Question 1

Consumption of refined carbohydrates causes a slower rise in blood glucose levels than does consumption of unrefined carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Vegans eat plant food,dairy products,and eggs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Most of the fats in food are in the form of

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol.
B)  low-density lipids.
C)  triglycerides.
D)  high-density lipids.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Whole grain bread is more nutrient-dense than are most white breads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Foods from most plant sources supply ____________ proteins.

Accepted Answer

A)  complete
B)  primary
C)  secondary
D)  incompleteE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Foods containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are cooking methods that preserve the nutrient value of vegetables,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  boiling.
B)  baking.
C)  microwaving.
D)  steaming.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

All of the following are good sources of fibre,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  avocado.
B)  hamburger.
C)  oatmeal.
D)  winter squash.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Accepted Answer

A)  potato
B)  pinto bean
C)  broccoli
D)  carrotE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins are required by the body in large amounts.
B)  Vitamins are important in the maintenance of the immune system.
C)  Vitamins provide direct energy to the body.
D)  Vitamins are best taken in the form of vitamin supplements.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following vitamins acts as an antioxidant?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin E
B)  vitamin C
C)  vitamin A
D)  All of these vitamins act as antioxidants.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A nutrient claim of "good source of fibre" means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 grams or more
B)  4 grams or more
C)  10 grams or more
D)  20 grams or moreE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which low intake of this vitamin has been linked to increased heart disease risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D
B)  vitamin A
C)  folate
D)  riboflavinE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

An essential nutrient commonly lacking in the Canadian diet is

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium.
B)  calcium.
C)  copper.
D)  fluoride.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding trans fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They raise the levels of low-density lipoproteins in the blood.
B)  They lower the levels of high-density lipoproteins in the blood.
C)  They increase one's risk of developing heart disease.
D)  None of these statements is false.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into

Accepted Answer

A)  whole-wheat flour dust.
B)  white flour.
C)  unrefined whole-wheat flour.
D)  enriched whole-wheat flour.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Examples of trace minerals include

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium,zinc,and iron.
B)  fluoride,copper,and zinc.
C)  magnesium and phosphorus.
D)  iodide,zinc,and chloride.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Listeria monocytogenes causes illness for approximately how many Canadians each year?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 to 140
B)  140 to 250
C)  250 to 500
D)  500 or moreE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Saturated fats are primarily found in

Accepted Answer

A)  animal food sources and are liquid at room temperature.
B)  plant food sources and are solid at room temperature.
C)  plant food sources and are liquid at room temperature.
D)  animal food sources and are solid at room temperature.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Nutrition Basics

A nutrient claim of "good source of fibre" means which of the following?

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All of the following are good sources of fibre,EXCEPT

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Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding trans fatty acids?

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An essential nutrient commonly lacking in the Canadian diet is

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Which low intake of this vitamin has been linked to increased heart disease risk?

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Most of the fats in food are in the form of

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Foods containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature.

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Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vitamins?

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Which of the following vitamins acts as an antioxidant?

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Whole grain bread is more nutrient-dense than are most white breads.

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Examples of trace minerals include

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Vegans eat plant food,dairy products,and eggs.

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Consumption of refined carbohydrates causes a slower rise in blood glucose levels than does consumption of unrefined carbohydrates.

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Listeria monocytogenes causes illness for approximately how many Canadians each year?

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Saturated fats are primarily found in

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All of the following are cooking methods that preserve the nutrient value of vegetables,EXCEPT

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Foods from most plant sources supply ____________ proteins.

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The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into

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