Question 1

Compared with the Estimated Average Requirement, the Recommended Dietary Allowances for nutrients are set at _____ level.

Accepted Answer

A)  a slightly lower 
B)  a much lower 
C)  the same 
D)  a slightly higher 
E)  a much higher

Question 2

Which of the following macronutrients is the preferred fuel for the brain and red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins 
B)  lipids 
C)  water 
D)  carbohydrates 
E)  proteins and lipids

Question 3

Imagine you see a news article with the heading, "The truth is out: Egg consumption harms health." How might you use the Internet to evaluate such a claim? How will you know if what you read on the internet is credible?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

List the four macronutrients and identify two major functions of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following is the only animal product with significant carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  chicken 
B)  beef 
C)  butter 
D)  milk 
E)  egg

Question 6

A program of studies to systematically assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Health Interview Survey. 
B)  Continuing Survey of Food Intakes of Americans. 
C)  Nutrition Surveillance System. 
D)  National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). 
E)  Mobile Examination Center Survey.

Question 7

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range recommends that carbohydrates contribute _____ of daily calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 10% 
B)  15%-25% 
C)  30%-40% 
D)  45%-65% 
E)  greater than 70%

Question 8

John and his wife are celebrating their first wedding anniversary. Their dinner consists of 55 grams of carbohydrates, 36 grams of protein, 27 grams of fat, and 18 grams of alcohol. What is the total caloric value of their meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  634 kilocalories 
B)  733 kilocalories 
C)  778 kilocalories 
D)  877 kilocalories 
E)  1,008 kilocalories

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  phytochemicals 
B)  proteins 
C)  fats 
D)  carbohydrates 
E)  water

Question 10

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the majority of Americans are meeting recommendations for whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

David is a football player consuming a high-calorie diet. His daily caloric intake is set at 4,500 kilocalories with the following macronutrient distribution: 45% carbohydrate, 18% fat, and the rest from protein. How many grams of protein is David's diet providing? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

Accepted Answer

A)  103 grams 
B)  203 grams 
C)  316 grams 
D)  416 grams 
E)  506 grams

Question 12

Nutrients are classified into macronutrients and micronutrients. All of the following are macronutrients EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium. 
B)  water. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  iron. 
E)  sodium and iron.

Question 13

What are phytochemicals? In which foods are they commonly found? Describe two of their functions in promoting health and preventing disease.

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Question 14

What are the four values included in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)? Describe each of these standards in establishing recommendations for nutrient intake.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The risk of adverse effects associated with intake of a nutrient:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases at levels below the RDA. 
B)  decreases at levels above the UL. 
C)  increases at levels below the RDA and above the UL. 
D)  increases at levels above the RDA. 
E)  increases within the AI range.

Question 16

What is the primary form of fat in our bodies?

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol 
B)  triglycerides 
C)  phospholipids 
D)  lipoproteins 
E)  omega-3 fatty acids

Question 17

Linda takes calcium and vitamin D supplements but is worried about increasing her risk for kidney stones. Which of the following standards will provide Linda with the information necessary to determine the maximum amount of nutrients that would be safe for her to consume without the risk of side effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recommended Dietary Allowance 
B)  Adequate Intake 
C)  Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range 
D)  Estimated Average Requirement 
E)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level

Question 18

Imagine you are planning a research study to investigate the relationship between fiber intake and blood cholesterol levels. How would your study be different if you chose to use an epidemiological research design rather than a randomized controlled trial?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The carbohydrate family includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  sugar, starch, and fiber. 
B)  starch, calcium, and fiber. 
C)  fiber, sugar, and sulfur. 
D)  sugar, water, and starch. 
E)  starch, fiber, and sterol.

Question 20

An animal study is being conducted to determine the effect of vitamin C on the development of common cold. The researcher gives one group of rats the vitamin C pills, and the other group of rats gets the "dummy" pill (placebo). The rats that received the placebo would be called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  dummy group. 
B)  double-blind group. 
C)  intervention group. 
D)  experimental group. 
E)  control group.

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