Macronutrients include which of the following foods?

	carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins
	protein, minerals, and vitamins
	fat, proteins, and carbohydrates
	minerals, protein and fats

Micronutrients function to:

	build body tissues.
	maintain body functions.
	provide energy for daily activities.
	regulate functions of the cells.

A well balanced diet is composed of what percent of fat?

	5-10%
	20-30%
	40-50%
	50-60%

The body's "building blocks" come from which food source?

	carbohydrates
	proteins
	fats
	vitamins

The main energy source for muscular contractions comes from:

	carbohydrates.
	proteins.
	fats.
	vitamins.

Food sources for carbohydrates include all of the following EXCEPT:

	meats
	vegetables
	fruits
	fibers

Before the body can use simple carbohydrates, they must first be broken down into:

	sucrose.
	glucose.
	fructose.
	galactose.

Dietary fiber does all the following EXCEPT:

	increase bulk in the intestinal tract
	decrease blood cholesterol levels
	decrease the risk of heart disease
	increase the risk of colon cancer

To get more fiber in your diet, it is recommended that you do all of the following EXCEPT:

	eat a variety of processed foods.
	eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables everyday.
	eat at least six servings of whole grain breads everyday.
	eat the skins of fruits and vegetables.

A calorie can be defined as:

	the amount of energy needed to raise the body temperature 1¡C.
	the amount of food necessary for a person to gain 1oz of body weight.
	the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water 1¡C.
	the amount of energy needed to maintain normal body functions for one minute.

The fat soluble vitamins are:

	A, B, D, K.
	B, C, D, K.
	A, D, E, K..
	B, C, D, E.

Monounsaturated fats:

	are saturated fats.
	are the least harmful for the cardiovascular system.
	are found in meats.
	are both saturated fats and found in meats.

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in:

	all fresh, frozen, or canned fish.
	frozen mackerel, herring, or tuna.
	canned salmon.
	canned tuna.

The "bad" fat is:

	saturated fat.
	unsaturated fat.
	monounsaturated fat.
	triglycerides.

Which of the following is UNTRUE about cholesterol?

	It is used to manufacture sex hormones in the body.
	It is a constituent of cells.
	It increases the risk for CHD.
	It is found in foods from plant sources.

Protein is all of the following EXCEPT:

	a major fuel source for the body
	important for the synthesis of hormones and enzymes
	used as fuel when carbohydrates and fats become unavailable
	a nutrient that builds and repairs body tissue

Vitamins are all of the following EXCEPT:

	required for sustaining life
	used to supply energy
	essential for the breakdown of macronutrients
	regulators of growth and metabolism

Minerals:

	should be consumed in limited quantities since they are nonessential for normal body functions.
	are classified according to whether they are water or fat soluble.
	regulate key body functions like nerve impulses, muscular contractions, and water balance.
	regulate energy metabolism.

What percent of the body is made up of water?

	20-30%
	40-50%
	60-70%
	80-90%

A loss of what percent of water can be fatal?

	5%
	10%
	15%
	20%

The recommended amount of water that should be consumed everyday is:

	2-3 cups.
	4-5 cups.
	6-7 cups.
	8-10 cups.

The eating right pyramid:

	shows the nutrient dense foods at the top.
	shows the recommended basic diet in the middle tier.
	shows the recommended basic diet in the bottom tier.
	shows the recommended basic diet on the lower two tiers.

Carbohydrates, protein, and fat contain how many calories respectively?

	9, 4, 4
	4, 4, 7
	4, 7, 9
	4, 4, 9

The new RDA guidelines include which of the following information?

	the amount of a nutrient that will meet the needs of almost every healthy person
	information for evaluating and planning the diets of large groups
	the maximal amount that a person can eat without risk
	an educated guess at what the amount of a nutrient should be for a healthy person

A person training with weights may need extra calories in his/her diet in order to maintain the energy necessary to successfully carry out the training program. These calories should come from:

	a combination of simple and complex carbohydrates.
	protein or protein supplements.
	a combination of foods from the bottom three levels of the eating right pyramid.
	a combination of food from the top three levels of the eating right pyramid.

Which of the following is true about irradiated food?

	It kills microorganisms that grow on or in food.
	It decreases the shelf life of food.
	It is considered unsafe, and consumers should avoid purchasing irradiated foods.
	It causes fruits to ripen quickly.

The top of the eating right pyramid includes:

	foods we need to consume in higher quantities.
	foods that provide fewer calories.
	foods that provide fewer nutrients.
	foods that contain complex carbohydrates.

The body burns mainly muscle mass during exercise at which intensity level?

	less than 30% VO2max
	40-60% VO2max
	75% VO2max
	greater than 80% VO2max

A nonessential amino acid is:

	an amino acid that can not be manufactured by the body.
	amino acids that the body can make.
	an amino acid that must be consumed in the diet.
	a type of carbohydrate that is difficult for humans to digest.

All of the following supply the body with energy EXCEPT:

	fats
	vitamins
	carbohydrates
	proteins