Question 1

The credential R.D. displayed by a dietitian's name indicates registration with the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics 
B)  International Academy of Nutritional Consultants 
C)  National Board of Licensed Dietitians 
D)  American Association of Nutrition and Dietary Consultants 
E)  American Medical Association 
A)  Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics 
B)  International Academy of Nutritional Consultants 
C)  National Board of Licensed Dietitians 
D)  American Association of Nutrition and Dietary Consultants 
E)  American Medical Association

Question 2

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

Answers will vary. As an example, a stud

Question 3

Joy decides to use the smart shopping tips she learned in her college nutrition course. What practice should she avoid while shopping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shopping when she is hungry 
B)  Buying fresh foods in season 
C)  Reading the ingredients to compare similar products 
D)  Checking the store's sales circular for items on her shopping list 
E)  Shopping the perimeter of the grocery store 
A)  Shopping when she is hungry 
B)  Buying fresh foods in season 
C)  Reading the ingredients to compare similar products 
D)  Checking the store's sales circular for items on her shopping list 
E)  Shopping the perimeter of the grocery store

Question 4

What term refers to nutrients that the body must obtain from food?

Accepted Answer

A)  building-block nutrients 
B)  indispensable nutrients 
C)  essential nutrients 
D)  basic nutrients 
E)  macronutrients 
A)  building-block nutrients 
B)  indispensable nutrients 
C)  essential nutrients 
D)  basic nutrients 
E)  macronutrients

Question 5

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 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  80 percent 
E)  90 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  80 percent 
E)  90 percent

Question 6

A "nutrient-dense" food is one that is high in calories and also high in nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which activity demonstrates making a food choice based on sustainability issues in relation to food consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Purchasing fresh strawberries when they are out of season 
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 
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 8

On average, how much water does your body lose each day in the form of sweat and urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  two cups 
B)  two pints 
C)  four to six cups 
D)  two to three quarts 
E)  one gallon 
A)  two cups 
B)  two pints 
C)  four to six cups 
D)  two to three quarts 
E)  one gallon

Question 9

The Okinawans have a lower prevalence of chronic diseases than most other cultures in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Marcia decides to go shopping and wants to purchase foods with less fat and calories and save money at the same time. Which food item is least likely to help Marcia meet her objectives?

Accepted Answer

A)  salsa 
B)  pork tenderloin 
C)  frozen broccoli 
D)  chicken nuggets 
E)  eggs 
A)  salsa 
B)  pork tenderloin 
C)  frozen broccoli 
D)  chicken nuggets 
E)  eggs

Question 11

Jerry signs up for a scientific study in which he will follow a special diet that may lower his high blood cholesterol level. This is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  intervention study 
B)  placebo study 
C)  epidemiological study 
D)  survey study 
E)  experimental study 
A)  intervention study 
B)  placebo study 
C)  epidemiological study 
D)  survey study 
E)  experimental study

Question 12

The habit of hara hachi bu in Okinawan culture involves ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  not smoking or drinking alcohol 
B)  eating until only 80 percent full 
C)  exercising 45 minutes each day 
D)  eating less than 35% of calories from fat 
E)  beginning each day with a low-calorie, nutrient-dense meal 
A)  not smoking or drinking alcohol 
B)  eating until only 80 percent full 
C)  exercising 45 minutes each day 
D)  eating less than 35% of calories from fat 
E)  beginning each day with a low-calorie, nutrient-dense meal

Question 13

List four questions that should be considered when attempting to separate a bogus story from a legitimate nutritional news story.

Accepted Answer

Questions that should be considered when

Question 14

Limiting fat intake to 20 to 30 percent of total calories is recommended to reduce the risk of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease 
B)  tooth decay 
C)  gum disease 
D)  osteoporosis 
E)  osteoarthritis 
A)  heart disease 
B)  tooth decay 
C)  gum disease 
D)  osteoporosis 
E)  osteoarthritis

Question 15

Simone is looking for scientifically-supported information on nutrition, and performs an Internet search. Which criteria suggests that the site features unreliable information?

