Question 1

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 2

Minerals are non-essential nutrients and provide 4 kilocalories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sarah is making a pound cake for the bake sale.Of the 2,400 total kilocalories for the entire cake,30% comes from fat.How many grams of fat are there in the cake?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 grams 
B) 60 grams 
C) 80 grams 
D) 100 grams 
E) 240 grams

Question 4

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 5

Which of the following foods contains the most carbohydrates per gram?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the standard unit used to measure food energy?

Accepted Answer

A) kilograms 
B) kilocalories 
C) pounds 
D) newtons 
E) grams

Question 7

Susan wants to enhance her immunity during the flu season.Which of the following would be the LEAST credible source of information?

Accepted Answer

A) advice from a registered dietitian 
B) guidelines on flu-prevention on the website yourhealth.com 
C) CDC guidelines on their website 
D) a recent peer-reviewed article on zinc from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 
E) flu-prevention strategies provided by your doctor

Question 8

Describe the steps involved in the scientific method of conducting a study.Discuss the reasons why following these specific series of steps will result in a well-designed experimental study.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

A nutrient that cannot be made by the body in sufficient quantities and that must be obtained from food is a/an

Accepted Answer

A) organic nutrient. 
B) inorganic nutrient. 
C) essential nutrient. 
D) phytochemical. 
E) functional nutrient.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT considered a nutrient?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin E 
E) vitamin K

Question 12

What is the primary form of fat in our bodies?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 1: The Science and Scope of Nutrition