SCI228 Nutrition, Health & Wellness w/Lab
Week 1 Quiz
Question 1
(TCO 1) An increased risk for obesity, heart disease, and Type II 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) The foods that are found at the very top of the Food Guide Pyramid include:
milk, yogurt, and cheese.
vegetables and fruit.
fats, oils, and sweets.
bread, cereal, rice, and pasta.
Question 3
(TCO 1) The dietary standard that has been established regarding nutrients about which more research is needed to determine human requirements is the ________.
DRI
RDA
AI
UL
Question 4
(TCO 1) ________ are examples of inorganic nutrients.
Vitamins
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Question 5
(TCO 3) What is chyme?
Ulcerations of the esophageal lining
Healthy bacteria of the small intestine
Mixture of partially digested food, water, and gastric juices
Substance that allows for the emulsification of dietary lipid
Question 6
(TCO 3) Which large vessel transports absorbed nutrients to the liver?
Portal vein
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Subclavian vein
Question 7
(TCO 3) Which of the following is TRUE concerning the safe storage of leftovers?
Leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of serving.
Leftovers should be stored at a depth of no greater than two inches.
Leftovers should only be refrigerated for up to four days.
All of these are true.
Question 8
(TCO 3) Which of the following food preservation methods limits spoilage by drawing water out of foods, making them inhospitable to bacterial growth?
Sugaring
Salting
Smoking
All of these
Question 9
(TCO 3) An estimated ________ of all chicken eggs in the U.S. are contaminated with Salmonella.
one-fifth
one-fourth
one-third
one-half
Question 10
(TCO 3) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using biopesticides?
Degrade rapidly and are easily washed away by water
Do not leave pesticide residues on crops
Can be produced synthetically and are therefore inexpensive
Are less toxic to humans and the environment