Question 1

All fluids, including those that contain caffeine, can count towards your total daily fluid intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

List the food groups in Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide. For each group, provide the suggested range of daily servings.

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Question 3

Alcohol provides ____________ calories per gram.

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A)   4
B)   7
C)   9
D)   12E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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

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A)   proteins.
B)   carbohydrates.
C)   fats.
D)   vitamins.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Josh is a freshman and needs eating strategies when he has his meals in the dining hall. List six strategies that will help him establish healthy eating habits.

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1. Fill half of your plate with fruits a...

Question 6

Lean meats are a good source of phytochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Alcohol has no nutritional role but does provide energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List and describe the various types of vegetarian diets mentioned in your text. Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages associated with choosing this type of diet.

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Question 9

Refined carbohydrates

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A)   tend to be much lower in fibre and vitamins than their unrefined counterparts.
B)   contain both the germ and bran of whole grains.
C)   take longer to digest than unrefined carbohydrates.
D)   keep blood sugar and insulin levels low.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is an essential nutrient.
B)   It supplies 9 calories of energy per gram.
C)   It plays an important role in supplying necessary enzymes.
D)   Alcohol is not an essential nutrient, and it supplies 7 calories of energy per gram.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The aim of the Dietary Reference Intake is to guide you in meeting your nutritional needs with vitamin and mineral supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To determine the presence of trans fat in a given product, consumers should check the label for

Accepted Answer

A)   cholesterol content.
B)   unsaturated fat levels.
C)   partially hydrogenated oils.
D)   carbohydrate content.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

________________ is non-digestible carbohydrates that occur naturally in plant foods.

Accepted Answer

A)   Dietary fibre
B)   Functional fibre
C)   Whole grains
D)   Viscous fibreE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Probably the best-known vitamin deficiency disease, caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet, is

Accepted Answer

A)   beriberi.
B)   anemia.
C)   gingivitis.
D)   scurvy.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Antioxidants

Accepted Answer

A)   cause cancer.
B)   found in foods can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
C)   are a particular type of phytochemical.
D)   are a type of mineral obtained exclusively from supplements.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Minerals

Accepted Answer

A)   help regulate body functions.
B)   are found only in animal products.
C)   provide the body with 4 calories per gram in energy.
D)   make up about 60% of total body weight.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium.
B)   phosphorus.
C)   zinc.
D)   iron.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

An essential nutrient commonly lacking in the Canadian diet is

Accepted Answer

A)   sodium.
B)   calcium.
C)   copper.
D)   fluoride.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 5: Nutrition Basics

Alcohol provides ____________ calories per gram.

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

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To determine the presence of trans fat in a given product, consumers should check the label for

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All fluids, including those that contain caffeine, can count towards your total daily fluid intake.

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Refined carbohydrates

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding alcohol?

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Antioxidants

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An essential nutrient commonly lacking in the Canadian diet is

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________________ is non-digestible carbohydrates that occur naturally in plant foods.

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Probably the best-known vitamin deficiency disease, caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet, is

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

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Alcohol has no nutritional role but does provide energy.

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List and describe the various types of vegetarian diets mentioned in your text. Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages associated with choosing this type of diet.

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Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of

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Lean meats are a good source of phytochemicals.

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List the food groups in Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide. For each group, provide the suggested range of daily servings.

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The aim of the Dietary Reference Intake is to guide you in meeting your nutritional needs with vitamin and mineral supplements.

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