Question 1

Which of the following organizations would deal with a harmful bacteria found in the food supply?

Accepted Answer

A) Health Canada 
B) Canadian Food Inspection Agency 
C) Centre for Health Promotion 
D) Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion 
A) Health Canada 
B) Canadian Food Inspection Agency 
C) Centre for Health Promotion 
D) Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Question 2

Which of the following dietary tools requires both training of the client as well as explicit take-home instructions to the client?

Accepted Answer

A) diet history 
B) twenty-four-hour recall 
C) food-frequency questionnaire 
D) diet records 
A) diet history 
B) twenty-four-hour recall 
C) food-frequency questionnaire 
D) diet records

Question 3

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate rich foods?

Accepted Answer

A) butter and corn oil 
B) beef and pork 
C) wheat and lentils 
D) bacon and eggs 
A) butter and corn oil 
B) beef and pork 
C) wheat and lentils 
D) bacon and eggs

Question 4

For dinner, Marcus consumes 255 grams of carbohydrate, 70 grams of protein, and 50 grams of fat. In addition, Marcus decides that he wants a glass of wine with his meal. If he drinks one glass of wine containing 8 grams of alcohol, how many total kilocalories does he consume in this meal?

Accepted Answer

A) 56 kilocalories 
B) 540 kilocalories 
C) 1 675 kilocalories 
D) 1 806 kilocalories 
A) 56 kilocalories 
B) 540 kilocalories 
C) 1 675 kilocalories 
D) 1 806 kilocalories

Question 5

In malnutrition, a primary deficiency is one in which:

Accepted Answer

A) there is inadequate intake of a nutrient. 
B) the person cannot absorb a nutrient. 
C) the nutrient is not utilized by the body. 
D) too much of the nutrient is secreted from the body. 
A) there is inadequate intake of a nutrient. 
B) the person cannot absorb a nutrient. 
C) the nutrient is not utilized by the body. 
D) too much of the nutrient is secreted from the body.

Question 6

An Internet search about the effects of vitamin C on the common cold yields two websites. The first website was published in 2004 by a vitamin company and advertises a monthly supply of vitamin C for 50% off. The second website is a blog put out by an academic researcher at a prominent post secondary institution and it contains several recent references to academic journals. Which would be more reliable and why?

Accepted Answer

The second website is more reliable beca

Question 7

What is a significant limitation to most dietary assessment tools?

Accepted Answer

A) They provide limited information on current nutrient intakes. 
B) They are easy to administer. 
C) They cannot be applied to the majority of foods. 
D) They rely on a person's ability to self-report accurately. 
A) They provide limited information on current nutrient intakes. 
B) They are easy to administer. 
C) They cannot be applied to the majority of foods. 
D) They rely on a person's ability to self-report accurately.

Question 8

Would you be more concerned about an overdose of vitamin D or vitamin C? Please give your reasons.

Accepted Answer

I would be more concerned about an overd

Question 9

You are interested in the effects of X, a new natural health product on weight loss. Formulate a hypothesis, design a research study to test product X and describe the steps you would take to implement it.

Accepted Answer

Hypothesis: Overweight adults that consu

Question 10

The AMDR for fat is:

Accepted Answer

A) 20-35%. 
B) <10%. 
C) 10-35%. 
D) 45-65%. 
A) 20-35%. 
B) <10%. 
C) 10-35%. 
D) 45-65%.

Question 11

Which of the following government health agencies is responsible for regulating the use of natural health products?

Accepted Answer

A) Canadian Food Inspection Agency 
B) Health Canada 
C) Public Health Agency of Canada 
D) Canadian Public Health Association 
A) Canadian Food Inspection Agency 
B) Health Canada 
C) Public Health Agency of Canada 
D) Canadian Public Health Association

Question 12

A group of your peers explain to you that they are worried about developing osteoporosis later in life. They have heard that calcium is important for strong bones and ask you for advice on their calcium intakes. You suggest they consume:

Accepted Answer

A) slightly more than the upper intake limit. 
B) between the recommended dietary allowance and the upper limit. 
C) at least the estimated average requirement. 
D) less than the recommended dietary allowance. 
A) slightly more than the upper intake limit. 
B) between the recommended dietary allowance and the upper limit. 
C) at least the estimated average requirement. 
D) less than the recommended dietary allowance.

Question 13

________ are examples of inorganic nutrients.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The second step of the scientific method is:

Accepted Answer

A) observing and describing a phenomenon. 
B) testing a research question or hypothesis. 
C) generating a hypothesis. 
D) collecting data. 
A) observing and describing a phenomenon. 
B) testing a research question or hypothesis. 
C) generating a hypothesis. 
D) collecting data.

Question 15

Compare and contrast the four primary types of dietary intake tools and include the use and limitations of each.

