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Core Concepts in Health, 9/e

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

Nutrition Basics

Chapter 12 Nutrition Basics

Multiple Choice


1	The average daily calorie need for adults is approximately
		A)	1200.
		B)	1500.
		C)	2000.
		D)	2500.


2	Proteins are divided into these categories:
		A)	complete and incomplete
		B)	complete and soluble
		C)	incomplete and soluble
		D)	complete and insoluble


3	The average American would benefit from this change in his or her diet:
		A)	increasing simple carbohydrate intake
		B)	increasing protein intake
		C)	increasing consumption of vitamin supplements
		D)	increasing intake of dietary fiber


4	Which of the following is true regarding cholesterol levels?
		A)	High-fat foods tend to increase high-density lipoproteins.
		B)	High-fat foods tend to decrease low-density lipoproteins.
		C)	High-density lipoproteins tend to increase heart attack risk.
		D)	Trans fatty acids tend to increase blood levels of low-density lipoproteins.


5	The food with the LOWEST percentage of calories from fat is
		A)	avocado.
		B)	salami.
		C)	croissant.
		D)	cod.


6	A change in diet that would enhance health is to
		A)	increase carbohydrates and fats.
		B)	decrease carbohydrates and fats.
		C)	increase fats and reduce carbohydrates.
		D)	increase carbohydrates and reduce fats.


7	What is the healthiest range for daily fiber consumption?
		A)	0-16 grams
		B)	16-20 grams
		C)	20-35 grams
		D)	60-80 grams


8	Most American diets should include more of all the following EXCEPT
		A)	iron.
		B)	lead.
		C)	calcium.
		D)	zinc.


9	Free radicals increase as a result of
		A)	exposure to exhaust fumes.
		B)	consumption of too much fruit and fruit drinks.
		C)	limited exercise.
		D)	all of the above


10	Which of the following groups of foods should be consumed in the largest number of servings each day?
		A)	bread, cereals, rice, pasta
		B)	vegetables
		C)	fruit
		D)	Milk, yogurt, cheese

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