Question 1

Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 ounces baked chicken 
B) ½ cup fresh strawberries 
C) 4-ounce chocolate doughnut 
D) 8 ounces fat-free milk 
A) 3 ounces baked chicken 
B) ½ cup fresh strawberries 
C) 4-ounce chocolate doughnut 
D) 8 ounces fat-free milk

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) An essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet. 
B) Under certain conditions,the human body can make iron,copper,and zinc. 
C) People develop scurvy when their diets lack vitamin 
D) Phytochemicals are antioxidants produced by animal cells. 
A) An essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet. 
B) Under certain conditions,the human body can make iron,copper,and zinc. 
C) People develop scurvy when their diets lack vitamin 
D) Phytochemicals are antioxidants produced by animal cells.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutrient deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients. 
B) A skin rash could be a symptom of a vitamin deficiency disease. 
C) A headache is a common sign of a mineral deficiency disease. 
D) Most phytochemicals are classified as essential nutrients. 
A) Nutrient deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients. 
B) A skin rash could be a symptom of a vitamin deficiency disease. 
C) A headache is a common sign of a mineral deficiency disease. 
D) Most phytochemicals are classified as essential nutrients.

Question 4

In 2010,Americans ate more ____ than in 1970.

Accepted Answer

A) whole grains 
B) total calories 
C) fresh eggs 
D) red meats 
A) whole grains 
B) total calories 
C) fresh eggs 
D) red meats

Question 5

How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 4 g protein,10 g fat,25 g carbohydrate,130 mg vitamin C,and 120 ml water?

Accepted Answer

A) 188 
B) 118 
C) 156 
D) 206 
A) 188 
B) 118 
C) 156 
D) 206

Question 6

An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 250 ml water,15 g sugar,3 mg caffeine,and 5 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A) 95 
B) 125 
C) 185 
D) 115 
A) 95 
B) 125 
C) 185 
D) 115

Question 7

Jerry's height is 70 inches.What is his approximate height in centimeters?

Accepted Answer

A) 125 cm 
B) 150 cm 
C) 178 cm 
D) 225 cm 
A) 125 cm 
B) 150 cm 
C) 178 cm 
D) 225 cm

Question 8

Which of the following is a main goal of Healthy People 2020?

Accepted Answer

A) Receive annual physical checkups 
B) Provide opportunities to increase physical activity 
C) Improve the overall quality of Americans' food choices 
D) promote quality of life,healthy development,and healthy behaviors for everyone. 
A) Receive annual physical checkups 
B) Provide opportunities to increase physical activity 
C) Improve the overall quality of Americans' food choices 
D) promote quality of life,healthy development,and healthy behaviors for everyone.

Question 9

An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 450 ml water,20 g sugar,and 5 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A) 125 
B) 180 
C) 115 
D) 95 
A) 125 
B) 180 
C) 115 
D) 95

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A healthy diet supplies 90% of its calories from protein-rich foods. 
B) Peanut butter is an empty-calorie food. 
C) Most foods are mixtures of nutrients. 
D) A megadose of vitamin C is within the range of safe intake for the nutrient. 
A) A healthy diet supplies 90% of its calories from protein-rich foods. 
B) Peanut butter is an empty-calorie food. 
C) Most foods are mixtures of nutrients. 
D) A megadose of vitamin C is within the range of safe intake for the nutrient.

Question 11

For 5 years,Michael ate only plant foods.He recently developed numbness in his feet and a sore swollen tongue.A few days after he added eggs and milk to his diet,his tongue healed and the numbness in his feet stopped bothering him.Based on this information,Michael probably

Accepted Answer

A) developed a nutrient deficiency disorder that was cured by the eating animal foods. 
B) suffered from a rare genetic disorder that developed when high levels of various phytochemicals were consumed. 
C) had been infected with a rare viral disease that was transmitted by certain plant foods. 
D) had absorbed toxic minerals from plant foods,which were eliminated from his body when he consumed the animal foods. 
A) developed a nutrient deficiency disorder that was cured by the eating animal foods. 
B) suffered from a rare genetic disorder that developed when high levels of various phytochemicals were consumed. 
C) had been infected with a rare viral disease that was transmitted by certain plant foods. 
D) had absorbed toxic minerals from plant foods,which were eliminated from his body when he consumed the animal foods.

