Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 250 ml water,30 g sugar,3 mg caffeine,and 8 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A) 176 
B) 96 
C) 185 
D) 115 
A) 176 
B) 96 
C) 185 
D) 115

Question 3

A person's _____ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices.

Accepted Answer

A) health status 
B) political beliefs 
C) mood 
D) place of residence 
A) health status 
B) political beliefs 
C) mood 
D) place of residence

Question 4

A serving of food supplies 99 kcal from fat.Based on this information,how many grams of fat are in the serving?

Accepted Answer

A) 11 
B) 25 
C) 33 
D) 9 
A) 11 
B) 25 
C) 33 
D) 9

Question 5

Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient dense?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole-grain bread 
B) Peanut butter 
C) Raw apples 
D) Strawberries 
A) Whole-grain bread 
B) Peanut butter 
C) Raw apples 
D) Strawberries

Question 6

Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) zinc 
C) caffeine 
D) pantothenic acid 
A) glucose 
B) zinc 
C) caffeine 
D) pantothenic acid

Question 7

In 2010,Americans ate more ____ than in 1970.

Accepted Answer

A) eggs 
B) whole grains 
C) red meats 
D) added fat 
A) eggs 
B) whole grains 
C) red meats 
D) added fat

Question 8

Anna is 17 years of age and pregnant with her first child.She has difficulty earning enough money to support herself,and recently,she was diagnosed with iron deficiency.Based on this information,Anna should enroll in the _____ program.

Accepted Answer

A) WIC 
B) HWHB 
C) FDIC 
D) FDA 
A) WIC 
B) HWHB 
C) FDIC 
D) FDA

Question 9

The recommended dose of a vitamin is 2.0 mg.Based on this information,a megadose of the vitamin would be _____ mg or more.

Accepted Answer

A) 10.0 
B) 20.0 
C) 15.0 
D) 4.0 
A) 10.0 
B) 20.0 
C) 15.0 
D) 4.0

Question 10

_____ includes farming techniques that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) Organoleptic crop management 
B) Nutrigenomic farming 
C) Sustainable agriculture 
D) Biotechnologic food production 
A) Organoleptic crop management 
B) Nutrigenomic farming 
C) Sustainable agriculture 
D) Biotechnologic food production

Question 11

In the United States,food insecurity is most likely to affect

Accepted Answer

A) body builders who consume too many protein supplements. 
B) adolescent boys experiencing a growth spurt. 
C) older adults on fixed incomes. 
D) adult women who take birth control pills. 
A) body builders who consume too many protein supplements. 
B) adolescent boys experiencing a growth spurt. 
C) older adults on fixed incomes. 
D) adult women who take birth control pills.

Question 12

Which of the following food-related practices is recommended because it can improve the environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Eating more meat,especially beef 
B) Throwing out uneaten and/or leftover foods 
C) Eating smaller food portions 
D) Consuming more corn-fed beef and pork 
A) Eating more meat,especially beef 
B) Throwing out uneaten and/or leftover foods 
C) Eating smaller food portions 
D) Consuming more corn-fed beef and pork

Question 13

Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?

Accepted Answer

A) Cholesterol 
B) Protein 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Iron 
A) Cholesterol 
B) Protein 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Iron

Question 14

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not supply any energy for the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol 
B) Vitamin D 
C) Carbohydrate 
D) Fat 
A) Alcohol 
B) Vitamin D 
C) Carbohydrate 
D) Fat

Question 15

Belle is pregnant and has two young children.She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $18,000/year.Recently,she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency.Based on this information,Belle should enroll in the _____ program.

Accepted Answer

A) WIC 
B) FDIC 
C) HWHB 
D) FDA 
A) WIC 
B) FDIC 
C) HWHB 
D) FDA

Question 16

Which of the following behaviors is a known risk factor for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoking cigarettes 
B) Being physically active 
C) Consuming excess vitamin c 
D) Eating a high-fiber diet 
A) Smoking cigarettes 
B) Being physically active 
C) Consuming excess vitamin c 
D) Eating a high-fiber diet

Question 17

A substance that can protect a person's cells from being damaged or destroyed by certain harmful factors is a (an)

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin. 
B) oxidizing agent. 
C) mineral nutrient. 
D) antioxidant. 
A) vitamin. 
B) oxidizing agent. 
C) mineral nutrient. 
D) antioxidant.

Question 18

Compared to 40 years ago,Americans generally consume more

Accepted Answer

A) eggs. 
B) milk. 
C) red meat. 
D) fruit. 
A) eggs. 
B) milk. 
C) red meat. 
D) fruit.

Question 19

Which of the following substances is not a macronutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrate 
B) Protein 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Fat 
A) Carbohydrate 
B) Protein 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Fat

Question 20

Eating a high-salt diet increases people's chances of developing high blood pressure.Thus,a diet that supplies excessive amounts of salt is a ____ for high blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) primary predictor 
B) hypothetical variable 
C) dietary modulator 
D) risk factor 
A) primary predictor 
B) hypothetical variable 
C) dietary modulator 
D) risk factor

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

An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 250 ml water,30 g sugar,3 mg caffeine,and 8 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.

A person's _____ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices.

A serving of food supplies 99 kcal from fat.Based on this information,how many grams of fat are in the serving?

Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient dense?

Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?

In 2010,Americans ate more ____ than in 1970.

Anna is 17 years of age and pregnant with her first child.She has difficulty earning enough money to support herself,and recently,she was diagnosed with iron deficiency.Based on this information,Anna should enroll in the _____ program.

The recommended dose of a vitamin is 2.0 mg.Based on this information,a megadose of the vitamin would be _____ mg or more.

_____ includes farming techniques that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment.

In the United States,food insecurity is most likely to affect

Which of the following food-related practices is recommended because it can improve the environment?

Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not supply any energy for the human body?

Belle is pregnant and has two young children.She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $18,000/year.Recently,she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency.Based on this information,Belle should enroll in the _____ program.

Which of the following behaviors is a known risk factor for heart disease?

A substance that can protect a person's cells from being damaged or destroyed by certain harmful factors is a (an)

Compared to 40 years ago,Americans generally consume more

Which of the following substances is not a macronutrient?

Eating a high-salt diet increases people's chances of developing high blood pressure.Thus,a diet that supplies excessive amounts of salt is a ____ for high blood pressure.

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

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

An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 250 ml water,30 g sugar,3 mg caffeine,and 8 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.

A person's _____ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices.

A serving of food supplies 99 kcal from fat.Based on this information,how many grams of fat are in the serving?

Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient dense?

Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?

In 2010,Americans ate more ____ than in 1970.

Anna is 17 years of age and pregnant with her first child.She has difficulty earning enough money to support herself,and recently,she was diagnosed with iron deficiency.Based on this information,Anna should enroll in the _____ program.

The recommended dose of a vitamin is 2.0 mg.Based on this information,a megadose of the vitamin would be _____ mg or more.

_____ includes farming techniques that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment.

In the United States,food insecurity is most likely to affect

Which of the following food-related practices is recommended because it can improve the environment?

Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not supply any energy for the human body?

Belle is pregnant and has two young children.She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $18,000/year.Recently,she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency.Based on this information,Belle should enroll in the _____ program.

Which of the following behaviors is a known risk factor for heart disease?

A substance that can protect a person's cells from being damaged or destroyed by certain harmful factors is a (an)

Compared to 40 years ago,Americans generally consume more

Which of the following substances is not a macronutrient?

Eating a high-salt diet increases people's chances of developing high blood pressure.Thus,a diet that supplies excessive amounts of salt is a ____ for high blood pressure.

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

Filters