Question 1

Cultural norms help determine food choices by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  imparting an innate preference for sweet tastes 
B)  dictating nutrition guidelines for the government 
C)  influencing beliefs about which plants and animals should be eaten as food 
D)  controlling the physiological need for food 
E)  encouraging the acceptance of all types of foods 
A)  imparting an innate preference for sweet tastes 
B)  dictating nutrition guidelines for the government 
C)  influencing beliefs about which plants and animals should be eaten as food 
D)  controlling the physiological need for food 
E)  encouraging the acceptance of all types of foods C

Question 2

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 tartar 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 tartar sauce and baked potato with butter 
D)  A cheeseburger and a milkshake 
E)  Nachos with extra guacamole and less sour cream A

Question 3

Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The physiological need for food is also known as _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  hunger 
B)  craving 
C)  satiety 
D)  appetite 
E)  food perception 
A)  hunger 
B)  craving 
C)  satiety 
D)  appetite 
E)  food perception

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain how an individual's genetic, environmental, behavioral, and social factors work together to determine a person's likelihood of suffering from a degenerative disease.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which nutrients regulate the release of energy and other aspects of metabolism rather than supplying energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water and protein 
B)  Fats and minerals 
C)  Amino acids and vitamins 
D)  Vitamins and minerals 
E)  Antioxidants and fats 
A)  Water and protein 
B)  Fats and minerals 
C)  Amino acids and vitamins 
D)  Vitamins and minerals 
E)  Antioxidants and fats

Question 9

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 10

_______is the psychological desire to eat.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hunger 
B)  Craving 
C)  Satiety 
D)  Appetite 
E)  Food perception 
A)  Hunger 
B)  Craving 
C)  Satiety 
D)  Appetite 
E)  Food perception

Question 11

What is an example of a fortified food?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organically grown strawberries 
B)  Low-fat potato chips 
C)  93 percent lean ground beef 
D)  Iodized salt 
E)  Natural supplements 
A)  Organically grown strawberries 
B)  Low-fat potato chips 
C)  93 percent lean ground beef 
D)  Iodized salt 
E)  Natural supplements

Question 12

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding American current food intake and health status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegetable intake is low but whole grain and fruit intake is adequate. 
B)  Over half of the American population engages in no leisure-time physical activity. 
C)  One-third of adults are overweight or obese. 
D)  Obesity rates in American children are not a current concern but may become one if lifestyle habits do not change. 
E)  Over half of Americans suffer from a disease or condition is preventable through dietary intake and physical activity. 
A)  Vegetable intake is low but whole grain and fruit intake is adequate. 
B)  Over half of the American population engages in no leisure-time physical activity. 
C)  One-third of adults are overweight or obese. 
D)  Obesity rates in American children are not a current concern but may become one if lifestyle habits do not change. 
E)  Over half of Americans suffer from a disease or condition is preventable through dietary intake and physical activity.

Question 13

What is the leading cause of death in the United States for people over age 24?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer 
B)  Heart disease 
C)  Homicide 
D)  Liver disease 
E)  Stroke 
A)  Cancer 
B)  Heart disease 
C)  Homicide 
D)  Liver disease 
E)  Stroke

Question 14

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 15

Dietary recommendations for sugar are to consume ______ of total calories from added sugars.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 10 percent 
B)  between 10 to 15 percent 
C)  less than 20 percent 
D)  less than 25 percent 
E)  no more than 25 percent 
A)  less than 10 percent 
B)  between 10 to 15 percent 
C)  less than 20 percent 
D)  less than 25 percent 
E)  no more than 25 percent

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Cultural norms help determine food choices by ____.

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?

Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

The physiological need for food is also known as _______.

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

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

Explain how an individual's genetic, environmental, behavioral, and social factors work together to determine a person's likelihood of suffering from a degenerative disease.

Which nutrients regulate the release of energy and other aspects of metabolism rather than supplying energy?

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

_______is the psychological desire to eat.

What is an example of a fortified food?

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding American current food intake and health status?

What is the leading cause of death in the United States for people over age 24?

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?

Dietary recommendations for sugar are to consume ______ of total calories from added sugars.

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) ____.

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

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

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

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?

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Cultural norms help determine food choices by ____.

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?

Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

The physiological need for food is also known as _______.

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

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

Explain how an individual's genetic, environmental, behavioral, and social factors work together to determine a person's likelihood of suffering from a degenerative disease.

Which nutrients regulate the release of energy and other aspects of metabolism rather than supplying energy?

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

_______is the psychological desire to eat.

What is an example of a fortified food?

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding American current food intake and health status?

What is the leading cause of death in the United States for people over age 24?

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?

Dietary recommendations for sugar are to consume ______ of total calories from added sugars.

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) ____.

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

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

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

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?

The Pursuit of a Healthy Dietspotlight: a Tapestry of Cultures and Cuisines

Anatomy for Nutritions Sakespotlight: Gut Feelings--Common Digestive Problems

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiberspotlight: Sweet Talk--Alternatives to Sugar

The Lipids: Fats and Oilsspotlight: Diet and Heart Disease

The Proteins and Amino Acidsspotlight: Vegetarian Eating Patterns

The Vitamins: a Functional Approachspotlight: Nutrition and Cancer Prevention

The Minerals and Water: a Functional Approachspotlight: Osteoporosis--The Silent Stalker of the Bones

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Healthspotlight: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Weight Managementspotlight: the Eating Disorders

Nutrition for Fueling Fitness and Sportspotlight: Nutrition Supplements and Sport Performance--Help or Hype

The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Yearsspotlight: Addressing Weight Problems in Children and Adolescents

Food Safety and the Global Food Supplyspotlight: Global Food Insecurity

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