Question 1

Match each dietary characteristic with the appropriate behavioral outcome.
-​fetal exposure to alcohol

Accepted Answer

A) increased antisocial behavior in childhood 
B) improved growth and intellectual functioning in adulthood 
C) slower reaction times 
D) moderate increases in hyperactivity in susceptible children 
E) higher risk of violent and aggressive behavior
F)long-term deficits in learning ability and social skills
G)permanent delays in mental development 
A) increased antisocial behavior in childhood 
B) improved growth and intellectual functioning in adulthood 
C) slower reaction times 
D) moderate increases in hyperactivity in susceptible children 
E) higher risk of violent and aggressive behavior
F)long-term deficits in learning ability and social skills
G)permanent delays in mental development G

Question 2

When making a change in their diet,people often relapse because they tried to make too many changes at once.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Exposure to alcohol during fetal growth may cause _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​permanent delays in mental development 
B) behavioral problems 
C) ADHD 
D) permanent delays in mental development and behavioral problems 
E) ​AHDH and autism spectrum disorders 
A) ​permanent delays in mental development 
B) behavioral problems 
C) ADHD 
D) permanent delays in mental development and behavioral problems 
E) ​AHDH and autism spectrum disorders D

Question 4

Adults with above-average taste intensity scores appear to maintain their weight over time compared to others with lower scores.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Occupational exposure to lead in adults is associated with _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​decreased problem-solving skills and hyperactivity 
B) a shorter attention span 
C) a low body weight and sleep apnea 
D) decreased motor skills 
E) ​poor kidney function and the risk of hypertension 
A) ​decreased problem-solving skills and hyperactivity 
B) a shorter attention span 
C) a low body weight and sleep apnea 
D) decreased motor skills 
E) ​poor kidney function and the risk of hypertension

Question 6

The effects of malnutrition are most severe when it occurs _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​between the ages of 25 and 35 
B) between the ages of 35 and 45 
C) while the lungs are growing and developing 
D) while the heart is growing and developing 
E) ​while the brain is growing and developing​ 
A) ​between the ages of 25 and 35 
B) between the ages of 35 and 45 
C) while the lungs are growing and developing 
D) while the heart is growing and developing 
E) ​while the brain is growing and developing​

Question 7

Recent surveys indicate that food choices made in the United States are trending toward unhealthier dietary patterns.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Taste is a major factor influencing food choices and appears to affect the reinforcing value of food and _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​social skills 
B) risk of chronic disease 
C) blood pressure 
D) body weight 
E) ​blood glucose levels 
A) ​social skills 
B) risk of chronic disease 
C) blood pressure 
D) body weight 
E) ​blood glucose levels

Question 9

Match each dietary characteristic with the appropriate behavioral outcome.
-very low carbohydrate intake​

Accepted Answer

A) increased antisocial behavior in childhood 
B) improved growth and intellectual functioning in adulthood 
C) slower reaction times 
D) moderate increases in hyperactivity in susceptible children 
E) higher risk of violent and aggressive behavior
F)long-term deficits in learning ability and social skills
G)permanent delays in mental development 
A) increased antisocial behavior in childhood 
B) improved growth and intellectual functioning in adulthood 
C) slower reaction times 
D) moderate increases in hyperactivity in susceptible children 
E) higher risk of violent and aggressive behavior
F)long-term deficits in learning ability and social skills
G)permanent delays in mental development

Question 10

The effects of malnutrition are most severe when malnutrition occurs while the brain is growing and developing.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Severe protein and calorie deficiency early in life leads to _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​low intelligence 
B) social passivity 
C) poor kidney function​ 
D) low intelligence and social passivity 
E) ​social aggressiveness and cardiac problems 
A) ​low intelligence 
B) social passivity 
C) poor kidney function​ 
D) low intelligence and social passivity 
E) ​social aggressiveness and cardiac problems

