Question 1

Which disease is not influenced by diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertension 
B)  Hemophilia 
C)  Arthritis 
D)  Cancer 
A)  Hypertension 
B)  Hemophilia 
C)  Arthritis 
D)  Cancer B

Question 2

Researchers repeatedly report that people who consume a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains have reduced risks of which of the following diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Certain cancers 
B)  Stroke 
C)  Heart disease 
D)  Kidney disease 
E)  a, b, and c 
A)  Certain cancers 
B)  Stroke 
C)  Heart disease 
D)  Kidney disease 
E)  a, b, and c E

Question 3

List 4 factors that work together to determine a person's likelihood of suffering from a degenerative disease.

Accepted Answer

Not answer

Question 4

The acronym CARS can be used to determine the quality of information found on the Internet and includes which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequacy 
B)  Credibility 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Sense 
A)  Adequacy 
B)  Credibility 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Sense

Question 5

How does the diet of the centenarians from the islands of Okinawa compare to that of most U.S. adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  The U.S. adults consume more seafood but fewer saturated fats. 
B)  The Okinawans consume more vegetables but fewer calories. 
C)  The U.S. adults consume more fruits but fewer calories. 
D)  The Okinawans consume more calories but fewer sweets. 
A)  The U.S. adults consume more seafood but fewer saturated fats. 
B)  The Okinawans consume more vegetables but fewer calories. 
C)  The U.S. adults consume more fruits but fewer calories. 
D)  The Okinawans consume more calories but fewer sweets.

Question 6

A double cheeseburger with bacon contains 44 grams of protein, 28 grams of carbohydrate, and 39 grams of fat. What percentage of calories in the sandwich comes from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  28% 
B)  55% 
C)  80% 
D)  There is not sufficient information to determine the percentage of calories from fat. 
A)  28% 
B)  55% 
C)  80% 
D)  There is not sufficient information to determine the percentage of calories from fat.

Question 7

For which of the following causes of death does a person's diet play a part?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lung disease 
B)  Cancer 
C)  Chronic lower respiratory diseases 
D)  Infections of the blood 
E)  AIDS 
A)  Lung disease 
B)  Cancer 
C)  Chronic lower respiratory diseases 
D)  Infections of the blood 
E)  AIDS

Question 8

If a food has 10 grams of fat and 100 calories per serving, what is the percentage of calories from fat in this food?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  90% 
A)  10% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  90%

Question 9

Which of the nutrients do not provide energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water and vitamins only 
B)  Water, vitamins, and protein 
C)  Water and minerals only 
D)  Water, vitamins, and minerals 
A)  Water and vitamins only 
B)  Water, vitamins, and protein 
C)  Water and minerals only 
D)  Water, vitamins, and minerals

Question 10

Why are degenerative illnesses sometimes termed "diseases of affluence"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extremely low incomes can promote malnutrition by making it difficult for people to afford enough food 
B)  The food industry spends billions of dollars on advertising campaigns for high-fat/ high-sugar foods, beverages, and fast foods 
C)  The perception that healthful foods are more expensive prompts people to choose high-fat or sugary convenience foods over produce and whole grains 
D)  Easy access to a variety of foods allows people to choose diets high in meats and other fatty foods that promote chronic disease development 
A)  Extremely low incomes can promote malnutrition by making it difficult for people to afford enough food 
B)  The food industry spends billions of dollars on advertising campaigns for high-fat/ high-sugar foods, beverages, and fast foods 
C)  The perception that healthful foods are more expensive prompts people to choose high-fat or sugary convenience foods over produce and whole grains 
D)  Easy access to a variety of foods allows people to choose diets high in meats and other fatty foods that promote chronic disease development

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: control group
experimental group
correlation
intervention study
placebo
epidemiological study

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a population study examining the effects of is...

Question 12

Jerry signed up for a scientific study in which he will follow a special diet to see if it will lower his high blood cholesterol level. Which type of scientific study is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intervention study 
B)  Placebo study 
C)  Epidemiological study 
D)  Survey study 
A)  Intervention study 
B)  Placebo study 
C)  Epidemiological study 
D)  Survey study

Question 13

Access to an abundance of foods has been shown to contribute to increased rates of degenerative diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which statement about essential nutrients is false ?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are about 40 nutrients known to be essential. 
B)  Essential nutrients must be obtained from food. 
C)  All nutrients are important for life and therefore essential. 
D)  Some nutrients in foods are considered nonessential. 
A)  There are about 40 nutrients known to be essential. 
B)  Essential nutrients must be obtained from food. 
C)  All nutrients are important for life and therefore essential. 
D)  Some nutrients in foods are considered nonessential.

