Question 1

In the scientific method,the ________ is also called the research question.

Accepted Answer

A) theory 
B) conclusion 
C) observation 
D) hypothesis 
A) theory 
B) conclusion 
C) observation 
D) hypothesis

Question 2

What is the significance and what are the goals of the Healthy People 2010 initiative? Describe how the role of nutrition is underscored in them.

Accepted Answer

The Healthy People 2010 initiative was a

Question 3

Compare and contrast the four primary types of dietary intake tools.What are the respective strengths and limitations of the different tools?

Accepted Answer

The four primary types of dietary intake

Question 4

Which of the following refers to a nutritional status in which a person consumes more energy than is needed?

Accepted Answer

A) malnutrition 
B) undernutrition 
C) starvation 
D) overnutrition 
A) malnutrition 
B) undernutrition 
C) starvation 
D) overnutrition

Question 5

The standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals is the:

Accepted Answer

A) EAR. 
B) AI. 
C) RDA. 
D) UL. 
A) EAR. 
B) AI. 
C) RDA. 
D) UL.

Question 6

Kelly consumed a breakfast that contained 85 grams of carbohydrate,20 grams of protein,and 18 grams of fat.How many kilocalories (kcal)did Kelly eat at breakfast?

Accepted Answer

A) 492 
B) 582 
C) 917 
D) 1,107 
A) 492 
B) 582 
C) 917 
D) 1,107

Question 7

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Lipids are soluble in water. 
B) Lipids include triglycerides,phospholipids,and sterols. 
C) Lipids are comprised of carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen. 
D) Lipids yield more Calories per gram than carbohydrate or protein. 
A) Lipids are soluble in water. 
B) Lipids include triglycerides,phospholipids,and sterols. 
C) Lipids are comprised of carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen. 
D) Lipids yield more Calories per gram than carbohydrate or protein.

Question 8

Cholesterol is a form of lipid synthesized within the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Developed by the Department of Health and Human Services,the ________ agenda encompasses hundreds of nutrition-related objectives for the nation.

Accepted Answer

A) 21ˢᵗ Century 
B) Dietary Reference Intakes 
C) Healthy People 2020 
D) scientific method 
A) 21ˢᵗ Century 
B) Dietary Reference Intakes 
C) Healthy People 2020 
D) scientific method

Question 10

The ________ is the occurrence in a treatment study of some people experiencing improved health or symptom reduction despite the fact that no actual treatment or effective ingredient was given.

Accepted Answer

A) randomized trial 
B) placebo effect 
C) secondary deficiency 
D) data point 
A) randomized trial 
B) placebo effect 
C) secondary deficiency 
D) data point

Question 11

An organic substance contains the elements carbon and hydrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Currently,the leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What percentage of deaths in the United States can be attributed to unhealthy lifestyle behaviors such as smoking,alcohol misuse,physical inactivity,and unbalanced diet?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 40% 
D) 75% 
A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 40% 
D) 75%

Question 14

The health promotion and disease prevention plan for the U.S.is called:

Accepted Answer

A) The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). 
B) The U.S.Department of Agriculture (USD
A) . 
C) Healthy People 2020. 
D) MyPlate. 
A) The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). 
B) The U.S.Department of Agriculture (USD
A) . 
C) Healthy People 2020. 
D) MyPlate.

Question 15

Which of the following are examples of inorganic nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamins 
B) lipids 
C) carbohydrates 
D) minerals 
A) vitamins 
B) lipids 
C) carbohydrates 
D) minerals

Question 16

The measurement unit for the energy derived from food is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) kilocalorie 
B) enzyme 
C) protein 
D) gram 
A) kilocalorie 
B) enzyme 
C) protein 
D) gram

Question 17

In malnutrition,an individual's nutritional status is:

Accepted Answer

A) out of balance. 
B) undetermined. 
C) in transition. 
D) static. 
A) out of balance. 
B) undetermined. 
C) in transition. 
D) static.

Question 18

Carbohydrates,fats,and proteins are the only nutrients in foods that provide energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals in the United States and the world?

Accepted Answer

A) NIH (National Institutes of Health) 
B) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 
C) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 
D) SNE (Society for Nutrition Education) 
A) NIH (National Institutes of Health) 
B) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 
C) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 
D) SNE (Society for Nutrition Education)

Question 20

Your friend would like some professional advice on a weight loss program.Which of the following professionals would be the best for nutritional advice?

Accepted Answer

A) Registered Dietitian (R
D)  
B) PhD in nutrition 
C) medical doctor (M
D)  
D) nutritionist 
A) Registered Dietitian (R
D)  
B) PhD in nutrition 
C) medical doctor (M
D)  
D) nutritionist

Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition: Linking Food, function, and Health

In the scientific method,the ________ is also called the research question.

What is the significance and what are the goals of the Healthy People 2010 initiative? Describe how the role of nutrition is underscored in them.

Compare and contrast the four primary types of dietary intake tools.What are the respective strengths and limitations of the different tools?

Which of the following refers to a nutritional status in which a person consumes more energy than is needed?

The standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals is the:

Kelly consumed a breakfast that contained 85 grams of carbohydrate,20 grams of protein,and 18 grams of fat.How many kilocalories (kcal)did Kelly eat at breakfast?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Cholesterol is a form of lipid synthesized within the body.

Developed by the Department of Health and Human Services,the ________ agenda encompasses hundreds of nutrition-related objectives for the nation.

The ________ is the occurrence in a treatment study of some people experiencing improved health or symptom reduction despite the fact that no actual treatment or effective ingredient was given.

An organic substance contains the elements carbon and hydrogen.

Currently,the leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease.

What percentage of deaths in the United States can be attributed to unhealthy lifestyle behaviors such as smoking,alcohol misuse,physical inactivity,and unbalanced diet?

The health promotion and disease prevention plan for the U.S.is called:

Which of the following are examples of inorganic nutrients?

The measurement unit for the energy derived from food is called a(n)________.

In malnutrition,an individual's nutritional status is:

Carbohydrates,fats,and proteins are the only nutrients in foods that provide energy.

Which of the following is the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals in the United States and the world?

Your friend would like some professional advice on a weight loss program.Which of the following professionals would be the best for nutritional advice?

Designing a Healthful Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

in Depth: Alcohol

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Phytochemicals

Disordered Eating

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function and Vision

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Consumer Issues: Food Safety, Production, and Impact on the Environment

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: The Later Years

Global Nutrition

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