Question 1

Which of the following factors makes the greatest contribution to deaths in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Guns 
B) Alcohol 
C) Tobacco 
D) Automobiles 
A) Guns 
B) Alcohol 
C) Tobacco 
D) Automobiles C

Question 2

The smallest amount of a nutrient that,when consumed over a prolonged period,maintains a specific function is called the nutrient

Accepted Answer

A) allowance. 
B) requirement. 
C) tolerable limit. 
D) adequate intake. 
A) allowance. 
B) requirement. 
C) tolerable limit. 
D) adequate intake. B

Question 3

What is the kcalorie value of a meal supplying 110 g of carbohydrates,25 g of protein,20 g of fat,and 5 g of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) 160 
B) 345 
C) 560 
D) 755 
A) 160 
B) 345 
C) 560 
D) 755 D

Question 4

When consumed in excess,all of the following can be converted to body fat and stored EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) sugar. 
B) corn oil. 
C) alcohol. 
D) vitamin C. 
A) sugar. 
B) corn oil. 
C) alcohol. 
D) vitamin C.

Question 5

How much energy is required to raise the temperature of one kilogram (liter)of water 1° C?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 calories 
B) 1 kilocalorie 
C) 10,000 calories 
D) 1000 kilocalories 
A) 10 calories 
B) 1 kilocalorie 
C) 10,000 calories 
D) 1000 kilocalories

Question 6

International units of energy are expressed in

Accepted Answer

A) newtons. 
B) calories. 
C) kilojoules. 
D) kilocalories. 
A) newtons. 
B) calories. 
C) kilojoules. 
D) kilocalories.

Question 7

What is the meaning of a double-blind experiment?

Accepted Answer

A) Both subject groups take turns getting each treatment 
B) Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control or experimental group 
C) Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in the control or experimental group,but the researchers do know 
D) Both subject groups know whether they are in the control or experimental group,but the researchers do not know 
A) Both subject groups take turns getting each treatment 
B) Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control or experimental group 
C) Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in the control or experimental group,but the researchers do know 
D) Both subject groups know whether they are in the control or experimental group,but the researchers do not know

Question 8

Which of the following is a purpose of both the Recommended Dietary Allowance and Adequate Intake?

Accepted Answer

A) Setting nutrient goals for individuals 
B) Identifying toxic intakes of nutrients 
C) Restoring health of malnourished individuals 
D) Developing nutrition programs for schoolchildren 
A) Setting nutrient goals for individuals 
B) Identifying toxic intakes of nutrients 
C) Restoring health of malnourished individuals 
D) Developing nutrition programs for schoolchildren

Question 9

A person who assists registered dietitians has the formal title of

Accepted Answer

A) dietetic assistant. 
B) nutrition assistant. 
C) dietetic technician. 
D) nutrition technician. 
A) dietetic assistant. 
B) nutrition assistant. 
C) dietetic technician. 
D) nutrition technician.

Question 10

A parent who offers a child a favorite snack as a reward for good behavior is encouraging a food behavior known as

Accepted Answer

A) social interaction. 
B) reverse psychology. 
C) positive association. 
D) habitual reinforcement. 
A) social interaction. 
B) reverse psychology. 
C) positive association. 
D) habitual reinforcement.

Question 11

Which of the following is an organic nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat 
B) Water 
C) Oxygen 
D) Calcium 
A) Fat 
B) Water 
C) Oxygen 
D) Calcium

Question 12

For which of the following titles,by definition,must the individual be college educated and pass a national examination administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

Accepted Answer

A) Medical doctor 
B) Registered dietician 
C) Certified nutritionist 
D) Certified nutrition therapist 
A) Medical doctor 
B) Registered dietician 
C) Certified nutritionist 
D) Certified nutrition therapist

Question 13

Recommended Dietary Allowances may be used to

Accepted Answer

A) measure nutrient balance of population groups. 
B) assess dietary nutrient adequacy for individuals. 
C) treat persons with diet-related illnesses. 
D) calculate exact food requirements for most individuals. 
A) measure nutrient balance of population groups. 
B) assess dietary nutrient adequacy for individuals. 
C) treat persons with diet-related illnesses. 
D) calculate exact food requirements for most individuals.

Question 14

Approximately how much water (lbs)would be found in a 120-lb person?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 24 
C) 36 
D) 72 
A) 12 
B) 24 
C) 36 
D) 72

Question 15

Your friend Carrie took a daily supplement of vitamin C and stated that she felt a lot better.Her experience is best described as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) anecdote. 
B) blind experiment. 
C) nutritional genomic. 
D) case-control experience. 
A) anecdote. 
B) blind experiment. 
C) nutritional genomic. 
D) case-control experience.

