Question 1

The reason that most of us enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving is because of our _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​habits 
B)  ​associations 
C)  ​values 
D)  ​emotional states 
E)  age​ 
A)  ​habits 
B)  ​associations 
C)  ​values 
D)  ​emotional states 
E)  age​ B

Question 2

Which group of foods has the highest nutrient density?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​lamb, ice cream, and pre-sweetened cereal 
B)  ​whole-grain bread, poultry, and skim milk 
C)  ​cottage cheese, sweet potatoes, and ham 
D)  ​dried apples, legumes, and pancakes 
E)  ​legumes, lamb, and dried apples 
A)  ​lamb, ice cream, and pre-sweetened cereal 
B)  ​whole-grain bread, poultry, and skim milk 
C)  ​cottage cheese, sweet potatoes, and ham 
D)  ​dried apples, legumes, and pancakes 
E)  ​legumes, lamb, and dried apples B

Question 3

The Recommended Dietary Allowances_____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​are designed primarily to prevent toxicities 
B)  ​are set when there is a lack of scientific data to generate an Adequate Intake 
C)  ​focus on all dietary components 
D)  ​are the foundation of the Dietary Reference Intakes 
E)  focus strictly on inorganic nutrients​ 
A)  ​are designed primarily to prevent toxicities 
B)  ​are set when there is a lack of scientific data to generate an Adequate Intake 
C)  ​focus on all dietary components 
D)  ​are the foundation of the Dietary Reference Intakes 
E)  focus strictly on inorganic nutrients​ D

Question 4

List the six principles of diet planning and briefly describe each one.​

Accepted Answer

The six principles of diet planning are

Question 5

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping the consumption of trans fatty acids as low as possible. To do this, you should avoid eating _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  tropical oils 
B)  ​dairy products 
C)  ​partially hydrogenated oils 
D)  ​avocadoes, olives, and nuts 
E)  ​peanut butter 
A)  tropical oils 
B)  ​dairy products 
C)  ​partially hydrogenated oils 
D)  ​avocadoes, olives, and nuts 
E)  ​peanut butter

Question 6

The difference between the kcalories needed to supply nutrients and those needed to maintain weight is referred to as _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​nutrient density 
B)  ​the discretionary kcalorie allowance 
C)  ​the recommended kcalorie allowance 
D)  ​excess kilocalories 
E)  ​supplementary kcalories 
A)  ​nutrient density 
B)  ​the discretionary kcalorie allowance 
C)  ​the recommended kcalorie allowance 
D)  ​excess kilocalories 
E)  ​supplementary kcalories

Question 7

Although _____ are necessary for health, they do not yield energy.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​carbohydrates 
B)  ​proteins 
C)  ​fats 
D)  ​vitamins 
E)  sugars​ 
A)  ​carbohydrates 
B)  ​proteins 
C)  ​fats 
D)  ​vitamins 
E)  sugars​

Question 8

According to the DRI committee, protein should provide ______ of daily kcalories.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​45-65% 
B)  ​20-40% 
C)  ​10-35% 
D)  35-45%​ 
E)  ​0-10% 
A)  ​45-65% 
B)  ​20-40% 
C)  ​10-35% 
D)  35-45%​ 
E)  ​0-10%

Question 9

The FDA's list of reliable health claims includes the correlation between _____ deficiency and _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​calcium; osteoporosis 
B)  ​zinc; immune system response 
C)  ​folate; cancer 
D)  ​dietary fat; autoimmune deficiency 
E)  ​potassium; neural tube defects 
A)  ​calcium; osteoporosis 
B)  ​zinc; immune system response 
C)  ​folate; cancer 
D)  ​dietary fat; autoimmune deficiency 
E)  ​potassium; neural tube defects

Question 10

Which foods best exemplify the Asian culture?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​soybeans, squid, rice, peanuts 
B)  tomatoes, olives, fish, mozzarella cheese​ 
C)  ​tortillas, corn, avocado, refried beans 
D)  ​black-eyed peas, biscuits, peaches, beef 
E)  couscous, polenta, bulgur, corn​ 
A)  ​soybeans, squid, rice, peanuts 
B)  tomatoes, olives, fish, mozzarella cheese​ 
C)  ​tortillas, corn, avocado, refried beans 
D)  ​black-eyed peas, biscuits, peaches, beef 
E)  couscous, polenta, bulgur, corn​

