Question 1

Which of the following is not considered a nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin 
B)  Water 
C)  Carbohydrate 
D)  Alcohol 
E)  Mineral 
A)  Vitamin 
B)  Water 
C)  Carbohydrate 
D)  Alcohol 
E)  Mineral

Question 2

Match between columns
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Accepted Answer

The Answer of a school from which courses can be is...

Question 3

Which of the nutrients listed below does not provide energy for the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate 
B)  Water 
C)  Fat 
D)  Protein 
A)  Carbohydrate 
B)  Water 
C)  Fat 
D)  Protein

Question 4

You are a typical busy college student and have 45 minutes before your next class. You rush into a fast-food restaurant determined to make a healthy choice. Describe what you would order. Include a main course, side dish, and beverage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are a typical busy college student...

Question 5

Which of the following activities demonstrates a concern for sustainability issues related to food consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Purchasing fresh strawberries when they are out of season and more costly 
B)  Buying bananas grown in Costa Rica 
C)  Shopping when you are not hungry 
D)  Purchasing corn from the farmer in your neighborhood 
E)  Buying only items that are very nutritious 
A)  Purchasing fresh strawberries when they are out of season and more costly 
B)  Buying bananas grown in Costa Rica 
C)  Shopping when you are not hungry 
D)  Purchasing corn from the farmer in your neighborhood 
E)  Buying only items that are very nutritious

Question 6

Susan wants to eat lunch at the fast-food restaurant near her school. Which of the following choices would you recommend she order?

Accepted Answer

A)  A grilled chicken sandwich with ketchup, side salad with vinaigrette 
B)  A fried chicken sandwich with mayonnaise, side salad with dressing 
C)  A fish sandwich with tarter sauce, baked potato with butter 
D)  A cheeseburger and a milkshake 
A)  A grilled chicken sandwich with ketchup, side salad with vinaigrette 
B)  A fried chicken sandwich with mayonnaise, side salad with dressing 
C)  A fish sandwich with tarter sauce, baked potato with butter 
D)  A cheeseburger and a milkshake

Question 7

Which of the following is not a useful strategy when eating out?

Accepted Answer

A)  Order grilled rather than fried foods. 
B)  Use mayonnaise in place of mustard. 
C)  Order a smaller burger, not a double burger. 
D)  Order skim milk rather than a milkshake. 
A)  Order grilled rather than fried foods. 
B)  Use mayonnaise in place of mustard. 
C)  Order a smaller burger, not a double burger. 
D)  Order skim milk rather than a milkshake.

Question 8

One hallmark of a credible nutrition article is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  describes results of a study of a sufficiently large group of people. 
B)  discusses recent research studies that are at least 10 years old. 
C)  presents results that differ remarkably from those of similar studies. 
D)  appears in a respected newspaper with a large national circulation. 
A)  describes results of a study of a sufficiently large group of people. 
B)  discusses recent research studies that are at least 10 years old. 
C)  presents results that differ remarkably from those of similar studies. 
D)  appears in a respected newspaper with a large national circulation.

Question 9

Okinawans are a group of Eskimos that eat a high-fat diet but still maintain good health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If Sasha wants to consume 30% of her total calories from fat and she eats 2000 calories per day, what is the maximum number of fat grams she should eat?

Accepted Answer

A)  35 grams 
B)  50 grams 
C)  65 grams 
D)  75 grams 
A)  35 grams 
B)  50 grams 
C)  65 grams 
D)  75 grams

Question 11

Which of the following provides 7 calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein 
B)  Fat 
C)  Carbohydrate 
D)  Alcohol 
A)  Protein 
B)  Fat 
C)  Carbohydrate 
D)  Alcohol

Question 12

Helen is ordering a pizza for her family. Which would be the best topping for her to request?

