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Thompson Ch 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which factor of nutrition can cause serious illnesses?

a)

calculations

b)

deficiencies

c)

sources

d)

values

2.

Whole grains, vegetables, and fruits are primary sources of:

a)

amino acids

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

carbohydrates

3.

The two categories of minerals are major and :

a)

trace

b)

solid

c)

minor

d)

organic

4.

The average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half of the healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender group is called:

a)

Adequate Intake (AI)

b)

recommended dietary allowance (RDA)

c)

tolerable upper intake level (UL)

d)

estimated average requirement (EAR)

5.

Macronutrients provide:

a)

hydrogen

b)

toxicity

c)

energy

d)

body-function regulation

6.

Diets based on the dietary reference intakes (DRIs) promote:

a)

wellness

b)

supplement use

c)

cholesterol levels

d)

scientific research

7.

Government sources of nutritional information are usually:

a)

university-affiliated

b)

incomplete

c)

trustworthy

d)

geared toward certain populations

8.

A snack of 15 grams of carbohydrates and 10 grams of protein contains how many calories?

a)

100 calories

b)

150 calories

c)

175 calories

d)

225 calories

9.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered a reliable source of nutrition information?

a)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

b)

registered dietitian

c)

government agencies

d)

nutritionist

10.

To be effective, foods containing probiotics must provide an adequate number of:

a)

macronutrients

b)

microorganisms

c)

micronutrients

d)

calories