Question 15

Where do most Americans look first for information on nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Doctors 
B)  Family/friends 
C)  TV 
D)  Magazines 
A)  Doctors 
B)  Family/friends 
C)  TV 
D)  Magazines

Question 16

Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified dietitian include all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

A)  an undergraduate degree in food and nutrition or a related science. 
B)  completion of an approved dietetic internship or its equivalent. 
C)  use of the term nutritionist after the individual's name. 
D)  successful completion of a national examination and maintenance of continuing education. 
A)  an undergraduate degree in food and nutrition or a related science. 
B)  completion of an approved dietetic internship or its equivalent. 
C)  use of the term nutritionist after the individual's name. 
D)  successful completion of a national examination and maintenance of continuing education.

Question 17

Which of the following nutrients provide 4 calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate and fat 
B)  Fat and protein 
C)  Carbohydrate and protein 
D)  Alcohol and protein 
A)  Carbohydrate and fat 
B)  Fat and protein 
C)  Carbohydrate and protein 
D)  Alcohol and protein

Question 18

The diet of Okinawan elders is 80% plant-based and high in soy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List 3 things you can do to help save money and time while providing healthful meals for you and your family.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List 3 things you can do to...

Question 20

The physiological need for food is also known as appetite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which disease is not influenced by diet?

Researchers repeatedly report that people who consume a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains have reduced risks of which of the following diseases?

List 4 factors that work together to determine a person's likelihood of suffering from a degenerative disease.

The acronym CARS can be used to determine the quality of information found on the Internet and includes which of the following terms?

How does the diet of the centenarians from the islands of Okinawa compare to that of most U.S. adults?

A double cheeseburger with bacon contains 44 grams of protein, 28 grams of carbohydrate, and 39 grams of fat. What percentage of calories in the sandwich comes from fat?

For which of the following causes of death does a person's diet play a part?

If a food has 10 grams of fat and 100 calories per serving, what is the percentage of calories from fat in this food?

Which of the nutrients do not provide energy?

Why are degenerative illnesses sometimes termed "diseases of affluence"?

Jerry signed up for a scientific study in which he will follow a special diet to see if it will lower his high blood cholesterol level. Which type of scientific study is this?

Access to an abundance of foods has been shown to contribute to increased rates of degenerative diseases.

Which statement about essential nutrients is false ?

Where do most Americans look first for information on nutrition?

Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified dietitian include all of the following except :

Which of the following nutrients provide 4 calories per gram?

The diet of Okinawan elders is 80% plant-based and high in soy.

List 3 things you can do to help save money and time while providing healthful meals for you and your family.

The physiological need for food is also known as appetite.

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins: A Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water: A Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Fitness

The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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Exam 1: The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

Which disease is not influenced by diet?

Researchers repeatedly report that people who consume a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains have reduced risks of which of the following diseases?

List 4 factors that work together to determine a person's likelihood of suffering from a degenerative disease.

The acronym CARS can be used to determine the quality of information found on the Internet and includes which of the following terms?

How does the diet of the centenarians from the islands of Okinawa compare to that of most U.S. adults?

A double cheeseburger with bacon contains 44 grams of protein, 28 grams of carbohydrate, and 39 grams of fat. What percentage of calories in the sandwich comes from fat?

For which of the following causes of death does a person's diet play a part?

If a food has 10 grams of fat and 100 calories per serving, what is the percentage of calories from fat in this food?

Which of the nutrients do not provide energy?

Why are degenerative illnesses sometimes termed "diseases of affluence"?

Jerry signed up for a scientific study in which he will follow a special diet to see if it will lower his high blood cholesterol level. Which type of scientific study is this?

Access to an abundance of foods has been shown to contribute to increased rates of degenerative diseases.

Which statement about essential nutrients is false ?

Where do most Americans look first for information on nutrition?

Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified dietitian include all of the following except :

Which of the following nutrients provide 4 calories per gram?

The diet of Okinawan elders is 80% plant-based and high in soy.

List 3 things you can do to help save money and time while providing healthful meals for you and your family.

The physiological need for food is also known as appetite.

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins: A Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water: A Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Fitness

The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters