Dietary Guidelines and Nutrition Choices Quiz
29 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the safest way for him to increase his fiber intake?

  • Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peels (correct)
  • Eating enriched grains such as Rice Krispies® and saltines
  • Reading the labels of grain products and buying those labeled wheat flour
  • Buying bran and fiber supplements to add to his current dietary pattern

    • According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, what is the recommended range of total calories from carbohydrates?

  • 45% to 65% (correct)
  • 10% to 25%
  • 25% to 45%
  • 65% to 75%

    • What percentage of total calories should added sugars intake be limited to according to the Dietary Guidelines?

  • 10%
  • 20%
  • 25%
  • 15% (correct)

    • Why is excessive sugar intake linked to the development of dental caries?

    <p>Oral bacteria produce acids that dissolve tooth enamel when they metabolize sugars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the effects of sugar?

    <p>Prolonged exposure of teeth to simple sugars promotes dental caries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of polysaccharide is classified as fiber?

    <p>Cellulose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is used to produce high-fructose corn syrup?

    <p>An enzymatic process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common source of high-fructose corn syrup in American dietary patterns?

    <p>Sweetened soft drinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the best way to reduce intake of high-fructose corn syrup according to the text?

    <p>Consume fewer highly processed foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'High-fructose corn syrup yields more calories than sucrose.' Is this statement True or False according to the text?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Animals store glycogen in their muscles, meat, fish, and poultry are good sources of carbohydrates.' Is this statement True or False according to the text?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process is used to extend the shelf-life of food products by adding hydrogen to unsaturated fatty acids?

    <p>Hydrogenation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which oil contains the most polyunsaturated fatty acids?

    <p>Corn oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is olestra (Olean®)?

    <p>A fat replacer used in food manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were partially hydrogenated oils banned from the food supply in 2018?

    <p>To eliminate trans fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fatty acids are abundant in soybean oil?

    <p>Polyunsaturated fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food item contains mostly saturated fatty acids?

    <p>Coconut oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a peptic ulcer?

    <p>An erosion in the lining of the stomach or small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Helicobacter pylori contribute to peptic ulcer formation?

    <p>It disrupts the thick layer of mucus that protects the lining of the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Will any person who becomes infected with H. pylori develop a peptic ulcer?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are diverticula?

    <p>Small pouches of intestinal lining that protrude through the muscular intestinal wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is dietary fiber intake consistently related to development of diverticulosis in controlled research studies?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do researchers hypothesize that low dietary fiber intake contributes to development of diverticula in the large intestine?

    <p>Exerting lots of pressure to have a bowel movement would cause diverticula to form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many grams of fat will Alison consume if she eats 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) of hummus?

    <p>18 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total calories in hummus come from protein?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about the source of omega-3 fatty acids?

    <p>Sirloin steak is a rich source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to fatty acids and monoglycerides in intestinal cells after absorption?

    <p>Reformed into triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is responsible for transporting most lipids in the blood?

    <p>Lipoprotein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major fat-digesting enzyme responsible for breaking down fats?

    <p>Lipase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser