Q: A nutrition label states that a serving contains 10 grams of fat, 25 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams of protein. How many total calories are in one serving? Use the appropriate caloric values for each macronutrient.

$$10 \times 9 + 25 \times 4 + 5 \times 4 = 186$$ calories

Q: A food product contains 8 grams of protein per serving. If you eat 3 servings, how many calories from protein have you consumed?

$$8 \times 3 \times 4 = 96$$ calories

Q: If a food contains 5 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fat per serving, what is the total caloric content per serving?

$$5 \times 4 + 2 \times 4 + 1 \times 9 = 33$$ calories

Question 1

A nutrition label states that a serving contains 10 grams of fat, 25 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams of protein. How many total calories are in one serving? Use the appropriate caloric values for each macronutrient.

Accepted Answer

$$10 	imes 9 + 25 	imes 4 + 5 	imes 4 = 186$$ calories

Question 2

Which of the following statements about food labels is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A product labeled 'low sodium' must contain 140 mg or less of sodium per serving.

Question 3

A food product contains 8 grams of protein per serving. If you eat 3 servings, how many calories from protein have you consumed?

Accepted Answer

$$8 	imes 3 	imes 4 = 96$$ calories

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the term 'bioavailability'?

Accepted Answer

The proportion of a nutrient that is absorbed and utilized by the body.

Question 5

Which of the following vitamins is most likely to lead to toxicity if consumed in excess, and why?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D, because it is fat-soluble and accumulates in the body.

Question 6

A food label lists 15% Daily Value for calcium. According to FDA labeling, how would this be described?

Accepted Answer

Good source of calcium

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a healthy diet according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

Excessive restriction of one food group

Question 8

Which of the following food items is most likely to contain added sugars?

Accepted Answer

Flavored soda

Question 9

Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

Question 10

A vegetarian is most at risk for deficiency of which vitamin, and why?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12, because it is primarily found in animal products.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the structure of a saturated fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

Contains only single bonds between carbon atoms and is solid at room temperature.

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of protein in the body?

Accepted Answer

Building and repairing tissues

Question 13

If a food contains 5 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fat per serving, what is the total caloric content per serving?

Accepted Answer

$$5 	imes 4 + 2 	imes 4 + 1 	imes 9 = 33$$ calories

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the MyPlate recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables.

Question 15

Which of the following is considered an electrolyte?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

Question 16

Which macronutrient is the body's preferred energy source?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate

Question 17

A person consumes 2,500 kcal per day but only expends 2,000 kcal per day. According to the concept of energy balance, what is the likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

Weight gain

Question 18

Which of the following is a food source of Omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

Salmon

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the sequence of organs in the GI tract?

Accepted Answer

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

Question 20

Which of the following is the most common nutritional disorder in the world?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency anemia

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