Pre-Pac Review

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Which of the following is a guideline for practicing good nutrition?
- Eat foods that are easily digestible and pass through your body quickly.
- Count calories and limit intakes of proteins and carbohydrates.
- Combine the right amount of physical activity with healthy eating habits.
- Eat foods that provide all the nutrients needed and in the right amounts.

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Eat foods that provide all the nutrients needed and in the right amounts.

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Ming wants to save money on her food budget. Which of the following is the LEAST effective strategy for reducing food waste? Cook extra large portions in case people are very hungry., Store all foods properly at the correct temperature., Use leftover foods while they are still usable., Plan what to serve and then shop accordingly.

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Cook extra large portions in case people are very hungry.

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Which of the following is NOT a correct equivalent? 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons, 1 cup = 12 tablespoons, 1 pint = 2 cups, 1 quart = 2 pints

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1 cup = 12 tablespoons

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Which of the following factors is the greatest contributor to the increasing obesity problem among Americans today? Nutrition guidelines do not take into consideration the differences in body size, age, and gender. Federal nutrition guidelines change too often for Americans to consistently follow. Americans have become accustomed to eating larger serving sizes and portions of food. American consumers are paying more and more attention to the Nutrition Facts panels on food.

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Americans have become accustomed to eating larger serving sizes and portions of food.

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Which type of commercially-processed fruits generally has the lowest concentration of sugar? Options: Canned fruits in heavy syrup, Canned fruits in light syrup, Frozen fruits, Dried fruits

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Frozen fruits

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Jody is unsure how long some soymilk has been in the refrigerator. Which should he NOT use to evaluate the product?

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Taste

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Good hand washing practices decrease the spread of a source of foodborne illness that commonly lives in the colon of mammals that is known as _____?

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Escherichia coli

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Advantages associated with genetically modified foods include all of the following EXCEPT _____: improved nutrition for consumers, greater resistance to spoilage, reduced use of pesticides.

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universal consumer acceptance

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Which mineral is likely to be found in Patricia's varied diet, as it is present in most foods?

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Phosphorus

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Mary Beth has taken an aptitude test which revealed that she is best suited for an occupation that requires analytical skills, working with people, and following a protocol. Which occupation is most ideal for her? Options: Executive chef, Dietitian, Accountant, Researcher

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Dietitian