Deck 1: The Basics of Nutrition

Question 1

Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?

A)Glucose
B)Zinc
C)Caffeine
D)Pantothenic acid

Answer 1

C

Question 2

According to the main nutrition-related goal of Healthy People 2020,Americans should ________.

A)learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources
B)reduce the risk of chronic diseases by consuming a healthy diet
C)increase their use of dietary supplements that contain vitamins and minerals
D)reduce young children's exposure to substances in foods that cause allergies

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

A person's _____ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices.

A)place of residence
B)health status
C)mood
D)political beliefs

Question 6

Tamika's 52-year-old father died as a result of a condition that is the leading cause of death in the United States.Based on this information,Tamika's father died from ________.

A)heart disease
B)lung cancer
C)type 1 diabetes
D)influenza

Question 7

Most forms of _____ are a source of energy for cells.

A)carbohydrate
B)water
C)vitamin C
D)cholesterol

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

According to the main nutrition-related goal of Healthy People 2020,Americans should ________.

A)achieve and maintain a healthy body weight
B)decrease their intake of refined,enriched,and fortified foods
C)learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources
D)reduce young children's exposure to junk foods at home

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

A)A headache is a common sign of a mineral deficiency disease.
B)Most phytochemicals are classified as essential nutrients.
C)A skin rash could be a symptom of a vitamin deficiency disease.
D)Nutrient deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients.

Question 12

A person's _____ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices.

A)mood
B)blood type
C)place of residence
D)health status

Question 13

A substance that can protect a person's cells from being damaged or destroyed by certain harmful factors is a (an)________.

A)vitamin
B)oxidizing agent
C)antioxidant
D)mineral nutrient

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

A)People develop scurvy when their diets lack vitamin

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?
A)In the United States,poor eating habits contribute to the ten leading causes of death,including influenza and pneumoni

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B)A person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type,birth order,and sustainability.
C)People are born with the ability to choose a nutritious variety of foods.
D)Nutrients are life-sustaining substances in food.

Question 16

According to the U.S.Department of Agriculture,Americans consumed more ____ in 2010 than in 1970.

A)red meat
B)milk
C)eggs
D)chicken

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy for human cells?

A)Vitamin D
B)Cholesterol
C)Protein
D)Iron

Question 20

Which of the following conditions is not a leading cause of death in the United States?

A)Stroke
B)Cancer
C)Tuberculosis
D)Heart disease

Question 21

Lynne wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 200 kcal/serving.The soft drink contains no fiber,protein,fat,and alcohol.To obtain this value,she should ________.

A)multiply the number of kcal by 4
B)divide the number of kcal by 9
C)divide the number of kcal by 4
D)multiply the number per serving by 9

Question 22

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not supply any energy for the human body?

A)Carbohydrate
B)Alcohol
C)Fat
D)Vitamin D

Question 23

A serving of food supplies 153 kcal from fat.Based on this information,how many grams of fat are in the serving?

A)17
B)9
C)22
D)38

Question 24

In 2010,Americans ate more ____ than in 1970.

A)total calories
B)fresh eggs
C)red meat
D)whole milk

Question 25

A serving of food supplies 99 kcal from fat.Based on this information,how many grams of fat are in the serving?

A)25
B)11
C)9
D)33

Question 26

In 2010,Americans consumed more ____ than in 1970.

A)milk
B)red meat
C)added fat
D)eggs

Question 27

Sam wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 100 kcal/serving.The soft drink contains no fiber,protein,fat,and alcohol.To obtain this value,he should ________.

A)divide the number of kcal by 4
B)multiply the number of kcal by 4
C)divide the number of kcal by 2
D)multiply the number per serving by 2

Question 28

Lynne consumes 6 ounces of a beverage that supplies 63 kcal from alcohol.To determine how many grams of alcohol are in that amount of the beverage,she should ________.

A)divide 63 by 4
B)multiply 63 by 4
C)divide 63 by 7
D)multiply 63 by 9

Question 29

A serving of food contains 3 g alcohol,6 mg cholesterol,500 ml water,25 g fat,5 g protein,and 38 g carbohydrate.Based on this information,a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal.

A)575
B)636
C)418
D)392

Question 30

In 2010,Americans consumed more ____ than in 1970.