Accepted Answer

A)  Green peppers 
B)  Pepperoni 
C)  Sausage 
D)  Extra cheese 
A)  Green peppers 
B)  Pepperoni 
C)  Sausage 
D)  Extra cheese

Question 13

The First Amendment to the Constitution allows journalists the freedom of the press to make claims for nutrition products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which member of the typical person's social group often plays the most powerful role in determining his or her food choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  The father 
B)  The siblings 
C)  The mother 
D)  The friends 
A)  The father 
B)  The siblings 
C)  The mother 
D)  The friends

Question 15

Which of the following are the water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  B vitamins and D 
B)  A and D 
C)  B vitamins and C 
D)  A, D, E, and K 
A)  B vitamins and D 
B)  A and D 
C)  B vitamins and C 
D)  A, D, E, and K

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the Healthy People 2020 nutrition-related objectives for the nation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce deaths from food allergies 
B)  Reduce rates of iron-deficiency anemia 
C)  Increase intake of fruits 
D)  Decrease food security among U.S. households 
A)  Reduce deaths from food allergies 
B)  Reduce rates of iron-deficiency anemia 
C)  Increase intake of fruits 
D)  Decrease food security among U.S. households

Question 17

Describe a typical fast-food meal and offer tips on how you could reduce the saturated fat and calories from fast-food meals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe a typical fast-food meal and offer...

Question 18

The social and cultural groups to which a person belongs have a significant effect on food choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Even when people are served more food, they tend to eat the same amount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Imagine that you are reading a magazine article about a new product that claims to benefit health. Which of the following suggests that these claims might be valid?

Accepted Answer

A)  The product is described as a "secret formula." 
B)  The article provides anecdotal evidence that the product works. 
C)  Scientific research is cited. 
D)  The product is available only through a commercial. 
E)  The article includes testimonials from satisfied customers. 
A)  The product is described as a "secret formula." 
B)  The article provides anecdotal evidence that the product works. 
C)  Scientific research is cited. 
D)  The product is available only through a commercial. 
E)  The article includes testimonials from satisfied customers.

Which of the following is not considered a nutrient?

Which of the nutrients listed below does not provide energy for the body?

You are a typical busy college student and have 45 minutes before your next class. You rush into a fast-food restaurant determined to make a healthy choice. Describe what you would order. Include a main course, side dish, and beverage.

Which of the following activities demonstrates a concern for sustainability issues related to food consumption?

Susan wants to eat lunch at the fast-food restaurant near her school. Which of the following choices would you recommend she order?

Which of the following is not a useful strategy when eating out?

One hallmark of a credible nutrition article is that it:

Okinawans are a group of Eskimos that eat a high-fat diet but still maintain good health.

If Sasha wants to consume 30% of her total calories from fat and she eats 2000 calories per day, what is the maximum number of fat grams she should eat?

Which of the following provides 7 calories per gram?

Helen is ordering a pizza for her family. Which would be the best topping for her to request?

The First Amendment to the Constitution allows journalists the freedom of the press to make claims for nutrition products.

Which member of the typical person's social group often plays the most powerful role in determining his or her food choices?

Which of the following are the water-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following is not one of the Healthy People 2020 nutrition-related objectives for the nation?

Describe a typical fast-food meal and offer tips on how you could reduce the saturated fat and calories from fast-food meals.

The social and cultural groups to which a person belongs have a significant effect on food choices.

Even when people are served more food, they tend to eat the same amount.

Imagine that you are reading a magazine article about a new product that claims to benefit health. Which of the following suggests that these claims might be valid?

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 of the following is not considered a nutrient?

Which of the nutrients listed below does not provide energy for the body?

You are a typical busy college student and have 45 minutes before your next class. You rush into a fast-food restaurant determined to make a healthy choice. Describe what you would order. Include a main course, side dish, and beverage.

Which of the following activities demonstrates a concern for sustainability issues related to food consumption?

Susan wants to eat lunch at the fast-food restaurant near her school. Which of the following choices would you recommend she order?

Which of the following is not a useful strategy when eating out?

One hallmark of a credible nutrition article is that it:

Okinawans are a group of Eskimos that eat a high-fat diet but still maintain good health.

If Sasha wants to consume 30% of her total calories from fat and she eats 2000 calories per day, what is the maximum number of fat grams she should eat?

Which of the following provides 7 calories per gram?

Helen is ordering a pizza for her family. Which would be the best topping for her to request?

The First Amendment to the Constitution allows journalists the freedom of the press to make claims for nutrition products.

Which member of the typical person's social group often plays the most powerful role in determining his or her food choices?

Which of the following are the water-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following is not one of the Healthy People 2020 nutrition-related objectives for the nation?

Describe a typical fast-food meal and offer tips on how you could reduce the saturated fat and calories from fast-food meals.

The social and cultural groups to which a person belongs have a significant effect on food choices.

Even when people are served more food, they tend to eat the same amount.

Imagine that you are reading a magazine article about a new product that claims to benefit health. Which of the following suggests that these claims might be valid?

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