Chapter 9 The Study Of Personal Wellness
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This is a quiz pour moi.
- 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.
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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
- 26.Ted is a vegan. He will eat:
- A.
All of the above
- B.
All of the above
- 27.Which of the following nutrients is an antioxidant?
- A.
Vitamin A
- B.
Vitamin B
- C.
Vitamin C
- D.
Vitamin D
- E.
Vitamin E
- 28._______ is a major cause of bone fractures in elderly people.
- A.
Insufficient calcium
- B.
Bone density
- C.
Frangile bones
- D.
Osteoporosis
- 29._______ are rich food sources of calcium.
- A.
Milk products
- B.
Proteins
- C.
Fatty acids
- D.
Complete acids
- 30.Women of childbearing age and teenagers often have diets that supply inadequate amounts of:
- A.
Protein
- B.
Amino Acids
- C.
Iron
- D.
Trans fats
- 31.To establish an RDA for a nutrient, scientists take the amount that is required and:
- A.
Add an extra amount that serves as a margin for safety
- B.
Subtract it by 10
- C.
Add it by 10
- D.
Take away an extra amount
- 32.Becky wants to plan nutritious daily menus for her family. For the most complete information about amounts of foods to prepare from each food group, she should use the:
- A.
5 food group plan
- B.
My octagon plan
- C.
My triangular plan
- D.
My pyramid plan
- 33.Which of the following information appears in the Nutrition Facts panel of a food label?
- A.
All of the above
- B.
All of the above
- 34.To reduce the risk of giving birth to infants with neural tube defects, women should eat foods rich in _______ before they become pregnant.
- A.
Protein
- B.
Folate
- C.
Calcium
- D.
Vitamin D
- 35.Cells use _______ for energy.
- A.
Ribosomes
- B.
Mitachondria
- C.
Glucose
- D.
Synthesis
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