Question 1

Individuals with diabetes benefit from a diet that is low in simple sugars and complex carbohydrates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin B
B)   vitamin A
C)   vitamin K
D)   vitamin DE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Listeria monocytogenes causes illness for approximately how many Canadians each year?

Accepted Answer

A)   500 or more
B)   100 to 140
C)   140 to 250
D)   250 to 500E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

High dosages of vitamin A are toxic and associated with an increased risk of

Accepted Answer

A)   anemia.
B)   birth defects.
C)   scurvy.
D)   night blindness.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

When John doesn't eat enough carbohydrates to satisfy his body's need, where will his body get the needed carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)   fats
B)   vitamins
C)   minerals
D)   proteinsE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

A nutrient claim of "cholesterol free" means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 to 5 milligrams of cholesterol
B)   10 milligrams of cholesterol
C)   less than 2 milligrams of cholesterol
D)   0 milligrams of cholesterolE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Minerals

Accepted Answer

A)   help regulate body functions.
B)   provide the body with 4 calories per gram in energy.
C)   are found only in animal products.
D)   make up about 60% of total body weight.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vegetarians?

Accepted Answer

A)   Semivegetarians eat fish but do not eat dairy products.
B)   Vegans eat only plant foods.
C)   Lacto-vegetarians eat fish and plant foods.
D)   Lacto-ovo-vegetarians do not eat eggs.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Complete proteins are found in animal food sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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Question 11

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding trans fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)   They decrease one's risk of having a heart attack.
B)   They raise the levels of low-density lipoproteins in the blood.
C)   They lower the levels of high-density lipoproteins in the blood.
D)   They increase one's risk of developing heart disease.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statement is FALSE regarding simple carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)   They contain only one or two sugar units in each molecule.
B)   They are found naturally in fruits and milk.
C)   They are found in a variety of plants.
D)   There is no evidence that any simple carbohydrate is more nutritious than others.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

Accepted Answer

A)   They support and cushion your organs.
B)   They form important components of blood and some hormones.
C)   They help insulate your body.
D)   They help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Protein provides calories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A)   9
B)   7
C)   4
D)   12E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Connie is satisfied with her weight but would like to improve her eating habits. She typically has several slices of toast and a large coffee for breakfast, a turkey sandwich and chips or sausage pizza for lunch, and a pasta dish with baked chicken or pork chops for supper. She often has an evening snack of fat-free pudding or yogurt. She drinks unsweetened iced tea, regular colas, water, and an occasional glass of milk. Connie could adjust her diet closer to that recommended by Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide by increasing her daily servings of all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   refined sugars.
B)   whole grains.
C)   fresh fruit and 100% fruit juice.
D)   vegetables.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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