SCI228 Nutrition, Health & Wellness w/Lab
Week 4 Midterm Quiz
Question 1 (TCO 1) An increased risk for obesity, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes is associated with:
diets high in saturated fats.
diets low in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
diets high in monounsaturated fats and dairy products.
both diets high in saturated fats and diets low in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Question 2 (TCO 1) Which of the following is NOTa primary function of dietary protein?
Building new cells and tissues
Repairing damaged structures
Regulating metabolism and fluid balance
Serving as a primary source of energy for the body
Question 3 (TCO 1) Jane consumed a breakfast that contained 85 grams of carbohydrate, 20 grams of protein, and 18 grams of fat. How many kilocalories did Jane eat at breakfast?
492 kilocalories
582 kilocalories
917 kilocalories
1,107 kilocalories
Question 4 (TCO 1) Vitamins are classified into two groups, ________ and ________.
fat soluble; water soluble
microsoluble; macrosoluble
nutritive; nonnutritive
major; trace
Question 5 (TCO 1) Which of the following is an example of disease that is directly caused by a nutritional deficiency?
Anemia
Cancer
Osteoporosis
Heart disease
Question 6 (TCO 1) The ________ are a diverse group of organic substances including triglycerides, phospholipids, and the sterols.
carbohydrates
lipids
vitamins
proteins
Question 7 (TCO 2) The term “sin tax” refers to:
related health consequences of consuming 100 extra kilocalories each day.
a small, sales tax placed on unhealthful items (cigarettes, alcohol) to generate revenue for health programs.
revenues generated from the sales of junk food items in public school vending machines.
costs of the recent obesity lawsuits targeting fast food manufactures.
Question 8 (TCO 2) Which of the following professional titles has no definition or laws regulating it?
Registered Dietitian
medical doctor
licensed nutritionist/dietitian
nutritionist
Question 9 (TCO 2) The ________ is most responsible for prompting individuals to seek food.
stomach
small intestine
hypothalamus
mouth
Question 10 (TCO 2) The diet planning tool developed by the USDA and the USDHHS to help reduce the risk of developing chronic disease is the:
Food Guide Pyramid.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
5-A-Day for Better Health Program.
DASH Diet.