CHAPTER 6 Nutrition for Health and Fitness Self-test
This section contains practice questions to help you test your knowledge. Select the best answer for each question.
1. The level of intake of a nutrient that is adequate to meet the known needs of practically all healthy persons is referred to as the _______________. A. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) B. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) C. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) D. Adequate Intake (AI)
2. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated every _____ years A. 10 B. 7 C. 5 D. 3
3. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans suggest that _______________ is essential when making a lifestyle change because it increases the caloric deficit to speed weight loss and is crucial for maintaining weight loss.
A. Caloric restriction B. Eating five daily servings of vegetables C. High-intensity interval training D. Exercise
4. Dark green vegetables are highest in _______________. A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin K C. Fiber D. Vitamin D
5. Whole grains contain _____ grams of whole grain per 1 ounce-equivalent. A. 10 B. 12 C. 14 D. 16
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