True or False?
The sum of all cellular processes that build, maintain, and supply energy to
living tissue is called metabolism. - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
Incomplete proteins are proteins that contain all but one or more of the essential
amino acids. - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
Plant sources of food contain complete proteins. - ANSWER FALSE. these
would be found in meat, fish, poultry, eggs and milk
True or False?
Children under 2 require a higher percentage of fat in their diet than adults and
older children - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
Fiber and starch are examples of complex carbohydrates - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
One gram of carbohydrate provides 9 calories - ANSWER FALSE.4.1 calories
True or False?
, Too much fiber can cause constipation, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal
disorders - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
The daily recommended allowance for fat in the adult diet is 50-60% -
ANSWER FALSE. 30-40%
True or False?
Essential fatty acids cannot be produced by the body and must be supplied by
food - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
High levels of high-density lipoproteins are primary risk factor for heart attacks
- ANSWER FALSE. HDLs are associated with a reduced risk for coronary
heart disease
True or False?
Unsaturated fats tend to lower blood cholesterol - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
Water soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K - ANSWER FALSE. are fat-soluble
True or False?
This is because most mineral are absorbed in the intestines, and any excess is
eliminated - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
The sum of all cellular processes that build, maintain, and supply energy to
living tissue is called metabolism. - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
Incomplete proteins are proteins that contain all but one or more of the essential
amino acids. - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
Plant sources of food contain complete proteins. - ANSWER FALSE. these
would be found in meat, fish, poultry, eggs and milk
True or False?
Children under 2 require a higher percentage of fat in their diet than adults and
older children - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
Fiber and starch are examples of complex carbohydrates - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
One gram of carbohydrate provides 9 calories - ANSWER FALSE.4.1 calories
True or False?
, Too much fiber can cause constipation, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal
disorders - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
The daily recommended allowance for fat in the adult diet is 50-60% -
ANSWER FALSE. 30-40%
True or False?
Essential fatty acids cannot be produced by the body and must be supplied by
food - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
High levels of high-density lipoproteins are primary risk factor for heart attacks
- ANSWER FALSE. HDLs are associated with a reduced risk for coronary
heart disease
True or False?
Unsaturated fats tend to lower blood cholesterol - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
Water soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K - ANSWER FALSE. are fat-soluble
True or False?
This is because most mineral are absorbed in the intestines, and any excess is
eliminated - ANSWER TRUE.
True or False?
