Question 1

Which of the following lifestyle choices is the primary cause of preventable cancer deaths in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Eating fatty foods 
B) Consuming alcohol 
C) Exercising infrequently 
D) Smoking cigarettes

Question 2

According to the U.S.Food and Drug Administration,which of the following substances can NOT be classified as a dietary supplement?

Accepted Answer

A) Tobacco 
B) Vitamin E 
C) Copper 
D) Lysine

Question 3

To improve nutrition and weight status,a primary objective of Healthy People 2020 is to

Accepted Answer

A) increase the number of children and adults who receive annual influenza vaccinations. 
B) reduce television advertisements for unhealthy food options. 
C) educate consumers on how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources. 
D) reduce child and adult consumption of calories from solid fats and added sugars.

Question 4

Which of the following describe a conditionally essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) A nutrient that is normally nonessential,but becomes essential under certain conditions. 
B) A nutrient that may be made in the body,but in amounts that are inadequate. 
C) A nutrient that becomes essential due to a metabolic disorder or serious disease (e.g.kidney or liver disease). 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense per serving?

Accepted Answer

A) Leafy greens 
B) French fries 
C) Grape drink 
D) Refined grains

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a key nutrition concept?

Accepted Answer

A) Malnutrition includes overnutrition as well as undernutrition. 
B) Foods and the nutrients they contain are not cure-alls. 
C) Variety,moderation,and balance can help ensure a diet's nutritional adequacy. 
D) The best way for people to obtain all the essential nutrients is to consume dietary supplements.

Question 7

Per serving,which of the following foods is the most energy-dense?

Accepted Answer

A) ½ cup fresh strawberries 
B) 4-ounce chocolate doughnut 
C) 8 ounces fat-free milk 
D) 3 ounces baked chicken

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a common marketing tactic to encourage consumers to purchase manufactured foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Attractive packaging 
B) Product placement at the end of supermarket aisles 
C) In-store product sampling demonstrations 
D) Nutrition information posted next to fresh fruits and vegetables

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food. 
B) In the United States,poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death. 
C) A person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type and birth order. 
D) Most people are born with the ability to choose a nutritious diet.

Question 10

Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic lower respiratory infections 
B) Stroke 
C) Suicide 
D) Influenza and pneumonia

Question 11

Which of the following foods is NOT a rich natural source of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) Cherries 
B) Green tea 
C) Whole-grain bread 
D) Lean meat

Question 12

A teaspoon of sugar supplies about 16 kcals,which is the same as ________ calories.

Accepted Answer

A) 1)6 
B) 1600 
C) 16,000 
D) 160,000

Question 13

A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate,3 g protein,5 g fat,5 mg vitamin C,and 100 mL water.Based on this information,a serving of this food supplies

Accepted Answer

A) 87 kcals. 
B) 97 kcals. 
C) 107 kcals. 
D) 117 kcals.

Question 14

Which of the following factors has a major influence over a person's food choices?

Accepted Answer

A) Close friends 
B) Blood type 
C) Vitamin A status 
D) Birth order

Question 15

Approximately how many grams of carbohydrate are in a sugar-sweetened beverage that supplies 200 kcals and contains no fiber,fat,protein,or alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 grams of carbohydrate 
B) 30 grams of carbohydrate 
C) 43 grams of carbohydrate 
D) 65 grams of carbohydrate

Question 16

Consuming a diet that supplies large amounts of certain types of fat increase one's risk of developing heart disease.Thus,a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ________ for heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) hypothetical variable 
B) dietary modulator 
C) nutritional determinant 
D) risk factor

Question 17

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) A megadose of vitamin C is within the range of safe intake for the nutrient. 
B) Peanut butter is an empty-calorie food. 
C) Most foods are mixtures of nutrients. 
D) A healthy diet supplies 90% of its calories from protein-rich foods.

Exam 1: Introduction to Nutrition