Question 1

Fibre consumption can lower cholesterol levels.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Put together a sample day's diet that meets the recommended number of servings for all the food groups in Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide.

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Question 3

All the following contain mostly polyunsaturated fatty acids, EXCEPT:

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A)   coconut oil.
B)   soybean oil.
C)   corn oil.
D)   cottonseed oil.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of

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A)   calcium.
B)   vitamin B12.
C)   sodium.
D)   fibre.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

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A)   They help insulate your body.
B)   They support and cushion your organs.
C)   They form important components of blood.
D)   They help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Examples of trace minerals include

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A)   potassium, zinc, and iron.
B)   fluoride, copper, and zinc.
C)   magnesium and phosphorus.
D)   iodide, zinc, and chloride.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Omega-3 fatty acids decrease the inflammatory response in the body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Fibre can help do all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   prevent constipation by increasing fecal bulk.
B)   manage diabetes by slowing the movement of glucose into the blood.
C)   reduce the absorption of cholesterol.
D)   prevent heart disease by increasing contractility.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Consumption of whole grains has NOT been linked to:

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A)   a reduced risk of heart disease.
B)   a reduced risk of certain forms of cancer.
C)   a reduced risk of diabetes.
D)   an increased risk of heart rhythm abnormalities.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria is mainly found in the following location:

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A)   nasal passages
B)   skin sores
C)   moles
D)   skin sores and nasal passagesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E are antioxidants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Endurance athletes may benefit from consuming additional

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A)   carbohydrate.
B)   protein.
C)   vitamins.
D)   minerals.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following foods is NOT considered a simple carbohydrate?

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A)   broccoli
B)   orange juice
C)   table sugar
D)   milkE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The leading source of added sugar in the Canadian diet is

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A)   candy bars.
B)   artificial sweeteners.
C)   pop.
D)   cakes and cookies.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Fibre is a source of dietary carbohydrates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the main nutrition-related problem likely to be encountered by a vegan if his or her diet is not carefully selected?

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A)   high cholesterol level
B)   insufficient intake of vitamin B12
C)   insufficient intake of complex carbohydrates
D)   insufficient intake of fibreE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The average Canadian diet includes about _____________ of total daily calories as protein.

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A)   50%
B)   27%
C)   17%
D)   5%E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Whole grain bread is more nutrient-dense than are most white breads.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The building blocks of proteins are called

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A)   hormones.
B)   minerals.
C)   amino acids.
D)   enzymes.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

A nutrient claim of "low in calories" means which of the following?

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A)   25 calories or less per serving
B)   40 calories or less per serving
C)   75 calories or less per serving
D)   90 calories or less per servingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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All the following contain mostly polyunsaturated fatty acids, EXCEPT:

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Whole grain bread is more nutrient-dense than are most white breads.

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Consumption of whole grains has NOT been linked to:

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What is the main nutrition-related problem likely to be encountered by a vegan if his or her diet is not carefully selected?

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Fibre is a source of dietary carbohydrates.

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Omega-3 fatty acids decrease the inflammatory response in the body.

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Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of

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Beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E are antioxidants.

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Fibre can help do all the following, EXCEPT:

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A nutrient claim of "low in calories" means which of the following?

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Which of the following foods is NOT considered a simple carbohydrate?

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Fibre consumption can lower cholesterol levels.

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Examples of trace minerals include

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Staphylococcus aureus bacteria is mainly found in the following location:

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