Science and Technology - Health and Nutrition

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Question - 1

Heavy use of soy products as a substitute for meat can inhibit absorption of

  • A calcium
  • B folate
  • C vitamin D
  • D iron

Question - 2

About how many glasses of water should older adults drink every day?

  • A 2 to 4
  • B 4 to 6
  • C 6 to 8
  • D 8 to 10

Question - 3

What are the most intensively investigated additives?

  • A Flavor-free
  • B Antimicrobial agents
  • C Artificial colors
  • D Antioxidants

Question - 4

The word organic on a food label is no guarantee that the food is

  • A pesticide-free
  • B fertilized with manure or vegetable compost
  • C grown without hormones or antibiotics
  • D produced without genetic modification

Question - 5

Ben's caloric intake exceeds the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for his size, activity level, and lifestyle. In order to obtain the best possible nutrition, what should he do?

  • A increase exercise and decrease caloric intake
  • B increase protein intake and decrease carbohydrate intake
  • C decrease fat intake since this is where the bulk of calories are contained
  • D Not be too concerned unless he gains additional weight

Question - 6

Recommended daily servings for teen boys as compared with teen girls

  • A are larger for most food groups
  • B are smaller for the milk group and larger for all other groups
  • C are the same for all food groups
  • D are larger for the meat groups and the same for all other groups

Question - 7

What is the approximate length of the typical adolescent growth spurt?

  • A 6 months
  • B 1 year
  • C 2.5 year
  • D 4.5 year

Question - 8

Why is exercise an important part of the treatment of diabetes?

  • A It prevents the heart problems associated with diabetes.
  • B It helps prevent amputations because exercised legs are stimulated to release stored glycogen. 
  • C it stimulates muscles to take up 10-20 times more glucose than unexercised muscles.
  • D It burns excess calories and reduces body fat associated with diabetes onset.

Question - 9

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to get the nutrients you need?

  • A Avoid skipping meals
  • B Eliminate foods from the tip of the pyramid from your diet
  • C watch portion sizes
  • D Balance your nutrients and food groups over time

Question - 10

Blood cholesterol levels and death from heart disease tend to be lower when fish, fruits, and vegetables are eaten in abundance and dietary fat mostly consists of

  • A saturated fats
  • B monounsaturated fats
  • C polyunsaturated fats
  • D omega-6 fats