HEALTH QUIZ #2

Multiple Choice
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1. Why is it important to limit the amount of sodium in your diet?

a. Sodium causes weak bones and teeth.
b. Sodium is sometimes linked to high blood pressure.
c. Sodium is linked to cancer.
d. all of the above
2. Which of the following should be the main source of food energy?
a. carbohydrates
c. fats
b. proteins
d. minerals
3. The class of nutrient that is necessary for production of certain hormones and that forms a coating on nerves
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a. carbohydrates.
c. protein.
b. water.
d. fat.
4. A deficiency of calcium can lead to
a. rickets.
c. scurvy.
b. osteoporosis.
d. anemia.
5. For a healthful diet, nutrients must be consumed in different amounts. For example, carbohydrates should
a. be limited to 300 milligrams a day.
b. make up about 30 percent of your daily caloric intake.
c. be limited to 3,000 milligrams a day.
d. make up between 45 to 65 percent of your daily caloric intake.
6. What statement best describes how diet can influence health
a. Diet prevents cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
b. In order to optimize health, a person must take in the right amount of nutrients and energy.
c. Nutrients help form body tissues and promote growth.
d. There is little proven evidence that diet influences health.
7. The carbohydrate that circulates in your blood and provides energy for your cells is a
a. complex carbohydrate called glycogen.
b. a single sugar called fructose.
c. a single sugar called glucose.
d. a complex carbohydrate called starch.
8. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans
a. are a set of guidelines developed to improve health.
b. are intended to reduce nutrition-related disease.
c. bring together the recommendations of the Dietary Reference Intakes and DVs.
d. all of the above
9. Teens diets
a. rarely meet energy needs.
b. tend to be low in calcium, iron, and riboflavin.
c. tend to be nutrient-dense.
d. usually meet all energy and nutrient requirements.
10. People with special dietary needs
a. should always take dietary supplements.
b. are especially prone to dehydration.
c. include athletes, infants, and people who are ill.
d. should follow a vegetarian diet.

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Match each item with the correct statement.
a. mineral needed for maintenance of fluid balance, transmission of nerve impulses, and
muscle contraction
b. carbon-containing nutrient that keeps eyes and skin healthy
c. carbon-containing nutrient that aids in blood clotting
d. mineral needed for production of hemoglobin
e. fat-soluble nutrient that enables the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestine
f. water-soluble nutrient necessary for metabolism
g. promotes healing of wounds and healthy germs
h. class of energy-giving nutrients that are the main form of energy storage in the body
i. vitamin necessary for forming cells and for a healthy nervous system
j. mineral needed for development and maintenance of bones and teeth
k. fat-soluble vitamin that protects cell membranes from damage
l. a mineral that prevents birth defects
m. class of energy-giving nutrients including sugars and starches
n. mineral needed for production of digestive enzymes and growth and healing
o. needed to produce energy from carbohydrates, fats, and protein
p. needed for protein metabolism
q. a complex carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscles and can be used as a quick
source of energy

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Short Answer (select one )

28. What is the difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats?
29. Why do you need to have some fat in your diet
30. How can junk food be incorporated into a healthful diet?

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SHORT ANSWER
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Saturated fats generally come from animals and often are solid at room temperature. Unsaturated fats
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When eaten in moderation, and within the context of an otherwise nutrient-dense diet, junk food can be
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