Question 1

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. 
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 2

Most North Americans could improve their diets by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) eating more foods rich in vitamins A and E 
B) increasing sodium intake 
C) lowering iron and calcium intake 
D) eating fewer whole-grain breads 
A) eating more foods rich in vitamins A and E 
B) increasing sodium intake 
C) lowering iron and calcium intake 
D) eating fewer whole-grain breads

Question 3

Family medical history is a major risk factor in the development of many nutrition-related diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Question 5

Which is true about saturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A) Saturated fats raise blood cholesterol. 
B) Saturated fats tend to be solid at room temperature. 
C) Many animal fats are rich in saturated fats. 
D) Saturated fats provide 9 kilocalories per gram. 
E) All of these statements are true. 
A) Saturated fats raise blood cholesterol. 
B) Saturated fats tend to be solid at room temperature. 
C) Many animal fats are rich in saturated fats. 
D) Saturated fats provide 9 kilocalories per gram. 
E) All of these statements are true.

Question 6

Zoochemicals are physiologically active compounds found in plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Overnutrition can lead to excess stores of nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Trans fatty acids are found mostly in deep-fried foods,cookies,crackers,stick margarine,and shortening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A Kilocalorie measures the amount of heat energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following are sources of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A) grains 
B) fruits 
C) vegetables 
D) All of these are sources of carbohydrates. 
A) grains 
B) fruits 
C) vegetables 
D) All of these are sources of carbohydrates.

Question 11

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

Question 12

A vital component of the body,acting as a solvent,lubricant,temperature regulator,and transport medium,is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fat 
B) carbohydrate 
C) protein 
D) water 
A) fat 
B) carbohydrate 
C) protein 
D) water

Question 13

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

Question 14

For which of the following titles must the individual be college educated and pass a national examination administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

Accepted Answer

A) medical doctor 
B) registered dietitian 
C) certified nutritionist 
D) certified nutrition therapist 
A) medical doctor 
B) registered dietitian 
C) certified nutritionist 
D) certified nutrition therapist

Question 15

A health problem associated with high dietary fat intake is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cataracts 
B) lung cancer 
C) colon cancer 
D) osteoporosis 
A) cataracts 
B) lung cancer 
C) colon cancer 
D) osteoporosis

Question 16

Cooking is more likely to destroy fat-soluble vitamins than water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Supplement manufacturers must prove the supplement is safe before they can sell it in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which is a limitation of nutritional assessment?

Most North Americans could improve their diets by ________.

Family medical history is a major risk factor in the development of many nutrition-related diseases.

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

Which is true about saturated fats?

Zoochemicals are physiologically active compounds found in plants.

Overnutrition can lead to excess stores of nutrients.

Trans fatty acids are found mostly in deep-fried foods,cookies,crackers,stick margarine,and shortening.

A Kilocalorie measures the amount of heat energy.

Which of the following are sources of carbohydrates?

Which nutrients do NOT provide energy?

A vital component of the body,acting as a solvent,lubricant,temperature regulator,and transport medium,is ________.

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

For which of the following titles must the individual be college educated and pass a national examination administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

A health problem associated with high dietary fat intake is ________.

Cooking is more likely to destroy fat-soluble vitamins than water-soluble vitamins.

Supplement manufacturers must prove the supplement is safe before they can sell it in the U.S.

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

Which is a limitation of nutritional assessment?

Most North Americans could improve their diets by ________.

Family medical history is a major risk factor in the development of many nutrition-related diseases.

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

Which is true about saturated fats?

Zoochemicals are physiologically active compounds found in plants.

Overnutrition can lead to excess stores of nutrients.

Trans fatty acids are found mostly in deep-fried foods,cookies,crackers,stick margarine,and shortening.

A Kilocalorie measures the amount of heat energy.

Which of the following are sources of carbohydrates?

Which nutrients do NOT provide energy?

A vital component of the body,acting as a solvent,lubricant,temperature regulator,and transport medium,is ________.

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

For which of the following titles must the individual be college educated and pass a national examination administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

A health problem associated with high dietary fat intake is ________.

Cooking is more likely to destroy fat-soluble vitamins than water-soluble vitamins.

Supplement manufacturers must prove the supplement is safe before they can sell it in the U.S.

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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