Question 1

Overcooking a food is least likely to affect which of the following groups of nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamins 
B) Minerals 
C) Proteins 
D) Carbohydrates 
A) Vitamins 
B) Minerals 
C) Proteins 
D) Carbohydrates

Question 2

Which of the following describes the legal limitations,if any,for a person who disseminates dietary advice to the public?

Accepted Answer

A) The title "dietitian" can be used by anyone in all states 
B) The title "nutritionist" can be used by anyone in all states 
C) A license to practice as a nutritionist or dietitian is required by some states 
D) A license to practice as a nutritionist or dietitian is mandatory in all states 
A) The title "dietitian" can be used by anyone in all states 
B) The title "nutritionist" can be used by anyone in all states 
C) A license to practice as a nutritionist or dietitian is required by some states 
D) A license to practice as a nutritionist or dietitian is mandatory in all states

Question 3

What type of deficiency is caused by inadequate absorption of a nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) Primary 
B) Clinical 
C) Secondary 
D) Subclinical 
A) Primary 
B) Clinical 
C) Secondary 
D) Subclinical

Question 4

Before publication in a reputable journal,the findings of a research study must undergo scrutiny by experts in the field according to a process known as

Accepted Answer

A) peer review. 
B) cohort review. 
C) intervention examination. 
D) double-blind examination. 
A) peer review. 
B) cohort review. 
C) intervention examination. 
D) double-blind examination.

Question 5

What is the AMDR for protein?

Accepted Answer

A) 10-35% 
B) 40-45% 
C) 50-65% 
D) 70-85% 
A) 10-35% 
B) 40-45% 
C) 50-65% 
D) 70-85%

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Adequate Intake (AI)and the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?

Accepted Answer

A) Both values exceed the average requirements 
B) AI values are more tentative than RDA values 
C) The percentage of people covered is known for both values 
D) Both values may serve as nutrient intake goals for individuals 
A) Both values exceed the average requirements 
B) AI values are more tentative than RDA values 
C) The percentage of people covered is known for both values 
D) Both values may serve as nutrient intake goals for individuals

Question 7

The percentages of kcalorie intakes for protein,fat,and carbohydrate that are thought to reduce the risk of chronic diseases are termed the

Accepted Answer

A) Estimated Energy Requirements. 
B) Tolerable Range of Kilocalorie Intakes. 
C) Estimated Energy Nutrient Recommendations. 
D) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges. 
A) Estimated Energy Requirements. 
B) Tolerable Range of Kilocalorie Intakes. 
C) Estimated Energy Nutrient Recommendations. 
D) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges.

Question 8

Which of the following individuals is most likely to possess the least amount of nutrition training?

Accepted Answer

A) Dietetic technician 
B) Registered dietician 
C) Certified nutritionist 
D) Dietetic technician,registered 
A) Dietetic technician 
B) Registered dietician 
C) Certified nutritionist 
D) Dietetic technician,registered

Question 9

An increase in exercise accompanied by a decrease in body weight is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) variable effect. 
B) positive correlation. 
C) negative correlation. 
D) randomization effect. 
A) variable effect. 
B) positive correlation. 
C) negative correlation. 
D) randomization effect.

Question 10

Nonnutrient substances found in plant foods that show biological activity in the body are commonly known as

Accepted Answer

A) folionutrients. 
B) inorganic fibers. 
C) phytochemicals. 
D) phyllochemicals. 
A) folionutrients. 
B) inorganic fibers. 
C) phytochemicals. 
D) phyllochemicals.

Question 11

Overeating and gaining body weight is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) variable effect. 
B) positive correlation. 
C) negative correlation. 
D) randomization effect. 
A) variable effect. 
B) positive correlation. 
C) negative correlation. 
D) randomization effect.

Question 12

A clinical trial must involve

Accepted Answer

A) tissue cells in culture. 
B) rats or mice as subjects. 
C) human beings as subjects. 
D) computer modeling to design the study. 
A) tissue cells in culture. 
B) rats or mice as subjects. 
C) human beings as subjects. 
D) computer modeling to design the study.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a set of values within the Dietary Reference Intakes?

Accepted Answer

A) Adequate Intakes 
B) Estimated Average Allowances 
C) Tolerable Upper Intake Levels 
D) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
A) Adequate Intakes 
B) Estimated Average Allowances 
C) Tolerable Upper Intake Levels 
D) Recommended Dietary Allowances

Question 14

Approximately what percentage of US consumers eat home-cooked meals at least 3 times per week?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 40 
C) 60 
D) 80 
A) 20 
B) 40 
C) 60 
D) 80

Question 15

Which of the following best describes a college-educated nutrition and food specialist who is qualified to make evaluations of the nutritional health of people?