Question 12

Karl is taking a nutrition class and has decided that his diet needs improvement.He has learned about many different types of foods,nutrients,and health problems associated with diet.Karl enjoys eating some types of vegetables but does not like fruit.A few of Karl's biggest dietary concerns include implementing strategies for losing body fat,increasing dietary fiber,and decreasing his late-night snacking.Karl normally skips breakfast to be able to sleep an extra 15 minutes before running to his first class of the day.His first meal of the day is around 3 p.m.and consists of convenient foods found in the university union such as Chinese food,a burger and fries,or a few slices of pizza and a cola.After his afternoon lunch he relaxes with friends who often play video or computer games.Around 8:30 p.m.Karl and his friend order take-out or drive to the nearby fast-food restaurant for a tasty meal before starting to study.Throughout his night-time studying Karl snacks on potato chips,pretzels,and more cola.Karl's bed time is around 2 a.m
-Which dietary behavior is the healthiest modification that may help Karl in general eat better?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​continuing to skip breakfast to balance his intake of calories later in the day and evening 
B) self-monitoring his calorie intake and weight 
C) eating breakfast,skipping lunch,and having a large,well-balanced dinner 
D) replacing all the carbohydrates in his diet with protein 
E) ​giving himself a "free" day to eat whatever he wants 
A) ​continuing to skip breakfast to balance his intake of calories later in the day and evening 
B) self-monitoring his calorie intake and weight 
C) eating breakfast,skipping lunch,and having a large,well-balanced dinner 
D) replacing all the carbohydrates in his diet with protein 
E) ​giving himself a "free" day to eat whatever he wants

Question 13

Karl is taking a nutrition class and has decided that his diet needs improvement.He has learned about many different types of foods,nutrients,and health problems associated with diet.Karl enjoys eating some types of vegetables but does not like fruit.A few of Karl's biggest dietary concerns include implementing strategies for losing body fat,increasing dietary fiber,and decreasing his late-night snacking.Karl normally skips breakfast to be able to sleep an extra 15 minutes before running to his first class of the day.His first meal of the day is around 3 p.m.and consists of convenient foods found in the university union such as Chinese food,a burger and fries,or a few slices of pizza and a cola.After his afternoon lunch he relaxes with friends who often play video or computer games.Around 8:30 p.m.Karl and his friend order take-out or drive to the nearby fast-food restaurant for a tasty meal before starting to study.Throughout his night-time studying Karl snacks on potato chips,pretzels,and more cola.Karl's bed time is around 2 a.m
-Overall,what is the best strategy to help Karl meet his nutrition and health goals?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Take another nutrition course. 
B) Make a major diet and lifestyle overhaul. 
C) Select a couple of specific dietary or lifestyle changes that will improve his overall health. 
D) Stop playing video games with friends. 
E) ​Cook all of his meals himself. 
A) ​Take another nutrition course. 
B) Make a major diet and lifestyle overhaul. 
C) Select a couple of specific dietary or lifestyle changes that will improve his overall health. 
D) Stop playing video games with friends. 
E) ​Cook all of his meals himself.

Question 14

Occasionally women are advised to consume alcohol in moderate amounts during pregnancy to help reduce blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Learning to cook is a behavioral change that helps people in general eat better.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which food additives were related to the development of hyperactivity in a study involving a large group of children?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​blue and green food colorants 
B) red,yellow,and orange food colorants 
C) sodium benzoate 
D) red,yellow,orange,blue,and green food colorants 
E) ​red,yellow,and orange food colorants,and sodium benzoate 
A) ​blue and green food colorants 
B) red,yellow,and orange food colorants 
C) sodium benzoate 
D) red,yellow,orange,blue,and green food colorants 
E) ​red,yellow,and orange food colorants,and sodium benzoate

Question 17

Sensitivity to the basic tastes varies among individuals and the differences appear to be strongly influenced by _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​genetic factors 
B) food texture 
C) food temperature 
D) cultural influences 
E) ​level of hunger 
A) ​genetic factors 
B) food texture 
C) food temperature 
D) cultural influences 
E) ​level of hunger

Question 18

Match each dietary characteristic with the appropriate behavioral outcome.
-​ingestion of certain color dye additives

Accepted Answer

A) increased antisocial behavior in childhood 
B) improved growth and intellectual functioning in adulthood 
C) slower reaction times 
D) moderate increases in hyperactivity in susceptible children 
E) higher risk of violent and aggressive behavior
F)long-term deficits in learning ability and social skills
G)permanent delays in mental development 
A) increased antisocial behavior in childhood 
B) improved growth and intellectual functioning in adulthood 
C) slower reaction times 
D) moderate increases in hyperactivity in susceptible children 
E) higher risk of violent and aggressive behavior
F)long-term deficits in learning ability and social skills
G)permanent delays in mental development