A)added sugars
B)red meat
C)eggs
D)milk

Question 31

A serving of food contains 20 g fat,2 g protein,5 g carbohydrate,5 g alcohol,and 1000 mg potassium.Based on this information,a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal.

A)423
B)200
C)440
D)243

Question 32

A serving of food supplies 244 kcal from protein.Based on this information,how many grams of protein are in the serving?

A)61
B)27
C)35
D)175

Question 33

A serving of food supplies 144 kcal from protein.Based on this information,how many grams of protein are in the serving?

A)16
B)36
C)46
D)26

Question 34

According to the U.S.Department of Agriculture,Americans consumed more ____ in 2010 than in 1970.

A)cheese
B)red meat
C)eggs
D)whole grains

Question 35

A serving of food supplies 136 kcal from protein.Based on this information,how many grams of protein are in the serving?

A)26
B)34
C)19
D)15

Question 36

A serving of food contains 35 g carbohydrate,6 g protein,10 g fat,5 mg vitamin E,and 150 ml water.Based on this information,a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal.

A)194
B)254
C)204
D)234

Question 37

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 _____ kcal.

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

Question 38

Lynne wants to estimate the grams of fat in a serving of oil that supplies 400 kcal.The oil contains no fiber,protein,fat,and alcohol.To obtain this value,she should ________.

A)divide the number of kcal by 4
B)divide the number of kcal by 9
C)multiply the number of kcal by 4
D)multiply the number per serving by 9

Question 39

A serving of food contains 30 g fat,2 g protein,3 g carbohydrate,5 mg iron,600 mg calcium,and 250 ml water.Based on this information,a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal.

A)200
B)440
C)320
D)270

Question 40

According to the U.S.Department of Agriculture,Americans consumed more ____ in 2010 than in 1970.

A)fish
B)milk
C)eggs
D)red meat

Question 41

A teaspoon of sugar supplies about 16 kilocalories,which is the same as _____ calories.

A)16,000
B)160,000
C)1600
D)1.6

Question 42

Which of the following foods is naturally a source of phytochemicals?

A)Grapes
B)Margarine
C)Tuna
D)Luncheon meat

Question 43

Eating a high-salt diet increases people's chances of developing high blood pressure.Thus,a diet that supplies excessive amounts of salt is a ____ for high blood pressure.

A)hypothetical variable
B)dietary modulator
C)risk factor
D)primary predictor

Question 44

Erika is making a recipe from foods that contain the following nutrients: 120 ml of water,60 g of fat,20 g of protein,500 mg of vitamin C,275 g of carbohydrate,and 600 mg of calcium.Approximately how many kilocalories does the entire product of this recipe provide?

A)930
B)1550
C)1720
D)780

Question 45

Which of the following behaviors is a known risk factor for heart disease?

A)Smoking cigarettes
B)Consuming excess vitamin c
C)Eating a high-fiber diet
D)Being physically active

Question 46

Jerry's height is 70 inches.What is his approximate height in centimeters?

A)150 cm
B)225 cm
C)125 cm
D)178 cm

Question 47

Josh weighs 175 kg.What is his approximate weight in pounds?

A)286 pounds
B)350 pounds
C)406 pounds
D)385 pounds

Question 48

A tablespoon of vegetable oil supplies about 100,000 calories,which is the same as _____ kilocalories.

A)10
B)10,000
C)1000
D)100

Question 49

Archie weighs 72 kg,which is approximately ____ pounds.

A)108
B)178
C)228
D)158

Question 50

A serving of food contains 7 g carbohydrate,15 g protein,6 g fat,2 mcg vitamin B12,and 60 mg iron.Based on this information,this food provides ___ kcal/serving.

A)116
B)126
C)296
D)142

Question 51

Jorge weighs 198 pounds.What is his weight in kilograms?

A)100 kg
B)90 kg
C)120 kg
D)80 kg

Question 52

The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of ________.

A)kilocalories
B)BTUs
C)rads
D)thermals

Question 53

Which of the following foods is not a source of phytochemicals?

A)Lean meat
B)Fresh blueberries
C)Cashew nuts
D)Whole-grain bread

Question 54

Eating diets that contain high amounts of certain kinds of fat raise the risk of developing heart disease.Thus,a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ____ for heart disease.

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

Question 55

Elisa weighs 62 kg,which is approximately _____ pounds.

