AFPA Final Exam Questions And
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The overall improvement of the cardiovascular system is known as ( ).
Cardiovascular Conditioning
The social and cultural groups to which a person belongs have a
significant effect on food choices. (T/F)
True
Access to an abundance of foods has been shown to contribute to
increased rates of degenerative diseases. (T/F)
True
Dietary recommendations for sugar are to consume less than 10
percent of total calories from sugar. (T/F)
True
Which term is included in the acronym CARS, and is applied in
determining the quality of information found on the Internet?
Credibility
What term refers to nutrients that the body must obtain from food?
Essential Nutrients
,Which vitamins are water-soluble?
Vitamins B and C
Cultural norms help determine food choices by ( ).
influencing beliefs about which plants and animals should be eaten as
food
Limiting fat intake to 20 to 30 percent of total calories is
recommended to reduce the risk of ( ).
Heart Disease
Dry beans are fattening and should only be eaten occasionally. (T/F)
False, Good Protein
The only vitamins that must appear on a food label are vitamins C and
A. (T/F)
False, Potassium, Vitamin D, Calcium and Iron
Antioxidant nutrients are vitamins and minerals that react with
oxygen, thereby protecting other compounds from damaging
reactions involving oxygen. (T/F)
True
Spencer's energy requirement is 2,400 calories. What is his DV for
protein?
60 Grams, 2,400*10%=240/4=60 grams
For packages with a surface area larger than 40 square inches, which
piece of information is required on the Nutrition Facts panel?
, Total far, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total
carbohydrates, dietary fiber, added sugar, protein, vitamin D, calcium,
iron and potassium (In Order)
How much moderate aerobic physical activity is recommended by the
MyPlate website to reduce the risk of chronic disease, help prevent
weight gain, and help sustain weight loss?
2 hours and 30 minutes per week
Which substance would be excluded from a list of sugar terms?
Molasses
High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Levulose
Niacinamide
Sorbitol
Nacinamide
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans incorporate two general themes:
maintaining calorie balance over time to achieve and maintain a
healthy weight, and consuming more nutrient-dense foods and
beverages. (T/F)
True
Sucrose is digested to glucose and fructose in the stomach.
False, Digested in the small intestine
The ____ protects the esophagus from stomach acid splashing back
into the esophagus
Lower Esophageal Sphincter
Answers 2025|2026 Verified Graded A+
Already Passed!
The overall improvement of the cardiovascular system is known as ( ).
Cardiovascular Conditioning
The social and cultural groups to which a person belongs have a
significant effect on food choices. (T/F)
True
Access to an abundance of foods has been shown to contribute to
increased rates of degenerative diseases. (T/F)
True
Dietary recommendations for sugar are to consume less than 10
percent of total calories from sugar. (T/F)
True
Which term is included in the acronym CARS, and is applied in
determining the quality of information found on the Internet?
Credibility
What term refers to nutrients that the body must obtain from food?
Essential Nutrients
,Which vitamins are water-soluble?
Vitamins B and C
Cultural norms help determine food choices by ( ).
influencing beliefs about which plants and animals should be eaten as
food
Limiting fat intake to 20 to 30 percent of total calories is
recommended to reduce the risk of ( ).
Heart Disease
Dry beans are fattening and should only be eaten occasionally. (T/F)
False, Good Protein
The only vitamins that must appear on a food label are vitamins C and
A. (T/F)
False, Potassium, Vitamin D, Calcium and Iron
Antioxidant nutrients are vitamins and minerals that react with
oxygen, thereby protecting other compounds from damaging
reactions involving oxygen. (T/F)
True
Spencer's energy requirement is 2,400 calories. What is his DV for
protein?
60 Grams, 2,400*10%=240/4=60 grams
For packages with a surface area larger than 40 square inches, which
piece of information is required on the Nutrition Facts panel?
, Total far, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total
carbohydrates, dietary fiber, added sugar, protein, vitamin D, calcium,
iron and potassium (In Order)
How much moderate aerobic physical activity is recommended by the
MyPlate website to reduce the risk of chronic disease, help prevent
weight gain, and help sustain weight loss?
2 hours and 30 minutes per week
Which substance would be excluded from a list of sugar terms?
Molasses
High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Levulose
Niacinamide
Sorbitol
Nacinamide
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans incorporate two general themes:
maintaining calorie balance over time to achieve and maintain a
healthy weight, and consuming more nutrient-dense foods and
beverages. (T/F)
True
Sucrose is digested to glucose and fructose in the stomach.
False, Digested in the small intestine
The ____ protects the esophagus from stomach acid splashing back
into the esophagus
Lower Esophageal Sphincter
