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SCI 220 WEEK 1 QUIZ
1 Which of the following nutrients does not provide energy to the body?


 
 


2 Why is variety an important component of a healthy diet?


 
 

3 Which is the best way to balance your dietary choices?


 
 


4 You have two relatives both 55 years old and both have always eaten a diet of primarily fast food. One of these relatives has severe heart disease and the other has low cholesterol levels and no sign of heart disease. What is the best explanation for this?


 
 


5 Which of the following is an example of variety in the diet?


 
 


6 Using a smaller plate for dinner may help you practice:


 
 


7 A glass of milk is more nutrient dense than a can of soda because:


 
 

8 Ethan achieves his recommended intake of vegetables by eating a large baked potato every day. Which principle is he not achieving?


 
 


9 The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein is:


 
 


10 Government nutrition recommendations translate:


 
 

11 Evaluating a person- food intake using food records is one of the ways nutritionists determine what people eat and their nutrient intake. This allows the nutritionist to assess the person-:


 
 


12 According to the AMDR, the majority of calories you eat should come from:


 
 


13 The Dietary Guidelines for Americans promote a minimum of _____ minutes of moderate exercise weekly.


 
 

14 Discretionary calories come from:


 
 


15 Where would you look on the food label to determine if sugar was added to the product?


 
 


16 Which of the following nutrients are NOT broken down into smaller pieces during by metabolism?


 
 


17 In which organ does the digestion of protein begin?


 
 


18 Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive system?


 
 


 19 Which of the following is one of the ways that the endocrine system interacts with the digestive system?


 
 


20 Proteins are broken down into _____ whereas fats are digested mostly into _____.