Multiple Choice Practice xv

The term diet refers to

(I) controlled intake of food to reduce weight

(II) the food a person eats each day

(III) the meal eaten at any one sitting

• I only

• III only

• I and II only

• II and III only

Which of the following factors influence dietary choices in the Caribbean?

(I) religious beliefs

(II) availability of foods

(III) cultural considerations

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• I, II and III

Which of the following organizations are involved in food and nutrition activities within the Caribbean region?

(I)PAHO

(II) WHO

(III) OAS

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• I, II and III

Which of the following nutrients are closely linked to the growth spurt in adolescents?

• iron and protein

• carbohydrates and protein

• fat and carbohydrates

• vitamins and minerals

Which of the following nutrients contain the HIGHEST amount of energy

• Fats

• Sugars

• Starches

• Proteins

Type I diabetes is caused by

• a high intake of fat

• a high consumption of sugar

• the body's inability to manufacture glycogen

• failure of the pancreas to produce insulin

Which of the following substances inhibits the absorption of iron?

(I) oxalic acid

(II) caffeine

(III) tannin

• I only

• III only

• I and II only

• I, II and III

Which of the following are NOT micronutrients?

• iron and vitamin c

• thiamine and vitamin b12

• carbohydrates and protein

• calcium and phosphorus

Calcium and phosphorus are required for

• preventing anaemia

• preventing malnutrition

• producing healthy babies

• promoting healthy teeth and bones

Which of the following shows the correct order of meals eaten during the day?

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Supper

• Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Supper

• Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Supper

• Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Supper