Question 1

Cooked or refrigerated foods should not be left at room temperature for more than

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A)   1 hour.
B)   2 hours.
C)   3 hours.
D)   4 hours.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Human body weight is composed of approximately _______________ water.

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A)   20-30%
B)   40-50%
C)   50-60%
D)   80-100%E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following would NOT be an effect of consuming omega-3 fatty acids?

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A)   They reduce the tendency of blood to clot.
B)   They promote cancer at high levels of consumption.
C)   They inhibit abnormal heart rhythms.
D)   They inhibit inflammation.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Vegetarians who eat no meat, poultry, or fish, but do eat eggs and dairy products, are called

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A)   vegans.
B)   lacto-vegans.
C)   lacto-ovo-vegetarians.
D)   semivegetarians.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

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

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A)   complete
B)   primary
C)   secondary
D)   incompleteE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Excess protein intake can increase fat stores.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most of the fats in food are in the form of

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A)   cholesterol.
B)   low-density lipids.
C)   triglycerides.
D)   high-density lipids.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vegetarians?

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A)   Semivegetarians eat fish but do not eat dairy products.
B)   Lacto-vegetarians eat fish and plant foods.
C)   Lacto-ovo-vegetarians do not eat eggs.
D)   Vegans eat only plant foods.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

All the following will help supply Carey with an adequate daily intake of protein, EXCEPT:

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A)   90 grams of chicken
B)   ½ cup of tofu
C)   1 cup of yogurt
D)   20 grams of beefE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding fats?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are the most concentrated source of energy.
B)   Food fats are composed of both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
C)   Food fats containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature.
D)   Food fats that are polyunsaturated are usually solid at room temperature.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges set by the Institute of Medicine and adopted by Health Canada?

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A)   40 percent of daily calories as protein, 40 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate, 20 percent of daily calories as fat
B)   30 percent of daily calories as protein, 35 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate, 35 percent of daily calories as fat
C)   10 percent of daily calories as protein, 65 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate, 25 percent of daily calories as fat
D)   15 percent of daily calories as protein, 45 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate, 40 percent of daily calories as fatE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Consumption of refined carbohydrates causes a slower rise in blood glucose levels than does consumption of unrefined carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When John doesn't eat enough carbohydrates to satisfy his body's need, where will his body get the needed carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)   fats
B)   proteins
C)   vitamins
D)   mineralsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into

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A)   whole-wheat flour dust.
B)   white flour.
C)   unrefined whole-wheat flour.
D)   enriched whole-wheat flour.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Approximately what percentage of Canadians use natural health products?

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A)   25%
B)   50%
C)   75%
D)   100%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following are richest in complex carbohydrates?

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A)   grains and legumes
B)   fruits, milk, and cheese
C)   milk and vegetables
D)   fruits and honeyE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Plant sources that provide small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   coconut oil.
B)   flaxseed oil.
C)   canola oil.
D)   walnut oil.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following does NOT contain mostly monounsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)   olive oil
B)   safflower oil
C)   peanut oil
D)   palm oilE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

The use of food irradiation is not permitted on foods certified as organic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Food irradiation

Accepted Answer

A)   is currently approved only for red meat.
B)   utilizes radioactive materials.
C)   does not require special labeling.
D)   extends the shelf life of a food.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 5: Nutrition Basics

Consumption of refined carbohydrates causes a slower rise in blood glucose levels than does consumption of unrefined carbohydrates.

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Excess protein intake can increase fat stores.

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Vegetarians who eat no meat, poultry, or fish, but do eat eggs and dairy products, are called

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When John doesn't eat enough carbohydrates to satisfy his body's need, where will his body get the needed carbohydrates?

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Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges set by the Institute of Medicine and adopted by Health Canada?

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The use of food irradiation is not permitted on foods certified as organic.

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Which of the following are richest in complex carbohydrates?

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Human body weight is composed of approximately _______________ water.

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Which of the following would NOT be an effect of consuming omega-3 fatty acids?

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The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into

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

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All the following will help supply Carey with an adequate daily intake of protein, EXCEPT:

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vegetarians?

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Most of the fats in food are in the form of

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Food irradiation

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Approximately what percentage of Canadians use natural health products?

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Plant sources that provide small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids include all the following, EXCEPT:

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Which of the following does NOT contain mostly monounsaturated fatty acids?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding fats?

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