NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Do not put your name on this form. No grade will be
assigned. Circle the T if you think the statement is true or the F if you think it is false. Circle the DK if you don't know if
the statement is true or false.
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Most Americans consume more protein than they need for good health.
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Beef is a more complete source of protein than is chicken or fish.
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The blood sugar levels of most diabetics can be controlled by simply losing weight.
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The best way for most people to lower the level of cholesterol in their blood is to eat less cholesterol.
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Nutrition information can be considered reliable if the source of information is a medical doctor.
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Trans fatty acids have been found to reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Large doses of vitamin C cure the common cold.
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Ounce for ounce, lean hamburger has more Calories than potatoes.
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Most vegetable oils are good sources of polyunsaturated fat.
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The fat-soluble vitamins consist of vitamins A, D, E, and K.
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Milk is the only food that contains all of the nutrients humans require for health.
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12.
If allowed free access to a wide variety of foods, young children will automatically select and consume a
highly nutritious diet.
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Both obesity and anorexia nervosa are forms of malnutrition.
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Phytochemicals are beneficial compounds found in plants.
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Saturated fats do not contain double bonds between carbons in the fat molecule.
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The WIC program is a food supplement and nutrition education program for older adults.
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Vitamins are one of the energy-yielding nutrients.
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It matters little what type of foods a woman eats during pregnancy because the fetus will take the
nutrients it needs from the mother's body.
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High-fat diets have been related to the development of certain types of cancer.
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Celery and lettuce are among the best food sources of soluble fiber.
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21.
According to federal law, food labeled "organic" must be free of all pesticide residues and food
additives.
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22.
Information about sodium, cholesterol, or fiber content of a food is required on nutrition labels only if a
claim is made about them on the package.
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23.
The term "nutrient density" is used to describe people who know little about nutrition.
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Energy is stored in the body as fat and glycogen.
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Nonessential amino acids are not required by the body for normal growth and tissue maintenance.
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26.
The RDA's indicate the required levels of intake of various nutrients needed to prevent deficiency
diseases in all Americans.
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27.
According to the current U.S. Dietary Guidelines, no more than 25-35% of total Calories consumed should
come from fat.
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28.
It can be roughly estimated that a one-pound loss in body weight corresponds to a 1000 Calorie deficit
provided by diet and exercise.
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29.
The number one cause of blindness in the world is due to a vitamin D deficiency.
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30.
Water is an essential nutrient only when it is "pure" water.
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