practice quiz

A food scientist is developing a infant formula that simulates the composition of breast milk. Based on this information, which of the following substances would he add to the formula's recipe?

Lactose

A scientist thinks she has discovered an essential nutrient for humans, because this substance is 

needed for the normal development of human cells.

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the

amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular population.

Most forms of ________ are a source of energy for cells.

carbohydrate

Table sugar is nearly ________ carbohydrate.

100%

The Tolerable Upper Limit for a nutrient is the

highest average amount that is unlikely to harm most people when consumed daily.

The ________ is the third segment of the small intestine.

ileum

Which of the following foods is a rich source of fiber?

Brown rice

Which of the following organs produces and secretes enzymes that are essential for proper digestion?

Sucrose

Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?

Protein

Tamika's 52-year-old father died as a result of a condition that is the leading cause of death in the United States. Based on this information, Tamika's father died from

heart disease.

Which of the following behaviors is a known risk factor for heart disease?

Smoking cigarettes

A scientist thinks she has discovered an essential nutrient for humans, because this substance is 

needed for the normal development of human cells.

An essential nutrient

must be supplied by the diet.

Maria limits her sodium intake to 2.3 g/day. This amount is equivalent to

2300 mg/day.

Review the following claims that a manufacturer wants to include on the labels of packaged foods. Which one would the FDA allow to be used?

"While many factors contribute to the development of heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and trans fat may reduce the risk of this disease."

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

 

DVs

Which of the following groups of foods is not a major food group of MyPlate?

 

Oils

Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

Brain