Download ITEMS FOR CIITS PRACTICE AUGUST 2012 Multiple Choice 1

ITEMS FOR CIITS PRACTICE AUGUST 2012
Multiple Choice
1. Which of these is an example of a whole grain?
*A) instant oatmeal
B) bran flakes
C) white rice
D) enriched flour
2. Pregnant women should avoid consuming….
A) oranges
*B) albacore tuna
C) poultry
D) beans
3. Mrs. McLaren is overweight. Based on USDA guidelines, she should ….
A) consume more calcium
B) substitute refined grains for whole grains
C) cut back on the amount of seafood she eats
*D) increase consumption of fruits and vegetables
Multiple True/False
Select those items which as traditionally prepared are a source of refined grains:
*A. Yeast breads
B. Oatmeal
*C. Pizza
*D. Chocolate cake
E. Wild rice
F. Popcorn
*G. Burritos
True/False
Evaluate these in terms of knowledge useful in having a healthy diet.
1. Most of the sodium Americans consume comes from processed foods. T
2. The total amount of fat consumed is more significant than the types of fats
consumed. F
3. Sodium intake decreases as calorie intake increases.
F
4. Eating seafood has a positive effect on fetal development. T
Open Response
1. Many Americans eat at least one meal a day at a chain restaurant. Why does this
practice make it harder for them to have a healthy diet?
2. What are two recommendations you could make to someone who has to eat regularly
at restaurants during the week which would help that person follow the USDA dietary
guidelines? Provide evidence that your recommendations are sound.
3. Women who are pregnant or are breast feeding are encouraged to eat seafood on a
regular basis. What environmental factor makes this a tricky recommendation to follow?
Passage
Nutrients of concern: Fiber
Because consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, and
seafood is lower than recommended, intake by Americans of some nutrients is low
enough to be of publichealth concern. These are potassium, dietary fiber, calcium, and
vitamin D.
Dietary fiber is the non-digestible form of carbohydrates and lignin. Dietary fiber
naturally occurs in plants, helps provide a feeling of fullness, and is important in
promoting healthy laxation. Some of the best sources of dietary fiber are beans and peas,
such as navy beans, split peas, lentils, pinto beans, and black beans. Additional sources of
dietary fiber include other vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts. All of these foods
are consumed below recommended levels in the typical American diet. Bran, although
not a whole grain, is an excellent source of dietary fiber. Appendix 13 lists food sources
of dietary fiber.
Dietary fiber that occurs naturally in foods may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular
disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Children and adults should consume foods
naturally high in dietary fiber in order to increase nutrient density, promote healthy lipid
profiles and glucose tolerance, and ensure normal gastrointestinal function. Fiber is
sometimes added to foods and it is unclear if added fiber provides the same health
benefits as naturally occurring sources.(softening of bones) in adults. The AI for fiber is
14 g per 1,000 calories, or 25 g per day for women and 38 g per day for men. Most
Americans greatly underconsume dietary fiber, and usual intake averages only 15 g per
day. Breads, rolls, buns, and pizza crust made with refined flour are not among the best
sources of dietary fiber, but currently contribute substantially to dietary fiber
consumption because they are ubiquitous in typical American diets.
—Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 (USDA)
Gridded Responses
1. What is the value of x in this equation: 2x-6=14? (10)
2. What is the sum of 514 + 628 +18.3?
(1,160.3)