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Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Multiple Choice Quiz



1

A healthful diet
A)eliminates all use of sugars and salt
B)is low in fat
C)provides a variety of different foods
D)both b and c
E)all of the above
2

EAR stands for
A)physical structure on the head
B)Estimated Average Requirement
C)Equal Amount Required
D)none of the above
3

Nonessential nutrients include
A)creatine and glycerol
B)caffeine and chocolate
C)gingseng
D)both a and b
E)all of the above
4

The amount of essential nutrients determined by a government committee to meet the needs of most healthy people is called
A)Minimum Dietary Intake
B)Dietary Reference Intakes
C)Nutrient Values
D)Daily Values
E)Nutrition Facts
5

The majority of daily calories should come from
A)breads, cereals, rice and pasta products
B)fruits and vegetables
C)milk, yogurt and cheese
D)meat, poultry, beans or eggs
6

Major nutrients found in fruits include
A)B vitamins
B)Vitamin C
C)iron
D)protein
7

Major nutrients found in fats and oils include
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin D
C)Vitamin C
D)both a and b
E)all of the above
8

Sources of protein include
A)chicken and fish
B)beans and peas
C)eggs
D)both b and c
E)all of the above
9

Examples of nutrient dense foods are
A)french fries
B)an orange
C)popcorn
D)both a and c
E)all of the above
10

Calcium rich foods include
A)dairy products
B)dark green leafy vegetables
C)whole grain breads
D)both a and b
E)all of the above
11

Cruciferous vegetables
A)include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage
B)contain various phytochemicals
C)may be cancer antipromoters
D)both b and c
E)all of the above
12

A vegetarian diet that includes dairy products and eggs is termed
A)vegan
B)ovovegetarian
C)lactovegetarian
D)ovolactovegetarian
E)semivegetarian
13

Parts of food that may provide a medical or health benefit are referred to as
A)nutraceuticals
B)macronutrients
C)complementary medicine
D)arthrogenic
E)therapeutics
14

A precompetition meal should
A)allow for the stomach to be relatively full at the start of competition
B)minimize gastrointestinal distress
C)provide protein fuel for the muscles
D)restrict fluids to avoid the need to urinate
E)all of the above
15

In general, a solid meal should be eaten _____ prior to competition.
A)the day
B)3-4 hours
C)1 hour
D)none of the above
16

An Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) has been established for
A)protein
B)fat
C)carbohydrate
D)a and b
E)all of the above
17

Which of the following terms is used as the basis for nutrient content in various foods as presented in the Nutrition Facts on food labels?
A)Dietary Reference Intake
B)Recommended Dietary Allowance
C)Adequate Intake
D)Estimated Minimal Value
E)Daily Value
18

In order to carry the USDA "organic" label, foods must be at least
A)40% organic
B)50% organic
C)70% organic
D)80% organic
E)95% organic
19

Bacteria present in food may
A)make you sick
B)spoil food
C)be fatal or cause lifelong health problems
D)a and b
E)all of the above