Chapter 9 The Study Of Personal Wellness

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Chapter 9 The Study Of Personal Wellness - Quiz

Wellness can be broadly defined as the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of deliberate effort. Health is a serious issue for most people. Take the quiz below on chapter nine on the study of wellness and see how much you understand of it.


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  • 1. 
    The body uses nutrients to:
    • A. 

      All of the above

    • B. 

      All of the above

  • 2. 
    In general, the body needs vitamins to:
    • A. 

      Synthesize minerals from organic material

    • B. 

      Cleanse the small intestine

    • C. 

      Regulate mineral dosage

    • D. 

      Regulate cellular activities

  • 3. 
    The body can make vitamin _______ when exposed to sunlight.
    • A. 

      A

    • B. 

      D

    • C. 

      C

    • D. 

      B

  • 4. 
    Which of the following foods is a good source of phytochemicals?
    • A. 

      Apples

    • B. 

      Carrots

    • C. 

      Bannas

    • D. 

      Beans

  • 5. 
    The process of breaking down complex food molecules into nutrients is called:
    • A. 

      Digestion

    • B. 

      Carb crunching

  • 6. 
    By the time digested food enters the _______, most of its nutrients have been absorbed.
    • A. 

      Small Intestine

    • B. 

      Apendix

    • C. 

      Large Intestine

    • D. 

      Urethra

  • 7. 
    The energy value of a food is reported as a number of:
    • A. 

      Calories

    • B. 

      Vitamins

  • 8. 
    Which of the following substances does not provide calories?
    • A. 

      Trans Fat

    • B. 

      Vitamins

    • C. 

      Peaches

    • D. 

      Vegetables

  • 9. 
    Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?
    • A. 

      Beans

    • B. 

      Carrots

    • C. 

      Vegetables

    • D. 

      Peach

  • 10. 
    Which of the following foods supplies starch?
    • A. 

      Peaches

    • B. 

      Carrots

    • C. 

      Beans

    • D. 

      Bread

  • 11. 
    Plants make _______, a substance that the human small intestine cannot digest.
    • A. 

      Fiber

    • B. 

      Glucose

    • C. 

      Photosynthesis

    • D. 

      Vitamins

  • 12. 
    To increase his soluble fiber intake, Micah should eat more:
    • A. 

      Peaches

    • B. 

      Carrots

    • C. 

      Beans

    • D. 

      Cooked Oatmeal

  • 13. 
    _______ is the form of sugar that is used to sweeten regular soft drinks.
    • A. 

      High fructose corn syrup

    • B. 

      High fructose bananna mix

    • C. 

      Splenda

    • D. 

      Sweet and low

  • 14. 
    Which of the following substances is an artificial sweetener?
    • A. 

      All of the above

    • B. 

      All of the above

  • 15. 
    Many nutrition experts think Americans should consume 55% to 60% of their calories from:
    • A. 

      Proteins

    • B. 

      Carbs

    • C. 

      Vitamins

    • D. 

      Fatty acids

  • 16. 
    Diets that contain large amounts of soluble fiber may:
    • A. 

      Cause constipation

    • B. 

      Relief the bowles

    • C. 

      Cause kidney failure

    • D. 

      Lower the risk of heart disease

  • 17. 
    Diets that contain large amounts of insoluble fiber may:
    • A. 

      Reduce the risk of constipation

    • B. 

      Reduce the risk of heart disease

  • 18. 
    Diets that contain large amounts of fiber may reduce the risk of:
    • A. 

      All of the above.

    • B. 

      All of the above

  • 19. 
    Which of the following foods contains the highest percentage of saturated fatty acids?
    • A. 

      Unsalted butter

    • B. 

      Fast food

    • C. 

      Bacon

    • D. 

      Grilled chicken

  • 20. 
    Which of the following foods is the richest source of monounsaturated fatty acids?
    • A. 

      Corn oil

    • B. 

      Olive oil

    • C. 

      Whole milk

    • D. 

      Tuna

  • 21. 
    Which of the following fats is the richest source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?
    • A. 

      Corn oil

    • B. 

      Oliver oil

    • C. 

      Whole milk

    • D. 

      Tuna

  • 22. 
    Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?
    • A. 

      Corn oil

    • B. 

      Olive oil

    • C. 

      Whole milk

    • D. 

      Tuna

  • 23. 
    Which of the following foods is an excellent source of omega-three fatty acids?
    • A. 

      Corn oil

    • B. 

      Olive oil

    • C. 

      Whole milk

    • D. 

      Tuna

  • 24. 
    In the body, trans fats behave like _______, raising blood cholesterol levels.
    • A. 

      Saturated Fats

    • B. 

      Unsaturated Fats

    • C. 

      Trans Fats

    • D. 

      Trans am

  • 25. 
    Complete protein:
    • A. 

      Contains insufficient amounts of the esstential amino acids

    • B. 

      Contains adequate amounts of the essential amino acids.

    • C. 

      Contains too much fatty acids

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