Question 1

What compound is an example of an energy-yielding nutrient? ​

Accepted Answer

A) protein 
B) water 
C) minerals 
D) vitamins 
A) protein 
B) water 
C) minerals 
D) vitamins

Question 2

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 3

For which title, by definition, 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 dietician 
C) certified nutritionist 
D) certified nutrition therapist 
A) medical doctor 
B) registered dietician 
C) certified nutritionist 
D) certified nutrition therapist

Question 4

List the strengths and weaknesses of epidemiological studies and experimental studies.

Accepted Answer

Epidemiological studies research the inc

Question 5

Which type of study is an example of an experimental study?

Accepted Answer

A) case control study 
B) human intervention study 
C) cohort study 
D) cross-sectional study 
A) case control study 
B) human intervention study 
C) cohort study 
D) cross-sectional study

Question 6

Shelly is working with a registered dietitian to review her diet and food choices so that she can lose weight. Shelly is confused about how many nutrients she needs to take each day and may have misunderstood information related to Recommended Dietary Allowances. What would be an accurate recommendation for Shelly?

Accepted Answer

A) Shelly should strive to take in no more than 45 percent of her kcalories from fat. 
B) In addition to a balanced diet, Shelly should take a vitamin supplement to ensure that she reaches the upper limit of vitamin C. 
C) In contrast to the RDA and AI values for nutrients, the energy recommendation for Shelly is generous. 
D) The nutrient intakes for Shelly refer to average daily intakes; she should not try to meet the recommendations for every nutrient every day. 
A) Shelly should strive to take in no more than 45 percent of her kcalories from fat. 
B) In addition to a balanced diet, Shelly should take a vitamin supplement to ensure that she reaches the upper limit of vitamin C. 
C) In contrast to the RDA and AI values for nutrients, the energy recommendation for Shelly is generous. 
D) The nutrient intakes for Shelly refer to average daily intakes; she should not try to meet the recommendations for every nutrient every day.

Question 7

Inorganic nutrients are those that do not contain which element?

Accepted Answer

A) ​h ydrogen 
B) ​o xygen 
C) ​c arbon 
D) ​c hloride 
A) ​h ydrogen 
B) ​o xygen 
C) ​c arbon 
D) ​c hloride

Question 8

Which factor would most likely lead to a primary nutrient deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) inadequate nutrient intake 
B) reduced nutrient absorption 
C) increased nutrient excretion 
D) increased nutrient destruction 
A) inadequate nutrient intake 
B) reduced nutrient absorption 
C) increased nutrient excretion 
D) increased nutrient destruction

Question 9

What best describes a feature of the minerals as nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) Minerals yield only a small amount of energy. 
B) Minerals are easily destroyed and must be handled carefully. 
C) Minerals are never bound to any substance in the body. 
D) Minerals can be lost during food-refining processes. 
A) Minerals yield only a small amount of energy. 
B) Minerals are easily destroyed and must be handled carefully. 
C) Minerals are never bound to any substance in the body. 
D) Minerals can be lost during food-refining processes.

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises:  an unproven statement

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  h ypothesis and  p hysical is...

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises:  a nutrient deficiency showing outward signs

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  f at and  p lacebo is...

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises:  inspection of skin, tongue, eyes, hair, and fingernails

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  v alidity and 7 and  is...

Question 13

What is the benefit of using controls in an experiment? ​

Accepted Answer

A) The size of the groups can be very large. 
B) The subjects do not need to know anything about the experiment. 
C) The subjects who are treated are balanced against the placebos. 
D) The groups are similar in all respects except for the treatment being tested. 
A) The size of the groups can be very large. 
B) The subjects do not need to know anything about the experiment. 
C) The subjects who are treated are balanced against the placebos. 
D) The groups are similar in all respects except for the treatment being tested.

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises:  a nutrient deficiency in the early stages

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  i norganic and  s ubclinical is...

Question 15

An estimated ____ percent of adults in the United States consume five or more alcoholic drinks in a single day at least once a year. ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​14 
B) ​20 
C) ​26 
D) ​35 
A) ​14 
B) ​20 
C) ​26 
D) ​35

Question 16

As a registered dietitian at Jones Hospital, you are instructed to write a policy statement on nutrition assessment procedures for all new patients. What are the most useful parameters for the nutrition assessment of individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) diet recall, food likes and dislikes, allergies, and favorite family recipes 
B) anthropometric data, physical examinations, food likes and dislikes, and family tree 
C) diet record that includes what the patient usually eats, which will provide sufficient information 
D) historical information, anthropometric data, physical examinations, and laboratory tests 
A) diet recall, food likes and dislikes, allergies, and favorite family recipes 
B) anthropometric data, physical examinations, food likes and dislikes, and family tree 
C) diet record that includes what the patient usually eats, which will provide sufficient information 
D) historical information, anthropometric data, physical examinations, and laboratory tests

Question 17

Having permission under state or federal law, granted on meeting specified criteria, to use a certain title (such as dietitian)and offer certain services is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A) accreditation 
B) a license to practice 
C) registration 
D) specialty certification 
A) accreditation 
B) a license to practice 
C) registration 
D) specialty certification

Question 18

Only ____ minerals are known to be essential in human nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) ​12 
B) ​16 
C) ​21 
D) ​24 
A) ​12 
B) ​16 
C) ​21 
D) ​24

Question 19

The lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that maintains a specified criterion of adequacy is called the nutrient ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) allowance 
B) requirement 
C) tolerable limit 
D) adequate intake 
A) allowance 
B) requirement 
C) tolerable limit 
D) adequate intake

Question 20

Individuals who frequently prepare their own meals are more likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) consume larger amounts of fat, protein, and kcalories 
B) have a lower incidence of acute health problems 
C) report more positive emotions and healthier food choices 
D) eat with family members than to eat alone 
A) consume larger amounts of fat, protein, and kcalories 
B) have a lower incidence of acute health problems 
C) report more positive emotions and healthier food choices 
D) eat with family members than to eat alone

Exam 1: An Overview of Nutrition

What compound is an example of an energy-yielding nutrient? ​

A subclinical nutrient deficiency is defined as one that ____. ​

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

List the strengths and weaknesses of epidemiological studies and experimental studies.

Which type of study is an example of an experimental study?

Inorganic nutrients are those that do not contain which element?

Which factor would most likely lead to a primary nutrient deficiency?

What best describes a feature of the minerals as nutrients?

What is the benefit of using controls in an experiment? ​

An estimated ____ percent of adults in the United States consume five or more alcoholic drinks in a single day at least once a year. ​

As a registered dietitian at Jones Hospital, you are instructed to write a policy statement on nutrition assessment procedures for all new patients. What are the most useful parameters for the nutrition assessment of individuals?

Having permission under state or federal law, granted on meeting specified criteria, to use a certain title (such as dietitian)and offer certain services is called ____.

Only ____ minerals are known to be essential in human nutrition.

The lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that maintains a specified criterion of adequacy is called the nutrient ____. ​

Individuals who frequently prepare their own meals are more likely to ____.

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, 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

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

What compound is an example of an energy-yielding nutrient?

A subclinical nutrient deficiency is defined as one that ____.

What is the benefit of using controls in an experiment?

An estimated ____ percent of adults in the United States consume five or more alcoholic drinks in a single day at least once a year.

The lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that maintains a specified criterion of adequacy is called the nutrient ____.