Question 16

Who would be the most appropriate person to consult regarding nutrition information?

Accepted Answer

A) Chiropractor 
B) Medical doctor 
C) Registered dietitian 
D) Health food store manager 
A) Chiropractor 
B) Medical doctor 
C) Registered dietitian 
D) Health food store manager

Question 17

If a person consumed the upper AMDR limit for protein as part of a diet providing 2500 kcalories,approximately how many grams of protein would be ingested?

Accepted Answer

A) 41 
B) 63 
C) 135 
D) 219 
A) 41 
B) 63 
C) 135 
D) 219

Question 18

Which of the following nutrient sources yields more than 4 kcalories per gram?

Accepted Answer

A) Plant fats 
B) Plant proteins 
C) Animal proteins 
D) Plant carbohydrates 
A) Plant fats 
B) Plant proteins 
C) Animal proteins 
D) Plant carbohydrates

Question 19

The 5 most common causes of death today in the United States include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) stroke. 
B) cancer. 
C) suicide. 
D) heart disease. 
A) stroke. 
B) cancer. 
C) suicide. 
D) heart disease.

Question 20

How many minerals are known to be required in the diet of human beings?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 
B) 12 
C) 16 
D) 24 
A) 6 
B) 12 
C) 16 
D) 24

Which of the following factors makes the greatest contribution to deaths in the United States?

The smallest amount of a nutrient that,when consumed over a prolonged period,maintains a specific function is called the nutrient

What is the kcalorie value of a meal supplying 110 g of carbohydrates,25 g of protein,20 g of fat,and 5 g of alcohol?

When consumed in excess,all of the following can be converted to body fat and stored EXCEPT

How much energy is required to raise the temperature of one kilogram (liter)of water 1° C?

International units of energy are expressed in

What is the meaning of a double-blind experiment?

Which of the following is a purpose of both the Recommended Dietary Allowance and Adequate Intake?

A person who assists registered dietitians has the formal title of

A parent who offers a child a favorite snack as a reward for good behavior is encouraging a food behavior known as

Which of the following is an organic nutrient?

For which of the following titles,by definition,must the individual be college educated and pass a national examination administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

Recommended Dietary Allowances may be used to

Approximately how much water (lbs)would be found in a 120-lb person?

Your friend Carrie took a daily supplement of vitamin C and stated that she felt a lot better.Her experience is best described as a(n)

Who would be the most appropriate person to consult regarding nutrition information?

If a person consumed the upper AMDR limit for protein as part of a diet providing 2500 kcalories,approximately how many grams of protein would be ingested?

Which of the following nutrient sources yields more than 4 kcalories per gram?

The 5 most common causes of death today in the United States include all of the following EXCEPT

How many minerals are known to be required in the diet of human beings?

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 1: An Overview of Nutrition

Which of the following factors makes the greatest contribution to deaths in the United States?

The smallest amount of a nutrient that,when consumed over a prolonged period,maintains a specific function is called the nutrient

What is the kcalorie value of a meal supplying 110 g of carbohydrates,25 g of protein,20 g of fat,and 5 g of alcohol?

When consumed in excess,all of the following can be converted to body fat and stored EXCEPT

How much energy is required to raise the temperature of one kilogram (liter)of water 1° C?

International units of energy are expressed in

What is the meaning of a double-blind experiment?

Which of the following is a purpose of both the Recommended Dietary Allowance and Adequate Intake?

A person who assists registered dietitians has the formal title of

A parent who offers a child a favorite snack as a reward for good behavior is encouraging a food behavior known as

Which of the following is an organic nutrient?

For which of the following titles,by definition,must the individual be college educated and pass a national examination administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

Recommended Dietary Allowances may be used to

Approximately how much water (lbs)would be found in a 120-lb person?

Your friend Carrie took a daily supplement of vitamin C and stated that she felt a lot better.Her experience is best described as a(n)

Who would be the most appropriate person to consult regarding nutrition information?

If a person consumed the upper AMDR limit for protein as part of a diet providing 2500 kcalories,approximately how many grams of protein would be ingested?

Which of the following nutrient sources yields more than 4 kcalories per gram?

The 5 most common causes of death today in the United States include all of the following EXCEPT

How many minerals are known to be required in the diet of human beings?

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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