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

True/False Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	A gram of carbohydrate supplies more calories than a gram of fat.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	Meat and fish are examples of incomplete proteins.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	When unsaturated oils are hydrogenated, trans fatty acids are produced.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	Hydrogenation is a process that makes fats healthy for consumption.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	A high-fiber diet can help manage diabetes.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Vitamins are needed by the body to initiate or regulate chemical reactions.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	Free radicals prevent the damage caused to the body by antioxidants.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	One serving of meat or chicken (3 ounces) is about the same size as a small paperback book.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	The recommended daily limit for sodium consumption is equivalent to 1 tablespoon of salt.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Women need to consume nutrient-dense foods because they have higher calorie needs than men.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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