21) Vitamin C and the B vitamins are termed

A) nonessential vitamins.

B) water-soluble vitamins.

C) fat-soluble vitamins.

D) trace vitamins.

22) Which of the following is FALSE?

A) Fats are soluble in water.

B) Fats are an important energy source for our bodies at rest and during low-intensity exercise.

C) Fats are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

D) Fats yield more calories per gram than carbohydrate or protein.

23) Which of the following describes the vitamins A, D, E, and K?

A) excreted via the urine

B) potentially toxic

C) soluble in water

D) not stored to any extent in the body

24) Inorganic nutrients that are NOT broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat or light are called

A) vitamins.

B) minerals.

C) proteins.

D) fats.

25) Overconsumption of which nutrient has the greatest potential for toxicity?

A) vitamin D

B) vitamin C

C) thiamin

D) niacin

26) What is the standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals?

A) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

B) Adequate Intake (AI)

C) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

D) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UI)

27) Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?

A) helps to regulate nervous impulses and muscle contraction

B) helps to transport nutrients and oxygen

C) helps to excrete waste products

D) provides a source of energy to work and play

28) According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), up to what percentage of your daily calories should be provided by carbohydrate?

A) 35%

B) 65%

C) 70%

D) 75%

29) The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular age and gender group is called the

A) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR).

B) Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA).

C) Adequate Intake (AI).

D) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).

30) What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and safety?

A) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

B) American Dietetic Association (ADA)

C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

D) National Institutes of Health (NIH)