Question 1

Alcohol:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​is a nutrient. 
B)  ​promotes maintenance and repair in the body. 
C)  ​is not metabolized into energy. 
D)  ​contributes to body fat. 
E)  ​does not impact nutrition. 
A)  ​is a nutrient. 
B)  ​promotes maintenance and repair in the body. 
C)  ​is not metabolized into energy. 
D)  ​contributes to body fat. 
E)  ​does not impact nutrition.

Question 2

​How many kcalories are provided by a food that contains 25 g carbohydrate, 6 g protein, and 5 g fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​172 
B)  ​169 
C)  ​142 
D)  ​102 
E)  ​188 
A)  ​172 
B)  ​169 
C)  ​142 
D)  ​102 
E)  ​188

Question 3

The kcalorie content of a food depends on how much it contains of each of the following:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ carbohydrate, fat, and protein. 
B)  ​carbohydrate, fat, and minerals. 
C)  ​carbohydrate, fat, and vitamins. 
D)  ​protein, fat, and minerals.​ 
E)  ​fat, vitamins, and minerals. 
A)  ​ carbohydrate, fat, and protein. 
B)  ​carbohydrate, fat, and minerals. 
C)  ​carbohydrate, fat, and vitamins. 
D)  ​protein, fat, and minerals.​ 
E)  ​fat, vitamins, and minerals.

Question 4

All of the following contain mixtures of the energy nutrients except:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​beef. 
B)  ​potato. 
C)  ​oil. 
D)  ​legumes. 
E)  ​spinach. 
A)  ​beef. 
B)  ​potato. 
C)  ​oil. 
D)  ​legumes. 
E)  ​spinach.

Question 5

Provide a rationale for the following statement: "Too much meat is just as fattening as too many potatoes."​

Accepted Answer

Most foods contain mixtures of all three

Question 6

Personal preference plays a significant part in the food choices of an individual. Widely shared preferences include:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a desire for sour tastes. 
B)  ​significant nutritional value. 
C)  ​tastes for salt and sugar. 
D)  ​ a craving for protein. 
E)  ​ avoidance of organic food. 
A)  ​a desire for sour tastes. 
B)  ​significant nutritional value. 
C)  ​tastes for salt and sugar. 
D)  ​ a craving for protein. 
E)  ​ avoidance of organic food.

Question 7

Some nutritionists are registered dietitians, but others are self-described experts whose training is minimal or nonexistent.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Matching
-​UL

Accepted Answer

A) a set of values for the dietary nutrient intakes of healthy people in the United States and Canada 
B) a set of values reflecting the average daily amounts of nutrients considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group; a goal for dietary intake by individuals 
C) a set of values that are used as guides for nutrient intakes when scientific evidence is insufficient to determine an RDA 
D) the lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that will maintain a specified criterion of adequacy 
E) in regard to nutrient intake, the amount below which almost all healthy people can be expected, over time, to experience deficiency symptoms
F)the average daily nutrient intake levels estimated to meet the requirements of half of the healthy individuals in a given age and gender group
G)a set of values reflecting the highest average daily nutrient intake levels that are likely to pose no risk of toxicity to almost all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group
H)the dietary energy intake level that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult of a defined age, gender, weight, and physical activity level consistent with good health
I)ranges of intakes for the energy-yielding nutrients that provide adequate energy and nutrients and reduce the risk of chronic disease 
A) a set of values for the dietary nutrient intakes of healthy people in the United States and Canada 
B) a set of values reflecting the average daily amounts of nutrients considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group; a goal for dietary intake by individuals 
C) a set of values that are used as guides for nutrient intakes when scientific evidence is insufficient to determine an RDA 
D) the lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that will maintain a specified criterion of adequacy 
E) in regard to nutrient intake, the amount below which almost all healthy people can be expected, over time, to experience deficiency symptoms
F)the average daily nutrient intake levels estimated to meet the requirements of half of the healthy individuals in a given age and gender group
G)a set of values reflecting the highest average daily nutrient intake levels that are likely to pose no risk of toxicity to almost all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group
H)the dietary energy intake level that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult of a defined age, gender, weight, and physical activity level consistent with good health
I)ranges of intakes for the energy-yielding nutrients that provide adequate energy and nutrients and reduce the risk of chronic disease

