Question 1

List 10 goals of the Healthy People program. How successful is the program thus far?

Accepted Answer

Increase the proportion of adults who ar

Question 2

MATCHING
Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.
-Nutrient with the highest energy density

Accepted Answer

A) 7 
B) 16 
C) 20 
D) 40 
E) 100
F)Fat
G)Water
H)Energy
I)Protein
J)Organic
K)Placebo
L)Inorganic
M)Validity
N)Hypothesis
O)Healthy People
P)National nutrition surveys
Q)Anthropometrics
R)Overt deficiency
S)Physical examination
T)Subclinical deficiency 
A) 7 
B) 16 
C) 20 
D) 40 
E) 100
F)Fat
G)Water
H)Energy
I)Protein
J)Organic
K)Placebo
L)Inorganic
M)Validity
N)Hypothesis
O)Healthy People
P)National nutrition surveys
Q)Anthropometrics
R)Overt deficiency
S)Physical examination
T)Subclinical deficiency

Question 3

An increase in exercise accompanied by a decrease in body weight is an example of a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) variable effect 
B) positive correlation 
C) negative correlation 
D) randomization effect 
E) placebo effect 
A) variable effect 
B) positive correlation 
C) negative correlation 
D) randomization effect 
E) placebo effect

Question 4

MATCHING
Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.
-Energy (kcal) yield of one gram of alcohol

Accepted Answer

A) 7 
B) 16 
C) 20 
D) 40 
E) 100
F)Fat
G)Water
H)Energy
I)Protein
J)Organic
K)Placebo
L)Inorganic
M)Validity
N)Hypothesis
O)Healthy People
P)National nutrition surveys
Q)Anthropometrics
R)Overt deficiency
S)Physical examination
T)Subclinical deficiency 
A) 7 
B) 16 
C) 20 
D) 40 
E) 100
F)Fat
G)Water
H)Energy
I)Protein
J)Organic
K)Placebo
L)Inorganic
M)Validity
N)Hypothesis
O)Healthy People
P)National nutrition surveys
Q)Anthropometrics
R)Overt deficiency
S)Physical examination
T)Subclinical deficiency

Question 5

Explain how food choices are influenced by habits, emotions, physical appearance, and ethnic background.

Accepted Answer

Habit: People sometimes select foods out

Question 6

What results from the metabolism of energy nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) Energy is released. 
B) Body fat increases. 
C) Energy is destroyed. 
D) Body water decreases. 
E) Body mass increases. 
A) Energy is released. 
B) Body fat increases. 
C) Energy is destroyed. 
D) Body water decreases. 
E) Body mass increases.

Question 7

The percentages of kcalorie intakes for protein, fat, and carbohydrate that are thought to reduce the risk of chronic diseases are known as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Estimated Energy Requirements 
B) Tolerable Range of Kilocalorie Intakes 
C) Estimated Energy Nutrient Recommendations 
D) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges 
E) Healthy People Recommendations 
A) Estimated Energy Requirements 
B) Tolerable Range of Kilocalorie Intakes 
C) Estimated Energy Nutrient Recommendations 
D) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges 
E) Healthy People Recommendations

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) nutrient allowance 
B) nutrient requirement 
C) nutrient tolerable limit 
D) nutrient adequate intake 
E) nutrient recommendation 
A) nutrient allowance 
B) nutrient requirement 
C) nutrient tolerable limit 
D) nutrient adequate intake 
E) nutrient recommendation

Question 9

The normal range for ____________________ is 18 to 21% for young men and 23 to 26% for young women.

Accepted Answer

body fat c

Question 10

A normal half-cup vegetable portion weighs approximately how many grams?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 50 
C) 100 
D) 150 
E) 200 
A) 5 
B) 50 
C) 100 
D) 150 
E) 200

Question 11

What is one benefit of using a large sample size in an experiment?

Accepted Answer

A) Chance variation is less likely to affect the results. 
B) The possibility of a placebo effect is eliminated. 
C) The experiment will be double-blind. 
D) The control group will be similar to the experimental group. 
E) Experimenter bias is less likely to have an effect. 
A) Chance variation is less likely to affect the results. 
B) The possibility of a placebo effect is eliminated. 
C) The experiment will be double-blind. 
D) The control group will be similar to the experimental group. 
E) Experimenter bias is less likely to have an effect.

Question 12

Farah is viewing an exciting sports match of her favorite team and eating because of nervousness. Her food choice will most likely be based on ____.

Accepted Answer

A) regional cuisines 
B) preferences 
C) emotional comfort 
D) positive association 
E) functional value 
A) regional cuisines 
B) preferences 
C) emotional comfort 
D) positive association 
E) functional value

Question 13

By chemical analysis, what nutrient is present in the highest amounts in most foods?

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 14

A subclinical nutrient deficiency is defined as one that ____.

