesis
7. True/False: Water-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body for
long periods.
Answer: False
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Nutrition Coach
PRE-ASSESSMENT GUIDE
© 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which vitamin is primarily responsible for
blood clotting and bone health?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin K
c) Vitamin E
d) Vitamin D
Answer: b) Vitamin K
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: ________ is the mineral that is essential for
oxygen transport in the blood.
Answer: Iron
3. True/False: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend
a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
Answer: True
4. Multiple Response: Select all the macronutrients that provide
energy.
a) Vitamins
b) Proteins
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, c) Carbohydrates
d) Fats
e) Minerals
Answers: b) Proteins, c) Carbohydrates, d) Fats
5. Multiple Choice: What is the recommended dietary allowance
(RDA) for protein for an average sedentary adult?
a) 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight
b) 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight
c) 1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight
d) 0.5 grams per kilogram of body weight
Answer: a) 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process by which green plants create
energy from sunlight is called ________.
Answer: Photosynthesis
7. True/False: Water-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body for
long periods.
Answer: False
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