Question

bpe chapter 4
true/false
indicate whether the statement is true (a) or false (b).

1. candy bars and fruits are complex carbohydrates.
2. protein should be consumed as the highest percentage of your diet.
3. complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids.
4. water - soluble vitamins are stored in your body, so they do not need to be replaced daily.
5. low potassium levels in the blood can lead to muscle cramps.
6. lutein, a phytonutrient, helps maintain the fluid balance inside and outside cells.
7. the dietary guidelines for americans identifies ten main guidelines for healthy eating and living.
8. fats, oil, and sweets should be consumed sparingly.
9. in order to optimize recovery after strenuous activity or day - long sporting events, it is best to eat foods rich in carbohydrates.
10. ephedrine, a dietary supplement, decreases the rate at which the body converts calories to energy.

multiple choice
identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. which of the following substances helps to lower cholesterol levels in the body and helps reduce blood glucose levels?

a. micronutrients
c. minerals
b. carbohydrates
d. fiber

1. the total amount of fat in your diet should be no more than ___ of the total calories you consume daily.

a. 10 percent
c. 30 percent
b. 20 percent
d. 40 percent

1. scientists have discovered that consumption of some vitamins and minerals called ___ may protect the body from cell damage.

a. antioxidants
c. proteins
b. amino acids
d. fluid balancers

1. the electrical charges of electrolytes in minerals help maintain

a. normal growth patterns.
c. normal heart rhythm.
b. healthy bones.
d. cell growth.

1. how many ounces of water should you consume each day?

a. 16
c. 48
b. 32
d. 64

1. the recommendations in the food guide pyramid are based on the

Explanation:

1. Candy bars are simple carbohydrates, fruits can be simple or complex. So, False.
2. Carbohydrates should be the highest percentage in diet, not protein. False.
3. Complete proteins have all nine essential amino - acids. True.
4. Water - soluble vitamins are not stored, need daily replacement. False.
5. Low potassium can cause muscle cramps. True.
6. Lutein is an antioxidant, not for fluid balance. False.
7. Dietary Guidelines for Americans have 10 guidelines. True.
8. Fats, oil, and sweets should be consumed sparingly. True.
9. Carbohydrates aid in post - activity recovery. True.
10. Ephedrine increases calorie - to - energy conversion rate. False.
11. Fiber helps lower cholesterol and blood glucose. Answer: d. fiber.
12. Total fat in diet should be no more than 30 percent of total calories. Answer: c. 30 percent.
13. Antioxidants protect from cell damage. Answer: a. antioxidants.
14. Electrolytes maintain normal heart rhythm. Answer: c. normal heart rhythm.
15. Recommended water intake is 64 ounces a day. Answer: d. 64.
16. Food Guide Pyramid is based on scientific research. (Question seems incomplete in the provided text but general knowledge).

Answer:

1. B. False
2. B. False
3. A. True
4. B. False
5. A. True
6. B. False
7. A. True
8. A. True
9. A. True
10. B. False
11. d. fiber
12. c. 30 percent
13. a. antioxidants
14. c. normal heart rhythm
15. d. 64
16. (Incomplete question, but generally based on scientific research)