Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine

Nutrition Basics

Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	On average, adults need to consume about ____ calories per day.
		A)	1200
		B)	1500
		C)	2000
		D)	2500


2	The building blocks of protein are called:
		A)	soluble fiber.
		B)	complex carbohydrates.
		C)	amino acids.
		D)	fatty acids.


3	If you consume more protein than you need, the excess will be:
		A)	excreted in urine.
		B)	expired during respiration.
		C)	stored as fat.
		D)	stored as muscle.


4	Which of the following contains trans fat?
		A)	partially hydrogenated oil
		B)	olive oil
		C)	safflower oil
		D)	fish oil


5	A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is:
		A)	bread.
		B)	rice.
		C)	vegetables.
		D)	fish.


6	Health experts recommend that we reduce our fat intake to __________ of total calories.
		A)	10% or less
		B)	30% or less
		C)	50% or less
		D)	70% or less


7	Increasing intake of which of the following would be a beneficial dietary change for most Americans?
		A)	refined carbohydrates
		B)	protein
		C)	vitamin supplements
		D)	dietary fiber


8	For which food group in the Food Guide Pyramid is the largest number of daily servings recommended?
		A)	bread, cereals, rice, and pasta
		B)	vegetables
		C)	fruit
		D)	milk, yogurt, and cheese


9	How many daily servings of vegetables are recommended by the Food Guide Pyramid?
		A)	1-2
		B)	2-3
		C)	3-5
		D)	6-11


10	For dietary supplements, which of the following is regulated by the FDA?
		A)	potency
		B)	effectiveness
		C)	purity
		D)	labels on packaging

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