Whole-grain flours are rich sources of fiber because they retain the grains'
A) husks. B) bran, endosperm, and germ.
C) naturally occurring iron. D) stem.
Q. 2Ana takes her grandparents out to eat every Sunday at their favorite buffet-style restaurant,
which offers only a limited selection of vegetables. Which of the following would be the most
fiber-rich vegetable option for the diners?
A) 2 cups of iceberg lettuce B) 1 cup of creamed corn
C) 1 cup of cooked broccoli D) 6 spears of steamed asparagus
Q. 3The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends a reduction in dietary sodium intake to
how many mg per day?
A) less than 3,600 B) less than 3,300
C) less than 2,300 D) less than 200
Q. 4Which of the following recommendations have been shown to improve blood lipid levels and
reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease?
A) increasing saturated fat to more than 7 of total energy
B) consuming 200 g/day of folate from supplements
C) decreasing intake of dietary omega-3 fatty acids from cold-water fish, nuts, and canola oil
D) maintaining fat intake to within 20-35 of total energy
Q. 5Which of the following statements is FALSE about sterols?
A) Cholesterol is the most common sterol found in the human diet.
B) Sterols contain a glycerol backbone and one fatty acid.
C) The human body produces sterols.
D) Sterols are found in both plant and animal foods.
Q. 6Which of the following types of bread contains the most fiber?
A) 1 slice of whole-wheat bread B) 2 slices of white bread
C) 1 slice of white wheat bread D) 1 slice of pumpernickel bread
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