Question 1

Which of the following substances is a macronutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Calcium 
D) Sodium 
A) Protein 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Calcium 
D) Sodium A

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a major factor impacting a person's food choices?

Accepted Answer

A) Childhood experiences 
B) Blood type 
C) Health beliefs 
D) Mood 
A) Childhood experiences 
B) Blood type 
C) Health beliefs 
D) Mood B

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutrient-deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients. 
B) Skin rashes are always a symptom of vitamin deficiency diseases. 
C) Headaches are a common sign of a mineral deficiency disease. 
D) Most phytochemicals are classified as essential nutrients. 
A) Nutrient-deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients. 
B) Skin rashes are always a symptom of vitamin deficiency diseases. 
C) Headaches are a common sign of a mineral deficiency disease. 
D) Most phytochemicals are classified as essential nutrients. A

Question 4

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense per serving?

Accepted Answer

A) Cheese nachos 
B) Iceberg lettuce 
C) Fat-free milk 
D) Soft margarine 
A) Cheese nachos 
B) Iceberg lettuce 
C) Fat-free milk 
D) Soft margarine

Question 5

Studying nutrition is important to

Accepted Answer

A) obtain enough energy to sustain life. 
B) select the appropriate mix of nutrients for proper body functioning. 
C) reduce dependence on animal food products. 
D) avoid pesticides and hormones in the food supply. 
A) obtain enough energy to sustain life. 
B) select the appropriate mix of nutrients for proper body functioning. 
C) reduce dependence on animal food products. 
D) avoid pesticides and hormones in the food supply.

Question 6

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Glucose 
C) Fat 
D) Protein 
A) Iron 
B) Glucose 
C) Fat 
D) Protein

Question 7

Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) Margarine 
B) Tuna 
C) Blueberries 
D) Chicken 
A) Margarine 
B) Tuna 
C) Blueberries 
D) Chicken

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a major nutrition-related objective of Healthy People 2020?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduce the proportion of adults who are obese. 
B) Increase the contribution of fruits to the diets of the population aged 2 years and older. 
C) Increase the contribution of whole grains to the diets of the population aged 2 years and older. 
D) Provide fitness trails to increase physical activity of children and adults. 
A) Reduce the proportion of adults who are obese. 
B) Increase the contribution of fruits to the diets of the population aged 2 years and older. 
C) Increase the contribution of whole grains to the diets of the population aged 2 years and older. 
D) Provide fitness trails to increase physical activity of children and adults.

Question 9

Choosing foods based on religious teachings is an example of ________ factors influencing eating habits.

Accepted Answer

A) biological 
B) cognitive 
C) environmental 
D) physiological 
A) biological 
B) cognitive 
C) environmental 
D) physiological

Question 10

Which of the following conditions is NOT a leading cause of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Tuberculosis 
B) Cancer 
C) Heart disease 
D) Stroke 
A) Tuberculosis 
B) Cancer 
C) Heart disease 
D) Stroke

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true about water?

Accepted Answer

A) Water is an essential nutrient. 
B) Water plays a role in regulation of body temperature. 
C) Water is necessary for elimination of waste from the body. 
D) Water is necessary for immune function. 
A) Water is an essential nutrient. 
B) Water plays a role in regulation of body temperature. 
C) Water is necessary for elimination of waste from the body. 
D) Water is necessary for immune function.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Dietary supplements include fish oil,glucosamine,echinacea,and flaxseed oil. 
B) The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 allows manufacturers to classify dietary supplements as foods. 
C) A megadose is an amount of a vitamin or mineral that greatly exceeds the recommended amount of the nutrient. 
D) In order for a dietary supplement to be on the market,all research studies on the supplement must show a beneficial effect on health. 
A) Dietary supplements include fish oil,glucosamine,echinacea,and flaxseed oil. 
B) The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 allows manufacturers to classify dietary supplements as foods. 
C) A megadose is an amount of a vitamin or mineral that greatly exceeds the recommended amount of the nutrient. 
D) In order for a dietary supplement to be on the market,all research studies on the supplement must show a beneficial effect on health.

Question 13

In-store food marketing efforts are primarily designed to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) help shoppers make healthy food choices 
B) stimulate the senses 
C) direct shoppers to more profitable items 
D) increase sales 
A) help shoppers make healthy food choices 
B) stimulate the senses 
C) direct shoppers to more profitable items 
D) increase sales

Question 14

In the United States,consumers eat more ________ than recommended.

Accepted Answer

A) cheese 
B) vegetables 
C) fish 
D) whole grains 
A) cheese 
B) vegetables 
C) fish 
D) whole grains

Question 15

An essential nutrient

Accepted Answer

A) is found only in fortified foods. 
B) is found only in foods from animal sources. 
C) must be supplied by the diet. 
D) provides energy (kcals)to the diet. 
A) is found only in fortified foods. 
B) is found only in foods from animal sources. 
C) must be supplied by the diet. 
D) provides energy (kcals)to the diet.

Question 16

Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient-dense?

Accepted Answer

A) Strawberries 
B) Spinach 
C) Peanut butter 
D) Raw apples 
A) Strawberries 
B) Spinach 
C) Peanut butter 
D) Raw apples

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a biological or physiological factor that influences a person's food choices?

Accepted Answer

A) Age 
B) Perception of food's sensory characteristics 
C) Emotional stress level 
D) Hunger 
A) Age 
B) Perception of food's sensory characteristics 
C) Emotional stress level 
D) Hunger

Question 18

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply any energy for the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrate 
B) Fat 
C) Protein 
D) Vitamin D 
A) Carbohydrate 
B) Fat 
C) Protein 
D) Vitamin D

Question 19

Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of

Accepted Answer

A) fruits. 
B) sugary beverages. 
C) red meats. 
D) refined grain products. 
A) fruits. 
B) sugary beverages. 
C) red meats. 
D) refined grain products.

Question 20

A small apple supplies approximately 40,000 ________.

Accepted Answer

A) calories 
B) kilocalories 
C) Calories 
D) Kilocalories 
A) calories 
B) kilocalories 
C) Calories 
D) Kilocalories

Which of the following substances is a macronutrient?

Which of the following is NOT a major factor impacting a person's food choices?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense per serving?

Studying nutrition is important to

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals?

Which of the following is NOT a major nutrition-related objective of Healthy People 2020?

Choosing foods based on religious teachings is an example of ________ factors influencing eating habits.

Which of the following conditions is NOT a leading cause of death in the United States?

Which of the following is NOT true about water?

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

In-store food marketing efforts are primarily designed to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT ________.

In the United States,consumers eat more ________ than recommended.

An essential nutrient

Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient-dense?

Which of the following is NOT a biological or physiological factor that influences a person's food choices?

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply any energy for the human body?

Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of

A small apple supplies approximately 40,000 ________.

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 1: Introduction to Nutrition

Which of the following substances is a macronutrient?

Which of the following is NOT a major factor impacting a person's food choices?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense per serving?

Studying nutrition is important to

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals?

Which of the following is NOT a major nutrition-related objective of Healthy People 2020?

Choosing foods based on religious teachings is an example of ________ factors influencing eating habits.

Which of the following conditions is NOT a leading cause of death in the United States?

Which of the following is NOT true about water?

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

In-store food marketing efforts are primarily designed to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT ________.

In the United States,consumers eat more ________ than recommended.

An essential nutrient

Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient-dense?

Which of the following is NOT a biological or physiological factor that influences a person's food choices?

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply any energy for the human body?

Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of

A small apple supplies approximately 40,000 ________.

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

Filters