Deck 9: Nutritional Wellness

Question 1

How much of your daily calories should be from fat sources?

A) 1%
B) no more than 30%
C) about 50%
D) 80%

Answer 1

no more than 30%

Question 2

What is the energy needed to carry out daily activities such as breathing, blood circulation, and sleeping?

A) activity level
B) caloric intake
C) basal metabolism
D) metabasal metabolism

Answer 2

basal metabolism

Question 3

Kim is a professional athlete who is preparing to compete in a race. Which food should she eat before her competition?

A) apples
B) carrots
C) pasta
D) peanut butter

Answer 3

pasta

Question 4

Which of the following represents a source of complete protein?

A) rice
B) eggs
C) beans
D) broccoli

Question 5

If you were admitted to the hospital and needed intravenous feeding for nutrients, what type of sugar would you want administered?

A) low-density lipoprotein
B) monosaccharide
C) disaccharide
D) calcium

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about vitamins?

A) Vitamins in food are better than vitamins taken as supplements.
B) Vitamins need to be taken in large doses to have any effect.
C) Megadoses of vitamins can be harmful.
D) Organically grown foods are better sources of vitamins.

Question 7

What is the Daily Reference Value in terms of nutrition?

A) your average daily caloric intake
B) the reference values of eight selected nutrients for a 2,000-calorie diet
C) the level of a vitamin or mineral recommended to be included in your daily diet
D) the maximum amount of certain nutrients you should have in a day

Question 8

Stephen is an 18-year-old male of average height and weight. Samantha is 17 years old and of average height and weight. What can be said about Stephen and Samantha's daily caloric intake?

A) Samantha and Stephen have the same caloric needs.
B) Samantha needs more calories than Stephen but will burn them faster than Stephen.
C) Samantha needs more daily calories than Stephen.
D) Stephen needs more daily calories than Samantha.

Question 9

Which of the following people is most likely well-nourished?

A) a person who consumes very small portions
B) a person who eats fast food 5 times a week for dinner
C) a person who exercises regularly
D) a person who eats a variety of different types of food groups, all in moderation

Question 10

What is the gastrointestinal tract otherwise known as?

A) the pyloric valve
B) the alimentary canal
C) the stomach
D) the nutrient pathway

Question 11

According to a report in 2006, how many people in the United States do not have enough to eat?

A) about 8 percent of the population
B) more than half of the population
C) about 45 percent of the population
D) about 20 percent of the population

Question 12

If you are lactose intolerant, which of the following foods might you try to consume more of in order to get enough calcium in your diet?

A) spinach
B) milk
C) bananas
D) tuna

Question 13

If you wanted to get the largest amount of Vitamin C from the vegetables you plan to eat, what could you do?

A) Eat the vegetables raw instead of cooking them.
B) Cook the vegetables with rice.
C) Store vegetables that contain water-soluble vitamins at room temperature rather than in a refrigerator.
D) Store vegetables in an area with a lot of light.

Question 14

What is one benefit of consuming phytonutrients?

A) improved vision
B) weight loss
C) enhanced immune system
D) fewer calories

Question 15

How does exercise impact cholesterol?

A) It increases HDL and lowers LDL.
B) It increases LDL and lowers HDL.
C) It raises overall cholesterol.
D) It has no affect on cholesterol.

Question 16

If you were trying to reduce your risk of developing heart disease, which of the following fats would you try to avoid eating too much of?

A) monounsaturated fats
B) polyunsaturated fats
C) high-density lipoproteins
D) saturated fats

Question 17

Which of the following nutrients are important to consume in order to avoid osteoporosis?

A) potassium
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin A
D) calcium

Question 18

You are trying to decide what to eat for dinner and recently have decided you want to increase your intake of essential fatty acids. Which of the following foods should you choose for dinner?

A) pork chops
B) chicken
C) beef brisket
D) salmon

Question 19

Glucose is an example of what type of sugar?

A) monosaccharide
B) disaccharide
C) polysaccharide
D) multisaccharide

Question 20

Which of the following is true about consuming extra protein?

A) It is more beneficial to those who are less active.
B) It will lead to increased endurance.
C) It can lead to ketosis.
D) It will always result in muscle growth and increased strength.

Question 21

If you wanted to find information on different types of nutrients, which of the following websites would be a good source of information?

A) The Environmental Protection Agency website
B) The MCQDonalds website
C) Wikipedia
D) The U.S. National Agricultural Laboratory website

Question 22

In terms of fiber consumption, what do most Americans tend to do?

A) consume only half as much fiber as they should
B) consume more fiber than they should
C) avoid fiber because it leads to weight gain
D) consume most of their fiber at fast food restaurants

Question 23

In order for an athlete to get the most out of a workout, which of the following activities is recommended?

A) having two meals a day
B) eating after finishing a workout
C) eating right before exercising
D) avoid drinking water during a workout

Question 24

What is one concern for older adults in terms of a healthy diet?

A) eating enough fat
B) drinking enough water
C) decreasing their fiber intake
D) increasing their sodium intake

Question 25

What factors influence one's daily caloric intake needs?

Question 26

What type of food does a lacto-vegetarian eat?

A) They will eat fish but otherwise no other flesh foods.
B) They will not eat any animal products.
C) They will eat dairy products but no flesh foods.
D) They will eat eggs and dairy products but no flesh foods.

Question 31

Pamela is a new mom who is in very good health. She is trying to decide whether to breastfeed her new baby or use formula. Which should she choose?

A) Formula, because it is more easily digested than breast milk
B) Formula, because it has more nutrients for a healthy immune system than breast milk
C) Breastfeeding, because it has the precise nutritional composition that the baby needs
D) Breastfeeding, because it will cause the baby to have more bowel movements than formula

Question 33

What is an example of a complementary protein combination?

Question 34

At what age do caloric needs reach their peak?

A) 50 years or older
B) 26 years or older
C) teenage years
D) infancy

Question 35

What is the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of a nutrient-dense food?

A) soda
B) a chocolate and peanut butter bar
C) orange juice
D) beer

Question 37

Which of the following activities will help to prevent food-borne illness?

A) Thaw foods on the counter instead of in the microwave.
B) Cook foods until they are luke-warm to the touch.
C) Avoid eating frozen foods.
D) Disinfect cutting boards with bleach and water periodically.

Question 38

Name four nutrients whose nutritional content is required to be listed on all food labels.

Question 39

Which of the following foods would you consume if you were trying to increase your fiber intake?

A) cereal
B) chocolate
C) pork
D) chicken

Question 40

What is the difference between low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?