Accepted Answer

A) Registered dietitian 
B) Licensed nutritionist 
C) Master of nutrient utilization 
D) Doctor of food and nutritional sciences 
A) Registered dietitian 
B) Licensed nutritionist 
C) Master of nutrient utilization 
D) Doctor of food and nutritional sciences

Question 16

A subclinical nutrient deficiency is defined as one that

Accepted Answer

A) shows overt signs. 
B) is in the early stages. 
C) shows resistance to treatment. 
D) is similar to a secondary deficiency. 
A) shows overt signs. 
B) is in the early stages. 
C) shows resistance to treatment. 
D) is similar to a secondary deficiency.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the six classes of nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) Fiber 
B) Protein 
C) Minerals 
D) Vitamins 
A) Fiber 
B) Protein 
C) Minerals 
D) Vitamins

Question 18

What single behavior contributes to the most deaths in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Poor diet 
B) Tobacco use 
C) Alcohol intake 
D) Sexual activity 
A) Poor diet 
B) Tobacco use 
C) Alcohol intake 
D) Sexual activity

Question 19

Which of the following represents the usual sequence of stages in the development of a nutrient deficiency resulting from inadequate intake?

Accepted Answer

A) Declining nutrient stores,abnormal functions within the body,and overt signs 
B) Abnormal functions within the body,declining nutrient stores,and overt signs 
C) Abnormal functions within the body,overt signs,and declining nutrient stores 
D) Declining nutrient stores,overt signs,and abnormal functions within the body 
A) Declining nutrient stores,abnormal functions within the body,and overt signs 
B) Abnormal functions within the body,declining nutrient stores,and overt signs 
C) Abnormal functions within the body,overt signs,and declining nutrient stores 
D) Declining nutrient stores,overt signs,and abnormal functions within the body

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the minerals?

Accepted Answer

A) Yield no energy 
B) Unstable to light 
C) Stable in cooked foods 
D) Structurally smaller than vitamins 
A) Yield no energy 
B) Unstable to light 
C) Stable in cooked foods 
D) Structurally smaller than vitamins

Overcooking a food is least likely to affect which of the following groups of nutrients?

Which of the following describes the legal limitations,if any,for a person who disseminates dietary advice to the public?

What type of deficiency is caused by inadequate absorption of a nutrient?

Before publication in a reputable journal,the findings of a research study must undergo scrutiny by experts in the field according to a process known as

What is the AMDR for protein?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Adequate Intake (AI)and the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?

The percentages of kcalorie intakes for protein,fat,and carbohydrate that are thought to reduce the risk of chronic diseases are termed the

Which of the following individuals is most likely to possess the least amount of nutrition training?

An increase in exercise accompanied by a decrease in body weight is an example of a

Nonnutrient substances found in plant foods that show biological activity in the body are commonly known as

Overeating and gaining body weight is an example of a

A clinical trial must involve

Which of the following is NOT a set of values within the Dietary Reference Intakes?

Approximately what percentage of US consumers eat home-cooked meals at least 3 times per week?

Which of the following best describes a college-educated nutrition and food specialist who is qualified to make evaluations of the nutritional health of people?

A subclinical nutrient deficiency is defined as one that

Which of the following is NOT one of the six classes of nutrients?

What single behavior contributes to the most deaths in the United States?

Which of the following represents the usual sequence of stages in the development of a nutrient deficiency resulting from inadequate intake?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the minerals?

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 1: An Overview of Nutrition

Overcooking a food is least likely to affect which of the following groups of nutrients?

Which of the following describes the legal limitations,if any,for a person who disseminates dietary advice to the public?

What type of deficiency is caused by inadequate absorption of a nutrient?

Before publication in a reputable journal,the findings of a research study must undergo scrutiny by experts in the field according to a process known as

What is the AMDR for protein?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Adequate Intake (AI)and the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?

The percentages of kcalorie intakes for protein,fat,and carbohydrate that are thought to reduce the risk of chronic diseases are termed the

Which of the following individuals is most likely to possess the least amount of nutrition training?

An increase in exercise accompanied by a decrease in body weight is an example of a

Nonnutrient substances found in plant foods that show biological activity in the body are commonly known as

Overeating and gaining body weight is an example of a

A clinical trial must involve

Which of the following is NOT a set of values within the Dietary Reference Intakes?

Approximately what percentage of US consumers eat home-cooked meals at least 3 times per week?

Which of the following best describes a college-educated nutrition and food specialist who is qualified to make evaluations of the nutritional health of people?

A subclinical nutrient deficiency is defined as one that

Which of the following is NOT one of the six classes of nutrients?

What single behavior contributes to the most deaths in the United States?

Which of the following represents the usual sequence of stages in the development of a nutrient deficiency resulting from inadequate intake?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the minerals?

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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