Which nutrient contains the most kilocalories per gram?
lipid
carbohydrate
protein
vitamins
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What are carbohydrates,
... [Show More] protein, and fat are known as?
macronutrients
micronutrients
prime nutrients
macrofoods
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“Natural” is the word that the USDA uses to describe
unprocessed foods.
True
False
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What is the name of the nutrient intake level estimated to
meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a life-stage
and gender group?
Estimated Average Requirement
Recommended Dietary Allowance
Tolerable Upper Limit
Average Needs Level
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What is the the term that describes the maximum levels of
daily nutrient intakes that are unlikely to pose health risks to
almost all individuals in the group for whom they are
designed?
Recommended Daily Allowances
Adequate Intakes
Tolerable Upper Intake Level(s)
Estimated Average Requirements
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Janice is studying the breakfast choices of male and female
students at Apex College for her senior research project. What
type of study is this?
epidemiological studies
randomized clinical trials
randomized interventional trials
laboratory studies
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Alana is looking for a way to identify a reputable supplement
vitamin manufacturer. What is one factor that might help?
recommendations by the manufacturer
recommendations from a famous television personality
recommendations from a peer-reviewed journal
conclusions drawn from a single case study
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What types of studies are conducted by pharmaceutical
companies before new drugs can be released in the market?
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
epidemiological studies
case-control studies
Researcher Defined Trials
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The school dietitian is required to include all of the MyPlate
food groups in each day’s student lunches. Please select the
only menu below that meets that requirement.
stir-fry with rice and veggies; milk
chicken fingers, rice, applesauce, carrot sticks, milk
grilled-cheese sandwich, fruit cup, milk
fish filet, ketchup, apple slices, French fries, fruit juice
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Which ONE answer is not a way to build a sustainable food
system?
join a community-based farmers’ market
compost your food and garden waste.
support state initiatives that support out of state farmers
buy local food—make at least 10 percent of your food purchases local
30 / 30 - 100 %
30 / 30 - 100 %
Which ONE of the following is NOT a risk factor for metabolic
syndrome?
central (abdominal) obesity
fasting blood-glucose levels less than 100 mg/dL
triglycerides greater than 150 mg/dL
systolic blood pressure above 100 mmHg
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Where in the gastrointestinal tract does the majority of
nutrient digestion and absorption take place?
stomach
liver
small intestine
large intestine
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Increasing fiber in the diet may decrease symptoms of the
gastrointestinal disorder diverticulitis. Which one of the
following is not a benefit of eating a high fiber diet?
decreased rate of colon cancer
decreased rate of stomach cancer
increased stool bulk
decreased rates of constipation and its complications
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Why are carbohydrates important for health?
regulate body processes and promote normal body-system functions.
provide a ready source of energy for the body and provide structural constituents
for the formation of cells.
necessary for tissue formation, cell reparation, and hormone and enzyme
production.
provides stored energy for the body, functions as structural components of cells
and also as signaling molecules for proper cellular communication [Show Less]