Question 1

Excluding fast-food establishments, approximately what percentage of restaurants in the United States show an ethnic emphasis?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 30 
C) 45 
D) 60 
A) 15 
B) 30 
C) 45 
D) 60

Question 2

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 3

To identify early-stage malnutrition, a health professional would use which of the following parameters?

Accepted Answer

A) Laboratory tests 
B) Anthropometric data 
C) Physical exam results 
D) Review dietary intake data 
A) Laboratory tests 
B) Anthropometric data 
C) Physical exam results 
D) Review dietary intake data

Question 4

A diet provides a total of 2200 kcalories, of which 40% of the energy is from fat and 20% from protein.How many grams of carbohydrate are contained in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) 220 
B) 285 
C) 440 
D) 880 
A) 220 
B) 285 
C) 440 
D) 880

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) Fats 
B) Water 
C) Proteins 
D) Carbohydrates 
A) Fats 
B) Water 
C) Proteins 
D) Carbohydrates

Question 6

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 7

What is the weight (lbs) of the "reference" adult female?

Accepted Answer

A) 110 
B) 126 
C) 132 
D) 139 
A) 110 
B) 126 
C) 132 
D) 139

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kcalories, which includes 30 g of fat.Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?

Accepted Answer

A) 8.5 
B) 15 
C) 19 
D) 25.5 
A) 8.5 
B) 15 
C) 19 
D) 25.5

Question 12

Before publication in a reputable journal, the findings of a research study must undergo scrutiny by experts in the field according to a process known as

Accepted Answer

A) peer review. 
B) cohort review. 
C) intervention examination. 
D) double-blind examination. 
A) peer review. 
B) cohort review. 
C) intervention examination. 
D) double-blind examination.

Question 13

Which of the following represents the usual sequence of stages in the development of a nutrient deficiency resulting from inadequate intake?

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 
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

Question 14

A person who eats a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every day would be displaying a food choice most likely based on

Accepted Answer

A) habit. 
B) availability. 
C) body image. 
D) environmental concerns. 
A) habit. 
B) availability. 
C) body image. 
D) environmental concerns.

Question 15

Which of the following most accurately describes the term organic?

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 
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

Question 16

All of the following features are shared by the RDA and the AI except

Accepted Answer

A) both are included in the DRI. 
B) both serve as nutrient intake goals for individuals. 
C) neither covers 100% of the population's nutrient needs. 
D) neither is useful for evaluating nutrition programs for groups of people. 
A) both are included in the DRI. 
B) both serve as nutrient intake goals for individuals. 
C) neither covers 100% of the population's nutrient needs. 
D) neither is useful for evaluating nutrition programs for groups of people.

Question 17

If a group of people consumed an amount of protein equal to the average requirement for their population group, what percentage would receive insufficient amounts?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 33 
C) 50 
D) 98 
A) 2 
B) 33 
C) 50 
D) 98

Question 18

All of the following are minimum requirements for becoming a registered dietitian except

Accepted Answer

A) earning an undergraduate degree. 
B) completing up to a three-week clinical internship or the equivalent. 
C) completing approximately 60 semester hours in nutrition and food science. 
D) passing a national examination administered by the American Dietetic Association. 
A) earning an undergraduate degree. 
B) completing up to a three-week clinical internship or the equivalent. 
C) completing approximately 60 semester hours in nutrition and food science. 
D) passing a national examination administered by the American Dietetic Association.

Question 19

Which of the following leading causes of death in the U.S.does not bear a relationship to diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Cancer 
B) Heart disease 
C) Diabetes mellitus 
D) Pneumonia and influenza 
A) Cancer 
B) Heart disease 
C) Diabetes mellitus 
D) Pneumonia and influenza

Question 20

Features of a chronic disease include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) it develops slowly. 
B) it lasts a long time. 
C) it produces sharp pains. 
D) it progresses gradually. 
A) it develops slowly. 
B) it lasts a long time. 
C) it produces sharp pains. 
D) it progresses gradually.

Exam 1: An Overview of Nutrition

Excluding fast-food establishments, approximately what percentage of restaurants in the United States show an ethnic emphasis?

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)

To identify early-stage malnutrition, a health professional would use which of the following parameters?

A diet provides a total of 2200 kcalories, of which 40% of the energy is from fat and 20% from protein.How many grams of carbohydrate are contained in the diet?

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

Recommended Dietary Allowances may be used to

What is the weight (lbs) of the "reference" adult female?

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

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

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

A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kcalories, which includes 30 g of fat.Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?

Before publication in a reputable journal, the findings of a research study must undergo scrutiny by experts in the field according to a process known as

Which of the following represents the usual sequence of stages in the development of a nutrient deficiency resulting from inadequate intake?

A person who eats a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every day would be displaying a food choice most likely based on

Which of the following most accurately describes the term organic?

All of the following features are shared by the RDA and the AI except

If a group of people consumed an amount of protein equal to the average requirement for their population group, what percentage would receive insufficient amounts?

All of the following are minimum requirements for becoming a registered dietitian except

Which of the following leading causes of death in the U.S.does not bear a relationship to diet?

Features of a chronic disease include all of the following except

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

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

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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