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Proteins provide ____ calories/gram


A) 9
B) 7
C) 4
D) 2

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All of the following are identified as high risk factors when consuming beverages with quantities of sugar, EXCEPT:


A) stronger gums
B) dental decay
C) weight gain
D) type-2 diabetes

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Hamburgers contain this type of fat.


A) Polyunsaturated
B) Saturated
C) Monounsaturated
D) Bi-unsaturated

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To maintain fluid balance, the average person needs to consume approximately 1 litre of water a day.

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Some of the fat we eat in food is essential to the body for healthy growth and development.

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Carbohydrates consumed in excess of dietary needs are stored in the body as fat.

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Vitamin K promotes the synthesis of proteins that help keep bones strong.

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Distinguish between simple and complex carbohydrates and refined and unrefined carbohydrates; give at least two examples of food sources for each.

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The 100-Mile diet was designed by two northern British Columbia residents who restricted their diet to foods grown within 100 miles of their residence for one year.

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Which one of the following types of fat raises the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in the blood?


A) Saturated fats
B) Trans fats
C) Triglycerides
D) Monounsaturated fatty acids

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The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for calcium for an 18 year old female is _____ mg per day.


A) 900
B) 1100
C) 1300
D) 1500

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The human body is composed of _______ % of water.


A) 20-40
B) 50-60
C) 70-80
D) 90-100

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Daily values are based on the minimum number of calories one should eat to maintain basal metabolic rate.

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Vitamins are found in:


A) all food groups.
B) only in fruits and vegetables.
C) only supplements.
D) products where food manufacturers choose to add them.

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The iron found in plants is comparable to the iron found in meat.

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Which of the following is the best source of dietary fibre?


A) White bread
B) Turnip
C) Oatmeal
D) Milk

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Minerals are organic elements one needs in small amounts to help regulate the body functions.

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Iron-deficiency anemia is a problem in some age groups, and researchers fear poor calcium intakes are sowing seeds for future osteoporosis in women.

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The first step in planning a healthy diet is to examine what you currently eat.

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Foods from plant sources usually provide incomplete proteins. Thus it is necessary to:


A) take supplements.
B) eat a variety of protein foods throughout the day.
C) take lysine.
D) get more exercise if you are a vegetarian.

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