Question 19

What is a common dietary event that impairs learning in U.S.children?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​a high-protein diet 
B) skipping breakfast 
C) intake of preservatives 
D) intake of food dyes 
E) ​a diet low in polyunsaturated fatty acids 
A) ​a high-protein diet 
B) skipping breakfast 
C) intake of preservatives 
D) intake of food dyes 
E) ​a diet low in polyunsaturated fatty acids

Question 20

A relationship exists between _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​vitamin and mineral supplements and increased intelligence in children 
B) fetal exposure to alcohol and violent behavior 
C) iron-deficiency anemia in young children and long-term deficits in learning ability 
D) sugar intake in children and hyperactivity 
E) ​excessive exposure to lead in children and arrhythmias 
A) ​vitamin and mineral supplements and increased intelligence in children 
B) fetal exposure to alcohol and violent behavior 
C) iron-deficiency anemia in young children and long-term deficits in learning ability 
D) sugar intake in children and hyperactivity 
E) ​excessive exposure to lead in children and arrhythmias

Exam 5: Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Match each dietary characteristic with the appropriate behavioral outcome. -​fetal exposure to alcohol

When making a change in their diet,people often relapse because they tried to make too many changes at once.​

Exposure to alcohol during fetal growth may cause _____.​

Adults with above-average taste intensity scores appear to maintain their weight over time compared to others with lower scores.​

Occupational exposure to lead in adults is associated with _____.​

The effects of malnutrition are most severe when it occurs _____.​

Recent surveys indicate that food choices made in the United States are trending toward unhealthier dietary patterns.​

Taste is a major factor influencing food choices and appears to affect the reinforcing value of food and _____.​

Match each dietary characteristic with the appropriate behavioral outcome. -very low carbohydrate intake​

The effects of malnutrition are most severe when malnutrition occurs while the brain is growing and developing.​

Severe protein and calorie deficiency early in life leads to _____.​

Occasionally women are advised to consume alcohol in moderate amounts during pregnancy to help reduce blood pressure.

Learning to cook is a behavioral change that helps people in general eat better.​

Which food additives were related to the development of hyperactivity in a study involving a large group of children?​

Sensitivity to the basic tastes varies among individuals and the differences appear to be strongly influenced by _____.​

Match each dietary characteristic with the appropriate behavioral outcome. -​ingestion of certain color dye additives

What is a common dietary event that impairs learning in U.S.children?​

A relationship exists between _____.​

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The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health

Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels

Healthy Diets: the Dietary Guidelines: MyPlate: and More

How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Calories: Food: Energy: and Energy Balance

Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

Useful Facts about Sugars: Starches: and Fiber

Diabetes Now

Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vegetarian Diets

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Fats and Cholesterol in Health

Nutrition and Heart Disease

Vitamins and Your Health

Phytochemicals

Diet and Cancer

Good Things to Know About Minerals

Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

Water Is an Essential Nutrient

Nutrition:Gene Interactions in Health and Disease

Nutrition and Physical Fitness for Everyone

Nutrition and Physical Performance

Good Nutrition for Life: Pregnancy: Breastfeeding: and Intimacy

Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition and Health Maintenance for Adults of All Ages

The Multiple Dimensions of Food Safety

Aspects of Global Nutrition

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Match each dietary characteristic with the appropriate behavioral outcome. -fetal exposure to alcohol

When making a change in their diet,people often relapse because they tried to make too many changes at once.

Exposure to alcohol during fetal growth may cause _____.

Adults with above-average taste intensity scores appear to maintain their weight over time compared to others with lower scores.

Occupational exposure to lead in adults is associated with _____.

The effects of malnutrition are most severe when it occurs _____.

Recent surveys indicate that food choices made in the United States are trending toward unhealthier dietary patterns.

Taste is a major factor influencing food choices and appears to affect the reinforcing value of food and _____.

Match each dietary characteristic with the appropriate behavioral outcome. -very low carbohydrate intake

The effects of malnutrition are most severe when malnutrition occurs while the brain is growing and developing.

Severe protein and calorie deficiency early in life leads to _____.

Learning to cook is a behavioral change that helps people in general eat better.

Which food additives were related to the development of hyperactivity in a study involving a large group of children?

Sensitivity to the basic tastes varies among individuals and the differences appear to be strongly influenced by _____.

Match each dietary characteristic with the appropriate behavioral outcome. -ingestion of certain color dye additives

What is a common dietary event that impairs learning in U.S.children?

A relationship exists between _____.