Question 9

How many fat kcalories are in a food that contains 15 grams of fat?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​60 
B)  ​105 
C)  ​135 
D)  ​215 
E)  ​300 
A)  ​60 
B)  ​105 
C)  ​135 
D)  ​215 
E)  ​300

Question 10

Which of the following does not yield energy for the body?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​carbohydrate 
B)  ​protein 
C)  ​alcohol 
D)  ​vitamins 
E)  ​fat 
A)  ​carbohydrate 
B)  ​protein 
C)  ​alcohol 
D)  ​vitamins 
E)  ​fat

Question 11

You are at a friend's house and he offers to share a snack. You eat some even though you aren't hungry primarily because of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​emotional state. 
B)  ​ associations. 
C)  ​social interaction. 
D)  ​ethnic heritage. 
E)  ​availability. 
A)  ​emotional state. 
B)  ​ associations. 
C)  ​social interaction. 
D)  ​ethnic heritage. 
E)  ​availability.

Question 12

Nutrient-dense foods:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​are iron rich. 
B)  ​contain a mixture of carbohydrate, fat, and protein. 
C)  ​carry nutrient labeling information. 
D)  ​deliver the most nutrients for the smallest number of kcalories. 
E)  ​contain an excess of added sugars. 
A)  ​are iron rich. 
B)  ​contain a mixture of carbohydrate, fat, and protein. 
C)  ​carry nutrient labeling information. 
D)  ​deliver the most nutrients for the smallest number of kcalories. 
E)  ​contain an excess of added sugars.

Question 13

List and briefly describe the major categories of Dietary Reference Intakes and their uses.​

Accepted Answer

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)- th

Question 14

Running at a pace of 6.5 miles/hour is an example of a:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vigorous-intensity physical activity. 
B)  ​moderate-intensity physical activity. 
C)  ​muscle-strengthening physical activity. 
D)  ​anaerobic physical activity. 
E)  ​flexibility physical activity. 
A)  ​vigorous-intensity physical activity. 
B)  ​moderate-intensity physical activity. 
C)  ​muscle-strengthening physical activity. 
D)  ​anaerobic physical activity. 
E)  ​flexibility physical activity.

Question 15

A carton of yogurt claims that it is fat free and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates the product contains 5 grams of fat per serving. This product can legally make this claim.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Recommended Dietary Allowances:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​are designed primarily to prevent toxicities. 
B)  ​are set when there is a lack of scientific data to generate an Adequate Intake. 
C)  ​focus on all dietary components. 
D)  ​are the same as the Adequate Intakes (AI) guidelines. 
E)  ​are the foundation of the Dietary Reference Intakes. 
A)  ​are designed primarily to prevent toxicities. 
B)  ​are set when there is a lack of scientific data to generate an Adequate Intake. 
C)  ​focus on all dietary components. 
D)  ​are the same as the Adequate Intakes (AI) guidelines. 
E)  ​are the foundation of the Dietary Reference Intakes.

Question 17

Dietary Reference Intakes are values that are appropriate to use for planning and assessing diets for individuals and groups.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Matching
-deficient​

Accepted Answer

A) a set of values for the dietary nutrient intakes of healthy people in the United States and Canada 
B) a set of values reflecting the average daily amounts of nutrients considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group; a goal for dietary intake by individuals 
C) a set of values that are used as guides for nutrient intakes when scientific evidence is insufficient to determine an RDA 
D) the lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that will maintain a specified criterion of adequacy 
E) in regard to nutrient intake, the amount below which almost all healthy people can be expected, over time, to experience deficiency symptoms
F)the average daily nutrient intake levels estimated to meet the requirements of half of the healthy individuals in a given age and gender group
G)a set of values reflecting the highest average daily nutrient intake levels that are likely to pose no risk of toxicity to almost all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group
H)the dietary energy intake level that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult of a defined age, gender, weight, and physical activity level consistent with good health
I)ranges of intakes for the energy-yielding nutrients that provide adequate energy and nutrients and reduce the risk of chronic disease 
A) a set of values for the dietary nutrient intakes of healthy people in the United States and Canada 
B) a set of values reflecting the average daily amounts of nutrients considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group; a goal for dietary intake by individuals 
C) a set of values that are used as guides for nutrient intakes when scientific evidence is insufficient to determine an RDA 
D) the lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that will maintain a specified criterion of adequacy 
E) in regard to nutrient intake, the amount below which almost all healthy people can be expected, over time, to experience deficiency symptoms
F)the average daily nutrient intake levels estimated to meet the requirements of half of the healthy individuals in a given age and gender group
G)a set of values reflecting the highest average daily nutrient intake levels that are likely to pose no risk of toxicity to almost all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group
H)the dietary energy intake level that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult of a defined age, gender, weight, and physical activity level consistent with good health
I)ranges of intakes for the energy-yielding nutrients that provide adequate energy and nutrients and reduce the risk of chronic disease

