Nutrition

"What is the best source of meat to meet thiamin requirements: A.chicken, B.fish, C.beef, or D.pork?"

"D.Pork (other good sources of thiamin are grain products, ham, and fortified meat substitutes)"

Which food has the highest fiber content? Five prunes, ½ cup cooked lentils, 2 cups iceberg lettuce, or ¾ cup bran flakes

1/2 cup cooked lentils

Which food provides the most absorbable iron: A. 1 apple B. 1c milk C. 3 oz steak D. 1/2 c spinach

3 oz steak

Which of the following contains the greatest mass of sugar: A.10 dates, B.12 oz. Coke, C.1 cup Vanilla ice cream, or D.1 medium orange?

A. 10 dates

The average American consumes how many pounds of refined sugar per year: A.65, B.85, C.100, or D.120?

A. 65 lbs

The addition of nutrients to achieve concentrations specified in SOIs is referred to as: A.enrichment, B.restoration, C.fortification, or D.identification?

A. enrichment

What is the number one disease-related cause of death in the United States: A.Heart Disease, B.Lung Disease, C.cancer, or D.stroke?

A. Heart disease

Which of the following amino acids are essential for someone with PKU: A.tyrosine, B.isoleucine, C.phenylalanine, D.A and C, or E.all of the above?,E.all of the above.

A. Tyrosie, because it becomes essential in someone with PKU because they are not effective at metabolizing phenylalanine and limit their intake. The other 2 are essential for everyone.

Meat should be included in the diet because: A.it provides high quality protein and iron, B.is high in cholesterol, C.rates low as a nutrient-dense food, or D.all of the above?

A.meat provides high quality protein and iron

Which of the following fruits is highest in dietary fiber: A.1/2 of a grapefruit, B.1 cup fresh raspberries, C.1 whole papaya, or D.1 cup sweet cherries

B. 1 cup of fresh raspberries

The caloric content of a large egg is A- 50, B-70, C - 100, D - 125

b. 70

Which statement is false about cholesterol: A.Ch is a sterol found in all animal tissue, B.is a saturated animal fat that clogs arteries, C. is used by the body to make bile salts to aid in fat digestion, or D.is used by the body to make hormones?

B. cholesterol is a saturated animal fat that clogs arteries.

Which of the statements about dietary fats is NOT true? A. consumption of fat should be <30% of daily calories. B. the healthiest diet contains no meat. C. moderate amounts of fat are essential for fat-soluble vitamin absorption or D. Fat adds flavor

B. Healthiest diet contains no meat.

Dietary fiber has several physiological effects except: A.increase fecal bulk, B.increase nutrient availability, C.reduce cholesterol, or D.improve large bowel function?

B. increasing nutrient availability

Which of the following contains more saturated fat? a) 1 egg white b) 4 oz. cottage cheese c) 1 tablespoon peanut butter

b) 4 oz cottage cheese (6.4g) > 1 tablespoon peanut butter (1.5g) > 1 egg white (0g)

Cholesterol is a sterol that: a) Comes only from the diet b) Is produced in the liver as a precursor to hormones c) Is the major cause of heart disease d) Combines with fatty acids to form triglycerides e) Causes cancer of the liver

b) Is produced in the liver as a precursor to hormones

Maple syrup urine disease are advised to have a diet free of: Branched chain amino acids, Medium chain fatty acids, short chain fatty acids, monosaccharides

BCAAs

Which of the following statements about aspartame is/are true: A.is stable at high temps, B.is a carbohydrate, C.people with PKU must avoid its consumption, D.it contains about 4 kcals per gram

C and D are true

How many teaspoons of sugar does the average North American consume every day: A.9tsp, B.19tsp, C.22tsp, or D.39tsp?

C. 22tsp

Which statement is NOT correct about meat fats:A.it adds flavor & makes meat seem juicy, B.help in absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, C.all animal fat is saturated, or D.moderate amounts of fat are essential in human diets?

C. all animal fat is saturated