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Question 1 (4 points)
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Which nutrient contains the most kilocalories per gram?
Question 1 options:
A) fats/lipids
B) carbohydrates
C) protein
D) vitamins
Question 2 (4 points)
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Carbohydrates protein and fat are known as_______.
Question 2 options:
A) macronutrients
B) micronutrients
C) prime nutrients
D) macrofoods
Question 3 (4 points)
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Natural is the word that the USDA uses to describe unprocessed foods.
Question 3 options:
True
False
Question 4 (4 points)
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The nutrient intake level estimated to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a life-stage and gender group is known as the ________.
Question 4 options:
A) Estimated Average Requirement
B) Recommended Dietary Allowance
C) Tolerable Upper Limit
D) Average Needs Level
Question 5 (4 points)
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The ________ are the maximum levels of daily nutrient intakes that are unlikely to pose health risks to almost all individuals in the group for whom they are designed.
Question 5 options:
A) Recommended Daily Allowances
B) Adequate Intakes
C) Tolerable Upper Intake Level(s)
D) Estimated Average Requirements
Question 6 (4 points)
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Mary is looking for a way to identify a reputable supplement vitamin manufacturer. What is one factor that might help?
Question 6 options:
A) recommendations by the manufacturer
B) recommendations from a famous television personality
C) recommendations from a peer-reviewed journal
D) conclusions drawn from a single case study
Question 7 (4 points)
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What types of studies are conducted by pharmaceutical companies before new drugs can be released in the market?
Question 7 options:
A) Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
B) epidemiological studies
C) case-control studies
D) Researcher Defined Trials
Question 8 (4 points)
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John tries to eat a balanced diet every day but some days are busier than others. He sometimes relies on shortcuts to get the nutrients that he needs. What is the technical term for a food that is rich in an essential nutrient?
Question 8 options:
A) free radical
B) functional food
C) direct additive
D) indirect additive
Question 9 (4 points)
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A person who wants to include more phytochemicals in her diet needs to eat more _________.
Question 9 options:
A) fruits and vegetables
B) fats
C) meats
D) dairy products
Question 10 (4 points)
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Lucy wants to make sure that the supplements she buys are safe and effective so she asks a lot of questions when she visits her natural foods store. Which question below will NOT help Leticia learn if a supplement is safe and/or effective?
Question 10 options:
A) Is the produce verified by the US Pharmacopeia?
B) What is the active ingredient and dosage?
C) Is there any evidence to support using this product?
D) How many customers purchase this supplement?
Question 11 (4 points)
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The FDA regulates supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering conventional foods and drug products.
Question 11 options:
True
False
Question 12 (4 points)
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Herbs are a safe way to increase the effectiveness of prescription pharmaceuticals.
Question 12 options:
True
False
Question 13 (4 points)
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Dietary supplements are intended to treat prevent or cure diseases.
Question 13 options:
True
False
Question 14 (4 points)
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Which of the following is an example of a functional food?
Question 14 options:
A) lettuce
B) walnuts
C) apples
D) cheese
Question 15 (4 points)
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The breaking apart of foods into smaller units is known as _________.
Question 15 options:
A) digestion
B) metabolism
C) molecular function
D) absorption
Question 16 (4 points)
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The primary function of the _________ is to store and concentrate bile from the liver.
Question 16 options:
A) kidneys
B) small intestine
C) pancreas
D) gall bladder
Question 17 (4 points)
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Which of the following is NOT a digestive disorder?
Question 17 options:
A) lactose intolerance
B) irritable bowel syndrome
C) celiac disease
D) kidney stones
Question 18 (4 points)
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Cheri suffers from celiac disease. The doctor tells her that she needs to eliminate all of the following from her diet EXCEPT _________.
Question 18 options:
A) wheat
B) rye
C) barley
D) rice
Question 19 (4 points)
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_________ is the engulfing of particles as they are taken up into the cell.
Question 19 options:
A) Phagocytosis
B) Pinocytosis
C) Glucose uptake
D) Active digestion
Question 20 (4 points)
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Excess consumption of highly-processed foods can lead to _____ .
Question 20 options:
A) Tooth decay
B) Obesity
C) Rickets
D) Headaches
Question 21 (12 points)
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Place the following major organs of the gastrointestinal tract of the digestive system in order from start to finish numbering from 1 (start) to 6 (finish). Each correct answer is worth 2 points 12 points total).
mouth
small intestine
rectum/anus
esophagus
stomach
large intestine
Answer
1mouth
5 small intestine
1 rectum/anus
2 esophagus
4 stomach
3 large intestine
Question 21 options:
rectum/anus
large intestine
mouth
esophagus
small intestine
stomach
Question 22 (4 points)
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Accessory organs for digestion include:
Question 22 options:
A) liver kidneys pancreas thyroid
B) salivary glands liver pancreas gall bladder
C) parathyroid esophagus pancreas gall bladder
D) small intestine large intestines salivary glands mouth
Question 23 (4 points)
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Most digestion and absorption takes place in the large intestine.
Question 23 options:
True
False