Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a dependable source for up-to-date,accurate nutrition information?

Accepted Answer

A)  supplement manufacturer's website 
B)  registered dietitian 
C)  health food store manager 
D)  women's magazine 
A)  supplement manufacturer's website 
B)  registered dietitian 
C)  health food store manager 
D)  women's magazine

Question 4

Which factors affect food choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  social needs 
B)  food cost 
C)  food marketing 
D)  lifestyle 
E)  All of these factors affect food choice 
A)  social needs 
B)  food cost 
C)  food marketing 
D)  lifestyle 
E)  All of these factors affect food choice

Question 5

Many factors influence food choices. Which factor relates to the knowledge,beliefs,religion,and traditions shared by a group of people?

Accepted Answer

A)  food marketing 
B)  lifestyle 
C)  education and occupation 
D)  culture 
A)  food marketing 
B)  lifestyle 
C)  education and occupation 
D)  culture

Question 6

A health problem NOT associated with low intake of fruits and vegetables is

Accepted Answer

A)  colon cancer. 
B)  liver disease. 
C)  cataracts. 
D)  lung cancer. 
A)  colon cancer. 
B)  liver disease. 
C)  cataracts. 
D)  lung cancer.

Question 7

Which nutrients do NOT provide energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  water and carbohydrate 
B)  minerals and vitamins 
C)  vitamins and protein 
D)  water, minerals, and lipids 
A)  water and carbohydrate 
B)  minerals and vitamins 
C)  vitamins and protein 
D)  water, minerals, and lipids

Question 8

The study of the distribution of disease in human populations is

Accepted Answer

A)  epidemiology. 
B)  dermatology. 
C)  statistics. 
D)  biometry. 
A)  epidemiology. 
B)  dermatology. 
C)  statistics. 
D)  biometry.

Question 9

Family medical history is a major risk factor in the development of many nutrition-related diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Lipids can be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  sugars, starches, and fibers. 
B)  compounds needed in minute amounts. 
C)  mostly fats and oils. 
D)  made of building blocks called amino acids. 
A)  sugars, starches, and fibers. 
B)  compounds needed in minute amounts. 
C)  mostly fats and oils. 
D)  made of building blocks called amino acids.

Question 11

Which is NOT a characteristic of an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a specific biological function. 
B)  Removing it from the diet causes a reduction in biological function. 
C)  Adding it to a deficient diet restores body functions back to normal if it is added before permanent damage occurs. 
D)  It prevents nutrient deficiencies and chronic diseases. 
A)  It has a specific biological function. 
B)  Removing it from the diet causes a reduction in biological function. 
C)  Adding it to a deficient diet restores body functions back to normal if it is added before permanent damage occurs. 
D)  It prevents nutrient deficiencies and chronic diseases.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

Overnutrition can lead to excess stores of nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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.

Question 16

In North America,the main sources of protein are

Accepted Answer

A)  rice, beans, and corn. 
B)  meat and pasta. 
C)  meat, seafood, and dairy products. 
D)  pasta, breads, and potatoes. 
A)  rice, beans, and corn. 
B)  meat and pasta. 
C)  meat, seafood, and dairy products. 
D)  pasta, breads, and potatoes.

Question 17

About 50% of the American dietary intake of carbohydrate is derived from

Accepted Answer

A)  animal sources. 
B)  dietary fats and oils. 
C)  dietary starches. 
D)  dietary fiber. 
A)  animal sources. 
B)  dietary fats and oils. 
C)  dietary starches. 
D)  dietary fiber.

Question 18

Zoochemicals are physiologically active compounds found in plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One slice of bread contains 18 g carbohydrates,4 g protein,and 1.5 g fat.Approximately how many kcal are in one slice?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  94 
C)  100 
D)  210 
A)  24 
B)  94 
C)  100 
D)  210

Question 20

Which is a limitation of nutritional assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiency disease are not very specific. 
B)  Many signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiency disease take a long time to occur. 
C)  It is hard to link many signs and symptoms to dietary intake. 
D)  All of these are limitations of nutritional assessment. 
A)  Many signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiency disease are not very specific. 
B)  Many signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiency disease take a long time to occur. 
C)  It is hard to link many signs and symptoms to dietary intake. 
D)  All of these are limitations of nutritional assessment.

The main objective of Healthy People 2020 is to help Americans

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

Which of the following is a dependable source for up-to-date,accurate nutrition information?

Which factors affect food choice?

Many factors influence food choices. Which factor relates to the knowledge,beliefs,religion,and traditions shared by a group of people?

A health problem NOT associated with low intake of fruits and vegetables is

Which nutrients do NOT provide energy?

The study of the distribution of disease in human populations is

Family medical history is a major risk factor in the development of many nutrition-related diseases.

Lipids can be described as

Which is NOT a characteristic of an essential nutrient?

Which of the following are sources of carbohydrates?

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

Overnutrition can lead to excess stores of nutrients.

Sugars,starches,and dietary fibers are examples of

In North America,the main sources of protein are

About 50% of the American dietary intake of carbohydrate is derived from

Zoochemicals are physiologically active compounds found in plants.

One slice of bread contains 18 g carbohydrates,4 g protein,and 1.5 g fat.Approximately how many kcal are in one slice?

Which is a limitation of nutritional assessment?

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 main objective of Healthy People 2020 is to help Americans

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

Which of the following is a dependable source for up-to-date,accurate nutrition information?

Which factors affect food choice?

Many factors influence food choices. Which factor relates to the knowledge,beliefs,religion,and traditions shared by a group of people?

A health problem NOT associated with low intake of fruits and vegetables is

Which nutrients do NOT provide energy?

The study of the distribution of disease in human populations is

Family medical history is a major risk factor in the development of many nutrition-related diseases.

Lipids can be described as

Which is NOT a characteristic of an essential nutrient?

Which of the following are sources of carbohydrates?

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

Overnutrition can lead to excess stores of nutrients.

Sugars,starches,and dietary fibers are examples of

In North America,the main sources of protein are

About 50% of the American dietary intake of carbohydrate is derived from

Zoochemicals are physiologically active compounds found in plants.

One slice of bread contains 18 g carbohydrates,4 g protein,and 1.5 g fat.Approximately how many kcal are in one slice?

Which is a limitation of nutritional assessment?

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