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Chapter 9 Test
Multiple Choice: Place the letter of the best answer in the space provided.
______ 1. The original concern for food was
A. fellowship
B. religious
C. social
D. survival
______ 2. The nutritional practices of teenagers are most influenced by
A. age and religious beliefs
B. age and region of the country
C. family and friends
D. friends and region of the country
______ 3. Health problems caused by bad diets are not caused by
A. an imbalance of chemicals
B. foods containing too much cholesterol
C. eliminating one of the food groups
D. all of the above
______ 4. Nutrients considered to be building blocks for body development are
A. carbohydrates
B. fats
C. minerals
D. proteins
______ 5. The nutritional facts that must be included on the food label include
A. serving size
B. calories from fat
C. total fat content
D. all of the above
______ 6. The primary source of amino acids is the
A. bread-cereal group
B. vegetable group
C. meat-poultry-fish-bean group
D. milk-cheese group
______ 7. Nutrients considered to be the fuel for body activities are
A. carbohydrates
B. fats
C. minerals
D. proteins
8. One of the values of fiber is the
A. balancing of a nutritionally sound diet
B. increase of good cholesterol
C. lowering of bad cholesterol
D. reduced need for fluid intake
______ 9. A high source of cholesterol is the
A. bread-cereal group
B. fruit group
C. meat-poultry-fish-bean group
D. milk-cheese group
______ 10. LDL is also known as
A. an amino acid
B. bad cholesterol
C. fiber
D. good cholesterol
______ 11. Minerals must be included in the diet or
A. large amounts of mineral supplements must be taken
B. serious deficiencies and diseases may occur
C. the minerals may be replaced with certain vitamin supplements
D. vigorous exercise programs must be undertaken to maintain health
______ 12. Vitamins that cannot be stored in the body are
A. essential amino acids
B. essential vitamins
C. fat-soluble vitamins
D. water-soluble vitamins
______ 13. Which food groups are included in the food guide pyramid?
A. fruits-vegetables-bean, bread-cereal, vegetables, milk-cheese, fat-oil-sweets
B. meat-poultry-fish-bean, fruits, milk-cheese, vegetables, bread-cereal, fat-oil,
sweets
C. milk-cheese, meat-poultry-fish-bean, fruits-vegetables, bread-cereal, fat-oil
D. vegetables-bean-cheese, bread-cereal, fruits, meat-fish-poultry, fat-oil-sweets
______ 14. A calorie refers to
A. a unit of energy supplied by food
B. carbohydrates that supply energy for exercise
C. how long it takes food to be digested
D. the nutritional value of a food item
______ 15. The best way for a healthy person to get all the essential nutrients is to
A. avoid eating any red meat
B. eat a balanced diet from the food guide pyramid
C. include sufficient fiber in the diet
D. take vitamin supplements
16. A basic guideline when exercising in hot weather is to drink one cup of water every
A. 10 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 30 minutes
D. 60 minutes
______ 17. Dried beans and nuts come from which food group?
A. bread-cereal group
B. vegetable group
C. meat-poultry-fish group
D. milk-cheese group
______ 18. The purpose of the new food label guidelines is to
A. help market the product
B. help consumers easily compare products
C. allow higher prices to be changed
D. all of the above
______ 19. When determining daily calorie requirements, you need to determine the caloric
requirements of
A. basal metabolism and daily activities
B. daily activities and school work
C. daily diet and basal metabolism
D. school work and basal metabolism
______ 20. The first step in evaluating your daily diet is to
A. cut all fatty foods out of your diet
B. determine basal metabolism and daily activities
C. determine daily caloric requirements
D. keep a daily diet log
Chapter 9 Test Answer Key
1. D 11. B
2. C 12. D
3. D 13. B
4. D 14. A
5. D 15. B
6. C 16. B
7. A 17. C
8. C 18. B
9. D 19. A
10. B 20. D