Question 1

The scientific method always begins with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a problem or a question 
B)  an experiment 
C)  a theory 
D)  a prediction 
E)  interpretations 
A)  a problem or a question 
B)  an experiment 
C)  a theory 
D)  a prediction 
E)  interpretations

Question 2

Which part of a research article defines key terms,study design,subjects,and procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  References 
B)  Introduction 
C)  Abstract 
D)  Methodology 
E)  Results 
A)  References 
B)  Introduction 
C)  Abstract 
D)  Methodology 
E)  Results

Question 3

Which of the following statements about nutrient recommendations worldwide is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fewer than 20 nations have nutrient standards similar to those in the U.S. 
B)  Standards in other countries may reflect differences in data interpretation. 
C)  Food habits and physical activities of people in other countries affect their published nutrient standards. 
D)  Some countries use recommendations developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization. 
E)  Nutrient recommendations from international groups are sufficient to maintain health in healthy people worldwide. 
A)  Fewer than 20 nations have nutrient standards similar to those in the U.S. 
B)  Standards in other countries may reflect differences in data interpretation. 
C)  Food habits and physical activities of people in other countries affect their published nutrient standards. 
D)  Some countries use recommendations developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization. 
E)  Nutrient recommendations from international groups are sufficient to maintain health in healthy people worldwide.

Question 4

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.
-An energy-yielding nutrient

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 16 
C) 40 
D) Vitamins 
E) Phytochemicals
F)Fat
G)Water
H)Hypothesis
I)Energy
J)Calorie
K)Placebo
L)Alcohol
M)Randomization
N)Anecdote
O)Healthy People
P)Diet history
Q)Drug history
R)Overnutrition
S)Laboratory testing
T)Subclinical deficiency 
A) 1 
B) 16 
C) 40 
D) Vitamins 
E) Phytochemicals
F)Fat
G)Water
H)Hypothesis
I)Energy
J)Calorie
K)Placebo
L)Alcohol
M)Randomization
N)Anecdote
O)Healthy People
P)Diet history
Q)Drug history
R)Overnutrition
S)Laboratory testing
T)Subclinical deficiency

Question 5

Which of the following statements about essential nutrients is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They must be obtained from food. 
B)  They are also called indispensable nutrients. 
C)  They cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body. 
D)  They meet the body's physiological needs. 
E)  There are about 100 nutrients essential for the human body. 
A)  They must be obtained from food. 
B)  They are also called indispensable nutrients. 
C)  They cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body. 
D)  They meet the body's physiological needs. 
E)  There are about 100 nutrients essential for the human body.

Question 6

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.
-Number of nutrients known to be essential to humans

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 16 
C) 40 
D) Vitamins 
E) Phytochemicals
F)Fat
G)Water
H)Hypothesis
I)Energy
J)Calorie
K)Placebo
L)Alcohol
M)Randomization
N)Anecdote
O)Healthy People
P)Diet history
Q)Drug history
R)Overnutrition
S)Laboratory testing
T)Subclinical deficiency 
A) 1 
B) 16 
C) 40 
D) Vitamins 
E) Phytochemicals
F)Fat
G)Water
H)Hypothesis
I)Energy
J)Calorie
K)Placebo
L)Alcohol
M)Randomization
N)Anecdote
O)Healthy People
P)Diet history
Q)Drug history
R)Overnutrition
S)Laboratory testing
T)Subclinical deficiency

Question 7

Which of the following defines a subclinical deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  A nutrient deficiency caused by inadequate dietary intake of a nutrient 
B)  A nutrient deficiency caused by something like a disease condition or drug reaction that reduces absorption, accelerates use, hastens excretion, or destroys the nutrient 
C)  A deficiency in the early stages, before the outward signs have appeared 
D)  A deficiency that exhibits conflicting outward signs, requiring laboratory diagnosis 
E)  An iron deficiency 
A)  A nutrient deficiency caused by inadequate dietary intake of a nutrient 
B)  A nutrient deficiency caused by something like a disease condition or drug reaction that reduces absorption, accelerates use, hastens excretion, or destroys the nutrient 
C)  A deficiency in the early stages, before the outward signs have appeared 
D)  A deficiency that exhibits conflicting outward signs, requiring laboratory diagnosis 
E)  An iron deficiency

Question 8

There are ________ vitamins and each has its own special dietary role to play.

