Chapter 7 Nutrition for Life

Which of the following foods belongs to the milk group?

• eggs
• ice cream
• donuts
• all of the above

Why is it important to limit the amount of sodium in your diet?

• Sodium causes weak bones and teeth.
• Sodium is sometimes linked to high blood pressure.
• Sodium is linked to cancer.
• All of the above

Which of the following should be the main source of food energy?

• carbohydrates
• proteins
• fats
• minerals

The class of nutrient that is necessary for production of certain hormones and that forms a coating on nerves is

• carbohydrates
• water
• protein
• fat

The class of nutrient that is essential for body growth and repair is

• vitamins
• fats
• proteins
• carbohydrates

A deficiency of calcium can lead to

• rickets
• osteoporosis
• scurvy
• anemia

For a healthful diet, nutrients must be consumed in different amounts. For example, carbohydrates should 

• be limited to 300 milligrams a day.
• make up about 30 percent of your daily caloric intake.
• be limited to 3,000 milligrams a day
• make up between 45 to 65 percent of your daily caloric intake.

It was a cold, rainy day. Jake was very hungry. He ate an entire can of chicken noodle soup and six cheese and peanut butter crackers. Jake's meal had a total of 2,955 milligrams of sodium and 375 Calories, of which 15 percent came from protein, 52 percent from carbohydrates, and 35 percent from fat. His meal was too

• high in sodium.
• low in Calories. 
• high in fat.
• all of the above

Toast with peanut butter would be classified as coming from which of the following groups?

• grains, milk, and oils
• grains, vegetables, and oils
• grains, milk, and fruits
• grain and meat and beans

Bread is rich in complex carbohydrates, is low in fats, and is a source of fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Usually, the more fiber in the bread, the more nutrients. Look at the values of the following four loaves of bread:
Loaf 1: 60 Calories, 100 mg sodium, 1 g fiber
Loaf 2: 70 Calories, 160 mg sodium, 2 g fiber
Loaf 3: 40 Calories, 105 mg sodium, 2 g fiber
Loaf 4: 80 Calories, 5 mg sodium, 3 g fiber
Which loaf of bread would be the best choice for you in terms of good nutrition?

• Loaf 1
• Loaf 2
• Loaf 3
• Loaf 4