Question 1

Scientists at a major university have isolated a chemical from grapes.Which of the following features is an indication that this chemical could be a vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A) When large amounts of the chemical are consumed,no health problems occur. 
B) When a person's diet lacks the chemical,his or her body experiences abnormal functioning. 
C) The chemical is in grapes,cherries,and tomatoes. 
D) The chemical has a very limited range of safe intake. 
A) When large amounts of the chemical are consumed,no health problems occur. 
B) When a person's diet lacks the chemical,his or her body experiences abnormal functioning. 
C) The chemical is in grapes,cherries,and tomatoes. 
D) The chemical has a very limited range of safe intake.

Question 2

Kerry weighs 58 kg.What is her approximate weight in pounds?

Accepted Answer

A) 86 pounds 
B) 98 pounds 
C) 106 pounds 
D) 128 pounds 
A) 86 pounds 
B) 98 pounds 
C) 106 pounds 
D) 128 pounds

Question 3

According to a main goal of Healthy People 2020,Americans should

Accepted Answer

A) reduce children's exposure to junk foods at home and school. 
B) learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources. 
C) create environments that foster good health for everyone. 
D) receive annual influenza vaccinations. 
A) reduce children's exposure to junk foods at home and school. 
B) learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources. 
C) create environments that foster good health for everyone. 
D) receive annual influenza vaccinations.

Question 4

Dietitians often refer to _____ as "empty-calorie" foods.

Accepted Answer

A) 100% fruit juices 
B) breads 
C) fat-free dairy products 
D) sugar-sweetened soft drinks 
A) 100% fruit juices 
B) breads 
C) fat-free dairy products 
D) sugar-sweetened soft drinks

Question 5

The recommended amount of a nutrient is 100 mg.Therefore,a megadose of this nutrient would be

Accepted Answer

A) 100 µg. 
B) 1 g. 
C) 10 mg. 
D) 1000 µg. 
A) 100 µg. 
B) 1 g. 
C) 10 mg. 
D) 1000 µg.

Question 6

Hannah is in her 5th month of pregnancy.Her diet is poor because she rarely pays attention to her food choices,and she eats a limited variety of foods that she likes.Hannah was described as "undernourished" by her physician.Based on this information,Hannah is likely to

Accepted Answer

A) deliver a baby with type 1 diabetes. 
B) give birth at least two weeks later than expected. 
C) deliver a baby who has breathing difficulties. 
D) give birth to a high-birth-weight baby. 
A) deliver a baby with type 1 diabetes. 
B) give birth at least two weeks later than expected. 
C) deliver a baby who has breathing difficulties. 
D) give birth to a high-birth-weight baby.

Question 7

Eating diets that contain high amounts of certain kinds of fat raise the risk of developing heart disease.Thus,a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ____ for heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) dietary modulator 
B) hypothetical variable 
C) risk factor 
D) nutritional determinant 
A) dietary modulator 
B) hypothetical variable 
C) risk factor 
D) nutritional determinant

Question 8

A serving of food supplies 100 kcal from protein.Based on this information,how many grams of protein are in the serving?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 25 
C) 400 
D) 125 
A) 100 
B) 25 
C) 400 
D) 125

Question 9

According to the U.S.Department of Agriculture,Americans eat more ____ than in 1970.

Accepted Answer

A) eggs 
B) red meats 
C) fish 
D) whole grains 
A) eggs 
B) red meats 
C) fish 
D) whole grains

Question 10

Lynne wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 200 kcal.The soft drink contains no fiber,protein,fat,and alcohol.To obtain this value,she should

Accepted Answer

A) divide the number of kcal by 4. 
B) multiply the number of kcal by 4. 
C) divide the number of kcal by 9. 
D) multiply the number per serving by 9. 
A) divide the number of kcal by 4. 
B) multiply the number of kcal by 4. 
C) divide the number of kcal by 9. 
D) multiply the number per serving by 9.

Question 11

A serving of food supplies 15 g carbohydrate,15 g protein,400 ml water,25 mg vitamin C,and 4 g fat.According to this information,how many kilocalories are in a serving of this food?

Accepted Answer

A) 136 
B) 126 
C) 156 
D) 146 
A) 136 
B) 126 
C) 156 
D) 146

Question 12

According to the U.S.Food and Drug Administration,which of the following substances can not be classified as a dietary supplement?

Accepted Answer

A) copper 
B) vitamin E 
C) tobacco 
D) lysine 
A) copper 
B) vitamin E 
C) tobacco 
D) lysine

Question 13

A scientist thinks she has discovered an essential nutrient for humans,because this substance is

Accepted Answer

A) in most natural foods. 
B) required by cats and dogs. 
C) easily manufactured by chemists. 
D) needed for the normal development of human cells. 
A) in most natural foods. 
B) required by cats and dogs. 
C) easily manufactured by chemists. 
D) needed for the normal development of human cells.

Question 14

Which of the following foods is not a source of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole-grain bread 
B) Cashew nuts 
C) Fresh blueberries 
D) Lean meat 
A) Whole-grain bread 
B) Cashew nuts 
C) Fresh blueberries 
D) Lean meat

Question 15

A serving of food contains 2 g carbohydrate,16 g protein,6 g fat,2 mcg vitamin B12,and 60 mg iron.Based on this information,this food provides ___ kcal/serving.

