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Nutrition Unit Exam
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The process by which the body takes in and uses food
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A guide for making healthful daily food choices
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Starches and sugars in foods
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Substances intentionally added to foods to produce a desired effect
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An indigestible complex carbohydrate
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Food poisoning
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A disorder characterized by compulsive overeating
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Nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues
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A nonfood form of one or more nutrients
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A desire rather than a need to eat
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How do the ideas of variety, moderation and balance apply to healthful eating?
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What are the four steps to reduce foodborne illness?
Question 43
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List two examples of risky weight loss strategies.
Question 44
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Compare and contrast vitamins and minerals.
Question 45
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What is the formula to find someone's BMI (body mass index)?
Complex carbohydrates are found in
Fruit
Milk
Sugarcane
Whole Grains
Fats are a type of
Lipid
Mineral
Vitamin
Protein
Fat-soluble vitamins
do not build up in the body
are absorbed by fat
are not needed by the body
pass easily into the bloodstream
The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of the body is
Vitamin C
Water
Complex Carbohydrates
Protein
Which of the following is NOT a food group?
bread, cereal, rice, pasta
vegetable
milk, yogurt, cheese
fats, oils, sweets
The Nutrition Facts panel on food labels includes information on
the number of calories per serving
the price per unit
the expiration date
the cooking process used
The main source of energy from the body comes from
minerals
vitamins
carbohydrates
water
Eating foods with fiber
help prevent intestinal problems
increases the risk of certain cancers
can cause heart problems or complications
increases blood cholesterol levels
What food is a good source of vitamin A?
citrus fruits
whole grain cereals
carrots
all of the above
Food additives are used in food products to
enhance the food's flavor
improve the food's color
lengthen its storage life
all of the above
What food is a good source of Vitamin C?
citrus fruits
whole grain cereals
carrots
water
Fad diets, liquid diets and fasting are dangerous because they
do not provide necessary nutrients
are expensive weight loss methods
cause a person to become hydrated
involve discussion with a health care professional
Hunger is
a desire for food
a physical need for food
a response to stretched stomach walls
a learned response
Anorexia nervosa
is not as serious as bulimia
is serious, but not life threatening
usually goes away on its own
has effects similar to malnutrition
People's food choices are NOT affected by
cultural and ethnic background
convenience
hunger
family and friends
The term light refers to foods with no amount, or an insignificant amount, of total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars or calories.
True
False
Fish, meat and eggs are rich in carbohydrates.
True
False
Water is a nutrient that is vital to every body function.
True
False
Corn syrup is a type of protein.
True
False
The footnote, or lower part of the Nutrition Facts panel, is the same from product to product.
True
False
Fasting for more than short periods deprives your body of needed nutrients.
True
False
You can use and store a product after its expiration date.
True
False
Bulimia and binge eating are the same because they involves cycles of overeating.
True
False
Fatty acids are classified as either saturated or unsaturated.
True
False
BMI evaluates your body size in relation to your height and weight.
True
False
You need 5-7 servings of fruits each day.
True
False
Ingredients are listed in ascending order (least to most).
True
False
The repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight is called bicycling.
True
False
Bulimia and Anorexia are each types of eating disorders.
True
False
All dietary supplements are risk free.
True
False
