Question 1

Which nutrients provide four calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate and fat 
B)  fat and protein 
C)  carbohydrate and protein 
D)  alcohol and protein 
E)  carbohydrate and alcohol

Question 2

What is a function of water in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  It regulates the release of energy. 
B)  It transports hormonal messages from place to place. 
C)  It provides a small amount of energy needed by the nervous system. 
D)  It plays a vital role in heart rate. 
E)  It controls muscle contractions.

Question 3

Dietary recommendations for sugar are to consume less than 10 percent of total calories from sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A slice of apple pie contains 50 grams of carbohydrate, 12 grams of fat, and 4 grams of protein. How many total calories would the slice of pie provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  264 calories 
B)  324 calories 
C)  664 calories 
D)  924 calories 
E)  There is not sufficient information to determine the number of calories.

Question 5

The amount spent by the food industry advertising food, beverage, and fast-food is nearly equal to the amount spent by the government in promoting its campaign to encourage people of all ages to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An epidemiological study examines populations to determine food patterns and health status over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The physiological need for food is also known as appetite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One hallmark of a credible nutrition article is that it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  describes results of a study of a sufficiently large group of people 
B)  analyzes research studies that are at least ten years old 
C)  presents results that differ remarkably from those of similar studies 
D)  appears in a respected newspaper with a large national circulation 
E)  includes several cases of anecdotal support

Question 9

Which nutrients regulate the release of energy and other aspects of metabolism rather than supplying energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  water and protein 
B)  fats and minerals 
C)  amino acids and vitamins 
D)  vitamins and minerals 
E)  antioxidants and fats

Question 10

Which substance is a major mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  chromium 
B)  copper 
C)  manganese 
D)  zinc 
E)  magnesium

Question 11

The First Amendment to the Constitution allows freedom of the press for writers to make claims for nutrition products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One gram of carbohydrate yields ____ calories, one gram of fat yields ____ calories, and one gram of protein yields ____calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  4; 8; 4 
B)  4; 9; 4 
C)  7; 4; 4 
D)  4; 7; 9 
E)  4; 9; 7

Question 13

Identify the three physical activity objectives provided in the Healthy People 2020 goals.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which substance provides seven calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  fat 
C)  carbohydrate 
D)  fiber 
E)  alcohol

Question 15

List three factors that influence the types and quantities of available foods.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which substances are included in the six classes of nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  water, alcohol, and fats 
B)  alcohol, proteins, and carbohydrates 
C)  antioxidants, sugar, and vitamins 
D)  water, carbohydrates, and fats 
E)  alcohol, minerals, and vitamins

Question 17

List three of the leading causes of death that have been linked to diet.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Ethnic cuisine refers to the traditional foods eaten by the people of a particular culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How does the diet of the centenarians from the islands of Okinawa compare to that of most U.S. adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. adults consume more seafood but fewer saturated fats. 
B)  Okinawans consume more vegetables but fewer calories. 
C)  U.S. adults consume more fruits but fewer calories. 
D)  Okinawans consume more calories but fewer sweets. 
E)  U.S. adults consume more foods with high antioxidant levels.

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: control group
experimental group
correspondence school
First Amendment
correlation
diploma mill
nutritionist
epidemiological study
health fraud
quackery
RD
placebo
intervention study
accreditation

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a sham or neutral treatment given to is...

Exam 1: The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

Which nutrients provide four calories per gram?

What is a function of water in the body?

Dietary recommendations for sugar are to consume less than 10 percent of total calories from sugar.

A slice of apple pie contains 50 grams of carbohydrate, 12 grams of fat, and 4 grams of protein. How many total calories would the slice of pie provide?

The amount spent by the food industry advertising food, beverage, and fast-food is nearly equal to the amount spent by the government in promoting its campaign to encourage people of all ages to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables.

An epidemiological study examines populations to determine food patterns and health status over time.

The physiological need for food is also known as appetite.

One hallmark of a credible nutrition article is that it ____.

Which nutrients regulate the release of energy and other aspects of metabolism rather than supplying energy?

Which substance is a major mineral?

The First Amendment to the Constitution allows freedom of the press for writers to make claims for nutrition products.

One gram of carbohydrate yields calories, one gram of fat yields calories, and one gram of protein yields calories.

Identify the three physical activity objectives provided in the Healthy People 2020 goals.

Which substance provides seven calories per gram?

List three factors that influence the types and quantities of available foods.

Which substances are included in the six classes of nutrients?

List three of the leading causes of death that have been linked to diet.

Ethnic cuisine refers to the traditional foods eaten by the people of a particular culture.

How does the diet of the centenarians from the islands of Okinawa compare to that of most U.S. adults?

Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it.