Accepted Answer

A) 116 
B) 96 
C) 126 
D) 136 
A) 116 
B) 96 
C) 126 
D) 136

Question 16

Most forms of _____ are a source of energy for cells.

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol 
B) water 
C) vitamin C 
D) carbohydrate 
A) cholesterol 
B) water 
C) vitamin C 
D) carbohydrate

Question 17

Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Influenza and pneumonia 
B) Diabetes 
C) Suicide 
D) Chronic lower respiratory infections 
A) Influenza and pneumonia 
B) Diabetes 
C) Suicide 
D) Chronic lower respiratory infections

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) Margarine 
B) Tuna 
C) Grapes 
D) Luncheon meat 
A) Margarine 
B) Tuna 
C) Grapes 
D) Luncheon meat

Question 19

According to a main goal of Healthy People 2020,Americans should

Accepted Answer

A) receive annual influenza and early childhood vaccinations. 
B) promote quality of life,healthy development,and healthy behaviors for everyone. 
C) reduce children's exposure to junk foods at home and school. 
D) learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources. 
A) receive annual influenza and early childhood vaccinations. 
B) promote quality of life,healthy development,and healthy behaviors for everyone. 
C) reduce children's exposure to junk foods at home and school. 
D) learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources.

Question 20

Which of the following practices is most likely to result in a vitamin toxicity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Eating 4 ounces of chicken liver once a week 
B) Taking megadoses of various vitamin supplements daily 
C) Consuming 6 servings of fruits and vegetables daily 
D) Drinking 8 ounces of fat-free milk with each meal 
A) Eating 4 ounces of chicken liver once a week 
B) Taking megadoses of various vitamin supplements daily 
C) Consuming 6 servings of fruits and vegetables daily 
D) Drinking 8 ounces of fat-free milk with each meal

Scientists at a major university have isolated a chemical from grapes.Which of the following features is an indication that this chemical could be a vitamin?

Kerry weighs 58 kg.What is her approximate weight in pounds?

According to a main goal of Healthy People 2020,Americans should

Dietitians often refer to _____ as "empty-calorie" foods.

The recommended amount of a nutrient is 100 mg.Therefore,a megadose of this nutrient would be

Hannah is in her 5th month of pregnancy.Her diet is poor because she rarely pays attention to her food choices,and she eats a limited variety of foods that she likes.Hannah was described as "undernourished" by her physician.Based on this information,Hannah is likely to

Eating diets that contain high amounts of certain kinds of fat raise the risk of developing heart disease.Thus,a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ____ for heart disease.

A serving of food supplies 100 kcal from protein.Based on this information,how many grams of protein are in the serving?

According to the U.S.Department of Agriculture,Americans eat more ____ than in 1970.

Lynne wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 200 kcal.The soft drink contains no fiber,protein,fat,and alcohol.To obtain this value,she should

A serving of food supplies 15 g carbohydrate,15 g protein,400 ml water,25 mg vitamin C,and 4 g fat.According to this information,how many kilocalories are in a serving of this food?

According to the U.S.Food and Drug Administration,which of the following substances can not be classified as a dietary supplement?

A scientist thinks she has discovered an essential nutrient for humans,because this substance is

Which of the following foods is not a source of phytochemicals?

A serving of food contains 2 g carbohydrate,16 g protein,6 g fat,2 mcg vitamin B12,and 60 mg iron.Based on this information,this food provides ___ kcal/serving.

Most forms of _____ are a source of energy for cells.

Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States?

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

According to a main goal of Healthy People 2020,Americans should

Which of the following practices is most likely to result in a vitamin toxicity disorder?

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

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Exam 1: The Basics of Nutrition

Scientists at a major university have isolated a chemical from grapes.Which of the following features is an indication that this chemical could be a vitamin?

Kerry weighs 58 kg.What is her approximate weight in pounds?

According to a main goal of Healthy People 2020,Americans should

Dietitians often refer to _____ as "empty-calorie" foods.

The recommended amount of a nutrient is 100 mg.Therefore,a megadose of this nutrient would be

Hannah is in her 5th month of pregnancy.Her diet is poor because she rarely pays attention to her food choices,and she eats a limited variety of foods that she likes.Hannah was described as "undernourished" by her physician.Based on this information,Hannah is likely to

Eating diets that contain high amounts of certain kinds of fat raise the risk of developing heart disease.Thus,a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ____ for heart disease.

A serving of food supplies 100 kcal from protein.Based on this information,how many grams of protein are in the serving?

According to the U.S.Department of Agriculture,Americans eat more ____ than in 1970.

Lynne wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 200 kcal.The soft drink contains no fiber,protein,fat,and alcohol.To obtain this value,she should

A serving of food supplies 15 g carbohydrate,15 g protein,400 ml water,25 mg vitamin C,and 4 g fat.According to this information,how many kilocalories are in a serving of this food?

According to the U.S.Food and Drug Administration,which of the following substances can not be classified as a dietary supplement?

A scientist thinks she has discovered an essential nutrient for humans,because this substance is

Which of the following foods is not a source of phytochemicals?

A serving of food contains 2 g carbohydrate,16 g protein,6 g fat,2 mcg vitamin B12,and 60 mg iron.Based on this information,this food provides ___ kcal/serving.

Most forms of _____ are a source of energy for cells.

Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States?

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

According to a main goal of Healthy People 2020,Americans should

Which of the following practices is most likely to result in a vitamin toxicity disorder?

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

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