Question 1

An animal model is a disease in laboratory animals that closely mimics a human disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which is a trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A) sodium 
B) calcium 
C) iron 
D) potassium 
A) sodium 
B) calcium 
C) iron 
D) potassium

Question 3

A snack bar contains about 17 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fat, and 1 gram of protein.How many kcals does it contain?

Accepted Answer

A) 19 
B) 43 
C) 81 
D) 210 17 g carbohydrates x 4 kcal/g = 68 kcal from carbohydrates
1 g fat x 9 kcal/g = 9 kcal from fat
1 g protein x 4 kcal/g = 4 kcal from protein
68 + 9 + 4 = 81 total kcal 
A) 19 
B) 43 
C) 81 
D) 210 17 g carbohydrates x 4 kcal/g = 68 kcal from carbohydrates
1 g fat x 9 kcal/g = 9 kcal from fat
1 g protein x 4 kcal/g = 4 kcal from protein
68 + 9 + 4 = 81 total kcal

Question 4

Clinical signs occur in the early stage of nutrient deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A clinical sign of a nutrient deficiency is one that is not apparent to a health-care provider, such as aches and pains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The term "fats" refers to lipids that are liquid at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The main objective of Healthy People 2020 is to help Americans ________.

Accepted Answer

A) attain high-quality, longer lives free from preventable death and disease 
B) lose weight and increase vegetable intake 
C) by promoting intake of minerals among those age 2 years and older 
D) increase intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains 
A) attain high-quality, longer lives free from preventable death and disease 
B) lose weight and increase vegetable intake 
C) by promoting intake of minerals among those age 2 years and older 
D) increase intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

Question 8

The leading cause of death in the United States is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) heart disease 
B) homicide 
C) suicide 
D) cancer 
A) heart disease 
B) homicide 
C) suicide 
D) cancer

Question 9

A person genetically predisposed to a diet-related disease can do little to delay the onset of the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Trans fatty acids are found mostly in deep-fried foods, cookies, crackers, stick margarine, and shortening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the future, gene therapy may help to treat inherited diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Minerals are needed for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) metabolic processes 
B) functioning of the nervous system 
C) water balance and structural systems 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) metabolic processes 
B) functioning of the nervous system 
C) water balance and structural systems 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 13

Which of the following are sources of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A) grains 
B) fruits 
C) vegetables 
D) All of these are sources of carbohydrates. 
A) grains 
B) fruits 
C) vegetables 
D) All of these are sources of carbohydrates.

Question 14

People in the United States today are more at risk for overnutrition than undernutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

"The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water one degree Celsius" is the definition of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) energy 
B) kilojoule 
C) kilocalorie 
D) physiological fuel value 
A) energy 
B) kilojoule 
C) kilocalorie 
D) physiological fuel value

Question 16

Supplement manufacturers must prove the supplement is safe before they can sell it in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An important function of carbohydrates is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) supply energy 
B) provide amino acids 
C) absorb and transport vitamins 
D) promote growth and tissue repair 
A) supply energy 
B) provide amino acids 
C) absorb and transport vitamins 
D) promote growth and tissue repair

Question 18

Almost all foods that have fat contain both saturated and unsaturated fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a double-blind study, who knows which participants are getting the treatment or placebo?

Accepted Answer

A) only the researchers 
B) only the participants 
C) only an independent third party 
D) both the researchers and participants 
A) only the researchers 
B) only the participants 
C) only an independent third party 
D) both the researchers and participants

Question 20

Sugars, starches, and dietary fibers are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

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

An animal model is a disease in laboratory animals that closely mimics a human disease.

Which is a trace mineral?

A snack bar contains about 17 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fat, and 1 gram of protein.How many kcals does it contain?

Clinical signs occur in the early stage of nutrient deficiency.

A clinical sign of a nutrient deficiency is one that is not apparent to a health-care provider, such as aches and pains.

The term "fats" refers to lipids that are liquid at room temperature.

The main objective of Healthy People 2020 is to help Americans ________.

The leading cause of death in the United States is ________.

A person genetically predisposed to a diet-related disease can do little to delay the onset of the disease.

Trans fatty acids are found mostly in deep-fried foods, cookies, crackers, stick margarine, and shortening.

In the future, gene therapy may help to treat inherited diseases.

Minerals are needed for ________.

Which of the following are sources of carbohydrates?

People in the United States today are more at risk for overnutrition than undernutrition.

"The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water one degree Celsius" is the definition of ________.

Supplement manufacturers must prove the supplement is safe before they can sell it in the U.S.

An important function of carbohydrates is to ________.

Almost all foods that have fat contain both saturated and unsaturated fats.

In a double-blind study, who knows which participants are getting the treatment or placebo?

Sugars, starches, and dietary fibers are examples of ________.

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition

An animal model is a disease in laboratory animals that closely mimics a human disease.

Which is a trace mineral?

A snack bar contains about 17 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fat, and 1 gram of protein.How many kcals does it contain?

Clinical signs occur in the early stage of nutrient deficiency.

A clinical sign of a nutrient deficiency is one that is not apparent to a health-care provider, such as aches and pains.

The term "fats" refers to lipids that are liquid at room temperature.

The main objective of Healthy People 2020 is to help Americans ________.

The leading cause of death in the United States is ________.

A person genetically predisposed to a diet-related disease can do little to delay the onset of the disease.

Trans fatty acids are found mostly in deep-fried foods, cookies, crackers, stick margarine, and shortening.

In the future, gene therapy may help to treat inherited diseases.

Minerals are needed for ________.

Which of the following are sources of carbohydrates?

People in the United States today are more at risk for overnutrition than undernutrition.

"The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water one degree Celsius" is the definition of ________.

Supplement manufacturers must prove the supplement is safe before they can sell it in the U.S.

An important function of carbohydrates is to ________.

Almost all foods that have fat contain both saturated and unsaturated fats.

In a double-blind study, who knows which participants are getting the treatment or placebo?

Sugars, starches, and dietary fibers are examples of ________.

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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