The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all of the following except:
a. consuming less than 10 of calories from saturated fatty acids.
b. consuming less than 300 mg per day of dietary cholesterol.
c. increasing trans fat consumption in the diet.
d. using oils to replace solid fats when possible.
e. keeping total fat consumption between 20 and 35 of total energy.
Q. 2Which statement about genes is false?
1.Each cell contains a complete set of genes.
2.Genes affect the way the body handles its nutrients.
3.Nutrients affect genes.
4.All genes are active in each cell.
Q. 3Which of the following is characteristic of Daily Values?
a. They provide nutrient values for different categories of people.
b. They are ideal for allowing comparisons among foods.
c. They are useful as nutrient intake goals for individuals.
d. They provide information on all DRI nutrients.
e. Daily Values are calculated based on a 1500-calorie diet.
Q. 4What is the name of the finger-shaped projections of a cell that absorb nutrients in the intestines?
1.ribosomes
2.lysosomes
3.sarcoplasm
4.villi
5.mitochondria
Q. 5A major guideline for healthy people is to limit calorie intakes and obtain more and varied selections of _____.
a. red meats
b. refined grains
c. full-fat milk or milk products
d. naturally sweetened beverages
e. fruits and vegetables
Q. 6This colorful array presents just a few of the sources of what may be an important group phytochemicals. Evidence _____ that these are essential to good health.<--EndFragment--> e.
Q. 7The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are intended for healthy adults and children ages _____ and older.
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four
e. eight
Q. 8The Daily Values reflect the needs of an average person consuming _____ calories a day.
a. 1,500
b. 2,000
c. 2,500
d. 3,000
e. 1,000
Q. 9The terms lean and extra lean can be used only on meat and poultry products.
1.True
2.False
3.Not enough information
4.I dont know
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