Question 1

Which of the following characteristics defines a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert?

Accepted Answer

A)  completion of an approved internship or the equivalent 
B)  graduation from a college after completing a program of dietetics 
C)  using the term nutritionist after the individual's name 
D)  graduation from a correspondence program with an internship 
A)  completion of an approved internship or the equivalent 
B)  graduation from a college after completing a program of dietetics 
C)  using the term nutritionist after the individual's name 
D)  graduation from a correspondence program with an internship

Question 2

Which of the following nutrients is the most energy rich?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What is meant by the term "essential nutrient?"

Accepted Answer

The body cannot make these nut

Question 4

How many classes of nutrients are there?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8

Question 5

Which of the following foods offers the most nutrients per Calorie?

Accepted Answer

A)  diced carrot 
B)  mashed potato 
C)  pork sausage 
D)  black coffee 
A)  diced carrot 
B)  mashed potato 
C)  pork sausage 
D)  black coffee

Question 6

There is a compound in cranberries that may help prevent urinary tract infections by preventing certain bacteria from clinging to the urinary tract. What is the general term for this type of compound?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional food 
B)  phytochemical 
C)  natural food 
D)  nutraceutical 
A)  functional food 
B)  phytochemical 
C)  natural food 
D)  nutraceutical

Question 7

Which of the following characteristics applies to alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contributes no Calories. 
B)  It interferes with repair of body tissues. 
C)  It is a nutrient. 
D)  It is non-toxic to the body. 
A)  It contributes no Calories. 
B)  It interferes with repair of body tissues. 
C)  It is a nutrient. 
D)  It is non-toxic to the body.

Question 8

Canada's guidelines for healthy eating include information on diet and physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following nutrients is considered organic?

Accepted Answer

A)  minerals 
B)  carbohydrate 
C)  water 
D)  alcohol 
A)  minerals 
B)  carbohydrate 
C)  water 
D)  alcohol

Question 10

Enriched and fortified foods are not necessarily more nutritious than whole basic foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the potential benefits of physical activity.

Accepted Answer

Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease;

Question 12

For healthy Canadian adults, what is the recommended maximum percentage of total Calories from fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  35% 
A)  5% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  35%

Question 13

The integration of nutrition, genomic science, and molecular biology has launched a new area of study. What is this area of study called?

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrition genetics 
B)  nutritional genomics 
C)  nutritional molecular science 
D)  nutritional science 
A)  nutrition genetics 
B)  nutritional genomics 
C)  nutritional molecular science 
D)  nutritional science

Question 14

Once a new finding is published in a scientific journal, it is considered preliminary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is an effect of physical activity on the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased lean body tissue 
B)  increased risk of cardiovascular diseases 
C)  decreased bone density 
D)  slower wound healing 
A)  increased lean body tissue 
B)  increased risk of cardiovascular diseases 
C)  decreased bone density 
D)  slower wound healing

Question 16

Which of the following units do food scientists use to measure food energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  units of weight 
B)  kilocalories 
C)  kilograms 
D)  grams 
A)  units of weight 
B)  kilocalories 
C)  kilograms 
D)  grams

Question 17

Malnutrition includes deficiencies, imbalances, and excesses of nutrients. Any of these factors can be harmful over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How many Calories does 1 gram of alcohol provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  7 
D)  9 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  7 
D)  9

Question 19

Three ounces of beef stew offers about the same amount of iron as three ounces of water-packed tuna, but the beef contains over 300 Calories while the tuna contains about 100 Calories. What is the term for this difference?

Accepted Answer

A)  balance 
B)  moderation 
C)  dietary variety 
D)  nutrient density 
A)  balance 
B)  moderation 
C)  dietary variety 
D)  nutrient density

Question 20

A nutritious diet should provide enough of each essential nutrient, enough fibre, and enough energy. What is the name for this principle of diet planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  moderation 
B)  adequacy 
C)  variety 
D)  balance 
A)  moderation 
B)  adequacy 
C)  variety 
D)  balance

Which of the following characteristics defines a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert?

Which of the following nutrients is the most energy rich?

What is meant by the term "essential nutrient?"

How many classes of nutrients are there?

Which of the following foods offers the most nutrients per Calorie?

There is a compound in cranberries that may help prevent urinary tract infections by preventing certain bacteria from clinging to the urinary tract. What is the general term for this type of compound?

Which of the following characteristics applies to alcohol?

Canada's guidelines for healthy eating include information on diet and physical activity.

Which of the following nutrients is considered organic?

Enriched and fortified foods are not necessarily more nutritious than whole basic foods.

Describe the potential benefits of physical activity.

For healthy Canadian adults, what is the recommended maximum percentage of total Calories from fats?

The integration of nutrition, genomic science, and molecular biology has launched a new area of study. What is this area of study called?

Once a new finding is published in a scientific journal, it is considered preliminary.

Which of the following is an effect of physical activity on the body?

Which of the following units do food scientists use to measure food energy?

Malnutrition includes deficiencies, imbalances, and excesses of nutrients. Any of these factors can be harmful over time.

How many Calories does 1 gram of alcohol provide?

Three ounces of beef stew offers about the same amount of iron as three ounces of water-packed tuna, but the beef contains over 300 Calories while the tuna contains about 100 Calories. What is the term for this difference?

A nutritious diet should provide enough of each essential nutrient, enough fibre, and enough energy. What is the name for this principle of diet planning?

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Which of the following characteristics defines a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert?

Which of the following nutrients is the most energy rich?

What is meant by the term "essential nutrient?"

How many classes of nutrients are there?

Which of the following foods offers the most nutrients per Calorie?

There is a compound in cranberries that may help prevent urinary tract infections by preventing certain bacteria from clinging to the urinary tract. What is the general term for this type of compound?

Which of the following characteristics applies to alcohol?

Canada's guidelines for healthy eating include information on diet and physical activity.

Which of the following nutrients is considered organic?

Enriched and fortified foods are not necessarily more nutritious than whole basic foods.

Describe the potential benefits of physical activity.

For healthy Canadian adults, what is the recommended maximum percentage of total Calories from fats?

The integration of nutrition, genomic science, and molecular biology has launched a new area of study. What is this area of study called?

Once a new finding is published in a scientific journal, it is considered preliminary.

Which of the following is an effect of physical activity on the body?

Which of the following units do food scientists use to measure food energy?

Malnutrition includes deficiencies, imbalances, and excesses of nutrients. Any of these factors can be harmful over time.

How many Calories does 1 gram of alcohol provide?

Three ounces of beef stew offers about the same amount of iron as three ounces of water-packed tuna, but the beef contains over 300 Calories while the tuna contains about 100 Calories. What is the term for this difference?

A nutritious diet should provide enough of each essential nutrient, enough fibre, and enough energy. What is the name for this principle of diet planning?

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters