11) Which dietary standard, expressed as percentages of total energy, : 1201265.
11) Which dietary standard, expressed as percentages of total energy, defines the recommended intake range for the macronutrients?
A) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
B) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
C) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
D) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
12) Which of the following nutrients is NOT organic?
A) vitamins
B) carbohydrates
C) proteins
D) water
13) Lauren’s friend has recommended that she take a vitamin C supplement before undergoing oral surgery. Lauren is concerned about consuming too much of the supplement. Which of the following nutrient standards would assist Lauren in determining the highest amount of the supplement that would be safe for her to consume?
A) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
B) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
C) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
D) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
14) Which of the following nutrients is the MOST energy dense?
A) carbohydrate
B) fat
C) protein
D) vitamins
15) Which of the following BEST describes minerals?
A) micronutrients that are broken down easily during digestion
B) micronutrients that are easily destroyed by heat and light
C) inorganic micronutrients found in a variety of foods
D) nutrients that are needed in large amounts by the body
16) An important source of energy for muscles during times of rest and low-intensity exercise is
A) protein.
B) vitamins.
C) fat.
D) water.
17) The building blocks of proteins are called
A) fatty acids.
B) amino acids.
C) saccharides.
D) nitrogen fragments.
18) Which of the following is NOT a primary function of dietary protein?
A) building new cells and tissues
B) repairing damaged structures
C) regulating metabolism and fluid balance
D) serving as a primary source of energy for the body
19) Proteins are NOT found in
A) meats, fish, and poultry.
B) dairy products.
C) seeds, nuts, and legumes.
D) water.
20) What are the two groups that vitamins are classified into?
A) fat soluble and water soluble
B) macrosoluble and microsoluble
C) nonnutritive and nutritive
D) trace and major
11) Which dietary standard, expressed as percentages of total energy, : 1201265
