Question 1

Like vitamins, _____cannot be used for energy, although many are involved in energy-producing reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) minerals 
B) carbohydrates 
C) lipids 
D) proteins

Question 2

All nutrients primarily play a structural role in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When a change in variable A is related to a change variable B, but researchers suspect variables C and D are also contributing to the change in B, the relationship between A and B is described as a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a change in variable A is...

Question 4

The major nutrition issues in the U.S.are now _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin deficiencies, food shortages 
B) over consumption, poor food choices 
C) fraudulent nutrition claims, food spoilage 
D) trans fats, contamination of the food supply

Question 5

In applying the scientific method, it is important that the observation is  _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) accurate, complete 
B) simple, repeated 
C) interesting, useful 
D) noteworthy, expected

Question 6

The Framingham Study investigated the relationship between lifestyle factors and which other variable?

Accepted Answer

A) Heart health 
B) Cancer 
C) Obesity 
D) Longevity

Question 7

Which of the following ingredients in a box owould contribute macronutrients to one's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Water, high-fructose corn syrup, egg yolk 
B) Niacin, folic acid, sucralose 
C) Riboflavin, salt, sodium benzoate 
D) Thiamin mononitrate, soybean oil, sugar

Question 8

Since 2005, there have been several outbreaks of foodborne illnesses that have made people sick and resulted in the deaths of some. Why don’t scientists simply conduct intervention studies rather than those that are epidemiologic when some foods are thought to be contaminated so that they can be sure which foods are at fault and remove them from the food supply promptly?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Since 2005, there have been several outbreaks...

Question 9

Studying phenomena within living organisms is referred to as studies conducted _____.

Accepted Answer

A) in vitro 
B) in vivo 
C) randomly 
D) organically

Question 10

Which of the following publications is the preferred source for reputable information about nutrition and other sciences?

Accepted Answer

A) Daily newspapers 
B) Books written by well-known authors 
C) Peer-reviewed journals 
D) Product information inserts

Question 11

Researchers estimate that ______% of adults in the U.S. aged 20 and over are either overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 40 
C) 60 
D) 70

Question 12

In the U.S., the __________ is responsible for monitoring health trends and compiling health-related statistics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the U.S., the __________ is responsible...

Question 13

In your intervention study, group A received a nutrient supplement, while group B received a capsule that did not contain that nutrient. Group B received a placebo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Someone who eats a diet that contains very little fat could be at risk for developing a deficiency of which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A) C 
B) E 
C) B1 
D) B12

Question 15

The number of people who are newly diagnosed with a disease in a given period of time is referred to as the  _____ of that disease.

Accepted Answer

A) incidence 
B) prevalence 
C) pervasiveness 
D) inclusion

Question 16

A peer-reviewed journal contains articles that were read and “approved” by a group of scientists knowledgeable in that area of study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Gram per gram, which of the following provides the most Calories?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol 
B) Lipids 
C) Proteins 
D) Carbohydrates

Question 18

Why is it recommended that people meet their nutritional needs by eating a variety of foods rather than by taking several supplements?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is it recommended that people meet...

Question 19

What guidelines should consumers use to make sound decisions about nutrition claims?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What guidelines should consumers use to make...

Question 20

Since we know that if someone takes in more kcalories than they use they will gain weight, this is considered to be an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) positive correlation 
B) simple relationship 
C) complex correlation 
D) cause-and-effect relationship

Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition

Like vitamins, _____cannot be used for energy, although many are involved in energy-producing reactions.

All nutrients primarily play a structural role in the body.

When a change in variable A is related to a change variable B, but researchers suspect variables C and D are also contributing to the change in B, the relationship between A and B is described as a(n) __________.

The major nutrition issues in the U.S.are now _ and _.

In applying the scientific method, it is important that the observation is _ and _.

The Framingham Study investigated the relationship between lifestyle factors and which other variable?

Which of the following ingredients in a box owould contribute macronutrients to one's diet?

Studying phenomena within living organisms is referred to as studies conducted _____.

Which of the following publications is the preferred source for reputable information about nutrition and other sciences?

Researchers estimate that ______% of adults in the U.S. aged 20 and over are either overweight or obese.

In the U.S., the __________ is responsible for monitoring health trends and compiling health-related statistics.

In your intervention study, group A received a nutrient supplement, while group B received a capsule that did not contain that nutrient. Group B received a placebo.

Someone who eats a diet that contains very little fat could be at risk for developing a deficiency of which vitamin?

The number of people who are newly diagnosed with a disease in a given period of time is referred to as the _____ of that disease.

A peer-reviewed journal contains articles that were read and “approved” by a group of scientists knowledgeable in that area of study.

Gram per gram, which of the following provides the most Calories?

Why is it recommended that people meet their nutritional needs by eating a variety of foods rather than by taking several supplements?

What guidelines should consumers use to make sound decisions about nutrition claims?

Since we know that if someone takes in more kcalories than they use they will gain weight, this is considered to be an example of a _____.