Question 12

Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of undernutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Preschool children 
B) Middle-age men 
C) Chronic alcoholics 
D) College freshmen 
A) Preschool children 
B) Middle-age men 
C) Chronic alcoholics 
D) College freshmen

Question 13

Archie weighs 72 kg,which is approximately ____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) 108 
B) 178 
C) 228 
D) 158 
A) 108 
B) 178 
C) 228 
D) 158

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The School Lunch and Breakfast programs are available to low- and middle-income children in 20 states. 
B) The School Breakfast Program offers free or reduced-cost breakfasts to children,regardless of their family incomes. 
C) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income Americans buy food. 
D) Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals for pregnant,low-income women who are too sick to leave their homes. 
A) The School Lunch and Breakfast programs are available to low- and middle-income children in 20 states. 
B) The School Breakfast Program offers free or reduced-cost breakfasts to children,regardless of their family incomes. 
C) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income Americans buy food. 
D) Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals for pregnant,low-income women who are too sick to leave their homes.

Question 15

A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate,3 g protein,5 g fat,5 mg vitamin C,and 100 ml water.Based on this information,a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A) 87 
B) 97 
C) 107 
D) 117 
A) 87 
B) 97 
C) 107 
D) 117

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Each day,Phil takes ten pills that each supply 1000 mg of vitamin C.The recommended amount of vitamin C is 90 mg/day.His daily vitamin C intake is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) requirement. 
B) physiological level. 
C) marginal intake. 
D) megadose. 
A) requirement. 
B) physiological level. 
C) marginal intake. 
D) megadose.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,you are more likely to see undernourished than overnourished people. 
B) According to scientific evidence,taking megadoses of vitamins and minerals are a safe way to prevent many chronic diseases. 
C) Dietitians generally classify foods as either "good" or "junk." 
D) A diet that has variety contains many different kinds of nutritious foods. 
A) In the United States,you are more likely to see undernourished than overnourished people. 
B) According to scientific evidence,taking megadoses of vitamins and minerals are a safe way to prevent many chronic diseases. 
C) Dietitians generally classify foods as either "good" or "junk." 
D) A diet that has variety contains many different kinds of nutritious foods.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) mood 
B) place of residence 
C) blood type 
D) health status 
A) mood 
B) place of residence 
C) blood type 
D) health status

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

In 2010,Americans ate more ____ than in 1970.

How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 4 g protein,10 g fat,25 g carbohydrate,130 mg vitamin C,and 120 ml water?

An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 250 ml water,15 g sugar,3 mg caffeine,and 5 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.

Jerry's height is 70 inches.What is his approximate height in centimeters?

Which of the following is a main goal of Healthy People 2020?

An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 450 ml water,20 g sugar,and 5 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.

Which of the following statements is true?

For 5 years,Michael ate only plant foods.He recently developed numbness in his feet and a sore swollen tongue.A few days after he added eggs and milk to his diet,his tongue healed and the numbness in his feet stopped bothering him.Based on this information,Michael probably

Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of undernutrition?

Archie weighs 72 kg,which is approximately ____ pounds.

Which of the following statements is true?

A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate,3 g protein,5 g fat,5 mg vitamin C,and 100 ml water.Based on this information,a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal.

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

Each day,Phil takes ten pills that each supply 1000 mg of vitamin C.The recommended amount of vitamin C is 90 mg/day.His daily vitamin C intake is an example of a

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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

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 foods is the most energy dense per serving?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

In 2010,Americans ate more ____ than in 1970.

How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 4 g protein,10 g fat,25 g carbohydrate,130 mg vitamin C,and 120 ml water?

An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 250 ml water,15 g sugar,3 mg caffeine,and 5 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.

Jerry's height is 70 inches.What is his approximate height in centimeters?

Which of the following is a main goal of Healthy People 2020?

An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 450 ml water,20 g sugar,and 5 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.

Which of the following statements is true?

For 5 years,Michael ate only plant foods.He recently developed numbness in his feet and a sore swollen tongue.A few days after he added eggs and milk to his diet,his tongue healed and the numbness in his feet stopped bothering him.Based on this information,Michael probably

Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of undernutrition?

Archie weighs 72 kg,which is approximately ____ pounds.

Which of the following statements is true?

A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate,3 g protein,5 g fat,5 mg vitamin C,and 100 ml water.Based on this information,a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal.

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

Each day,Phil takes ten pills that each supply 1000 mg of vitamin C.The recommended amount of vitamin C is 90 mg/day.His daily vitamin C intake is an example of a

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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

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