Essential Concepts for Healthy Living, Fourth Edition

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1: Which of the following foods is an excellent source of omega-three fatty acids?
	A: herring
	B: ripe olives
	C: pink grapefruit
	D: none of the above

2: Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?
	A: peanuts
	B: cream
	C: corn
	D: coconuts

3: Elderly people may benefit from consuming foods that contain
	A: cesium.
	B: trans fatty acids.
	C: sodium.
	D: B12.

4: The body needs iron to make
	A: lymph.
	B: serum.
	C: hemoglobin.
	D: selenium.

5: The body can make vitamin ____ when exposed to sunlight.
	A: A
	B: D
	C: C
	D: E

6: Which of the following substances is organic?
	A: carbohydrates
	B: proteins
	C: fats
	D: all of the above

7: The energy value of a food is reported as a number of
	A: BTUs.
	B: erms.
	C: calories.
	D: STIs.

8: Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrate?
	A: chicken
	B: bread
	C: egg
	D: beef

9: The only health problem that is clearly associated with carbohydrate consumption is
	A: tooth decay.
	B: hyperactive behavior.
	C: diabetes mellitus.
	D: hypoglycemia.

10: If you have a family history of type 2 diabetes, you may be able to prevent or forestall the development of the disorder by
	A: taking large doses of vitamin C and iron.
	B: practicing relaxation techniques.
	C: avoiding weight gain.
	D: drinking plenty of water.

11: Which of the following foods contains the highest percentage of saturated fatty acids?
	A: walnuts
	B: butter
	C: corn
	D: soybeans

12: Which of the following foods is the richest source of monounsaturated fatty acids?
	A: walnuts
	B: soybeans
	C: corn
	D: olive oil

13: Which of the following foods is low in fat?
	A: hamburger topped with cheddar cheese and bacon
	B: milkshake made with ice cream and chocolate
	C: roasted chicken breast, without the skin
	D: french fries fried in canola oil

14: One of your neighbors is 89 years old. She is house-bound, crippled by arthritis, and suffers from heart disease. You are concerned about the quality of her diet. The best program you can recommend for her is
	A: Meals on Wheels.
	B: WIC.
	C: Medicaid.
	D: congregate meals.

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