NUTRITION MIDTERM CHAPTERS
1-6 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
1. All but one of the following is true about legumes. Which
Statement is FALSE? - correct answer-Legumes are low in
the amino acid Lysine.
2. Which grains contain the highest amounts of protein? -
correct answer-kamut and teff
3. What element is in the structure of all protein that is not in
carbohydrate or fat? - correct answer-nitrogen
4. Scalding milk, curing meats with salt, and whipping egg
whites are all examples of changing the protein structure
through: - correct answer-denaturation
,5. The protein with the highest biological value, a perfect 100%
score for protein quality is: - correct answer-an egg
6. All animal sources of protein are complete proteins. true or
false - correct answer-true
7. Complete proteins contain all 20 amino acids. true or false -
correct answer-False
8. Legumes are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. true
or false - correct answer-true
9. In designing healthful meals, selection s from the meat and
milk groups should primarily be lean, low-fat, or fat-free. true
or false - correct answer-true
10. Vegetables are typically _______ percent water. - correct
answer-70-95%
, 11. What nutrient is added to water to prevent tooth decay? -
correct answer-Fluoride
12. The chemical added to water in tiny amounts as a public
health measure to kill microorganisms is: - correct answer-
chlorine
13. Which of the following is true about hard water? - correct
answer-produces weaker brews of coffee and tea
14. Which of the following statements about coffee is FALSE?
- correct answer-Chicory is frequently added to coffee to
increase the caffeine content.
15. Which of these beverages provides the lowest amount of
caffeine? - correct answer-herbal tea
16. Which is not a health risk of drinking excessive amounts of
alcohol? - correct answer-arthritis and bone breakage.
1-6 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
1. All but one of the following is true about legumes. Which
Statement is FALSE? - correct answer-Legumes are low in
the amino acid Lysine.
2. Which grains contain the highest amounts of protein? -
correct answer-kamut and teff
3. What element is in the structure of all protein that is not in
carbohydrate or fat? - correct answer-nitrogen
4. Scalding milk, curing meats with salt, and whipping egg
whites are all examples of changing the protein structure
through: - correct answer-denaturation
,5. The protein with the highest biological value, a perfect 100%
score for protein quality is: - correct answer-an egg
6. All animal sources of protein are complete proteins. true or
false - correct answer-true
7. Complete proteins contain all 20 amino acids. true or false -
correct answer-False
8. Legumes are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. true
or false - correct answer-true
9. In designing healthful meals, selection s from the meat and
milk groups should primarily be lean, low-fat, or fat-free. true
or false - correct answer-true
10. Vegetables are typically _______ percent water. - correct
answer-70-95%
, 11. What nutrient is added to water to prevent tooth decay? -
correct answer-Fluoride
12. The chemical added to water in tiny amounts as a public
health measure to kill microorganisms is: - correct answer-
chlorine
13. Which of the following is true about hard water? - correct
answer-produces weaker brews of coffee and tea
14. Which of the following statements about coffee is FALSE?
- correct answer-Chicory is frequently added to coffee to
increase the caffeine content.
15. Which of these beverages provides the lowest amount of
caffeine? - correct answer-herbal tea
16. Which is not a health risk of drinking excessive amounts of
alcohol? - correct answer-arthritis and bone breakage.
