Question 1

How is a placebo group used in an experiment?

Accepted Answer

A) All subjects are similar. 
B) All subjects receive a treatment. 
C) Neither subjects nor researchers know who is receiving treatment. 
D) One group of subjects receives a treatment and the other group receives a fake treatment. 
A) All subjects are similar. 
B) All subjects receive a treatment. 
C) Neither subjects nor researchers know who is receiving treatment. 
D) One group of subjects receives a treatment and the other group receives a fake treatment.

Question 2

Carbohydrates can be described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sugars,starches,and fibers 
B) compounds needed in tiny amounts 
C) made of building blocks called amino acids 
D) inorganic molecules regulating chemical reactions and comprising part of some body structures 
A) sugars,starches,and fibers 
B) compounds needed in tiny amounts 
C) made of building blocks called amino acids 
D) inorganic molecules regulating chemical reactions and comprising part of some body structures

Question 3

Sugars,starches,and dietary fibers are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) proteins 
B) vitamins 
C) carbohydrates 
D) minerals 
A) proteins 
B) vitamins 
C) carbohydrates 
D) minerals

Question 4

Complex carbohydrates not broken down by digestive processes are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) glycogen 
B) enzymes 
C) fiber 
D) starches 
A) glycogen 
B) enzymes 
C) fiber 
D) starches

Question 5

Undernutrition can lead to ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Almost all foods that have fat contain both saturated and unsaturated fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An animal model is a disease in laboratory animals that closely mimics a human disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One slice of bread contains 18 g carbohydrates,4 g protein,and 1.5 g fat.Approximately how many kcal are in one slice?

Accepted Answer

A) 24 
B) 94 
C) 100 
D) 210 
A) 24 
B) 94 
C) 100 
D) 210

Question 9

In North America,food choices are guided mainly by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) hunger 
B) the physical need for food 
C) appetite 
D) culture 
A) hunger 
B) the physical need for food 
C) appetite 
D) culture

Question 10

A snack bar contains about 17 grams of carbohydrates,1 gram of fat,and 1 gram of protein.How many kcals does it contain?

Accepted Answer

A) 19 
B) 43 
C) 81 
D) 210 
A) 19 
B) 43 
C) 81 
D) 210

Question 11

Which factor(s)affect food choice?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

People in the United States today are more at risk for overnutrition than undernutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Polysaccharides are also called simple carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An evaluation of nutritional health includes ________.

Accepted Answer

A) anthropometric measurements 
B) dietary assessment 
C) biochemical assessment 
D) medical history 
E) All of these choices are correct 
A) anthropometric measurements 
B) dietary assessment 
C) biochemical assessment 
D) medical history 
E) All of these choices are correct

Question 15

If a total of 2000 kcal were consumed (energy came from 250 grams of carbohydrates,66 grams of fat,and 102 grams of protein),what percentage of energy comes from carbohydrates,fat,and protein?

Accepted Answer

A) 30% carbohydrate,50% fat,and 20% protein 
B) 50% carbohydrate,35% fat,and 15% protein 
C) 20% carbohydrate,30% fat,and 50% protein 
D) 50% carbohydrate,30% fat,and 20% protein 
A) 30% carbohydrate,50% fat,and 20% protein 
B) 50% carbohydrate,35% fat,and 15% protein 
C) 20% carbohydrate,30% fat,and 50% protein 
D) 50% carbohydrate,30% fat,and 20% protein

Question 16

Which element is found in protein,but not in carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A) Nitrogen 
B) Carbon 
C) Hydrogen 
D) Oxygen 
A) Nitrogen 
B) Carbon 
C) Hydrogen 
D) Oxygen

Question 17

Which is NOT a characteristic of an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) It has a specific biological function. 
B) Removing it from the diet causes a reduction in biological function. 
C) Adding it to a deficient diet restores body functions back to normal if it is added before permanent damage occurs. 
D) It prevents nutrient deficiencies and chronic diseases. 
A) It has a specific biological function. 
B) Removing it from the diet causes a reduction in biological function. 
C) Adding it to a deficient diet restores body functions back to normal if it is added before permanent damage occurs. 
D) It prevents nutrient deficiencies and chronic diseases.

Question 18

The ___________ is a source of systemic reviews used to help make informed health-care decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) e-Library of Evidence for Nutrition Actions 
B) USDA Nutrition Evidence Library 
C) Evidence Analysis Library 
D) Cochrane Collaboration 
A) e-Library of Evidence for Nutrition Actions 
B) USDA Nutrition Evidence Library 
C) Evidence Analysis Library 
D) Cochrane Collaboration

Question 19

Nutrients causing some signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequate amounts are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) essential nutrients 
B) nonessential nutrients 
C) nutritional supplements 
D) trace nutrients 
A) essential nutrients 
B) nonessential nutrients 
C) nutritional supplements 
D) trace nutrients

Question 20

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

How is a placebo group used in an experiment?

Carbohydrates can be described as ________.

Sugars,starches,and dietary fibers are examples of ________.

Complex carbohydrates not broken down by digestive processes are ________.

Undernutrition can lead to ________.

Almost all foods that have fat contain both saturated and unsaturated fats.

An animal model is a disease in laboratory animals that closely mimics a human disease.

One slice of bread contains 18 g carbohydrates,4 g protein,and 1.5 g fat.Approximately how many kcal are in one slice?

In North America,food choices are guided mainly by ________.

A snack bar contains about 17 grams of carbohydrates,1 gram of fat,and 1 gram of protein.How many kcals does it contain?

Which factor(s)affect food choice?

People in the United States today are more at risk for overnutrition than undernutrition.

Polysaccharides are also called simple carbohydrates.

An evaluation of nutritional health includes ________.

If a total of 2000 kcal were consumed (energy came from 250 grams of carbohydrates,66 grams of fat,and 102 grams of protein),what percentage of energy comes from carbohydrates,fat,and protein?

Which element is found in protein,but not in carbohydrates?

Which is NOT a characteristic of an essential nutrient?

The ___________ is a source of systemic reviews used to help make informed health-care decisions.

Nutrients causing some signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequate amounts are called ________.

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

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition

How is a placebo group used in an experiment?

Carbohydrates can be described as ________.

Sugars,starches,and dietary fibers are examples of ________.

Complex carbohydrates not broken down by digestive processes are ________.

Undernutrition can lead to ________.

Almost all foods that have fat contain both saturated and unsaturated fats.

An animal model is a disease in laboratory animals that closely mimics a human disease.

One slice of bread contains 18 g carbohydrates,4 g protein,and 1.5 g fat.Approximately how many kcal are in one slice?

In North America,food choices are guided mainly by ________.

A snack bar contains about 17 grams of carbohydrates,1 gram of fat,and 1 gram of protein.How many kcals does it contain?

Which factor(s)affect food choice?

People in the United States today are more at risk for overnutrition than undernutrition.

Polysaccharides are also called simple carbohydrates.

An evaluation of nutritional health includes ________.

If a total of 2000 kcal were consumed (energy came from 250 grams of carbohydrates,66 grams of fat,and 102 grams of protein),what percentage of energy comes from carbohydrates,fat,and protein?

Which element is found in protein,but not in carbohydrates?

Which is NOT a characteristic of an essential nutrient?

The ___________ is a source of systemic reviews used to help make informed health-care decisions.

Nutrients causing some signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequate amounts are called ________.

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

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

Filters