Which activity demonstrates making a food choice based on sustainability issues in relation to food consumption?
a. Purchasing fresh strawberries when they are out of season
b. Buying bananas grown in Costa Rica
c. Shopping when you are not hungry
d. Purchasing corn from the farmer in your neighborhood
e. Buying only items that are very nutritious
Q. 2Which term is included in the acronym CARS, and is applied in determining the quality of information found on the Internet?
a. adequacy
b. credibility
c. reliability
d. sense
e. rational
Q. 3One gram of carbohydrate yields ____ calories, one gram of fat yields ____ calories, and one gram of protein yields ____calories.
a. 4; 8; 4
b. 4; 9; 4
c. 7; 4; 4
d. 4; 7; 9
e. 4; 9; 7
Q. 4The credential R.D. displayed by a dietitian's name indicates registration with the ____.
a. Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
b. International Academy of Nutritional Consultants
c. National Board of Licensed Dietitians
d. American Association of Nutrition and Dietary Consultants
e. American Medical Association
Q. 5You are looking for a legitimate, qualified dietitian to advise you on a healthy eating plan for your family. Which characteristic might alert you to do further research?
a. An undergraduate degree in food and nutrition or a related science
b. Completion of an approved dietetic internship or its equivalent
c. Use of the term nutritionist after the individual's name
d. Successful completion of a national examination and maintenance of continuing education
e. A degree earned at an institution accredited by the Council on Education
Q. 6Which substance is a major mineral?
a. chromium
b. copper
c. manganese
d. zinc
e. magnesium
Q. 7What is a leading cause of death in the United States that is linked to diet?
a. lung disease
b. cancer
c. kidney disease
d. infections of the blood
e. Parkinson's disease
Q. 8Which substances are included in the six classes of nutrients?
a. water, alcohol, and fats
b. alcohol, proteins, and carbohydrates
c. antioxidants, sugar, and vitamins
d. water, carbohydrates, and fats
e. alcohol, minerals, and vitamins
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