A(n) ____________________ is a unit that measures the amount of energy contained within the chemical bonds of foods.
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Question 2) ____________________ is/are the main source of energy for the body.
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Question 3) ____________________ is an essential component of all body tissues.
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Question 4) Which of the following factors usually plays the least significant role in obesity?
A) Genetics
B) Lack of physical activity
C) Overconsumption of food
D) Underconsumption of fruits and vegetables
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Question 5) Which of the following is the single most important way to prevent food poisoning?
A) Smelling food and discarding promptly if it has a bad odor
B) Washing hands thoroughly before handling food
C) Using food before expiration dates have passed
D) Cleaning preparation surfaces and cooking equipment
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Question 6) The general range for a healthy body mass index is _____.
A) 18 to 24
B) 19 to 25
C) 20 to 26
D) 21 to 27
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Question 7) The body's basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy needed by the body _____.
A) to maintain current weight
B) to perform vigorous exercise
C) at rest
D) to gain weight
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Question 8) What is the basal metabolic rate for a 28-year-old woman who is 65 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds?
A) 1,822 calories
B) 1,681 calories
C) 1,533 calories
D) 1,402 calories
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Question 9) Why is it recommended that individuals obtain dietary fiber from foods rather than from supplements?
A) The supplements contain too many extra calories.
B) Fiber in foods is more readily available to the body.
C) To save the calories contained in the food.
D) The foods may contain health benefits in addition to the fiber.
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Question 10) Two minerals that are especially important for health in females, but are often consumed in less than optimal amounts, are _____.
A) calcium and potassium
B) calcium and iron
C) potassium and sodium
D) sodium and calcium
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