Question 1

Carbohydrate provides calories per gram.

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A)   4
B)   12
C)   7
D)   9E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

A nutrient claim of "low in calories" means which of the following?

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A)   40 calories or less per serving
B)   25 calories or less per serving
C)   90 calories or less per serving
D)   75 calories or less per servingE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The liver and muscles store carbohydrates in the form of

Accepted Answer

A)   fructose.
B)   sucrose.
C)   glucose.
D)   glycogen.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

A mineral commonly lacking in Canadian diets is

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A)   phosphorus.
B)   sodium.
C)   chloride.
D)   iron.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Experts say that two of the most important factors in a healthy diet are eating the "right" kinds of fats and the "right" kinds of

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrates.
B)   cholesterol.
C)   proteins.
D)   fibre.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A nutrient claim of "reduced fat or low in fat" means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   contains 0 grams of fat per serving
B)   contains 0.5 grams or less of fat per serving
C)   contains 3 grams or less of fat per serving
D)   contains 1 gram or less of fat per servingE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Foods from most plant sources supply proteins.

Accepted Answer

A)   incomplete
B)   secondary
C)   primary
D)   completeE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Saturated fats are primarily found in

Accepted Answer

A)   plant food sources and are liquid at room temperature.
B)   animal food sources and are liquid at room temperature.
C)   plant food sources and are solid at room temperature.
D)   animal food sources and are solid at room temperature.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The best source of vitamin C is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   hamburger.
B)   glass of milk.
C)   slice of whole-grain bread.
D)   orange.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Meats, fish, poultry, and eggs are sources of protein.

Accepted Answer

A)   incomplete
B)   primary
C)   complete
D)   secondaryE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The refinement of whole grains transforms brown rice into white rice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To obtain a complete protein from plant foods, you must combine two different sources of plant proteins in the same meal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The recommended daily intake of fibre for women is grams.

Accepted Answer

A)   15
B)   35
C)   25
D)   45E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

An essential nutrient commonly lacking in the Canadian diet is

Accepted Answer

A)   copper.
B)   fluoride.
C)   sodium.
D)   calcium.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The major source of fuel for the nervous system, brain, and red blood cells is

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamins.
B)   carbohydrates.
C)   proteins.
D)   fats.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

All of the following are cooking methods that preserve the nutrient value of vegetables, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   microwaving.
B)   steaming.
C)   baking.
D)   boiling.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Accepted Answer

A)   broccoli
B)   pinto bean
C)   carrot
D)   potatoE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Strategies to prevent osteoporosis include all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   moderation in the consumption of caffeine.
B)   adequate vitamin D intake.
C)   high intake of vitamin A (as retinol) .
D)   weight-bearing aerobic exercise.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Salmonella bacteria is commonly found in all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   poultry
B)   raw or undercooked eggs
C)   milk and dairy products
D)   raw vegetablesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Fat provides calories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   9
C)   7
D)   12E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 5: Nutrition Basics

A mineral commonly lacking in Canadian diets is

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A nutrient claim of "reduced fat or low in fat" means which of the following?

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A nutrient claim of "low in calories" means which of the following?

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Fat provides calories per gram.

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The best source of vitamin C is a(n)

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Foods from most plant sources supply proteins.

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An essential nutrient commonly lacking in the Canadian diet is

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The liver and muscles store carbohydrates in the form of

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Saturated fats are primarily found in

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Experts say that two of the most important factors in a healthy diet are eating the "right" kinds of fats and the "right" kinds of

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To obtain a complete protein from plant foods, you must combine two different sources of plant proteins in the same meal.

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The refinement of whole grains transforms brown rice into white rice.

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The recommended daily intake of fibre for women is grams.

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Strategies to prevent osteoporosis include all of the following, EXCEPT

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Meats, fish, poultry, and eggs are sources of protein.

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Salmonella bacteria is commonly found in all of the following, EXCEPT

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Carbohydrate provides calories per gram.

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All of the following are cooking methods that preserve the nutrient value of vegetables, EXCEPT

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The major source of fuel for the nervous system, brain, and red blood cells is

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Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

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