Accepted Answer

A)  eight 
B)  13 
C)  16 
D)  23 
E)  26 
A)  eight 
B)  13 
C)  16 
D)  23 
E)  26

Question 9

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.
-A tentative solution to a scientific problem

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 16 
C) 40 
D) Vitamins 
E) Phytochemicals
F)Fat
G)Water
H)Hypothesis
I)Energy
J)Calorie
K)Placebo
L)Alcohol
M)Randomization
N)Anecdote
O)Healthy People
P)Diet history
Q)Drug history
R)Overnutrition
S)Laboratory testing
T)Subclinical deficiency 
A) 1 
B) 16 
C) 40 
D) Vitamins 
E) Phytochemicals
F)Fat
G)Water
H)Hypothesis
I)Energy
J)Calorie
K)Placebo
L)Alcohol
M)Randomization
N)Anecdote
O)Healthy People
P)Diet history
Q)Drug history
R)Overnutrition
S)Laboratory testing
T)Subclinical deficiency

Question 10

Treyvon eats strawberries more than any other food.Based on what you've learned about influences on food choices,what would be the most likely reason Treyvon eats strawberries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strawberries are cheap. 
B)  He likes how strawberries taste. 
C)  Strawberries are a convenient snack. 
D)  Strawberries are nutritious. 
E)  Eating strawberries is a habit. 
A)  Strawberries are cheap. 
B)  He likes how strawberries taste. 
C)  Strawberries are a convenient snack. 
D)  Strawberries are nutritious. 
E)  Eating strawberries is a habit.

Question 11

An apple is composed primarily of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fats 
B)  water 
C)  proteins 
D)  carbohydrates 
E)  vitamins and minerals 
A)  fats 
B)  water 
C)  proteins 
D)  carbohydrates 
E)  vitamins and minerals

Question 12

Explain how the four assessment methods are used to detect energy and nutrient deficiencies and excesses.

Accepted Answer

To prepare a nutrition assessment,a regi

Question 13

Which of the following reflects the correct sequence of stages in the development of a nutrient deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Declining nutrient stores, abnormal functions within the body, and overt signs 
B)  Abnormal functions within the body, declining nutrient stores, and overt signs 
C)  Abnormal functions within the body, overt signs, and declining nutrient stores 
D)  Declining nutrient stores, overt signs, and abnormal functions within the body 
E)  Overt signs, abnormal functions, and declining nutrient stores 
A)  Declining nutrient stores, abnormal functions within the body, and overt signs 
B)  Abnormal functions within the body, declining nutrient stores, and overt signs 
C)  Abnormal functions within the body, overt signs, and declining nutrient stores 
D)  Declining nutrient stores, overt signs, and abnormal functions within the body 
E)  Overt signs, abnormal functions, and declining nutrient stores

Question 14

Why are vitamins and minerals sometimes called micronutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  The body requires only small amounts of them daily. 
B)  They provide only small amounts of energy for the human body. 
C)  They do not contain carbon. 
D)  They are fat-soluble. 
E)  They must be obtained from food sources. 
A)  The body requires only small amounts of them daily. 
B)  They provide only small amounts of energy for the human body. 
C)  They do not contain carbon. 
D)  They are fat-soluble. 
E)  They must be obtained from food sources.

Question 15

A condition associated with an elevated frequency of disease but not proved to be causal is called a ____________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A condition associated with an elevated frequency...

Question 16

Your research findings suggest "the less vitamin C,the fewer colds." What do your findings suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)  No correlation 
B)  A positive correlation 
C)  A negative correlation 
D)  A placebo effect 
E)  Validity 
A)  No correlation 
B)  A positive correlation 
C)  A negative correlation 
D)  A placebo effect 
E)  Validity

Question 17

To be accepted into the body of nutrition knowledge,research findings must stand up to rigorous,repeated testing in experiments conducted by other researchers.This is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  validity 
B)  correlation 
C)  replication 
D)  randomization 
E)  anecdotal evidence 
A)  validity 
B)  correlation 
C)  replication 
D)  randomization 
E)  anecdotal evidence

Question 18

What is a weakness of an epidemiological study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Findings on some human beings cannot be generalized to all human beings. 
B)  Results from animal studies cannot be applied to human beings. 
C)  Cause and effect cannot be proven. 
D)  Code of ethics prevent certain treatments. 
E)  The list of possible causes of disease is difficult to narrow down. 
A)  Findings on some human beings cannot be generalized to all human beings. 
B)  Results from animal studies cannot be applied to human beings. 
C)  Cause and effect cannot be proven. 
D)  Code of ethics prevent certain treatments. 
E)  The list of possible causes of disease is difficult to narrow down.

