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Principles of NutritionChapters 1 2 and 3
Test I
Multiple Choice: Select the best answer and mark on the Scantron
1.How many calories are in a food that contains 20 grams of carbohydrate 15 grams of protein and
7 grams of fat?
a.176c.258
b.203d.378
2. All of the following organs are associated with the digestive tract and contribute juices to it except the:
a.liverc.lungs
b.gallbladderd.pancreas
3.If the ingredient list on a box of cereal reads: Wheat flour sugar and natural flavorings what
ingredient is the predominant or most abundant?
a.natural flavoringsc.sugar
b.wheat flourd.not enough information to tell
4.The majority of the digestive and absorptive processes occur in the:
a.mouthc.small intestines
b.stomachd.large intestines
5.The main energy yielding nutrients include:
a.vitamins minerals and waterc.trace minerals and vitamins
b.carbohydrates proteins and fatsd.water carbohydrates protein
6.Food labels list ingredients in:
alphabetical order
ascending order by weight/amount in the food (least to most)
descending (decreasing) order by weight/amount in the food (most to least)
7.The MyPlate and USDA guidelines break groups foods into ___ major categories.
a.twoc.four
b.threed.five
8.What are the ABCDMV principles of diet planning?
a.Abundance B vitamins calories diet control minerals and variety
b.Abundance balance conservative diversity moderation and variety
c.Adequacy bone development correction vitamin density master and variety
d.Adequacy balance calorie control density moderation and variety
9.Which of the following products of digestion is NOT normally absorbed directly into the
bloodstream?
a.large fats c.vitamin C
b.B-vitaminsd.carbohydrates
10.Immediately after absorption which circulatory system carries the fat soluble vitamins and large
fats?
a.vascularc.lymphatic
b.mesenteryd.enterohepatic
11.What substance protects the stomach lining from damage to digestive juices?
a.waterc.pepsinogen
b.mucusd.dietary fats
12.Gram for gram which of the following provides the most energy?
a.fatsc.proteins
b.vitaminsd.carbohydrates
13. What is the name of the projections on the inner surface of the small intestine used for absorption?
a.villic.cilia
b.mesenteric vesselsd.vascular projectiles
14.Alcohol is not a nutrient. How much energy does alcohol supply per gram?
a.2 caloriesc.7 calories
b.4 caloriesd.9 calories
15.Which of the following best describes the normal pH of the stomach?
a.neutralc.acidic
b.very alkalined.slightly alkaline
16.Information that must be lawfully provided on food labels includes all of the following except:
a.the exact amount of each ingredient listed on the ingredient panel.
b.The amount of specific nutrients and food components in a serving of food.
c.The net contents expressed by weight measure or count
d.The name and address of the manufacturer packer or distributor.
17.All blood leaving the GI tract travels first to the
a.heartc.kidneys
b.liverd.pancreas
18.In to what region of the intestinal tract does the stomach empty?
a.large intestinesc.rectum
b.small intestinesd.colon
19.The pyloric valve:
regulates the movement of food into the stomach
controls the flow of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine
opens to allow for elimination
passes undigested food into the large intestine
The esophagus:
regulates the movement of food into the stomach
controls the flow of chyme into the small intestine
opens to allow for elimination
passes undigested food into the large intestine
Your friend complains of chronic heartburn. Which of the following suggestions might be helpful to her?
eat two large meals a day rather than several small meals
lie down after eating
drink liquids during meals
eat small meals and drink liquids 1 hour before or after meals
Which of the following foods may make heartburn worse in some people?
coffee
chocolate
soda pop
all of the above
The average time food spends in the stomach is:
1 to 3 hours
3-4 hours
Over 5 hours
10 to 20 minutes
The colons task is mostly to:
secrete mucus
absorb nutrients
reabsorb water and absorb minerals
digest nutrients
Losing weight if you are overweight may reduce the incidence of heartburn.
____true ____false
If a substance is not absorbed through the digestive tract it will be excreted via the:
breath
sweat
feces
urine
Mechanical digestion begins in the mouth and involves chewing and shredding food pieces.
____true____false
Chief reason people choose the foods that they eat is:
Taste
Nutrient content
peer pressure
Saliva helps maintain the health of the teeth by washing away food particles that cause decay and by neutralizing acids that promote decay.
___true____false
All of the following are examples of functional foods EXCEPT
a.tomatoes.
b.regular oatmeal.
c.regular white bread.
d.calcium-fortified juice.
Which of the following is classified as a micronutrient?
a.Iron
b.Protein
c.Alcohol
d.Carbohydrate
Which of the following is an example of a macronutrient?
a.Protein
b.Calcium
c.Vitamin C
d.Vitamin D
All of the following sets of values are included in the Dietary Reference Intakes EXCEPT
a.AI.
b.RDA.
c.EAR.
d.LUT.
Protein provides 4 calories per gram.
____true____false
Fat provides 9 calories per gram.
____true____false
The purpose bicarbonate serves in digestions is to
Increase the acidic content of chyme
Neutralize the acid content of chyme
Hydrolyze large peptides
Settle the stomach
Which of the foods listed below is NOT nutrient dense?
Green beans
Orange
Apple pie
Roast beef
Who would be the most appropriate person to consult regarding nutrition information?
Chiropractor
Registered dietitian (RD)
Dentist
Health food store manager
39.Which of these best describes an essential nutrient?
It cannot be found in food
It is easily digested in the body
It is necessary for the body to function
It cannot be used to make other compounds in the body
40. The RDAs (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for nutrients are
a.More than twice as high as anyone needs
b.The minimum amount an average person needs
c.Set to cover the needs of practically all healthy people in the U.S.
d.Designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population
41.A 12-ounce glass of reduced fat milk has calcium riboflavin vitamin A and vitamin D and 140 calories. A 12 ounce glass of soda has sugar and 140 calories. Choosing the milk is using the principle of nutrient __________.
Control
Adequacy
Density
Moderation
42.Every morning for the past 2 years Angela has gotten up and stumbled to the kitchen where she grabs a Pop Tart to eat. She doesnt care what flavor it is as she is barely awake enough to taste it. Angela is displaying a food choice primarily based on
Religion
Habit
Body image
Environmental concerns
43.What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient represent?
The upper level of a nutrient allowed when fortifying a food
The upper level of a nutrient that appears safe for most healthy people
A number calculated by taking twice the RDA or three times the AI
The maximum allowable amount available in supplement form.
44.Which of the following breaks nutrients apart into tiny particles which are then absorbed?
Enzymes
Mucus
Micelles
Hormones