Adults are approximately _____ water by weight.
a. 20-30
b. 40-50
c. 50-60
d. 60-70
e. 70-80
Q. 2Which of the following vitamins acts as an antioxidant in the body?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin E
c. Beta-carotene
d. All of the above
e. a and b only
Q. 3Phytochemicals are chemical substances found in _____ that protect human body processes and may benefit health.
a. animals
b. the human body
c. plants
d. both plants and animals
e. None of the above
Q. 4If an adult is trying to decrease her risk of heart disease, which of the following should she try to avoid?
a. Breaded and fried foods
b. Packaged snack foods
c. Foods made with trans fat
d. Saturated fats
e. All of the above
Q. 5In the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, what types of grains are encouraged?
a. Enriched grains
b. Fortified grains
c. Whole grains
d. Non-whole grains
Q. 6What nutrient would someone susceptible to high blood pressure be consuming too much of with a meal consisting of a salami sandwich, chicken noodle soup, and whole milk?
a. Sugar
b. Caffeine
c. Sodium
d. Water
e. Calcium
Q. 7What food serving below does NOT provide significant amounts of iron?
a. Round steak, 3 oz
b. Pork and beans, 1/2 cup
c. Peaches, 1/2 cup
d. Iron-fortified breakfast cereal, 1 cup
Q. 8A 65 year old was buying an iron supplement for her weak blood.. She asked the pharmacist about the highest amount she should take daily. What dietary intake standards could the pharmacist use to provide the best recommendation?
a. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)
b. Adequate Intakes (AIs)
c. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs)
d. Estimated Average Requirements (EARs)
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