1. Chapter 1 - The Role of Nutrition in Our Health
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2. Category 1: It's Essential! $100 Question
Essential nutrients _______.
a. are made by the body
b. must be provided through our diets
c. can only be supplied adequately with dietary supplements
d. must be organic substances
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3. Category 1: It's Essential! $100 Answer
Essential nutrients _______.
a. are made by the body
b. must be provided through our diets
c. can only be supplied adequately with dietary supplements
d. must be organic substances
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4. Category 1: It's Essential! $200 Question
There are ________ groups of essential nutrients found in foods.
a. 4
b. 6
c. 7
d. 9
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5. Category 1: It's Essential! $200 Answer
There are ________ groups of essential nutrients found in foods.
a. 4
b. 6
c. 7
d. 9
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6. Category 1: It's Essential! $300 Question
Energy nutrients are referred to as ____________.
a. macronutrients
b. minerals
c. vitamins
d. water
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7. Category 1: It's Essential! $300 Answer
Energy nutrients are referred to as ____________.
a. macronutrients
b. minerals
c. vitamins
d. water
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8. Category 1: It's Essential! $400 Question
Variety refers to _______.
a. consuming enough calories to maintain a healthy weight
b. eating many different foods from the different food groups
c. including aerobic activity and strength training
d. serving mixed dishes, such as soups, stews, and casseroles
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9. Category 1: It's Essential! $400 Answer
Variety refers to _______.
a. consuming enough calories to maintain a healthy weight
b. eating many different foods from the different food groups
c. including aerobic activity and strength training
d. serving mixed dishes, such as soups, stews, and casseroles
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10. Category 1: It's Essential! $500 Question
The Nutrition Facts Panel can be used to _______.
a. compare one food to another
b. maintain the family food budget
c. identify the antioxidant content
d. determine the freshness of the food
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11. Category 1: It's Essential! $500 Answer
The Nutrition Facts Panel can be used to _______.
a. compare one food to another
b. maintain the family food budget
c. identify the antioxidant content
d. determine the freshness of the food
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12. Category 2: Fuel Up! $100 Question
Which is the primary source of fuel for the human body?
a. carbohydrates
b. fats
c. proteins
d. lipids
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13. Category 2: Fuel Up! $100 Answer
Which is the primary source of fuel for the human body?
a. carbohydrates
b. fats
c. proteins
d. lipids
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14. Category 2: Fuel Up! $200 Question
Nutrient density refers to foods that _____.
a. are high in caloric content
b. give the highest amount of nutrients for the least calories
c. provide essential nutrients with each serving
d. are found mainly in health food stores
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15. Category 2: Fuel Up! $200 Answer
Nutrient density refers to foods that _____.
a. are high in caloric content
b. give the highest amount of nutrients for the least calories
c. provide essential nutrients with each serving
d. are found mainly in health food stores
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16. Category 2: Fuel Up! $300 Question
Vitamins _______.
a. contain kilocalories
b. occur only in foods
c. must be taken as supplements
d. are micronutrients
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17. Category 2: Fuel Up! $300 Answer
Vitamins _______.
a. contain kilocalories
b. occur only in foods
c. must be taken as supplements
d. are micronutrients
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18. Category 2: Fuel Up! $400 Question
Discretionary calories ___________.
a. represent extra energy after all essential needs are met
b. are the same for everyone
c. include bread, cereals, rice, corn, and other grains
d. are high-calorie foods
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19. Category 2: Fuel Up! $400 Answer
Discretionary calories ___________.
a. represent extra energy after all essential needs are met
b. are the same for everyone
c. include bread, cereals, rice, corn, and other grains
d. are high-calorie foods
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20. Category 2: Fuel Up! $500 Question
The psychological desire to eat is referred to as ______.
a. appetite
b. satiety
c. obesity
d. hunger
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21. Category 2: Fuel Up! $500 Answer
The psychological desire to eat is referred to as ______.
a. appetite
b. satiety
c. obesity
d. hunger
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22. Category 3: Standards $100 Question
Digestion is the process by which foods are _____.
a. broken down into molecules
b. transported to the various parts of the body
c. removed from the body
d. taken across the walls of the intestine
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23. Category 3: Standards $100 Answer
Digestion is the process by which foods are _____.
a. broken down into molecules
b. transported to the various parts of the body
c. removed from the body
d. taken across the walls of the intestine
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24. Category 3: Standards $200 Question
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) consist of the following values except:
a. Adequate Intake (AI)
b. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
c. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
d. Daily Values (DV)
ANSWER
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25. Category 3: Standards $200 Answer
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) consist of the following values except:
a. Adequate Intake (AI)
b. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
c. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
d. Daily Values (DV)
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26. Category 3: Standards $300 Question
Most fats and fat-soluble vitamins are transported through ____.
a. lymph
b. osmosis
c. portal circulation
d. active transport
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27. Category 3: Standards $300 Answer
Most fats and fat-soluble vitamins are transported through ____.
a. lymph
b. osmosis
c. portal circulation
d. active transport
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28. Category 3: Standards $400 Question
The mechanism for nutrient absorption requiring energy is _____.