Question 19

​Which of the following statements about vitamins is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They are inorganic. 
B)  ​They facilitate the release of energy from the other three organic nutrients. 
C)  ​They are the medium in which all of the body's processes take place. 
D)  ​They provide energy to the body. 
E)  ​They are all non-essential nutrients. 
A)  ​They are inorganic. 
B)  ​They facilitate the release of energy from the other three organic nutrients. 
C)  ​They are the medium in which all of the body's processes take place. 
D)  ​They provide energy to the body. 
E)  ​They are all non-essential nutrients.

Question 20

​Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​carbohydrate 
B)  ​protein 
C)  ​fat 
D)  ​vitamins 
E)  ​alcohol 
A)  ​carbohydrate 
B)  ​protein 
C)  ​fat 
D)  ​vitamins 
E)  ​alcohol

Exam 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health

Alcohol:​

​How many kcalories are provided by a food that contains 25 g carbohydrate, 6 g protein, and 5 g fat?

The kcalorie content of a food depends on how much it contains of each of the following:​

All of the following contain mixtures of the energy nutrients except:​

Provide a rationale for the following statement: "Too much meat is just as fattening as too many potatoes."​

Personal preference plays a significant part in the food choices of an individual. Widely shared preferences include:​

Some nutritionists are registered dietitians, but others are self-described experts whose training is minimal or nonexistent.​

Matching -​UL

How many fat kcalories are in a food that contains 15 grams of fat?​

Which of the following does not yield energy for the body?​

You are at a friend's house and he offers to share a snack. You eat some even though you aren't hungry primarily because of:​

Nutrient-dense foods:​

List and briefly describe the major categories of Dietary Reference Intakes and their uses.​

Running at a pace of 6.5 miles/hour is an example of a:​

A carton of yogurt claims that it is fat free and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates the product contains 5 grams of fat per serving. This product can legally make this claim.​

The Recommended Dietary Allowances:​

Dietary Reference Intakes are values that are appropriate to use for planning and assessing diets for individuals and groups.​

Matching -deficient​

​Which of the following statements about vitamins is true?

​Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management - Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition - Cancer - and HIV Infection

Filters

Alcohol:

How many kcalories are provided by a food that contains 25 g carbohydrate, 6 g protein, and 5 g fat?

The kcalorie content of a food depends on how much it contains of each of the following:

All of the following contain mixtures of the energy nutrients except:

Provide a rationale for the following statement: "Too much meat is just as fattening as too many potatoes."

Personal preference plays a significant part in the food choices of an individual. Widely shared preferences include:

Some nutritionists are registered dietitians, but others are self-described experts whose training is minimal or nonexistent.

Matching -UL

How many fat kcalories are in a food that contains 15 grams of fat?

Which of the following does not yield energy for the body?

You are at a friend's house and he offers to share a snack. You eat some even though you aren't hungry primarily because of:

Nutrient-dense foods:

List and briefly describe the major categories of Dietary Reference Intakes and their uses.

Running at a pace of 6.5 miles/hour is an example of a:

A carton of yogurt claims that it is fat free and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates the product contains 5 grams of fat per serving. This product can legally make this claim.

The Recommended Dietary Allowances:

Dietary Reference Intakes are values that are appropriate to use for planning and assessing diets for individuals and groups.

Matching -deficient

Which of the following statements about vitamins is true?

Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?