Question 19

Which of the following does not represent one of the six classes of nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  water 
B)  lipids 
C)  phytochemicals 
D)  carbohydrates 
E)  protein 
A)  water 
B)  lipids 
C)  phytochemicals 
D)  carbohydrates 
E)  protein

Question 20

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.
-An organic micronutrient

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 16 
C) 40 
D) Vitamins 
E) Phytochemicals
F)Fat
G)Water
H)Hypothesis
I)Energy
J)Calorie
K)Placebo
L)Alcohol
M)Randomization
N)Anecdote
O)Healthy People
P)Diet history
Q)Drug history
R)Overnutrition
S)Laboratory testing
T)Subclinical deficiency 
A) 1 
B) 16 
C) 40 
D) Vitamins 
E) Phytochemicals
F)Fat
G)Water
H)Hypothesis
I)Energy
J)Calorie
K)Placebo
L)Alcohol
M)Randomization
N)Anecdote
O)Healthy People
P)Diet history
Q)Drug history
R)Overnutrition
S)Laboratory testing
T)Subclinical deficiency

The scientific method always begins with ________.

Which part of a research article defines key terms,study design,subjects,and procedures?

Which of the following statements about nutrient recommendations worldwide is FALSE?

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -An energy-yielding nutrient

Which of the following statements about essential nutrients is FALSE?

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -Number of nutrients known to be essential to humans

Which of the following defines a subclinical deficiency?

There are ________ vitamins and each has its own special dietary role to play.

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -A tentative solution to a scientific problem

Treyvon eats strawberries more than any other food.Based on what you've learned about influences on food choices,what would be the most likely reason Treyvon eats strawberries?

An apple is composed primarily of ________.

Explain how the four assessment methods are used to detect energy and nutrient deficiencies and excesses.

Which of the following reflects the correct sequence of stages in the development of a nutrient deficiency?

Why are vitamins and minerals sometimes called micronutrients?

A condition associated with an elevated frequency of disease but not proved to be causal is called a ____________________ .

Your research findings suggest "the less vitamin C,the fewer colds." What do your findings suggest?

To be accepted into the body of nutrition knowledge,research findings must stand up to rigorous,repeated testing in experiments conducted by other researchers.This is called ________.

What is a weakness of an epidemiological study?

Which of the following does not represent one of the six classes of nutrients?

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -An organic micronutrient

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

Filters

Exam 1: An Overview of Nutrition

The scientific method always begins with ________.

Which part of a research article defines key terms,study design,subjects,and procedures?

Which of the following statements about nutrient recommendations worldwide is FALSE?

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -An energy-yielding nutrient

Which of the following statements about essential nutrients is FALSE?

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -Number of nutrients known to be essential to humans

Which of the following defines a subclinical deficiency?

There are ________ vitamins and each has its own special dietary role to play.

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -A tentative solution to a scientific problem

Treyvon eats strawberries more than any other food.Based on what you've learned about influences on food choices,what would be the most likely reason Treyvon eats strawberries?

An apple is composed primarily of ________.

Explain how the four assessment methods are used to detect energy and nutrient deficiencies and excesses.

Which of the following reflects the correct sequence of stages in the development of a nutrient deficiency?

Why are vitamins and minerals sometimes called micronutrients?

A condition associated with an elevated frequency of disease but not proved to be causal is called a ____________________ .

Your research findings suggest "the less vitamin C,the fewer colds." What do your findings suggest?

To be accepted into the body of nutrition knowledge,research findings must stand up to rigorous,repeated testing in experiments conducted by other researchers.This is called ________.

What is a weakness of an epidemiological study?

Which of the following does not represent one of the six classes of nutrients?

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -An organic micronutrient

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

Filters