1. Vitamins function in the body to
A. aid in energy metabolism.
B. supply energy.
C. build tissue.
D. repair cells.
2. When choosing a restaurant, select one that
A. has only a few menu choices.
B. never prepares food to order.
C. offers fancy sauces and desserts.
D. has lowfat items to choose from.
3. Which of the following foods would be the best source of potassium?
A. Lentils, lima beans, and peas
B. Dark-green leafy vegetables
C. Whole-grain products
D. Coffee or caffeinated products
4. Iron supplements are often needed by
A. male athletes who need sudden increases of energy.
B. pregnant women.
C. overweight people.
D. the elderly.
5. Which of the following vitamins are excreted in the urine?
A. Vitamins A, C, and riboflavin
B. Vitamins A, E, and thiamin
C. Riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin C
D. Vitamins A, E, and K
6. Deficiencies in which vitamin are the most prevalent worldwide?
A. Vitamin K
B. Riboflavin
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin B6
7. To avoid loss of nutrients during food preparation,
A. boil vegetables in water.
B. serve vegetables raw.
C. serve frozen vegetables containing enriched vitamin sources.
D. expose vegetables to sunlight.
8. What is the best approach to obtain essential vitamins and minerals?
A. Eat a well-balanced diet, high in fat and cholesterol.
B. Take daily vitamin supplements and exercise regularly.
C. Eat a balanced diet of natural foods.
D. Take single-vitamin supplements in place of nutrients you may be lacking.
9. What mineral supplement is often prescribed to treat red blood cell deficiencies?
A. Iron
B. Calcium
C. Zinc
D. Potassium
10. Osteoporosis is a disease associated with
A. high sodium levels.
B. improper breakdown of proteins.
C. a calcium deficiency.
D. an abundance of whole milk and high-fat liquids.
11. Minerals are important to the body because they
A. regulate important chemical reactions and supply the body with energy.
B. aid in the digestion of fruits.
C. regulate insulin releases and control muscle contractions.
D. give structure to bones and play an important role in heart and muscle contractions.
12. Which of the following statements about food labels is true?
A. Ingredients are listed on all food packages alphabetically.
B. The label doesn't include information about the number of servings per container.
C. Products may contain several types of sugar and sodium.
D. Nutrition, ingredient, and open date listings are required by law for all foods.
13. When reading labels, look for alternate names of sugar such as
A. saccharin, nitrate, and sorbitol.
B. corn syrup and dextrose.
C. syrup, glutamate, and honey.
D. sorbate, sucrose, and monosodium.
14. A product identified as "reduced calorie" means
A. most of the vitamins have been removed.
B. the calories are low in fat, not in cholesterol.
C. the product has only half the number of calories of the regular product.
D. the product has at least 25 percent fewer calories than the regular product.
15. What is the best advice to give about eating out?
A. Full-service restaurants usually provide the greatest variety and flexibility in types of foods and preparation methods.
B. There's nothing wrong with eating fried foods as long as you drink at least three glasses of water during the meal.
C. When shopping, it's important to eat high-calorie snacks every two hours.
D. Try to eat fish that's fried instead of broiled.
16. Which of the following statements regarding vitamins is true?
A. Adults don't need to take vitamins or minerals because they're fully grown.
B. Athletes require an increase in vitamins and minerals to perform at peak levels.
C. If you can't eat properly, you should take single-vitamin supplements rather than a multiple vitamin/mineral supplement.
D. Your environment and quality of your diet determine whether or not you should take additional nutrient supplements.
17. Which vitamin might be deficient in individuals who drink a lot of alcohol?
A. Vitamin K
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin E
D. Thiamin
18. What are the health risks of consuming a high amount of sugar?
A. High sugar raises your glucose levels for long-term energy.
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You could've found all the answers in less time than it took you to type in all of that. And some of it is just plain common sense. Are you really that dumb?
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