Alcohol consumption provides a lot of unwanted consequences including increased caloric intake. How many calories does each gram of alcohol contribute to a diet?
1.4
2.6
3.7
4.9
5.10
Q. 2Any food providing 10-19 of the Daily Value for a nutrient in one serving is considered to be a _____ source of the nutrient.
a. poor
b. reliable
c. good
d. excellent
e. fair
Q. 3The percentage of alcohol is stated as proof. Proof equals _____ the percentage of alcohol.
1.Triple
2.Twice
3.Half
4.One-third
5.One-quarter
Q. 4The percentages of the Daily Values on food packages are given in terms of a person requiring _____ calories each day.
a. 2,000
b. 2,500
c. 3,000
d. 3,500
e. 1,500
Q. 5Alcohol enters the circulatory system and is carried to the brain, where it anesthetizes brain cells. Which is the first area of the brain to be affected?
1.Cortex
2.Thalamus
3.Hypothalamus
4.Spinal cord
5.Central nervous system
Q. 6The bottom portion of the Nutrition Facts panel on a food package:
a. is different on every label.
b. provides DRI information for comparison.
c. conveys information specific to the food inside the package.
d. lists the Daily Values reminder for selected nutrients.
e. presents the Daily Values for vitamin D and potassium at four calorie levels.
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