Question 1

Which nutrients do NOT provide energy?

Accepted Answer

A) water and carbohydrate 
B) minerals and vitamins 
C) vitamins and protein 
D) water, minerals, and lipids

Question 2

A study that compares matched individuals with and without a known medical condition is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) double-blind study 
B) matched study 
C) case-control study 
D) control group study

Question 3

A person genetically at risk for heart disease could delay the onset of this disease by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) getting regular exercise 
B) avoiding obesity 
C) eating a healthy diet 
D) All of these choices are correct 
E) None of these choices are correct

Question 4

Which is a limitation of nutritional assessment?

Accepted Answer

A) Many signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiency disease are not very specific. 
B) Many signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiency disease take a long time to occur. 
C) It is hard to link many signs and symptoms to dietary intake. 
D) All of these are limitations of nutritional assessment.

Question 5

Which of the following is a dependable source for up-to-date, accurate nutrition information?

Accepted Answer

A) supplement manufacturer's website 
B) registered dietitian 
C) health food store manager 
D) women's magazine

Question 6

Which factors affect food choice?

Accepted Answer

A) social needs 
B) food cost 
C) food marketing 
D) lifestyle 
E) All of these factors affect food choice

Question 7

_____ dictate the types and amounts of nutrients in food that will be transformed and reassembled into body structures and compounds.

Accepted Answer

A) Supply and demand 
B) Genes 
C) Cell proteins 
D) Dietary choices

Question 8

Proteins are formed by linking together ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acids 
B) amino acids 
C) glycerol 
D) nitrogen groups

Question 9

Water-soluble vitamins are excreted more readily than fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Many factors influence food choices.Which factor relates to the knowledge, beliefs, religion, and traditions shared by a group of people?

Accepted Answer

A) food marketing 
B) lifestyle 
C) education and occupation 
D) culture

Question 11

When body systems are operating normally and nutrient stores are being maintained, an individual is said to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) in optimal nutritional status 
B) in a state of overnutrition 
C) experiencing undernutrition 
D) experiencing malnutrition

Question 12

Undernutrition can lead to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) depleted nutrient stores 
B) slow down in metabolic processes 
C) few symptoms in the early stages 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 13

Macronutrients are needed in _______ quantities in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) gram 
B) milligram 
C) microgram

Question 14

Proteins can be described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sugars, starches, and fibers 
B) mostly fats and oils 
C) made of building blocks called amino acids 
D) inorganic molecules regulating chemical reactions and comprising part of some body structures

Question 15

Which of the following is the term for a food that provides health benefits beyond the vitamins and minerals it contains?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional food 
B) Formative food 
C) Phytonutrient 
D) Probiotic

Question 16

Zoochemicals are physiologically active compounds found in plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In North America, the main sources of protein are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) rice, beans, and corn 
B) meat and pasta 
C) meat, seafood, and dairy products 
D) pasta, breads, and potatoes

Question 18

Phytochemicals are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) available in vitamin and mineral supplements only 
B) essential parts of a diet 
C) chemicals found in plants and animal products 
D) plant substances that provide health benefits

Question 19

An environmental assessment includes studying a person's ________.

Accepted Answer

A) education and economic background 
B) family medical history 
C) usual dietary intake 
D) medication use

Question 20

A health problem NOT associated with low intake of fruits and vegetables is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) colon cancer 
B) liver disease 
C) cataracts 
D) lung cancer

Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition

Which nutrients do NOT provide energy?

A study that compares matched individuals with and without a known medical condition is known as a ________.

A person genetically at risk for heart disease could delay the onset of this disease by ________.

Which is a limitation of nutritional assessment?

Which of the following is a dependable source for up-to-date, accurate nutrition information?

Which factors affect food choice?

_____ dictate the types and amounts of nutrients in food that will be transformed and reassembled into body structures and compounds.

Proteins are formed by linking together ________.

Water-soluble vitamins are excreted more readily than fat-soluble vitamins.

Many factors influence food choices.Which factor relates to the knowledge, beliefs, religion, and traditions shared by a group of people?

When body systems are operating normally and nutrient stores are being maintained, an individual is said to be ________.

Undernutrition can lead to ________.

Macronutrients are needed in _______ quantities in the diet.

Proteins can be described as ________.

Which of the following is the term for a food that provides health benefits beyond the vitamins and minerals it contains?

Zoochemicals are physiologically active compounds found in plants.

In North America, the main sources of protein are ________.

Phytochemicals are ________.

An environmental assessment includes studying a person's ________.

A health problem NOT associated with low intake of fruits and vegetables is ________.