Ch. 8 Nutrients

Glucose is a complex carbohydrate that cannot be completely digested.

• True

• False

Unsaturated fats are associated with elevated cholesterol in the blood.

• True

• False

Obtaining vitamins from daily eating patterns is better for your health than taking vitamin supplements.

• True

• False

MyPlate divides foods into five groups.

• True

• False

Nutrient-dense foods provide vitamins, minerals, and other substances that either contribute to adequate nutrition intake or have positive health effects.

• True

• False

Genetics, age, feelings, thoughts, cultural background, and social environment all influence food preference.

• True

• False

The label organic means a food comes from genetically engineered sources.

• True

• False

If you want to lose weight you should consume more calories than your body will burn.

• True

• False

Which of the following describes the process of choosing and consuming foods and beverages to fuel your body?

• calorie balance

• genetic modification

• nutrition

• food safety

Which of the following types of fat was historically found in many processed foods and is not generally recognized as safe by the FDA?

• plant fat

• saturated fat

• unsaturated fat

• trans fat