Question 1

You can tell that a claim about nutrition is unreliable if:

Accepted Answer

A) it is being made by an advertiser who is paid to make claims 
B) the evidence used to support the claim comes from a university laboratory 
C) it appears in a peer-reviewed scientific journal 
D) it is being made by a public health nutritionist 
E) it is written in a blog on the Internet 
A) it is being made by an advertiser who is paid to make claims 
B) the evidence used to support the claim comes from a university laboratory 
C) it appears in a peer-reviewed scientific journal 
D) it is being made by a public health nutritionist 
E) it is written in a blog on the Internet A

Question 2

Functional foods contain bioactive food components believed to provide health benefits beyond the benefits conferred by their nutrient content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Is it possible to take dietary supplements in place of food? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Real food is superior to supplements. Most healthy people who eat a nutritious diet need no dietary supplements at all. Even if a person's basic nutrient needs are perfectly understood and met, a dietary supplement taken in place of food still lacks something that foods provide. Hospitalized clients who are fed nutrient mixtures through a vein often improve dramatically when they can finally eat food. Real food is important to health, and it offers something that cannot be provided through a supplement alone.

Question 4

Which of the following nutrients can yield energy and provide materials for forming the structures and working parts of body tissues?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Most foods that are high in calcium are poor sources of iron. This statement illustrates the characteristic of a nutritious diet known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) adequacy 
B) calorie control 
C) moderation 
D) balance 
E) variety 
A) adequacy 
B) calorie control 
C) moderation 
D) balance 
E) variety

Question 6

The chemical energy stored in food can be converted to mechanical, electrical, thermal, or other forms of energy in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When making food choices, the best types of foods to include in your diet are:

Accepted Answer

A) medical foods because they cure diseases 
B) fast foods because they are the most readily available 
C) whole foods because they provide the basis of a nutritious diet 
D) processed foods because they require minimal cooking 
E) ultra-processed foods because they are the most palatable 
A) medical foods because they cure diseases 
B) fast foods because they are the most readily available 
C) whole foods because they provide the basis of a nutritious diet 
D) processed foods because they require minimal cooking 
E) ultra-processed foods because they are the most palatable

Question 8

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

Accepted Answer

Nutrient density is determined by the am

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of an elemental diet?

Accepted Answer

A) It supports life. 
B) It supports optimal growth. 
C) It supports long-term health. 
D) It enables people to thrive over long periods. 
E) It is better than real food. 
A) It supports life. 
B) It supports optimal growth. 
C) It supports long-term health. 
D) It enables people to thrive over long periods. 
E) It is better than real food.

Question 10

Which of the following diseases is responsible for the highest percentage of deaths in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Cancer 
B) Kidney disease 
C) Heart disease 
D) Chronic lung disease 
E) Alzheimer's disease 
A) Cancer 
B) Kidney disease 
C) Heart disease 
D) Chronic lung disease 
E) Alzheimer's disease

Question 11

The effects of physical activity on the body include all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

A) decreased bone density 
B) reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases 
C) faster wound healing 
D) increased lean body tissue 
E) improved mental functioning 
A) decreased bone density 
B) reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases 
C) faster wound healing 
D) increased lean body tissue 
E) improved mental functioning

Question 12

Identify an example of whole foods.

Accepted Answer

A) Candies 
B) Ready-to-heat meals 
C) Dried beans 
D) Soft drinks 
E) Potato "tots" 
A) Candies 
B) Ready-to-heat meals 
C) Dried beans 
D) Soft drinks 
E) Potato "tots"

Question 13

The human genome is 99.9% the same in all people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Nutrition and weight-related objectives for the nation have been published by the:

Accepted Answer

A) U.S. Department of Agriculture 
B) U.S. Food and Drug Administration 
C) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 
D) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
E) U.S. Association for Nutrition and Dietetics 
A) U.S. Department of Agriculture 
B) U.S. Food and Drug Administration 
C) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 
D) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
E) U.S. Association for Nutrition and Dietetics

Question 15

A whole, basic food becomes less nutritious when it is enriched or fortified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about the effect of genetics and nutrition on chronic diseases?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals with the same hair color are more likely to develop the same chronic disease. 
B) Good dietary choices are sufficient to prevent the onset of all chronic diseases. 
C) The possibility of developing chronic diseases depends on genetics and lifestyle choices. 
D) Nutrition does not have any effect on the risk of developing chronic diseases. 
E) One's lifestyle does not have any effect on one's risk of developing chronic diseases. 
A) Individuals with the same hair color are more likely to develop the same chronic disease. 
B) Good dietary choices are sufficient to prevent the onset of all chronic diseases. 
C) The possibility of developing chronic diseases depends on genetics and lifestyle choices. 
D) Nutrition does not have any effect on the risk of developing chronic diseases. 
E) One's lifestyle does not have any effect on one's risk of developing chronic diseases.

