Question 1
Consuming insufficient calories that do not meet the daily metabolic needs of the body causes:
A. malnutrition.
B. undernourishment.
C. obesity.
D. rickets.
Question 2
All of the following are "building block" elements used to construct body cells and tissues, EXCEPT:
A. Nitrogen.
B. Chlorine.
C. Oxygen.
D. Hydrogen.
Question 3
More than half of a person's body is made up of:
A. proteins and carbohydrates.
B. fats.
C. oxygen.
D. water.
Question 4
As we age, the production of lactase:
A. increases.
B. decreases.
C. ceases.
D. remains constant.
Question 5
Triglycerides that are liquid at room temperature are called:
A. fats.
B. oils.
C. ester.
D. glycerol.
Question 6
A straight chain, fatty acid molecule that is single bonded is called:
A. saturated.
B. unsaturated.
C. monounsaturated.
D. polyunsaturated.
Question 7
Which two fatty acids cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from foods?
A. Linoleic and linolenic
B. Oleic and linolenic
C. Capric and lauric
D. Palmitic and steoric
Question 8
What is the best way for vegetarians to acquire a complete supply of amino acids in their diet?
A. Take vitamin supplements.
B. Consume corn products.
C. Apply the complementarity principle.
D. Eat meat every Friday.
Question 9
Since our bodies do not store them, which of the following must be consumed frequently and in small doses?
A. Trace minerals
B. Water-soluble vitamins
C. Fat-soluble vitamins
D. Amino acids
Question 10
For a 150 pound person, how much exercise does it take to metabolize 125 calories found in the average apple?
A. Run for 8 minutes
B. Walk for 8 minutes
C. Run for 23 minutes
D. Walk for 25 minutes
Question 11
__________ is essential for the transmission of nerve impulses and intracellular enzyme activity.
A. Vitamin C
B. Niacin
C. Iron
D. Potassium
Question 12
Refrigerated chicken has a shelf life of:
A. 3 days.
B. 7 days.
C. 3 weeks.
D. 1 month.
Question 13
With __________, the daily caloric intake is insufficient to meet the metabolic needs of a person.
A. malnutrition
B. dietary restrictions
C. malorexia
D. undernourishment
Question 14
The "building block" elements are used to:
A. digest food.
B. construct body cells and tissues.
C. provide macronutrients to the body.
D. create chemical reactions to burn food.
Question 15
__________ is the most plentiful element in terms of the actual number of atoms present.
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. Carbon
Question 16
__________ has the formula C6H12O6.
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Glucose
C. Carbohydrates
D. Cellulose
Question 17
__________ is/are polymers made up of thousands of glucose units.
A. Polysaccharides
B. Disaccharides
C. Sucrose
D. Complex carbohydrates
Question 18
Like starch, __________ is a polymer of glucose.
A. sugar
B. cellulose
C. fructose
D. glycogen
Question 19
Fats and oils are part of the __________ family.
A. fatty acid
B. hydrocarbon
C. lipid
D. petroleum
Question 20
__________ provide about 40% of the calories in the average American diet.
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fruits and vegetables
C. Proteins
D. Fats