a. passive diffusion
b. facilitated diffusion
c. active transport
d. osmosis
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29. Category 3: Standards $400 Answer
The mechanism for nutrient absorption requiring energy is _____.
a. passive diffusion
b. facilitated diffusion
c. active transport
d. osmosis
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30. Category 3: Standards $500 Question
Upper chest pain that is caused by acid flowing back into the esophagus from the stomach is called _____.
a. stomach ulceration
b. hemorrhoid
c. irritable bowel
d. heartburn
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31. Category 3: Standards $500 Answer
Upper chest pain that is caused by acid flowing back into the esophagus from the stomach is called _____.
a. stomach ulceration
b. hemorrhoid
c. irritable bowel
d. heartburn
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32. Category 4: Show Me The Evidence! $100 Question
The preferred source of energy for the brain is ________.
a. fructose
b. glucose
c. lactic acid
d. sucrose
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33. Category 4: Show Me The Evidence! $100 Answer
The preferred source of energy for the brain is ________.
a. fructose
b. glucose
c. lactic acid
d. sucrose
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34. Category 4: Show Me The Evidence! $200 Question
_______ are formed by fat metabolism with inadequate consumption of carbohydrates.
a. Carbon skeletons
b. Glucose molecules
c. Amino acids
d. Ketones
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35. Category 4: Show Me The Evidence! $200 Answer
_______ are formed by fat metabolism with inadequate consumption of carbohydrates.
a. Carbon skeletons
b. Glucose molecules
c. Amino acids
d. Ketones
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36. Category 4: Show Me The Evidence! $300 Question
Which of the following is an example of a good source of soluble fiber?
a. margarine
b. rice
c. oatmeal
d. chicken
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37. Category 4: Show Me The Evidence! $300 Answer
Which of the following is an example of a good source of dietary fiber?
a. margarine
b. rice
c. oatmeal
d. chicken
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38. Category 4: Show Me The Evidence! $400 Question
When sucrose is digested it yields ________.
a. two maltose units
b. fructose and galactose
c. glucose and fructose
d. glucose and galactose
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39. Category 4: Show Me The Evidence! $400 Answer
When sucrose is digested it yields ________.
a. two maltose units
b. fructose and galactose
c. glucose and fructose
d. glucose and galactose
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40. Category 4: Show Me The Evidence! $500 Question
The form of diabetes that often begins in childhood and is characterized by inability of the pancreas to make insulin is _______.
a. hyperglycemia
b. hypoglycemia
c. type 2 diabetes
d. type 1 diabetes
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41. Category 4: Show Me The Evidence! $500 Answer
The form of diabetes that often begins in childhood and is characterized by inability of the pancreas to make insulin is _______.
a. hyperglycemia
b. hypoglycemia
c. type 2 diabetes
d. type 1 diabetes
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42. Category 5: Reputable Sources $100 Question
A source of valid nutrition information is _______.
a. news articles
b. science journals
c. TV programs
d. health magazines
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43. Category 5: Reputable Sources $100 Answer
A source of valid nutrition information is _______.
a. news articles
b. science journals
c. TV programs
d. health magazines
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44. Category 5: Reputable Sources $200 Question
The storage form of glucose in humans is _______.
a. glucagon
b. glycogen
c. starch
d. protein
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45. Category 5: Reputable Sources $200 Answer
The storage form of glucose in humans is _______.
a. glucagon
b. glycogen
c. starch
d. protein
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46. Category 5: Reputable Sources $300 Question
A characteristic of essential fats is that they _______.
a. are monounsaturated fatty acids
b. can be made from substances readily available in the body
c. must be supplied by the diet
d. are short-chain fatty acids
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47. Category 5: Reputable Sources $300 Answer
A characteristic of essential fats is that they _______.
a. are monounsaturated fatty acids
b. can be made from substances readily available in the body
c. must be supplied by the diet
d. are short-chain fatty acids
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48. Category 5: Reputable Sources $400 Question
Which combination of food is highest in fat?
a. hamburger and fried potatoes
b. tossed garden salad with flavored vinegar
c. pancake with maple syrup
d. fruit and cottage cheese
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49. Category 5: Reputable Sources $400 Answer
Which combination of food is highest in fat?
a. hamburger and fried potatoes
b. tossed garden salad with flavored vinegar
c. pancake with maple syrup
d. fruit and cottage cheese
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50. Category 5: Reputable Sources $500 Question
What is true about cholesterol?
a. It is an essential fatty acid.
b. It can be synthesized by the body.
c. It must be obtained from food.
d. It is available from plant sources.
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51. Category 5: Reputable Sources $500 Answer
What is true about cholesterol?
a. It is an essential fatty acid.
b. It can be synthesized by the body.
c. It must be obtained from food.
d. It is available from plant sources.
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52. FINAL ROUND Question
The Acceptable Macronutrient Range (AMDR) for total fat is ____ % to ____ % of total energy.
a. 10, 25
b. 20, 35
c. 25, 38
d. 30, 55
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53. FINAL ROUND Answer
The Acceptable Macronutrient Range (AMDR) for total fat is ____ % to ____ % of total energy.
a. 10, 25
b. 20, 35
c. 25, 38
d. 30, 55
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