Question 1

Avoiding the consumption of meat on Fridays during Lent is an example of a dietary practice associated with Roman Catholics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Since Healthy People 2010 was released in 2000, ____ has/have increased in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  death rates from all forms of cancer 
B)  leisure-time physical activity 
C)  the percentage of inactive adults 
D)  death rates from heart disease 
E)  life expectancy 
A)  death rates from all forms of cancer 
B)  leisure-time physical activity 
C)  the percentage of inactive adults 
D)  death rates from heart disease 
E)  life expectancy

Question 3

List three actions you can take to help save money and time while providing healthful meals for you and your family.

Accepted Answer

Things you can do to help save money and

Question 4

Which strategy would most likely support healthy eating when dining out?

Accepted Answer

A)  Order grilled rather than fried foods. 
B)  Use mayonnaise in place of mustard. 
C)  Order a large burger to obtain adequate protein. 
D)  Order whole milk rather than a soda. 
E)  Buy the largest meal with the best deal and skip the next meal. 
A)  Order grilled rather than fried foods. 
B)  Use mayonnaise in place of mustard. 
C)  Order a large burger to obtain adequate protein. 
D)  Order whole milk rather than a soda. 
E)  Buy the largest meal with the best deal and skip the next meal.

Question 5

Eating a fast-food meal is not consistent with a healthy lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Susan is deciding what to order for lunch at the fast-food restaurant near her school. Which combination would you recommend as the best nutritional selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  a grilled chicken sandwich with mustard and side salad with vinaigrette 
B)  a fried chicken sandwich with mayonnaise and side salad with dressing 
C)  a fish patty sandwich with tarter sauce and baked potato with butter 
D)  a cheeseburger and a milkshake 
E)  nachos with extra guacamole and less sour cream 
A)  a grilled chicken sandwich with mustard and side salad with vinaigrette 
B)  a fried chicken sandwich with mayonnaise and side salad with dressing 
C)  a fish patty sandwich with tarter sauce and baked potato with butter 
D)  a cheeseburger and a milkshake 
E)  nachos with extra guacamole and less sour cream

Question 7

Helen is ordering a pizza for her family. Which topping(s) would be the best choice as a good low-calorie selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  green peppers, mushrooms, and onions 
B)  pepperoni 
C)  sausage 
D)  extra cheese 
E)  Canadian bacon 
A)  green peppers, mushrooms, and onions 
B)  pepperoni 
C)  sausage 
D)  extra cheese 
E)  Canadian bacon

Question 8

A randomized, controlled study minimizes the chances that the results are due to a placebo effect or to bias on the part of the researcher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Four general factors that work

Question 10

What substance supplies energy without promoting growth or repair of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  tobacco 
B)  fat 
C)  alcohol 
D)  glucose 
E)  copper 
A)  tobacco 
B)  fat 
C)  alcohol 
D)  glucose 
E)  copper

Question 11

Who often plays the most powerful role in determining the typical individual's food choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  the father 
B)  siblings 
C)  the mother 
D)  friends 
E)  coworkers 
A)  the father 
B)  siblings 
C)  the mother 
D)  friends 
E)  coworkers

Question 12

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 percent 
B)  55 percent 
C)  74 percent 
D)  82 percent 
E)  There is not sufficient information to determine the percentage of calories from fat. 
A)  28 percent 
B)  55 percent 
C)  74 percent 
D)  82 percent 
E)  There is not sufficient information to determine the percentage of calories from fat.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lifestyle behaviors are purely hereditary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is a leading cause of death in the United States that is linked to diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  lung disease 
B)  cancer 
C)  kidney disease 
D)  infections of the blood 
E)  Parkinson's disease 
A)  lung disease 
B)  cancer 
C)  kidney disease 
D)  infections of the blood 
E)  Parkinson's disease

Question 16

According to the text, what aspects of human behavior can be targeted as a means to health promotion?

Accepted Answer

Health promotion focuses on changing hum

Question 17

Limiting your intake of sodium is most helpful in reducing your risk of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stroke 
B)  gallbladder disease 
C)  diabetes 
D)  obesity 
E)  colon cancer 
A)  stroke 
B)  gallbladder disease 
C)  diabetes 
D)  obesity 
E)  colon cancer

Question 18

According to "The Longevity Game" by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, which trait or behavior is most likely to add to the average life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  retiring at age 62 
B)  exercising once per week 
C)  wearing seatbelts at all times, excluding short trips 
D)  being  female 
E)  drinking three glasses of wine per day 
A)  retiring at age 62 
B)  exercising once per week 
C)  wearing seatbelts at all times, excluding short trips 
D)  being  female 
E)  drinking three glasses of wine per day

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Okinawans exhibit the highest mortality rates on earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Avoiding the consumption of meat on Fridays during Lent is an example of a dietary practice associated with Roman Catholics.

Since Healthy People 2010 was released in 2000, ____ has/have increased in the United States.

List three actions you can take to help save money and time while providing healthful meals for you and your family.

Which strategy would most likely support healthy eating when dining out?

Eating a fast-food meal is not consistent with a healthy lifestyle.

Susan is deciding what to order for lunch at the fast-food restaurant near her school. Which combination would you recommend as the best nutritional selection?

Helen is ordering a pizza for her family. Which topping(s) would be the best choice as a good low-calorie selection?

A randomized, controlled study minimizes the chances that the results are due to a placebo effect or to bias on the part of the researcher.

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

What substance supplies energy without promoting growth or repair of the body?

Who often plays the most powerful role in determining the typical individual's food choices?

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?

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

Lifestyle behaviors are purely hereditary.

What is a leading cause of death in the United States that is linked to diet?

According to the text, what aspects of human behavior can be targeted as a means to health promotion?

Limiting your intake of sodium is most helpful in reducing your risk of ____.

According to "The Longevity Game" by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, which trait or behavior is most likely to add to the average life expectancy?

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

The Okinawans exhibit the highest mortality rates on earth.

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

Avoiding the consumption of meat on Fridays during Lent is an example of a dietary practice associated with Roman Catholics.

Since Healthy People 2010 was released in 2000, ____ has/have increased in the United States.

List three actions you can take to help save money and time while providing healthful meals for you and your family.

Which strategy would most likely support healthy eating when dining out?

Eating a fast-food meal is not consistent with a healthy lifestyle.

Susan is deciding what to order for lunch at the fast-food restaurant near her school. Which combination would you recommend as the best nutritional selection?

Helen is ordering a pizza for her family. Which topping(s) would be the best choice as a good low-calorie selection?

A randomized, controlled study minimizes the chances that the results are due to a placebo effect or to bias on the part of the researcher.

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

What substance supplies energy without promoting growth or repair of the body?

Who often plays the most powerful role in determining the typical individual's food choices?

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?

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

Lifestyle behaviors are purely hereditary.

What is a leading cause of death in the United States that is linked to diet?

According to the text, what aspects of human behavior can be targeted as a means to health promotion?

Limiting your intake of sodium is most helpful in reducing your risk of ____.

According to "The Longevity Game" by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, which trait or behavior is most likely to add to the average life expectancy?

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

The Okinawans exhibit the highest mortality rates on earth.

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