A)152
B)202
C)176
D)136

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

Dave's height is 72 inches.What is his approximate height in centimeters?

A)195 cm
B)162 cm
C)144 cm
D)183 cm

Question 58

How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 8 g protein,10 g fat,22 g carbohydrate,130 mg vitamin C,and 120 ml water?

A)204
B)208
C)206
D)210

Question 59

Kerry weighs 58 kg.What is her approximate weight in pounds?

A)106 pounds
B)98 pounds
C)128 pounds
D)86 pounds

Question 60

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for the human body?

A)Water
B)Protein
C)Carbohydrate
D)Alcohol

Question 61

Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient?

A)Cholesterol
B)Fat
C)Vitamin D
D)Water

Question 62

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that provides energy for humans?

A)Sugar
B)Alcohol
C)Thiamin
D)Caffeine

Question 63

Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient?

A)Fat
B)Protein
C)Water
D)Magnesium

Question 64

A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate,10 g protein,400 ml water,25 mg vitamin B-6,and 8 g fat.According to this information,how many kilocalories are in a serving of this food?

A)212
B)262
C)182
D)152

Question 65

Which of the following statements is true?

A)According to scientific evidence,taking megadoses of vitamins and minerals is a safe way to prevent many chronic diseases.
B)In the United States,you are more likely to see undernourished than overnourished people.
C)A diet that has variety contains many different kinds of nutritious foods.
D)Nutrition experts generally classify foods as either "good" or "junk."

Question 66

An essential nutrient ________.

A)must be supplied by the diet
B)is only in foods from animal sources
C)performs a vital function in the body
D)is not in foods that are rich sources of empty calories

Question 67

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

A)Cheese nachos
B)Soft margarine
C)Iceberg lettuce
D)Fat-free milk

Question 68

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Most naturally occurring foods contain more than one nutrient.
B)Milk,bananas,and soybeans are among the few nutritionally perfect foods for humans.
C)Strawberries are an energy-dense food.
D)According to nutrition experts,junk foods have no nutritional value.

Question 69

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

A)Olive oil
B)French fries
C)Grape drink
D)Soy milk

Question 70

Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient dense?

A)Strawberries
B)Raw apple slices
C)Peanut butter
D)Whole-grain bread

Question 71

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

A)Cheese nachos
B)Soft margarine
C)Iceberg lettuce
D)Orange slices

Question 72

Each day,Phil takes ten pills that each supply 1000 mg of vitamin C.The recommended amount of vitamin C is 90 mg/day.His daily vitamin C intake is an example of a ________.

A)marginal intake
B)physiological level
C)requirement
D)megadose

Question 73

Maria limits her sodium intake to 2.3 g/day.This amount is equivalent to ________.

A)230 mg/day
B)23,000 mg/day
C)23 mg/day
D)2300 mg/day

Question 74

Benjamin limits his sodium intake to 1.5 g/day.This amount is equivalent to ________.

A)15,000 mcg/day
B)15 mg/day
C)1500 mg/day
D)150 mg/day

Question 75

A serving of food supplies 20 g carbohydrate,10 g fat,25 g protein,and 100 g water.Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

A)Water provides the most food energy.
B)Carbohydrate provides the most food energy.
C)Fat provides the most food energy.
D)Protein provides the most food energy.

Question 76

A serving of food supplies 20 g carbohydrate,10 g fat,25 g protein,and 100 g water.Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

A)Water provides the most food energy.
B)Protein provides about 25% of total calories.
C)Carbohydrate provides the least food energy.
D)Fat provides the most food energy.

Question 77

The recommended dose of a vitamin is 2 mg.Based on this information,a megadose of the vitamin would be _____ .

A)5 mg
B)10 mcg
C)40 mcg
D)25 mg

Question 78

A serving of food supplies 18 g protein,20 g carbohydrate,7 g fat,18 mg vitamin E,2 mg iron,and 100 g water.Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

A)Vitamin E provides the most food energy.
B)Carbohydrate provides the most food energy.
C)Fat provides about 75% of total calories.
D)Fat provides the most food energy.

Question 79

Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving?

A)Fat-free milk
B)Chocolate chip cookie
C)Baked chicken
D)Fresh blueberries

Question 80

The recommended amount of a nutrient is 100 mg.Therefore,a megadose of this nutrient would be ________.

A)100 mcg
B)10 mg
C)1 mcg
D)1 g