Accepted Answer

A)  The site states: "This website is authored and maintained by John Fawkes, M.D., a practicing physician who teaches at John Hopkins University School of Medicine." 
B)  The latest post on the "recent news" page is dated the day before. 
C)  The site describes both potential risks and benefits when describing nutritional practices or products. 
D)  The sources of statistics and study findings discussed are unavailable on the site. 
E)  The summary information is presented in an objective manner. 
A)  The site states: "This website is authored and maintained by John Fawkes, M.D., a practicing physician who teaches at John Hopkins University School of Medicine." 
B)  The latest post on the "recent news" page is dated the day before. 
C)  The site describes both potential risks and benefits when describing nutritional practices or products. 
D)  The sources of statistics and study findings discussed are unavailable on the site. 
E)  The summary information is presented in an objective manner.

Question 16

Which nutrient provides the most energy per gram?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Degenerative illnesses sometimes known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  unintentional diseases 
B)  illnesses of poverty 
C)  fast food diseases 
D)  diseases of affluence 
E)  cultural illnesses 
A)  unintentional diseases 
B)  illnesses of poverty 
C)  fast food diseases 
D)  diseases of affluence 
E)  cultural illnesses

The credential R.D. displayed by a dietitian's name indicates registration with the ____.

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.

Joy decides to use the smart shopping tips she learned in her college nutrition course. What practice should she avoid while shopping?

What term refers to nutrients that the body must obtain from food?

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

A "nutrient-dense" food is one that is high in calories and also high in nutrients.

Which activity demonstrates making a food choice based on sustainability issues in relation to food consumption?

On average, how much water does your body lose each day in the form of sweat and urine?

The Okinawans have a lower prevalence of chronic diseases than most other cultures in the world.

Marcia decides to go shopping and wants to purchase foods with less fat and calories and save money at the same time. Which food item is least likely to help Marcia meet her objectives?

Jerry signs up for a scientific study in which he will follow a special diet that may lower his high blood cholesterol level. This is a(n) ____.

The habit of hara hachi bu in Okinawan culture involves ____.

List four questions that should be considered when attempting to separate a bogus story from a legitimate nutritional news story.

Limiting fat intake to 20 to 30 percent of total calories is recommended to reduce the risk of ____.

Simone is looking for scientifically-supported information on nutrition, and performs an Internet search. Which criteria suggests that the site features unreliable information?

Which nutrient provides the most energy per gram?

Degenerative illnesses sometimes known as ____.

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

The credential R.D. displayed by a dietitian's name indicates registration with the ____.

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.

Joy decides to use the smart shopping tips she learned in her college nutrition course. What practice should she avoid while shopping?

What term refers to nutrients that the body must obtain from food?

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

A "nutrient-dense" food is one that is high in calories and also high in nutrients.

Which activity demonstrates making a food choice based on sustainability issues in relation to food consumption?

On average, how much water does your body lose each day in the form of sweat and urine?

The Okinawans have a lower prevalence of chronic diseases than most other cultures in the world.

Marcia decides to go shopping and wants to purchase foods with less fat and calories and save money at the same time. Which food item is least likely to help Marcia meet her objectives?

Jerry signs up for a scientific study in which he will follow a special diet that may lower his high blood cholesterol level. This is a(n) ____.

The habit of hara hachi bu in Okinawan culture involves ____.

List four questions that should be considered when attempting to separate a bogus story from a legitimate nutritional news story.

Limiting fat intake to 20 to 30 percent of total calories is recommended to reduce the risk of ____.

Simone is looking for scientifically-supported information on nutrition, and performs an Internet search. Which criteria suggests that the site features unreliable information?

Which nutrient provides the most energy per gram?

Degenerative illnesses sometimes known as ____.

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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