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Contrast the chemical structure of carbohydrates and lipids. What is one main difference between these two macronutrients?

A
Lipids are packed much less tightly together than carbohydrates are.
B
Lipids contain much less hydrogen and oxygen than carbohydrates do.
C
Lipids yield a lower amount of energy per gram than carbohydrates do.
D
Lipids are made of more inorganic substances than carbohydrates are.
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Georgia has analyzed her macronutrient consumption for one week. She consumed 30% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 40% fat. According to AMDR, what needs to be altered in Georgia’s eating habits?

A
Nothing; everything is within an acceptable range.
B
She needs to consume more carbohydrates and less fat.
C
She needs to consume more protein and fewer carbohydrates.
D
She needs to consume more fat and less protein.
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Norm’s doctor tells Norm that he is consuming more calories than he needs throughout his day. Norm decides to try to pay closer attention to the calorie count of his foods and drinks. He makes a list of substances and how many calories they have so he can refer to it and make wiser choices. Which substance on his list would have the LOWEST calorie count?

A
celery
B
salmon
C
water
D
non-fat milk
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The nutrition facts label on a package of cookies reads that there are 100 calories per serving. The serving size is 4 cookies. Margot eats 12 cookies. How many calories did she consume?

A
100
B
300
C
1200
D
400
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Trevor says that he only eats organic fruits and vegetables. His friend, Joel, says that all fruits and vegetables are organic. What is likely TRUE about their interpretations of organic?

A
Trevor’s organic means free of pesticides; Joel’s organic means containing carbon and hydrogen.
B
Both of them are using the word organic incorrectly.
C
Trevor’s organic means containing carbon and hydrogen; Joel’s organic means free of pesticides.
D
Trevor’s organic describes nutrients; Joel’s organic describes marketing.
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Enzo is reading the label of his soda. The ingredients list includes “water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel, red #40, natural flavor.” What can Enzo conclude from reading this list?

A
There is more water than high fructose corn syrup in the soda.
B
There is more caramel than water in the soda.
C
There is more natural flavor than red #40 in the soda.
D
There is more red #40 than caramel in the soda.
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During the winter, Deven takes vitamin C supplements because he believes this will keep him from getting sick. Ironically, his doctor thinks Deven might be consuming so much vitamin C that it is causing him to feel sick. What nutritional guideline will be MOST helpful to Deven if he wants to make sure he doesn’t ingest too much vitamin C?

A
EAR
B
RDA
C
UL
D
AI
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Before a big race, the track team plans a spaghetti dinner at one member’s house. This is their tradition. What macronutrient are they MOST likely trying to load up on before their race?

A
vitamins
B
fat
C
carbohydrates
D
protein
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Jasmine asks her nutritionist about macronutrients. She wants to know the right nutritional plan to follow. What is the BEST advice the nutritionist can offer Jasmine?

A
Focus on carbohydrates the most, but add a few proteins and fats.
B
Focus on proteins the most, but add a few carbohydrates and fats.
C
Focus on fats the most, but add a few proteins and carbohydrates.
D
All three macronutrients are equally important to consume.
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Mateo asks his doctor about calories. He wants to know how scientists determine that chips have 140 calories and an apple has 80 calories. How can the doctor BEST explain how this is calculated?

A
It is calculated based on the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of water.
B
It is calculated based on the amount of weight an average person gains after eating the item.
C
It is calculated based on the amount of macronutrients present in the specific package.
D
It is calculated based on the amount of fat and carbohydrates divided by the amount of protein.

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