1. Fruits are high in all of the following EXCEPT...

a. vitamin A
b. vitamin C
c. protein
d. fiber

2. Healthy choices from the fruit group are...

a. raisins
b. canned peaches packed in juice
c. oranges
d. all of the above

3. ______________ is a food from the meat group.

a. Fish
b. Peanut butter
c. Egg
d. All of the above

4. Most foods from the meat group are NOT high in...

a. protein
b. iron
c. calcium

5. The best way to make foods in the meat group lower in fat ...

a. trim fat off meat

b. buy only ground sirloin
c. serve hot dogs instead or hamburgers

6. Breads, cereals, rice, and pasta are high in...

a. calcium
b. carbohydrates
c. fat

7. Whole-grain foods like brown rice and whole wheat bread are better choices than white rice and
white bread because whole-grains...

a. contain more fiber

b. contain more vitamin C
c. cost less

8. A doughnut has...

a. more sugar than bread

b. more fat than bread
c. less fiber than bread
d. all of the above

9. Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?

a. peanut butter
b. chicken
c. strawberry jam

10. Our bodies make cholesterol in the...

a. liver
b. brain
 c. bones

The correct answer is a.

11. High blood cholesterol may increase your risk of getting:

a. cancer
b. heart disease
c. arthritis

12. Foods in the Fats, Oils and Sweets group give us a lot of...

a. vitamins
b. calories
c. minerals

13. Fats and sweets like butter and sugar...

a. cause cancer.
b. must be eliminated from our diets.
c. can be reduced in recipes

14. _______________ will help you to lose weight.

a. Eating low fat foods

b. Eating smaller portions
c. Regular exercise
d. All of the above

15. It is best to lose:

a. 10 pounds each week

b. 1/2 to 1 pound a week
c. 5 pounds a week

16. How many calories do you need to lose to lose one pound?

a. 25
b. 250
c. 3500

17. The unit price:

a. shows the cost of an ounce, a pint, a pound, or other amount

b. can help you compare the cost of food in different sized containers
c. both a and b

18. Which of the following is the best buy for regular milk?

a. 60 cents for 1 quart

b. $2.10 for 1 gallon (4 quarts)
c. $1.35 for 1/2 gallon (2 quarts)

19. Before you buy a large package size, you should think about...

a. the number of people in your family

b. if you have enough storage space
c. if the larger size costs less per unit than a few smaller ones
d. all of the above

20. The _______________ shows the last day a food should be EATEN.

a. sell-by date
 b. best-if-used by date
c. expiration date

21. The date stamped on milk is the _______________.

a. last date the milk should be sold

b. sell-by date
c. both a and b

22. Which of the following counts as 1 serving from the bread group?

a. 1 slice of bread
b. 1 cup of cooked pasta
c. 3 ounces of dry cereal

23. Sue is 30 years old. She works in an office, and does not usually exercise. Today she ate 6 servings
from the bread group, 2 servings from the vegetable group, 2 servings from the fruit group, 2 servings
from the milk group, and 2 servings from the meat group. Sue did not eat enough servings of what
group?

a. the meat group

b. the fruit group
c. the vegetable group

24. Which of the following does NOT count as 1 serving from the meat group?

a. 1 1/2 cups of cooked kidney beans

b. 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
c. 8 ounces of roast beef

25. Protein

a. builds strong muscles and healthy organs

b. has 9 calories in each gram
c. is the body's main source of energy

26. Wheat bread and ___________ combine to make a complete protein.

a. jelly
b. peanut butter
c. margarine

27. ______________ is NOT a rich source of vitamin A.

a. Broccoli
b. Iceberg lettuce
c. Spinach

28. All of the following EXCEPT __________ are forms of carbohydrates.

a. sugar
b. protein
c. starch
d. fiber

29. Starchy foods...

a. are usually high in calories

b. provide energy
c. may cause heart disease

30. ___________ are especially at risk for osteoporosis.

 a. Men
b. Women
c. Children

31. All of the following are high in calcium, EXCEPT. . .

a. vanilla yogurt
b. poached egg
c. lowfat milk
d. leafy green vegetables

32. Calcium

a. maintains healthy skin

b. helps prevent cancer
c. builds strong bones

33. Milk and milk products are the best source of

a. iron
b. calcium

34. Milk and milk products are the best source of

a. iron
b. calcium
c. zinc

35. Which statement about fiber is true?

a. It provides energy
b. It keeps your intestines healthy
c. Apples contain the same amount of fiber as apple juice

