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DIT 121 Exam 1 Quiz Super Set (100 out of 100) Questions and Verified Answers (GRADED A), Quizzes of Nutrition

DIT 121 Exam 1 Quiz Super Set (100 out of 100) Questions and Verified Answers (GRADED A)

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DIT 121 Exam 1 Quiz Super Set (100 out of 100)
Questions and Verified Answers (GRADED A)
D. R. I. stands for Dietary Reference Intakes and is a set of values for healthy people in the USA.
True
Energy nutrients include fats, proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates.
False
A "registered dietitian" is a legal term and reflects a high level of competency gained through education,
an internship and passing a national registration exam.
True
Which of the following credentials denotes a "nutrition expert" that can be considered reliable and most
knowledgeable?
R. D. {registered dietitian}
AMDR stands for
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges for Adults {as a percentage of Calories}
The AMDR for protein is 20-35%.
False - Protein AMDR is 10-35%
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DIT 121 Exam 1 Quiz Super Set (100 out of 100)

Questions and Verified Answers (GRADED A)

D. R. I. stands for Dietary Reference Intakes and is a set of values for healthy people in the USA. True Energy nutrients include fats, proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates. False A "registered dietitian" is a legal term and reflects a high level of competency gained through education, an internship and passing a national registration exam. True Which of the following credentials denotes a "nutrition expert" that can be considered reliable and most knowledgeable? R. D. {registered dietitian} AMDR stands for Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges for Adults {as a percentage of Calories} The AMDR for protein is 20-35%. False - Protein AMDR is 10-35%

AMDR of Fat is 20 - 35% AMDR of Carbohydrates is 45 - 65% R.D.A. values are set at a high level to cover virtually all healthy individuals. True Cholesterol, a sterol, is synthesized in the body by the... Liver A diet high in _________fat and cholesterol has been implicated as a risk factor in cardio vascular disease. Saturated The two essential fatty acids needed in our diet include: Linolenic and linoleic Where do we most often find man- made trans fats in our diets? Restaurant and processed convenience foods

The daily recommendation for processed trans fats in the diet is no more than 10% of total kcalories. False, No more than 1% of total kcalories or less than 2 g of trans fats are recommended for health. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, essential for normal growth and cognitive development, are found in fatty fish and small amounts are synethized from the essential omega-3 ,linolenic acid. True, All these omega-3 fatty acids must be supplied by the diet. EPA and DHA have limited food sources. Fatty fish and breast milk are the only food sources. Cholesterol is found in animal products and tropical oils. False, Cholesterol is only found in animal products. Tropical oils come from plants. All vegetable oils help lower blood cholesterol levels. False, Some vegetable oils are highly saturated. Palm kernal, palm oil and coconut oils should be consumed in moderate or low amounts. Peanut oil, canola oil and olive oil are rich sources of monounsaturated fats. True, All three of these oils have a great monounsaturated fat profile. Monounsaturated fats are better for you than saturated fats. True Cholesterol is not essential in the diet. We make all the cholesterol we need. True, Cholesterol is synthesized by the liver. It is not essential.

What is the first digestive enzyme introduced in the process of digestion that targets the breakdown of starch? carbohydrase What digestive organ prevents the entrance of fluid or food into the lungs? Epiglottis The mechanism by which food is propelled through the gi tract is: Peristalsis The two systems that coordinate the digestive and absorptive processes are: hormonal and nervous Nutrient end stage digestion and absorption occurs mainly in the: small intestine What organ is primarily responsible for water/mineral absorption? colon What is the major function of microvilli? Increase surface area to trap and absorb nutrients

The large intestine is responsible for the reabsorption of water and many minerals. True