Which of the following is NOT a simple carbohydrate?
a. Starch b. White sugar
c. Disaccharide d. Monosaccharide
Q. 2What is the adult RDA for vitamin B6?
a. 1.3 mg/day b. 5.5 mg/day
c. 15 mg/day d. 22 mg/day
Q. 3Which of the following is NOT among the features of the Meals on Wheels program?
a. It is administered by volunteers
b. It operates at least 5 days a week
c. It provides the same social benefits as congregate meals
d. The only qualification to receive benefits is achieving the age of 60 years
Q. 4What type of nutrient is starch?
a. Fiber b. Gluten
c. Simple carbohydrate d. Complex carbohydrate
Q. 5In what major way does alcohol intake affect vitamin B6 metabolism?
a. It reduces acetaldehyde formation
b. It increases fecal excretion of the vitamin
c. It dislodges the PLP coenzyme from its enzyme
d. It interferes with synthesis of the PLP coenzyme
Q. 6What is a congregate meal?
a. A meal provided for the elderly in a place such as a community center
b. A meal prepared for the elderly that meets one-third of the Dietary Recommended Intakes
c. A meal prepared for disadvantaged people of all ages to encourage communal gathering of diverse population groups
d. A meal provided through the Nutrition Screening Initiative for the elderly and served primarily to church congregations
Q. 7Which of the following is NOT a source of dietary carbohydrates?
a. Fish b. Milk
c. Fruits d. Legumes
Q. 8Which of the following statements reflects our knowledge of water-soluble vitamin toxicity?
a. Toxicity symptoms for vitamin B6 can be severe and irreversible
b. Toxicity symptoms for vitamin C include constipation and hyperactivity
c. Toxicities of the B vitamins occur almost as often from foods as from supplements
d. Toxicity of niacin has been reported in body builders taking large amounts of amino acid supplements