Question 17

In a research study, one set of subjects received a treatment and another set of subjects received a placebo. This research study is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) case study 
B) epidemiological study 
C) laboratory study 
D) meta-analysis 
E) intervention study 
A) case study 
B) epidemiological study 
C) laboratory study 
D) meta-analysis 
E) intervention study

Question 18

In the precontemplation stage of behavior change, the best action to take is to:

Accepted Answer

A) collect information and learn about your current behaviors 
B) write out a plan for change with specific actions to take 
C) commit to making a change and set a date to start 
D) persevere through any lapses that may occur 
E) perform the new behavior to determine whether you want to adopt it or not 
A) collect information and learn about your current behaviors 
B) write out a plan for change with specific actions to take 
C) commit to making a change and set a date to start 
D) persevere through any lapses that may occur 
E) perform the new behavior to determine whether you want to adopt it or not

Question 19

Phytochemicals found in foods are important because:

Accepted Answer

A) they increase the risk of developing certain diseases 
B) they decrease the risk of developing certain diseases 
C) they are considered to be essential nutrients 
D) they are a new category of vitamins 
E) they confer texture and volume to foods 
A) they increase the risk of developing certain diseases 
B) they decrease the risk of developing certain diseases 
C) they are considered to be essential nutrients 
D) they are a new category of vitamins 
E) they confer texture and volume to foods

Question 20

Energy-yielding nutrients are referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamins 
B) phytochemicals 
C) minerals 
D) macronutrients 
E) micronutrients 
A) vitamins 
B) phytochemicals 
C) minerals 
D) macronutrients 
E) micronutrients

You can tell that a claim about nutrition is unreliable if:

Functional foods contain bioactive food components believed to provide health benefits beyond the benefits conferred by their nutrient content.

Is it possible to take dietary supplements in place of food? Why or why not?

Which of the following nutrients can yield energy and provide materials for forming the structures and working parts of body tissues?

Most foods that are high in calcium are poor sources of iron. This statement illustrates the characteristic of a nutritious diet known as _____.

The chemical energy stored in food can be converted to mechanical, electrical, thermal, or other forms of energy in the body.

When making food choices, the best types of foods to include in your diet are:

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

Which of the following statements is true of an elemental diet?

Which of the following diseases is responsible for the highest percentage of deaths in the United States?

The effects of physical activity on the body include all of the following except :

Identify an example of whole foods.

The human genome is 99.9% the same in all people.

Nutrition and weight-related objectives for the nation have been published by the:

A whole, basic food becomes less nutritious when it is enriched or fortified.

Which of the following statements is true about the effect of genetics and nutrition on chronic diseases?

In a research study, one set of subjects received a treatment and another set of subjects received a placebo. This research study is an example of a(n):

In the precontemplation stage of behavior change, the best action to take is to:

Phytochemicals found in foods are important because:

Energy-yielding nutrients are referred to as _____.

Nutrition Tools: Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

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Exam 1: Food Choices and Human Health

You can tell that a claim about nutrition is unreliable if:

Functional foods contain bioactive food components believed to provide health benefits beyond the benefits conferred by their nutrient content.

Is it possible to take dietary supplements in place of food? Why or why not?

Which of the following nutrients can yield energy and provide materials for forming the structures and working parts of body tissues?

Most foods that are high in calcium are poor sources of iron. This statement illustrates the characteristic of a nutritious diet known as _____.

The chemical energy stored in food can be converted to mechanical, electrical, thermal, or other forms of energy in the body.

When making food choices, the best types of foods to include in your diet are:

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

Which of the following statements is true of an elemental diet?

Which of the following diseases is responsible for the highest percentage of deaths in the United States?

The effects of physical activity on the body include all of the following except :

Identify an example of whole foods.

The human genome is 99.9% the same in all people.

Nutrition and weight-related objectives for the nation have been published by the:

A whole, basic food becomes less nutritious when it is enriched or fortified.

Which of the following statements is true about the effect of genetics and nutrition on chronic diseases?

In a research study, one set of subjects received a treatment and another set of subjects received a placebo. This research study is an example of a(n):

In the precontemplation stage of behavior change, the best action to take is to:

Phytochemicals found in foods are important because:

Energy-yielding nutrients are referred to as _____.

Nutrition Tools: Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

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