Question 1

The leading cause of death in the United States is

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

Question 2

Carbohydrates can be described as

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A)  sugars, starches, and fibers. 
B)  compounds needed in tiny amounts. 
C)  made of building blocks called amino acids. 
D)  inorganic molecules regulating chemical reactions and comprising part of some body structures. 
A)  sugars, starches, and fibers. 
B)  compounds needed in tiny amounts. 
C)  made of building blocks called amino acids. 
D)  inorganic molecules regulating chemical reactions and comprising part of some body structures. A

Question 3

A poor diet is a risk factor for the major chronic diseases seen today.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

An important function of carbohydrates is to

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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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

An example of anthropometric assessment is

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A)  analyzing compounds in the blood. 
B)  assessing the ability to walk. 
C)  measuring skinfold thickness. 
D)  taking a medical history. 
A)  analyzing compounds in the blood. 
B)  assessing the ability to walk. 
C)  measuring skinfold thickness. 
D)  taking a medical history.

Question 8

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which nutrients regulate body processes?

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A)  Proteins and carbohydrates 
B)  Carbohydrates, some lipids, and water 
C)  Some lipids, some vitamins, and some minerals 
D)  All nutrients help regulate body processes 
A)  Proteins and carbohydrates 
B)  Carbohydrates, some lipids, and water 
C)  Some lipids, some vitamins, and some minerals 
D)  All nutrients help regulate body processes

Question 10

Which is NOT true of water?

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A)  It is a medium for transporting nutrients throughout the body. 
B)  It is an organic substance. 
C)  It is the nutrient needed in the largest quantity. 
D)  It acts a lubricant in the body. 
A)  It is a medium for transporting nutrients throughout the body. 
B)  It is an organic substance. 
C)  It is the nutrient needed in the largest quantity. 
D)  It acts a lubricant in the body.

Question 11

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

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A)  19 
B)  43 
C)  81 
D)  210 
A)  19 
B)  43 
C)  81 
D)  210

Question 12

Vitamins can be divided into 3 groups: water-soluble,fat-soluble,and alcohol-soluble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Nutrients causing some signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequate amounts are called

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A)  essential nutrients. 
B)  nonessential nutrients. 
C)  nutritional supplements. 
D)  trace nutrients. 
A)  essential nutrients. 
B)  nonessential nutrients. 
C)  nutritional supplements. 
D)  trace nutrients.

Question 14

In the U.S.,dietary supplements are rigorously regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which is a trace mineral?

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

Question 16

Macronutrients are needed in ____ quantities in the diet.

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A)  gram 
B)  milligram 
C)  microgram 
A)  gram 
B)  milligram 
C)  microgram

Question 17

Water-soluble vitamins are excreted more readily than fat-soluble vitamins.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Clinical signs occur in the early stage of nutrient deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Examples of water-soluble vitamins include

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A)  vitamins A and E 
B)  vitamins D and K. 
C)  vitamin C and the B-vitamins. 
A)  vitamins A and E 
B)  vitamins D and K. 
C)  vitamin C and the B-vitamins.

The leading cause of death in the United States is

Carbohydrates can be described as

A poor diet is a risk factor for the major chronic diseases seen today.

An important function of carbohydrates is to

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

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

An example of anthropometric assessment is

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

Which nutrients regulate body processes?

Which is NOT true of water?

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

Vitamins can be divided into 3 groups: water-soluble,fat-soluble,and alcohol-soluble.

Nutrients causing some signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequate amounts are called

In the U.S.,dietary supplements are rigorously regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Which is a trace mineral?

Macronutrients are needed in ____ quantities in the diet.

Water-soluble vitamins are excreted more readily than fat-soluble vitamins.

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

Clinical signs occur in the early stage of nutrient deficiency.

Examples of water-soluble vitamins include

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition

The leading cause of death in the United States is

Carbohydrates can be described as

A poor diet is a risk factor for the major chronic diseases seen today.

An important function of carbohydrates is to

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

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

An example of anthropometric assessment is

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

Which nutrients regulate body processes?

Which is NOT true of water?

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

Vitamins can be divided into 3 groups: water-soluble,fat-soluble,and alcohol-soluble.

Nutrients causing some signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequate amounts are called

In the U.S.,dietary supplements are rigorously regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Which is a trace mineral?

Macronutrients are needed in ____ quantities in the diet.

Water-soluble vitamins are excreted more readily than fat-soluble vitamins.

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

Clinical signs occur in the early stage of nutrient deficiency.

Examples of water-soluble vitamins include

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

Filters