Question 11

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 12

The essential nutrients are those _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the body can make for itself 
B)  ​that are predominant in most foods 
C)  ​that must be obtained from foods 
D)  ​included in the main DRI table 
E)  that are most easily used as fuel by the body​ 
A)  ​the body can make for itself 
B)  ​that are predominant in most foods 
C)  ​that must be obtained from foods 
D)  ​included in the main DRI table 
E)  that are most easily used as fuel by the body​

Question 13

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 14

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans specifically recommend replacing some of the meat and poultry in the diet with _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​seafood 
B)  ​green leafy vegetables 
C)  ​dark green, red, and orange vegetables 
D)  ​milk and milk products 
E)  ​soy products 
A)  ​seafood 
B)  ​green leafy vegetables 
C)  ​dark green, red, and orange vegetables 
D)  ​milk and milk products 
E)  ​soy products

Question 15

Nutrition information on food labels _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​is required for the 20 most frequently eaten fresh fruits and vegetables. 
B)  ​does not include a list of ingredients 
C)  ​is required for raw fish 
D)  ​is not required for plain coffee, tea, spices and other foods containing few nutrients 
E)  ​must include percent daily vales for sugars 
A)  ​is required for the 20 most frequently eaten fresh fruits and vegetables. 
B)  ​does not include a list of ingredients 
C)  ​is required for raw fish 
D)  ​is not required for plain coffee, tea, spices and other foods containing few nutrients 
E)  ​must include percent daily vales for sugars

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Orange juice fortified with calcium to help build strong bones is an example of a(n) _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​phytochemical 
B)  ​functional food 
C)  ​organic food 
D)  ​convenience food 
E)  association food​ 
A)  ​phytochemical 
B)  ​functional food 
C)  ​organic food 
D)  ​convenience food 
E)  association food​

Question 18

The primary nutrition expert on the health care team is the _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​dietetic technician 
B)  registered dietitian​ 
C)  ​nutritionist 
D)  ​nutrition consultant 
E)  ​primary care physician 
A)  ​dietetic technician 
B)  registered dietitian​ 
C)  ​nutritionist 
D)  ​nutrition consultant 
E)  ​primary care physician

Question 19

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 f

Question 20

An individual's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is deemed adequate in the absence of _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​bone loss 
B)  ​weight gain or loss 
C)  ​obvious signs of malnutrition 
D)  ​body fat 
E)  ​tooth decay 
A)  ​bone loss 
B)  ​weight gain or loss 
C)  ​obvious signs of malnutrition 
D)  ​body fat 
E)  ​tooth decay

Exam 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health

The reason that most of us enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving is because of our _____.​

Which group of foods has the highest nutrient density?​

The Recommended Dietary Allowances_____.​

List the six principles of diet planning and briefly describe each one.​

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping the consumption of trans fatty acids as low as possible. To do this, you should avoid eating _____.​

The difference between the kcalories needed to supply nutrients and those needed to maintain weight is referred to as _____.​

Although _____ are necessary for health, they do not yield energy.​

According to the DRI committee, protein should provide ______ of daily kcalories.​

The FDA's list of reliable health claims includes the correlation between _____ deficiency and _____.​

Which foods best exemplify the Asian culture?​

Which nutrient has the highest energy density?​

The essential nutrients are those _____.​

Alcohol _____.​

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans specifically recommend replacing some of the meat and poultry in the diet with _____.​

Nutrition information on food labels _____.​

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

Orange juice fortified with calcium to help build strong bones is an example of a(n) _____.​

The primary nutrition expert on the health care team is the _____.​

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?​

An individual's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is deemed adequate in the absence of _____.​

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

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

The reason that most of us enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving is because of our _____.

Which group of foods has the highest nutrient density?

The Recommended Dietary Allowances_____.

List the six principles of diet planning and briefly describe each one.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping the consumption of trans fatty acids as low as possible. To do this, you should avoid eating _____.

The difference between the kcalories needed to supply nutrients and those needed to maintain weight is referred to as _____.

Although _____ are necessary for health, they do not yield energy.

According to the DRI committee, protein should provide ______ of daily kcalories.

The FDA's list of reliable health claims includes the correlation between _ deficiency and _.

Which foods best exemplify the Asian culture?

Which nutrient has the highest energy density?

The essential nutrients are those _____.

Alcohol _____.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans specifically recommend replacing some of the meat and poultry in the diet with _____.

Nutrition information on food labels _____.

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

Orange juice fortified with calcium to help build strong bones is an example of a(n) _____.

The primary nutrition expert on the health care team is the _____.

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?

An individual's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is deemed adequate in the absence of _____.