Question 1

The ingredients list on a food label must list the ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Identify and give an example of each of the thirteen factors which influence food choices.

Accepted Answer

1. Biological factors: These include hun

Question 3

For comparison purposes, 3 ounces of meat can be visualized as being about the size of:

Accepted Answer

A) a 9-volt battery. 
B) a CD case. 
C) a deck of cards. 
D) a paperback book. 
A) a 9-volt battery. 
B) a CD case. 
C) a deck of cards. 
D) a paperback book.

Question 4

How many fat kcalories are in a food that contains 15 grams of fat?

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 105 
C) 135 
D) 215 
A) 60 
B) 105 
C) 135 
D) 215

Question 5

Identify characteristics of the Daily Values used on food labels, and explain their appropriate uses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify characteristics of the Daily Values used...

Question 6

The FDA advises consumers that:

Accepted Answer

A) a product that is labeled as "natural" and "non toxic" is always safe to use. 
B) products based on "ancient remedies" are preferable to those based on modern "scientific breakthroughs." 
C) they should be suspicious of product claims that use impressive-sounding medical terms. 
D) an offer of a "money-back" guarantee from the manufacturer means the product is more likely to be effective. 
A) a product that is labeled as "natural" and "non toxic" is always safe to use. 
B) products based on "ancient remedies" are preferable to those based on modern "scientific breakthroughs." 
C) they should be suspicious of product claims that use impressive-sounding medical terms. 
D) an offer of a "money-back" guarantee from the manufacturer means the product is more likely to be effective.

Question 7

Foods such as potato chips, candy, and colas are called empty-kcalorie foods because they:

Accepted Answer

A) are inexpensive. 
B) are lacking in calories. 
C) are low in nutrient density. 
D) should be eaten in moderation. 
A) are inexpensive. 
B) are lacking in calories. 
C) are low in nutrient density. 
D) should be eaten in moderation.

Question 8

According to the USDA Food Guide, someone who needs 2000 kcal/day should consume _____ cup(s) of milk or the equivalent in milk products each day.

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four 
E) five 
A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four 
E) five

Question 9

When searching the Internet for a credible source of nutrition information, one should go to the website of a:

Accepted Answer

A) government health agency. 
B) national health food store chain. 
C) multi-level marketing company that sells supplements. 
D) popular fitness magazine. 
A) government health agency. 
B) national health food store chain. 
C) multi-level marketing company that sells supplements. 
D) popular fitness magazine.

Question 10

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping the consumption of trans fatty acids as low as possible.To do this, you would:

Accepted Answer

A) avoid consuming tropical oils. 
B) avoid eating dairy products. 
C) avoid consuming partially hydrogenated oils. 
D) avoid eating avocadoes, olives, and nuts. 
A) avoid consuming tropical oils. 
B) avoid eating dairy products. 
C) avoid consuming partially hydrogenated oils. 
D) avoid eating avocadoes, olives, and nuts.

Question 11

Which of the following becomes a major fuel for the body only when the other fuels are unavailable?

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate 
B) fat 
C) protein 
D) water 
A) carbohydrate 
B) fat 
C) protein 
D) water

Question 12

Provide a rationale for the following statement: "Too much meat is just as fattening as too many potatoes."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Provide a rationale for the following statement:...

Question 13

A good indicator that an individual's energy intake is appropriate is a healthy:

Accepted Answer

A) height. 
B) weight. 
C) elbow breadth. 
D) body composition. 
A) height. 
B) weight. 
C) elbow breadth. 
D) body composition.

Question 14

Research confirms that a common contributor to three of the leading causes of death is:

Accepted Answer

A) undernutrition. 
B) overnutrition. 
C) lack of exercise. 
D) genetics. 
A) undernutrition. 
B) overnutrition. 
C) lack of exercise. 
D) genetics.

Question 15

Consuming nutrient-dense foods can help control your kcalorie intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The group that is not a basic member of the USDA Food Guide is the:

Accepted Answer

A) milk group. 
B) vegetables group. 
C) fruits group. 
D) grains group. 
E) fats and sugars group. 
A) milk group. 
B) vegetables group. 
C) fruits group. 
D) grains group. 
E) fats and sugars group.

Question 17

Healthy People is a program that sets goals every ____ years for improving the nation's health.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 7 
C) 10 
D) 20 
A) 5 
B) 7 
C) 10 
D) 20

Question 18

There is no nationally accepted definition for the term nutritionist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The essential nutrients are those:

Accepted Answer

A) the body can make for itself. 
B) that are predominant in most foods. 
C) that must be obtained from foods. 
D) included in the main DRI table. 
A) the body can make for itself. 
B) that are predominant in most foods. 
C) that must be obtained from foods. 
D) included in the main DRI table.

Question 20

A package of cookies claims that the cookies are low kcalorie, and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates that each cookie contains 70 kcalories.This product can legally make this claim.
Nutrition in Practice - Finding the Truth about Nutrition

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health

The ingredients list on a food label must list the ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight.

Identify and give an example of each of the thirteen factors which influence food choices.

For comparison purposes, 3 ounces of meat can be visualized as being about the size of:

How many fat kcalories are in a food that contains 15 grams of fat?

Identify characteristics of the Daily Values used on food labels, and explain their appropriate uses.

The FDA advises consumers that:

Foods such as potato chips, candy, and colas are called empty-kcalorie foods because they:

According to the USDA Food Guide, someone who needs 2000 kcal/day should consume _____ cup(s) of milk or the equivalent in milk products each day.

When searching the Internet for a credible source of nutrition information, one should go to the website of a:

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping the consumption of trans fatty acids as low as possible.To do this, you would:

Which of the following becomes a major fuel for the body only when the other fuels are unavailable?

Provide a rationale for the following statement: "Too much meat is just as fattening as too many potatoes."

A good indicator that an individual's energy intake is appropriate is a healthy:

Research confirms that a common contributor to three of the leading causes of death is:

Consuming nutrient-dense foods can help control your kcalorie intake.

The group that is not a basic member of the USDA Food Guide is the:

Healthy People is a program that sets goals every ____ years for improving the nation's health.

There is no nationally accepted definition for the term nutritionist.

The essential nutrients are those:

A package of cookies claims that the cookies are low kcalorie, and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates that each cookie contains 70 kcalories.This product can legally make this claim. Nutrition in Practice - Finding the Truth about Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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