Accepted Answer

Diet History: Can identify nutrition or

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an organic micronutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) folate 
B) calcium 
C) fat 
D) iron 
A) folate 
B) calcium 
C) fat 
D) iron

Question 17

Which of the following is a UNIQUE property of lipids compared with the properties of other macronutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) Lipids are soluble in water. 
B) Lipids are an important source of energy for the body. 
C) Lipids are comprised of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. 
D) Lipids yield more calories per gram than carbohydrate or protein. 
A) Lipids are soluble in water. 
B) Lipids are an important source of energy for the body. 
C) Lipids are comprised of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. 
D) Lipids yield more calories per gram than carbohydrate or protein.

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A) Excesses of these vitamins are easily excreted. 
B) Excesses of these vitamins are not toxic to the body. 
C) Toxicity from food intakes of these vitamins is common. 
D) These vitamins provide a source of energy. 
A) Excesses of these vitamins are easily excreted. 
B) Excesses of these vitamins are not toxic to the body. 
C) Toxicity from food intakes of these vitamins is common. 
D) These vitamins provide a source of energy.

Question 19

Christopher's lunch contains 121 grams of carbohydrate, 40 grams of protein, and 25 grams of fat. Approximately what percent of kilocalories in this meal come from fat?

Accepted Answer

A) 19% 
B) 26% 
C) 34% 
D) 42% 
A) 19% 
B) 26% 
C) 34% 
D) 42%

Question 20

Which of the following is a goal of the Integrated Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) develop Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) 
B) promote health disparities 
C) improve overall health outcomes 
D) regulate health care spending 
A) develop Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) 
B) promote health disparities 
C) improve overall health outcomes 
D) regulate health care spending

Which of the following organizations would deal with a harmful bacteria found in the food supply?

Which of the following dietary tools requires both training of the client as well as explicit take-home instructions to the client?

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate rich foods?

For dinner, Marcus consumes 255 grams of carbohydrate, 70 grams of protein, and 50 grams of fat. In addition, Marcus decides that he wants a glass of wine with his meal. If he drinks one glass of wine containing 8 grams of alcohol, how many total kilocalories does he consume in this meal?

In malnutrition, a primary deficiency is one in which:

What is a significant limitation to most dietary assessment tools?

Would you be more concerned about an overdose of vitamin D or vitamin C? Please give your reasons.

You are interested in the effects of X, a new natural health product on weight loss. Formulate a hypothesis, design a research study to test product X and describe the steps you would take to implement it.

The AMDR for fat is:

Which of the following government health agencies is responsible for regulating the use of natural health products?

A group of your peers explain to you that they are worried about developing osteoporosis later in life. They have heard that calcium is important for strong bones and ask you for advice on their calcium intakes. You suggest they consume:

________ are examples of inorganic nutrients.

The second step of the scientific method is:

Compare and contrast the four primary types of dietary intake tools and include the use and limitations of each.

Which of the following is an example of an organic micronutrient?

Which of the following is a UNIQUE property of lipids compared with the properties of other macronutrients?

Which of the following is a characteristic of water-soluble vitamins?

Christopher's lunch contains 121 grams of carbohydrate, 40 grams of protein, and 25 grams of fat. Approximately what percent of kilocalories in this meal come from fat?

Which of the following is a goal of the Integrated Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy?

Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Micronutrients, Phytochemicals, and Functional Foods

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Years of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

Malnutrition at Home and Around the World

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Exam 1: The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Which of the following organizations would deal with a harmful bacteria found in the food supply?

Which of the following dietary tools requires both training of the client as well as explicit take-home instructions to the client?

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate rich foods?

For dinner, Marcus consumes 255 grams of carbohydrate, 70 grams of protein, and 50 grams of fat. In addition, Marcus decides that he wants a glass of wine with his meal. If he drinks one glass of wine containing 8 grams of alcohol, how many total kilocalories does he consume in this meal?

In malnutrition, a primary deficiency is one in which:

What is a significant limitation to most dietary assessment tools?

Would you be more concerned about an overdose of vitamin D or vitamin C? Please give your reasons.

You are interested in the effects of X, a new natural health product on weight loss. Formulate a hypothesis, design a research study to test product X and describe the steps you would take to implement it.

The AMDR for fat is:

Which of the following government health agencies is responsible for regulating the use of natural health products?

A group of your peers explain to you that they are worried about developing osteoporosis later in life. They have heard that calcium is important for strong bones and ask you for advice on their calcium intakes. You suggest they consume:

________ are examples of inorganic nutrients.

The second step of the scientific method is:

Compare and contrast the four primary types of dietary intake tools and include the use and limitations of each.

Which of the following is an example of an organic micronutrient?

Which of the following is a UNIQUE property of lipids compared with the properties of other macronutrients?

Which of the following is a characteristic of water-soluble vitamins?

Christopher's lunch contains 121 grams of carbohydrate, 40 grams of protein, and 25 grams of fat. Approximately what percent of kilocalories in this meal come from fat?

Which of the following is a goal of the Integrated Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy?

Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Micronutrients, Phytochemicals, and Functional Foods

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Years of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

Malnutrition at Home and Around the World

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