Question 1

The top three causes of death in the US include stroke, cancer, and heart disease. All of these conditions are thought to be exacerbated by

Accepted Answer

A)  high intake of diet soda. 
B)  lack of sleep. 
C)  low intake of phytochemicals. 
D)  obesity. 
A)  high intake of diet soda. 
B)  lack of sleep. 
C)  low intake of phytochemicals. 
D)  obesity.

Question 2

A healthy diet is based on variety, balance, and moderation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Foods with a high nutrient density contain more nutrients per calorie than do foods with a lower nutrient density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When judging nutrition information, which is the least important factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  How many people authored the study report 
B)  How the study was funded 
C)  The design of the study 
D)  What type of literature the study was published in 
A)  How many people authored the study report 
B)  How the study was funded 
C)  The design of the study 
D)  What type of literature the study was published in

Question 5

Your genetic makeup determines the impact a certain nutrient will have on you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Oftentimes food is used to commemorate milestones such as birthdays or to celebrate a holiday. Describe a recent food choice you have made and discuss two reasons why you made that food choice.

Accepted Answer

Recently, I chose to make a homemade las

Question 7

With the exception of _______, all the classes of nutrients are involved in forming and maintaining the body's structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates 
B)  lipids 
C)  minerals 
D)  vitamins 
A)  carbohydrates 
B)  lipids 
C)  minerals 
D)  vitamins

Question 8

One option to encourage healthier food choices is to tax the low nutrient-dense foods. Do you believe that this will assist lower income individuals to select more healthy options? Justify your response.

Accepted Answer

There is evidence to suggest that taxing

Question 9

Over time, consuming excess or insufficient amounts of one or more nutrients will result in malnutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why might the diet that optimizes health be different for different people?

Accepted Answer

The diet that optimizes health may diffe

Question 11

Healthy eating requires you to give up your favorite low nutrient-dense foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

For any nutrition study to provide reliable information, it must

Accepted Answer

A)  be interpreted accurately. 
B)  collect quantifiable data from the right experimental population. 
C)  use proper experimental controls. 
D)  All of these are essential. 
A)  be interpreted accurately. 
B)  collect quantifiable data from the right experimental population. 
C)  use proper experimental controls. 
D)  All of these are essential.

Question 13

Gram per gram, ______ provide the most kcalories.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  lipids 
D)  proteins 
A)  alcohol 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  lipids 
D)  proteins

Question 14

Minerals are organic molecules that are needed in small amounts to maintain health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_______ are studies that explore the effects of altering people's diets.

Accepted Answer

A)  Animal studies 
B)  Clinical trials 
C)  Epidemiological studies 
D)  Molecular biology studies 
A)  Animal studies 
B)  Clinical trials 
C)  Epidemiological studies 
D)  Molecular biology studies

Question 16

Epidemiological studies are most beneficial when the researchers are looking for cause-and-effect relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding phytochemicals is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are essential for life. 
B)  They are always harmful to our health. 
C)  They are found in plant foods. 
D)  They contribute to the calories that we eat in our diet. 
A)  They are essential for life. 
B)  They are always harmful to our health. 
C)  They are found in plant foods. 
D)  They contribute to the calories that we eat in our diet.

Question 18

It has been estimated approximately 15% of all deaths in the US can be attributed to poor diet and sedentary lifestyle. Describe one dietary practice that is popular among college students that you believe is unhealthy. What health conditions might occur if this dietary condition is continued? What would be a healthy, realistic alternative dietary practice?

Accepted Answer

One popular dietary practice among colle

Question 19

Phytochemicals are found in plant foods and are classified as an essential nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements illustrates the concept of variety?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you can eat some extra fries, take a long walk in the afternoon. 
B)  Reduce your portions by using smaller bowls. 
C)  Skip the seconds or split your restaurant meal with a friend. 
D)  Try a new vegetable every week. 
A)  If you can eat some extra fries, take a long walk in the afternoon. 
B)  Reduce your portions by using smaller bowls. 
C)  Skip the seconds or split your restaurant meal with a friend. 
D)  Try a new vegetable every week.

The top three causes of death in the US include stroke, cancer, and heart disease. All of these conditions are thought to be exacerbated by

A healthy diet is based on variety, balance, and moderation.

Foods with a high nutrient density contain more nutrients per calorie than do foods with a lower nutrient density.

When judging nutrition information, which is the least important factor?

Your genetic makeup determines the impact a certain nutrient will have on you.

Oftentimes food is used to commemorate milestones such as birthdays or to celebrate a holiday. Describe a recent food choice you have made and discuss two reasons why you made that food choice.

With the exception of _______, all the classes of nutrients are involved in forming and maintaining the body's structure.

One option to encourage healthier food choices is to tax the low nutrient-dense foods. Do you believe that this will assist lower income individuals to select more healthy options? Justify your response.

Over time, consuming excess or insufficient amounts of one or more nutrients will result in malnutrition.

Why might the diet that optimizes health be different for different people?

Healthy eating requires you to give up your favorite low nutrient-dense foods.

For any nutrition study to provide reliable information, it must

Gram per gram, ______ provide the most kcalories.

Minerals are organic molecules that are needed in small amounts to maintain health.

_______ are studies that explore the effects of altering people's diets.

Epidemiological studies are most beneficial when the researchers are looking for cause-and-effect relationships.

Which of the following statements regarding phytochemicals is true?

Phytochemicals are found in plant foods and are classified as an essential nutrient.

Which of the following statements illustrates the concept of variety?

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 top three causes of death in the US include stroke, cancer, and heart disease. All of these conditions are thought to be exacerbated by

A healthy diet is based on variety, balance, and moderation.

Foods with a high nutrient density contain more nutrients per calorie than do foods with a lower nutrient density.

When judging nutrition information, which is the least important factor?

Your genetic makeup determines the impact a certain nutrient will have on you.

Oftentimes food is used to commemorate milestones such as birthdays or to celebrate a holiday. Describe a recent food choice you have made and discuss two reasons why you made that food choice.

With the exception of _______, all the classes of nutrients are involved in forming and maintaining the body's structure.

One option to encourage healthier food choices is to tax the low nutrient-dense foods. Do you believe that this will assist lower income individuals to select more healthy options? Justify your response.

Over time, consuming excess or insufficient amounts of one or more nutrients will result in malnutrition.

Why might the diet that optimizes health be different for different people?

Healthy eating requires you to give up your favorite low nutrient-dense foods.

For any nutrition study to provide reliable information, it must

Gram per gram, ______ provide the most kcalories.

Minerals are organic molecules that are needed in small amounts to maintain health.

_______ are studies that explore the effects of altering people's diets.

Epidemiological studies are most beneficial when the researchers are looking for cause-and-effect relationships.

Which of the following statements regarding phytochemicals is true?

Phytochemicals are found in plant foods and are classified as an essential nutrient.

Which of the following statements illustrates the concept of variety?

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