36. Vitamin C may...

a. give you energy

b. prevent colds
c. prevent cancer

37. ______________ are good sources of vitamin C.

a. Steak and eggs

b. Papayas and oranges
c. Breads and cereals
d. Milk and cheese

38. Which of the following is NOT true about Vitamin C?

a. It is stored in your body

b. It helps heal cuts and bruises
c. It is needed every day

39. Vitamin A will NOT help...

a. prevent certain cancers

b. build strong muscles
c. you to see in dim light

40. __________ and __________ are 2 foods rich in vitamin A.

 a. Wheat bread and tuna fish
b. Milk and carrots
c. Mineral water and tofu

41. Orange juice gives us.....

a. sugar, vitamins and minerals

b. empty calories
c. no sugar, but plenty of vitamins

42. Eating too many sugary foods may cause. . .

a. diabetes
b. hypertension
c. tooth decay

43. Unsaturated fats...

a. are the same as saturated fats

b. are usually liquid at room temperature
c. are found mainly in meat and milk products

44. Which of the following is NOT a way to cut the amount of unsaturated fats in our diets?

a. reading labels
b. eating more meats and cheeses
c. eating more vegetables, fruits and grains

45. ______________ are high in saturated fats.

a. Whole milk and cheeses

b. Corn oil and soybean oil
c. Bread and potatoes

46. What is the largest component of energy (caloric) expenditure?A food contains 5 grams of
carbohydrate, 10 grams of fat and 5 grams of protein. How many Calories (kcal) does this food
provide?D

a. 20 b. 80 c. 105 d.130

47.With regard to protein absorption, all of the following are true EXCEPT:C

a. dipeptides and tripeptides are absorbed by carrier mediated transport.

b. no acids are absorbed by broadly specific active transport systems.
c. hydrolytic enzymes secreted in the gastrointestinal tract help limit the
amount of dietary protein absorbed.
d. absorption occurs in the intestine.

1. This food group is our body's best source of energy?

A. Meat Group

B. fats,oils and sweets

C. breads and cereals

D. milk and cheese

2. Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?

A. vitamins

B. minerals

C. fiber

D. fats

E. Don't know

3. Which of these is added to the food label because people sometimes don't eat ENOUGH of
this?

A. fat

B. calcium

C. sodium

D. cholesterol

E. Don't know

4. Which of these is required on the food label?

A. total carbohydrate

B. sugars

C. iron

D. all of the above

E. Don't know

5. The bread, cereal, rice and pasta group is a good source of _______?

A. carbohydrate

B. vitamin C

C. calcium

D. vitamin D

E. Don't know

6. Citrus fruits are an excellent source of _______?

A. calcium

B. vitamin c

C. vitamin B

D. calories
 E. Don't know

7. Foods from the meat, poultry, fish dry beans, eggs and nuts group are an important source of
________?

A. iron

B. fiber

C. beta carotene

D. calcium

E. Don't know

8. Which food contains the most fat?

A. graham crackers

B. brownies

C. pudding

D. angel food cake

E. Don't know

9. The milk, cheese & yogurt group are important for ________?

A. strong bones

B. teeth

C. muscles

D. all of the above

E. Don't know

10. How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?

A. 6-11

B. 2-3

C. 3-5

D. 1-2

E. Don't know
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48.Fructose is .C

a. absorbed passively in to the enterocyte against its concentration gradient.

b. absorbed into the enterocyte without help of a protein transporter
c. absorbed into the enterocyte coupled to the influx of Na+.
d. less calorically dense than an equal weight of sucrose.
A 175g container of yogurt has as much protein as a large egg, is full of bone -building nutrients as well a
healthful bacteria. True
A 473ml bottle of apple juice is the calorie equivalent of 4 whole oranges. True
6 chicken fingers could be traded for a hamburger, a 250ml carton of milk, 8 baby carrots and an apple. True
A “mayonnaisey ” 10 inch tuna salad sub has more calories and fat than TWO quarter chicken dinners with
baked potatoes, vegetables and a single slice of chocolate cake. True