Question 1

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. 
E) are mostly vitamins and minerals. 
A) are inexpensive. 
B) are lacking in calories. 
C) are low in nutrient density. 
D) should be eaten in moderation. 
E) are mostly vitamins and minerals.

Question 2

Plants from the bean and pea family that are rich in protein compared to other plant-derived foods are called:  ​

Accepted Answer

A) legumes. 
B) fruits. 
C) vegetables. 
D) carbohydrates. 
E) phytochemicals. 
A) legumes. 
B) fruits. 
C) vegetables. 
D) carbohydrates. 
E) phytochemicals.

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: adequacy

Accepted Answer

The Answer of The dietary characteristic of providing foods in is...

Question 4

Discuss how the genetics of taste influences food choices.  Why do you think humans evolved an ability to taste bitter compounds, such as those found in some plants? ​

Accepted Answer

Preference : Why do people like certain

Question 5

According to labeling standards, the Nutrition Facts label must contain information about:

Accepted Answer

A) calcium and iron. 
B) calcium and magnesium. 
C) iron and selenium. 
D) iron and zinc. 
E) calcium and vitamin B. 
A) calcium and iron. 
B) calcium and magnesium. 
C) iron and selenium. 
D) iron and zinc. 
E) calcium and vitamin B.

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: UL

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Ranges of intakes for the energy-yielding nutrients is...

Question 7

Minerals and water are organic molecules that yield energy in the human body. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Nutrition Facts panel on a package of prunes indicates that the product contains 12% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber; therefore, this product can legally make the claim that it is a good source of fiber. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Alcohol:

Accepted Answer

A) is a nutrient. 
B) promotes maintenance and repair in the body. 
C) is not metabolized into energy. 
D) contributes to body fat. 
E) is a kind of phytochemical. 
A) is a nutrient. 
B) promotes maintenance and repair in the body. 
C) is not metabolized into energy. 
D) contributes to body fat. 
E) is a kind of phytochemical.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

To help consumers evaluate the informati

Question 11

An excess intake of any energy nutrient can lead to weight gain. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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) gender 
E) alcohol 
A) undernutrition 
B) overnutrition 
C) lack of exercise 
D) gender 
E) alcohol

Question 13

Which nutrient has the highest energy density? ​

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate 
B) protein 
C) fat 
D) vitamins 
E) minerals ​ 
A) carbohydrate 
B) protein 
C) fat 
D) vitamins 
E) minerals ​

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: overnutrition

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Sugars, syrups, and other kcaloric sweeteners that is...

Question 15

A food that contains 15 grams of fat contains _____ fat kcalories. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 105 
C) 135 
D) 215 
E) 75 ​ 
A) 60 
B) 105 
C) 135 
D) 215 
E) 75 ​

Question 16

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) 1 
B) 2 
C) ​3 
D) ​4 
E) ​5 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) ​3 
D) ​4 
E) ​5

Question 17

To be labeled as "healthy," a food must be low in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and contain at least _____% of the DV for vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, protein, or fiber. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
E) 25 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
E) 25

Question 18

The 2015  Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping the consumption of trans fatty acids and saturated fats to less than 10% of kilocalories per day. To do this, you should avoid eating:

Accepted Answer

A) tropical oils. 
B) low-fat dairy products. 
C) partially hydrogenated oils. 
D) avocados, olives, and nuts. 
E) peanut butter. 
A) tropical oils. 
B) low-fat dairy products. 
C) partially hydrogenated oils. 
D) avocados, olives, and nuts. 
E) peanut butter.

Question 19

An example of an inorganic nutrient class is:

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates. 
B) fats. 
C) proteins. 
D) minerals. 
E) triglycerides. 
A) carbohydrates. 
B) fats. 
C) proteins. 
D) minerals. 
E) triglycerides.

Question 20

A package of cookies that, according to the Nutrition Facts panel, contains 70 kcalories per serving, can legally claim to be low kcalorie food. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health

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

Plants from the bean and pea family that are rich in protein compared to other plant-derived foods are called: ​

Discuss how the genetics of taste influences food choices. Why do you think humans evolved an ability to taste bitter compounds, such as those found in some plants? ​

According to labeling standards, the Nutrition Facts label must contain information about:

Minerals and water are organic molecules that yield energy in the human body. ​

The Nutrition Facts panel on a package of prunes indicates that the product contains 12% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber; therefore, this product can legally make the claim that it is a good source of fiber. ​

Alcohol:

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

An excess intake of any energy nutrient can lead to weight gain. ​

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

Which nutrient has the highest energy density? ​

A food that contains 15 grams of fat contains _____ fat kcalories. ​

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. ​

To be labeled as "healthy," a food must be low in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and contain at least _____% of the DV for vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, protein, or fiber. ​

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping the consumption of trans fatty acids and saturated fats to less than 10% of kilocalories per day. To do this, you should avoid eating:

An example of an inorganic nutrient class is:

A package of cookies that, according to the Nutrition Facts panel, contains 70 kcalories per serving, can legally claim to be low kcalorie food. ​

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

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

Filters

Plants from the bean and pea family that are rich in protein compared to other plant-derived foods are called:

Discuss how the genetics of taste influences food choices. Why do you think humans evolved an ability to taste bitter compounds, such as those found in some plants?

Minerals and water are organic molecules that yield energy in the human body.

The Nutrition Facts panel on a package of prunes indicates that the product contains 12% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber; therefore, this product can legally make the claim that it is a good source of fiber.

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

An excess intake of any energy nutrient can lead to weight gain.

Which nutrient has the highest energy density?

A food that contains 15 grams of fat contains _____ fat kcalories.

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.

To be labeled as "healthy," a food must be low in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and contain at least _____% of the DV for vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, protein, or fiber.

A package of cookies that, according to the Nutrition Facts panel, contains 70 kcalories per serving, can legally claim to be low kcalorie food.