Question 1

The group given a specific treatment during an experiment is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental group. 
B)  control group. 
C)  double- blind group. 
D)  blind group. 
A)  experimental group. 
B)  control group. 
C)  double- blind group. 
D)  blind group. A

Question 2

It is not a good idea to change your diet based on a single study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Americans need to consume more

Accepted Answer

A)  meat and refined grains. 
B)  oils and fewer vegetables. 
C)  meat and saltier foods. 
D)  fruits and vegetables. 
A)  meat and refined grains. 
B)  oils and fewer vegetables. 
C)  meat and saltier foods. 
D)  fruits and vegetables. D

Question 4

Which nutrient class is used to build body tissues and make enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  lipids 
D)  proteins 
A)  vitamins 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  lipids 
D)  proteins

Question 5

Which of the following is not an outcome for children who are food insecure?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased energy 
B)  delayed cognitive development 
C)  iron deficiency 
D)  increased incidence of colds and headaches 
A)  increased energy 
B)  delayed cognitive development 
C)  iron deficiency 
D)  increased incidence of colds and headaches

Question 6

A hypothesis is

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A)  an idea generated by scientists based on their observations. 
B)  a stepwise process used by scientists to generate sound research findings. 
C)  research that involves looking at factors in two or more groups of subjects to see if there is a relationship to certain outcomes. 
D)  research involving one group of subjects that receives a specific treatment and a second group of subjects that does not receive the treatment. 
A)  an idea generated by scientists based on their observations. 
B)  a stepwise process used by scientists to generate sound research findings. 
C)  research that involves looking at factors in two or more groups of subjects to see if there is a relationship to certain outcomes. 
D)  research involving one group of subjects that receives a specific treatment and a second group of subjects that does not receive the treatment.

Question 7

The science that studies how the nutrients and compounds in foods affect your body's function and health is called nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

People who are poor can be overfed in energy nutrients but malnourished in vitamins and minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The defining characteristic of an organic compound is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  contains hydrogen. 
B)  contains nitrogen. 
C)  is grown in rich soil. 
D)  contains carbon. 
A)  contains hydrogen. 
B)  contains nitrogen. 
C)  is grown in rich soil. 
D)  contains carbon.

Question 10

Curtis is writing a paper for his nutrition class and is using the Internet as a resource. Describe what he should consider when deciding whether a site is reliable or not.

Accepted Answer

If a site's URL ends in ".edu" or ".gov"

Question 11

Substances that speed up reactions in your body are known as enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not true about phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are nonnutritive compounds. 
B)  They are essential nutrients. 
C)  They have disease- fighting properties. 
D)  They come from plant foods. 
A)  They are nonnutritive compounds. 
B)  They are essential nutrients. 
C)  They have disease- fighting properties. 
D)  They come from plant foods.

Question 13

What are phytochemicals and why might they be important?

Accepted Answer

At least 900 different phytochemicals ha

Question 14

A registered dietician nutritionist has passed an exam administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

For reporting research results, a regular magazine is just as credible as a peer- reviewed journal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

There are five classes of nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The macronutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, and vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of the essential nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  minerals 
B)  water 
C)  alcohol 
D)  fats 
A)  minerals 
B)  water 
C)  alcohol 
D)  fats

Question 19

The promotion and selling of health products and services of questionable validity is known as the scientific method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A research journal in which fellow scientists review studies to assess whether they are accurate before they are published is known as a peer- reviewed journal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The group given a specific treatment during an experiment is called the

It is not a good idea to change your diet based on a single study.

Americans need to consume more

Which nutrient class is used to build body tissues and make enzymes?

Which of the following is not an outcome for children who are food insecure?

A hypothesis is

The science that studies how the nutrients and compounds in foods affect your body's function and health is called nutrition.

People who are poor can be overfed in energy nutrients but malnourished in vitamins and minerals.

The defining characteristic of an organic compound is that it

Curtis is writing a paper for his nutrition class and is using the Internet as a resource. Describe what he should consider when deciding whether a site is reliable or not.

Substances that speed up reactions in your body are known as enzymes.

Which of the following is not true about phytochemicals?

What are phytochemicals and why might they be important?

A registered dietician nutritionist has passed an exam administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

For reporting research results, a regular magazine is just as credible as a peer- reviewed journal.

There are five classes of nutrients.

The macronutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, and vitamins.

Which of the following is not one of the essential nutrients?

The promotion and selling of health products and services of questionable validity is known as the scientific method.

A research journal in which fellow scientists review studies to assess whether they are accurate before they are published is known as a peer- reviewed journal.

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Exam 1: What Is Nutrition

The group given a specific treatment during an experiment is called the

It is not a good idea to change your diet based on a single study.

Americans need to consume more

Which nutrient class is used to build body tissues and make enzymes?

Which of the following is not an outcome for children who are food insecure?

A hypothesis is

The science that studies how the nutrients and compounds in foods affect your body's function and health is called nutrition.

People who are poor can be overfed in energy nutrients but malnourished in vitamins and minerals.

The defining characteristic of an organic compound is that it

Curtis is writing a paper for his nutrition class and is using the Internet as a resource. Describe what he should consider when deciding whether a site is reliable or not.

Substances that speed up reactions in your body are known as enzymes.

Which of the following is not true about phytochemicals?

What are phytochemicals and why might they be important?

A registered dietician nutritionist has passed an exam administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

For reporting research results, a regular magazine is just as credible as a peer- reviewed journal.

There are five classes of nutrients.

The macronutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, and vitamins.

Which of the following is not one of the essential nutrients?

The promotion and selling of health products and services of questionable validity is known as the scientific method.

A research journal in which fellow scientists review studies to assess whether they are accurate before they are published is known as a peer- reviewed journal.

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

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