Question 1

The scientific method consists of the following three basic steps:

Accepted Answer

A)  making an observation, proposing a hypothesis, and collecting data. 
B)  making an observation, collecting data, and analyzing results. 
C)  proposing a hypothesis, analyzing results, and proposing a new hypothesis. 
D)  proposing an observation, making a hypothesis, and collecting results. 
A)  making an observation, proposing a hypothesis, and collecting data. 
B)  making an observation, collecting data, and analyzing results. 
C)  proposing a hypothesis, analyzing results, and proposing a new hypothesis. 
D)  proposing an observation, making a hypothesis, and collecting results.

Question 2

The relationship between the time children go to bed and the time the sun goes down is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  an intervention. 
B)  a cause-and-effect relationship. 
C)  a correlation. 
D)  an epidemiological relationship. 
A)  an intervention. 
B)  a cause-and-effect relationship. 
C)  a correlation. 
D)  an epidemiological relationship.

Question 3

Infectious diseases are the leading causes of death in America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The science of nutrition involves understanding how

Accepted Answer

A)  living organisms obtain and use food to support processes required for existence. 
B)  nutrients are utilized for energy or regulation of important chemical processes. 
C)  nutrient needs change as we age. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  living organisms obtain and use food to support processes required for existence. 
B)  nutrients are utilized for energy or regulation of important chemical processes. 
C)  nutrient needs change as we age. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Cellular energy is stored in the form of

Accepted Answer

A)  adenosine triphosphate (ATP). 
B)  glucose. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  minerals. 
A)  adenosine triphosphate (ATP). 
B)  glucose. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  minerals.

Question 6

A calorie is

Accepted Answer

A)  a unit of measure used to express the amount of energy in a food. 
B)  a number assigned to a food based on the number of ingredients in that food. 
C)  a marker of the glucose content of foods. 
D)  an indicator of how vitamin-rich a food is. 
A)  a unit of measure used to express the amount of energy in a food. 
B)  a number assigned to a food based on the number of ingredients in that food. 
C)  a marker of the glucose content of foods. 
D)  an indicator of how vitamin-rich a food is.

Question 7

An investigator wanted to determine the effect of egg consumption on cholesterol levels. She asked subjects to consume 3 eggs per day for three weeks and tested their cholesterol levels before and after the 3 weeks. This type of study is an _____ study and should also include a _____ group.

Accepted Answer

A)  epidemiologic, control 
B)  epidemiologic, blinded 
C)  intervention, random 
D)  intervention, control 
A)  epidemiologic, control 
B)  epidemiologic, blinded 
C)  intervention, random 
D)  intervention, control

Question 8

A study performed on a group of people who are not asked to change their behaviors in any way is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  an intervention study. 
B)  an epidemiologic study. 
C)  a randomized, controlled study. 
D)  a double-blind study. 
A)  an intervention study. 
B)  an epidemiologic study. 
C)  a randomized, controlled study. 
D)  a double-blind study.

Question 9

In order for a food to carry the USDA organic seal it must contain at least 95% organic ingredients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An important aspect of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is that subjects

Accepted Answer

A)  must receive both treatment and placebo. 
B)  must be blinded as to whether they are in the treatment or placebo group. 
C)  must be assigned to the treatment or control group by the investigator. 
D)  must be aware of whether they are receiving the treatment or placebo. 
A)  must receive both treatment and placebo. 
B)  must be blinded as to whether they are in the treatment or placebo group. 
C)  must be assigned to the treatment or control group by the investigator. 
D)  must be aware of whether they are receiving the treatment or placebo.

Question 11

_____ are non-essential compounds found in plants that may produce health benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional vitamins 
B)  Phytochemicals 
C)  Zoochemicals 
D)  Zoonutrients 
A)  Functional vitamins 
B)  Phytochemicals 
C)  Zoochemicals 
D)  Zoonutrients

Question 12

A poor diet is part of the cause of chronic degenerative diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A _____ is a professional who has been trained specifically to help people make diet and food choices to support a healthy lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A)  medical doctor 
B)  nutrition scientist 
C)  registered dietitian 
D)  chiropractor 
A)  medical doctor 
B)  nutrition scientist 
C)  registered dietitian 
D)  chiropractor

Question 14

_____ are non-essential compounds found in animals that may produce health benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  Phytochemicals 
B)  Zoochemicals 
C)  Phytonutrients 
D)  Functional vitamins 
A)  Phytochemicals 
B)  Zoochemicals 
C)  Phytonutrients 
D)  Functional vitamins

Question 15

The higher the caloric content of a food, the less ATP can be produced from it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The scientific method consists of the following three basic steps:

The relationship between the time children go to bed and the time the sun goes down is best described as

Infectious diseases are the leading causes of death in America.

The science of nutrition involves understanding how

Cellular energy is stored in the form of

A calorie is

An investigator wanted to determine the effect of egg consumption on cholesterol levels. She asked subjects to consume 3 eggs per day for three weeks and tested their cholesterol levels before and after the 3 weeks. This type of study is an _ study and should also include a _ group.

A study performed on a group of people who are not asked to change their behaviors in any way is best described as

In order for a food to carry the USDA organic seal it must contain at least 95% organic ingredients.

An important aspect of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is that subjects

_____ are non-essential compounds found in plants that may produce health benefits.

A poor diet is part of the cause of chronic degenerative diseases.

A _____ is a professional who has been trained specifically to help people make diet and food choices to support a healthy lifestyle.

_____ are non-essential compounds found in animals that may produce health benefits.

The higher the caloric content of a food, the less ATP can be produced from it.

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

Filters

Exam 1: Why Does Nutrition Matter

The scientific method consists of the following three basic steps:

The relationship between the time children go to bed and the time the sun goes down is best described as

Infectious diseases are the leading causes of death in America.

The science of nutrition involves understanding how

Cellular energy is stored in the form of

A calorie is

An investigator wanted to determine the effect of egg consumption on cholesterol levels. She asked subjects to consume 3 eggs per day for three weeks and tested their cholesterol levels before and after the 3 weeks. This type of study is an _____ study and should also include a _____ group.

A study performed on a group of people who are not asked to change their behaviors in any way is best described as

In order for a food to carry the USDA organic seal it must contain at least 95% organic ingredients.

An important aspect of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is that subjects

_____ are non-essential compounds found in plants that may produce health benefits.

A poor diet is part of the cause of chronic degenerative diseases.

A _____ is a professional who has been trained specifically to help people make diet and food choices to support a healthy lifestyle.

_____ are non-essential compounds found in animals that may produce health benefits.

The higher the caloric content of a food, the less ATP can be produced from it.

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

Filters

An investigator wanted to determine the effect of egg consumption on cholesterol levels. She asked subjects to consume 3 eggs per day for three weeks and tested their cholesterol levels before and after the 3 weeks. This type of study is an _ study and should also include a _ group.