Question 1

The unit of measure that is used in nutrition science that expresses the amount of energy provided by a food is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  calorie. 
B)  nutrient. 
C)  nutrient-dense food. 
D)  unit of glucose. 
A)  calorie. 
B)  nutrient. 
C)  nutrient-dense food. 
D)  unit of glucose.

Question 2

Food provides sensory pleasure and helps to meet our emotional needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define nutrigenomics and its value in treating nutrition-related diseases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define nutrigenomics and its value in treating...

Question 4

A deficient intake of _______ is known to produce osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  Vitamin A 
D)  Vitamin C 
A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  Vitamin A 
D)  Vitamin C

Question 5

Alcohol, although it is not a nutrient because it is not needed for life, provides about 7 calories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Substances found in plant foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health-promoting properties are

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids. 
B)  dietary supplements. 
C)  phytochemicals. 
D)  zoochemicals. 
A)  amino acids. 
B)  dietary supplements. 
C)  phytochemicals. 
D)  zoochemicals.

Question 7

Which would be best described as an emotional or psychologically- driven food choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating chocolate or ice cream after a bad day at work 
B)  Eating corn on the cob when in season 
C)  Eating ethnic foods you ate as a child 
D)  Eating foods specific to religious practices 
A)  Eating chocolate or ice cream after a bad day at work 
B)  Eating corn on the cob when in season 
C)  Eating ethnic foods you ate as a child 
D)  Eating foods specific to religious practices

Question 8

Ethan achieves his recommended intake of vegetables by eating a large baked potato every day. Which principle is he not achieving?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Minerals are classified as micronutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The simplest functional foods are unmodified whole foods, such as broccoli, blueberries, and salmon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Water makes up about 60% of an adult's body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A deficient intake of ___________ is known to produce scurvy.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D 
A)  iron 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D

Question 13

The observations and hypotheses that arise from epidemiology can be tested using

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical trials. 
B)  control group design. 
C)  experimental group design. 
D)  the peer review process. 
A)  clinical trials. 
B)  control group design. 
C)  experimental group design. 
D)  the peer review process.

Question 14

Who is responsible for the poor dietary habits of adults in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The responsibility for poor dietary habi

Question 15

In a scientific experiment, the group of participants used as a basis of comparison is the _______ group.

Accepted Answer

A)  control 
B)  experimental 
C)  placebo 
D)  treatment 
A)  control 
B)  experimental 
C)  placebo 
D)  treatment

Question 16

All of the following are macronutrients except

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  protein. 
D)  vitamins. 
A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  protein. 
D)  vitamins.

Question 17

Dehydration can cause symptoms in a matter of hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Dietary supplements provide nutrients and all the other benefits of food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for an observation or scientific problem that can be tested through experimentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the best definition of essential nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutrients a person must consume to build muscle 
B)  Nutrients a person must consume in the diet to maintain health 
C)  Nutrients that should be taken as supplements 
D)  Nutrients that are provided by animal foods only 
A)  Nutrients a person must consume to build muscle 
B)  Nutrients a person must consume in the diet to maintain health 
C)  Nutrients that should be taken as supplements 
D)  Nutrients that are provided by animal foods only

The unit of measure that is used in nutrition science that expresses the amount of energy provided by a food is a(n):

Food provides sensory pleasure and helps to meet our emotional needs.

Define nutrigenomics and its value in treating nutrition-related diseases.

A deficient intake of _______ is known to produce osteoporosis.

Alcohol, although it is not a nutrient because it is not needed for life, provides about 7 calories per gram.

Substances found in plant foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health-promoting properties are

Which would be best described as an emotional or psychologically- driven food choice?

Ethan achieves his recommended intake of vegetables by eating a large baked potato every day. Which principle is he not achieving?

Minerals are classified as micronutrients.

The simplest functional foods are unmodified whole foods, such as broccoli, blueberries, and salmon.

Water makes up about 60% of an adult's body weight.

A deficient intake of ___________ is known to produce scurvy.

The observations and hypotheses that arise from epidemiology can be tested using

Who is responsible for the poor dietary habits of adults in the United States?

In a scientific experiment, the group of participants used as a basis of comparison is the _______ group.

All of the following are macronutrients except

Dehydration can cause symptoms in a matter of hours.

Dietary supplements provide nutrients and all the other benefits of food.

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for an observation or scientific problem that can be tested through experimentation.

Which of the following is the best definition of essential nutrients?

Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition From 1 to 100

How Safe Is Our Food Supply

Feeding the World

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Exam 1: Nutrition: Everyday Choices

The unit of measure that is used in nutrition science that expresses the amount of energy provided by a food is a(n):

Food provides sensory pleasure and helps to meet our emotional needs.

Define nutrigenomics and its value in treating nutrition-related diseases.

A deficient intake of _______ is known to produce osteoporosis.

Alcohol, although it is not a nutrient because it is not needed for life, provides about 7 calories per gram.

Substances found in plant foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health-promoting properties are

Which would be best described as an emotional or psychologically- driven food choice?

Ethan achieves his recommended intake of vegetables by eating a large baked potato every day. Which principle is he not achieving?

Minerals are classified as micronutrients.

The simplest functional foods are unmodified whole foods, such as broccoli, blueberries, and salmon.

Water makes up about 60% of an adult's body weight.

A deficient intake of ___________ is known to produce scurvy.

The observations and hypotheses that arise from epidemiology can be tested using

Who is responsible for the poor dietary habits of adults in the United States?

In a scientific experiment, the group of participants used as a basis of comparison is the _______ group.

All of the following are macronutrients except

Dehydration can cause symptoms in a matter of hours.

Dietary supplements provide nutrients and all the other benefits of food.

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for an observation or scientific problem that can be tested through experimentation.

Which of the following is the best definition of essential nutrients?

Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition From 1 to 100

How Safe Is Our Food Supply

Feeding the World

Filters