Deck 1: The Basics of Nutrition

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

A)copper
B)vitamin E
C)tobacco
D)lysine

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is a main goal of Healthy People 2020?

A)Receive annual physical checkups
B)Provide opportunities to increase physical activity
C)Improve the overall quality of Americans' food choices
D)promote quality of life,healthy development,and healthy behaviors for everyone.

Question 5

Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?

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

Question 6

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)mineral nutrient.
D)antioxidant.

Question 7

According to a main goal of Healthy People 2020,Americans should

A)reduce children's exposure to junk foods at home and school.
B)learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources.
C)create environments that foster good health for everyone.
D)receive annual influenza vaccinations.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Question 9

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)type 1 diabetes.
C)lung cancer.
D)influenza.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

A)An essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet.
B)Under certain conditions,the human body can make iron,copper,and zinc.
C)People develop scurvy when their diets lack vitamin
D)Phytochemicals are antioxidants produced by animal cells.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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 14

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

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

Question 15

According to a main goal of Healthy People 2020,Americans should

A)receive annual influenza and early childhood vaccinations.
B)promote quality of life,healthy development,and healthy behaviors for everyone.
C)reduce children's exposure to junk foods at home and school.
D)learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources.

Question 16

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

Question 17

Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?

A)glucose
B)zinc
C)caffeine
D)pantothenic acid

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)Diabetes
C)Suicide
D)Chronic lower respiratory infections

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

In 2010,Americans ate more ____ than in 1970.

A)added sugars
B)whole grains
C)red meats
D)eggs

Question 23

According to the U.S.Department of Agriculture,today's Americans eat more ____ than in 1970.

A)whole grains
B)eggs
C)poultry
D)red meats

Question 24

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)hypothetical variable
C)risk factor
D)nutritional determinant

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

In 2010,Americans ate more ____ than in 1970.

A)eggs
B)whole grains
C)red meats
D)added fat

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

In 2010,Americans ate more ____ than in 1970.

A)whole grains
B)total calories
C)fresh eggs
D)red meats

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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

A)eggs
B)red meats
C)fish
D)whole grains

Question 36

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)107
D)117

Question 37

A serving of food supplies 100 kcal from protein.Based on this information,how many grams of protein are in the serving?

A)100
B)25
C)400
D)125

Question 38

According to the U.S.Department of Agriculture,today's Americans eat more ____ than in 1970.

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

A serving of food contains 2 g carbohydrate,16 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)96
C)126
D)136

Question 43

A serving of food supplies 15 g carbohydrate,15 g protein,400 ml water,25 mg vitamin C,and 4 g fat.According to this information,how many kilocalories are in a serving of this food?

A)136
B)126
C)156
D)146

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

The recommended dose of a vitamin is 2.0 mg.Based on this information,a megadose of the vitamin would be _____ mg or more.

A)10.0
B)20.0
C)15.0
D)4.0

Question 46

Compared to 40 years ago,Americans generally consume more

A)eggs.
B)milk.
C)red meat.
D)fruit.

Question 47

How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 4 g protein,10 g fat,25 g carbohydrate,130 mg vitamin C,and 120 ml water?

A)188
B)118
C)156
D)206

Question 48

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

Question 49

A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate,15 g fat,18 g protein,and 100 g water.Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

A)Protein provides about 50% of total calories.
B)Carbohydrate provides the most food energy.
C)Water provides the most food energy.
D)Fat provides the most food energy.

Question 50

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

Question 51

Archie weighs 72 kg,which is approximately ____ pounds.

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

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

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

A)100 µg.
B)1 g.
C)10 mg.
D)1000 µg.

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

Elisa weighs 62 kg,which is approximately _____ pounds.

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

Question 60

Erika is making a recipe from foods that contain the following nutrients: 120 ml of water,50 g of fat,40 g of protein,500 mg of vitamin C,235 g of carbohydrate,and 600 mg of calcium.Approximately how many kilocalories does the entire product of this recipe provide?

A)2020
B)1550
C)930
D)580

Question 61

In the United States,food insecurity is most likely to affect

A)body builders who consume too many protein supplements.
B)adolescent boys experiencing a growth spurt.
C)older adults on fixed incomes.
D)adult women who take birth control pills.

Question 62

Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient?

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

Question 63

An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 450 ml water,20 g sugar,and 5 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.

A)125
B)180
C)115
D)95

Question 64

An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 250 ml water,30 g sugar,3 mg caffeine,and 8 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.

A)176
B)96
C)185
D)115

Question 65

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Milk,bananas,and soybeans are among the few nutritionally perfect foods for humans.
B)Strawberries are an energy-dense food.
C)Nutrition experts classify sugary foods as "junk" foods.
D)Most naturally occurring foods contain more than one nutrient.

Question 66

Hannah is in her 5th month of pregnancy.Her diet is poor because she rarely pays attention to her food choices,and she eats a limited variety of foods that she likes.Hannah was described as "undernourished" by her physician.Based on this information,Hannah is likely to

A)deliver a baby with type 1 diabetes.
B)give birth at least two weeks later than expected.
C)deliver a baby who has breathing difficulties.
D)give birth to a high-birth-weight baby.

Question 67

_____ includes farming techniques that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment.

A)Organoleptic crop management
B)Nutrigenomic farming
C)Sustainable agriculture
D)Biotechnologic food production

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

Which of the following substances is not a macronutrient?

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

Question 70

Dietitians often refer to _____ as "empty-calorie" foods.

A)100% fruit juices
B)breads
C)fat-free dairy products
D)sugar-sweetened soft drinks

Question 71

Which of the following statements is true?

A)The School Lunch and Breakfast programs are available to low- and middle-income children in 20 states.
B)The School Breakfast Program offers free or reduced-cost breakfasts to children,regardless of their family incomes.
C)The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income Americans buy food.
D)Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals for pregnant,low-income women who are too sick to leave their homes.

Question 72

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

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

Question 73

Which of the following federally subsidized food programs is designed to improve the nutritional status specifically of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women and their preschool children in the United States?

A)Commodity Supplemental Food Program
B)UNICEF
C)WIC
D)Meals on Wheels

Question 74

Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of undernutrition?

A)Preschool children
B)Middle-age men
C)Chronic alcoholics
D)College freshmen

Question 75

An essential nutrient

A)must be supplied by the diet.
B)is not in empty-calorie food.
C)performs a vital function in the body.
D)is only in foods from animal sources.

Question 76

Impoverished children who live in developing countries have a high risk of dying from

A)developing type 2 diabetes.
B)developing cystic fibrosis.
C)consuming too much fat and sugar.
D)drinking polluted water.

Question 77

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Question 78

An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 250 ml water,15 g sugar,3 mg caffeine,and 5 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.

A)95
B)125
C)185
D)115

Question 79

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

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

Question 80

Which of the following nutrients is the most essential for life?

A)Water
B)Omega-3 fatty acids
C)Protein
D)Vitamin C