Accepted Answer

A) shows overt signs 
B) is in the early stages 
C) shows resistance to treatment 
D) is similar to a secondary deficiency 
E) is of acute onset 
A) shows overt signs 
B) is in the early stages 
C) shows resistance to treatment 
D) is similar to a secondary deficiency 
E) is of acute onset

Question 15

The term organic, as related to compounds, would be best defined as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) products sold at health food stores 
B) products grown without use of pesticides 
C) foods having superior nutrient qualities 
D) substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds 
E) substances that contain water 
A) products sold at health food stores 
B) products grown without use of pesticides 
C) foods having superior nutrient qualities 
D) substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds 
E) substances that contain water

Question 16

Which measure is anthropometric?

Accepted Answer

A) body weight 
B) blood pressure 
C) blood iron level 
D) food intake information 
E) serum electrolytes 
A) body weight 
B) blood pressure 
C) blood iron level 
D) food intake information 
E) serum electrolytes

Question 17

What is one major weakness of a laboratory-based study?

Accepted Answer

A) The costs are typically prohibitive. 
B) Findings are difficult to replicate. 
C) Results from animal testing cannot be applied to human beings. 
D) Experimental variables cannot be easily controlled. 
E) Causality cannot be inferred. 
A) The costs are typically prohibitive. 
B) Findings are difficult to replicate. 
C) Results from animal testing cannot be applied to human beings. 
D) Experimental variables cannot be easily controlled. 
E) Causality cannot be inferred.

Question 18

Which nutrient is an example of a macronutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) proteins 
B) minerals 
C) water-soluble vitamins 
D) fat-soluble vitamins 
E) water 
A) proteins 
B) minerals 
C) water-soluble vitamins 
D) fat-soluble vitamins 
E) water

Question 19

Your friend Carrie took a daily supplement of vitamin C and tells you that she feels a lot better. Her statement to you is best described as a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A) anecdote 
B) theory. 
C) interpretation 
D) conclusion. 
E) hypothesis 
A) anecdote 
B) theory. 
C) interpretation 
D) conclusion. 
E) hypothesis

Question 20

Which statement is true of minerals in their role as nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) They are organic. 
B) They yield 4 kcalories per gram. 
C) Some become dissolved in body fluids. 
D) Some may be destroyed during cooking. 
E) They are more fragile than vitamins. 
A) They are organic. 
B) They yield 4 kcalories per gram. 
C) Some become dissolved in body fluids. 
D) Some may be destroyed during cooking. 
E) They are more fragile than vitamins.

List 10 goals of the Healthy People program. How successful is the program thus far?

MATCHING Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -Nutrient with the highest energy density

An increase in exercise accompanied by a decrease in body weight is an example of a ____.

MATCHING Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -Energy (kcal) yield of one gram of alcohol

Explain how food choices are influenced by habits, emotions, physical appearance, and ethnic background.

What results from the metabolism of energy nutrients?

The percentages of kcalorie intakes for protein, fat, and carbohydrate that are thought to reduce the risk of chronic diseases are known as the ____.

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

The normal range for ____________________ is 18 to 21% for young men and 23 to 26% for young women.

A normal half-cup vegetable portion weighs approximately how many grams?

What is one benefit of using a large sample size in an experiment?

Farah is viewing an exciting sports match of her favorite team and eating because of nervousness. Her food choice will most likely be based on ____.

By chemical analysis, what nutrient is present in the highest amounts in most foods?

A subclinical nutrient deficiency is defined as one that ____.

The term organic, as related to compounds, would be best defined as ____.

Which measure is anthropometric?

What is one major weakness of a laboratory-based study?

Which nutrient is an example of a macronutrient?

Your friend Carrie took a daily supplement of vitamin C and tells you that she feels a lot better. Her statement to you is best described as a(n) ____.

Which statement is true of minerals in their role as nutrients?

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 123 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

List 10 goals of the Healthy People program. How successful is the program thus far?

MATCHING Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -Nutrient with the highest energy density

An increase in exercise accompanied by a decrease in body weight is an example of a ____.

MATCHING Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -Energy (kcal) yield of one gram of alcohol

Explain how food choices are influenced by habits, emotions, physical appearance, and ethnic background.

What results from the metabolism of energy nutrients?

The percentages of kcalorie intakes for protein, fat, and carbohydrate that are thought to reduce the risk of chronic diseases are known as the ____.

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

The normal range for ____________________ is 18 to 21% for young men and 23 to 26% for young women.

A normal half-cup vegetable portion weighs approximately how many grams?

What is one benefit of using a large sample size in an experiment?

Farah is viewing an exciting sports match of her favorite team and eating because of nervousness. Her food choice will most likely be based on ____.

By chemical analysis, what nutrient is present in the highest amounts in most foods?

A subclinical nutrient deficiency is defined as one that ____.

The term organic, as related to compounds, would be best defined as ____.

Which measure is anthropometric?

What is one major weakness of a laboratory-based study?

Which nutrient is an example of a macronutrient?

Your friend Carrie took a daily supplement of vitamin C and tells you that she feels a lot better. Her statement to you is best described as a(n) ____.

Which statement is true of minerals in their role as nutrients?

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 123 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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