Question 1

You see a new finding about nutrition reported in your local newspaper.Based on this information you would:

Accepted Answer

A) decide that the information is factual. 
B) attribute it to media sensationalism. 
C) ​feel confident about changing your diet accordingly. 
D) ​wait to apply the findings until they have been repeated and confirmed by scientists. 
E) ​consider it misinformation. 
A) decide that the information is factual. 
B) attribute it to media sensationalism. 
C) ​feel confident about changing your diet accordingly. 
D) ​wait to apply the findings until they have been repeated and confirmed by scientists. 
E) ​consider it misinformation.

Question 2

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

Accepted Answer

Nutrient density is determined by the am

Question 3

An individual has begun to set small goals after writing an action plan for change.He is in what stage of behavior change?​

Accepted Answer

A) contemplation 
B) preparation 
C) ​action 
D) ​adoption 
E) ​precontemplation 
A) contemplation 
B) preparation 
C) ​action 
D) ​adoption 
E) ​precontemplation

Question 4

Describe how you would determine whether an Internet site offers reliable nutrition information.

Accepted Answer

Ask some of the following questions: Who

Question 5

Identify factors that drive food choices.​

Accepted Answer

Many factors-cultural,psychological,phys

Question 6

Why does the variety of foods available to us today make it more difficult,rather than easier,to plan nutritious diets?​

Accepted Answer

​Whereas 100 years ago there were relati

Question 7

The development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and:​

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A) can be completely prevented by eating a good diet. 
B) will not be affected by lifestyle choices. 
C) ​is not affected by genetics. 
D) ​can be completely prevented by altering genes. 
E) ​can be reduced by food choices along with lifestyle choices. 
A) can be completely prevented by eating a good diet. 
B) will not be affected by lifestyle choices. 
C) ​is not affected by genetics. 
D) ​can be completely prevented by altering genes. 
E) ​can be reduced by food choices along with lifestyle choices.

Question 8

You can tell a claim about nutrition is suspect if:​

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A) it is being made by an advertiser who is paid to make claims. 
B) the evidence used to support the claim is from a university laboratory. 
C) ​it appears in a scientific journal that is peer reviewed. 
D) ​it is being made by a public health nutritionist. 
E) ​it was written by an RD. 
A) it is being made by an advertiser who is paid to make claims. 
B) the evidence used to support the claim is from a university laboratory. 
C) ​it appears in a scientific journal that is peer reviewed. 
D) ​it is being made by a public health nutritionist. 
E) ​it was written by an RD.

Question 9

Many factors influence food choices by individuals.Among these are:​

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A) cultural traditions,which are inflexible and cannot be changed. 
B) the convenience of meals that require little or no preparation. 
C) ​the emotional comfort provided by foods with high nutrient content. 
D) ​expense,which is somewhat more important than taste. 
E) ​the desire to make up for consistently poor food choices. 
A) cultural traditions,which are inflexible and cannot be changed. 
B) the convenience of meals that require little or no preparation. 
C) ​the emotional comfort provided by foods with high nutrient content. 
D) ​expense,which is somewhat more important than taste. 
E) ​the desire to make up for consistently poor food choices.

Question 10

Which condition is the most nutrition responsive?​

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension 
B) diabetes 
C) ​iron-deficiency anemia 
D) ​sickle-cell anemia 
E) ​osteoporosis 
A) hypertension 
B) diabetes 
C) ​iron-deficiency anemia 
D) ​sickle-cell anemia 
E) ​osteoporosis

Question 11

The major role in the body that all vitamins and minerals share is:​

Accepted Answer

A) to act as regulators in body processes. 
B) to serve as parts of body structure. 
C) ​to provide energy. 
D) ​to prevent chronic disease. 
E) ​to optimize brain function. 
A) to act as regulators in body processes. 
B) to serve as parts of body structure. 
C) ​to provide energy. 
D) ​to prevent chronic disease. 
E) ​to optimize brain function.

Question 12

Harry has a monotonous diet and eats the same foods every day.You try to convince him to eat a variety of foods because:​

Accepted Answer

A) eating a variety of foods providessome less well-known nutrients and some nonnutrient food components that could be important to health. 
B) a monotonous diet may deliver large amounts of unwanted minerals. 
C) ​a monotonous diet may lead to decreased appetite and severe weight loss. 
D) ​a monotonous dietmay lead to an excess of certain vitamins. 
E) ​eating a variety of foods improves mood. 
A) eating a variety of foods providessome less well-known nutrients and some nonnutrient food components that could be important to health. 
B) a monotonous diet may deliver large amounts of unwanted minerals. 
C) ​a monotonous diet may lead to decreased appetite and severe weight loss. 
D) ​a monotonous dietmay lead to an excess of certain vitamins. 
E) ​eating a variety of foods improves mood.

Question 13

A popular star has a half-hour television show describing a new dietary supplement that she claims has made her much healthier.During the show she describes how she has seen improvement in her skin,hair,and eyesight without going to the doctor.This is an example of:​

Accepted Answer

A) an advertorial. 
B) an urban legend. 
C) ​an infomercial. 
D) ​valid nutrition information. 
E) ​a blind study 
A) an advertorial. 
B) an urban legend. 
C) ​an infomercial. 
D) ​valid nutrition information. 
E) ​a blind study

Question 14

What type of research studies populations and is often used to search for correlations between dietary habits and disease incidence?​

Accepted Answer

A) intervention study 
B) laboratory study 
C) ​case study 
D) ​epidemiological study 
E) ​placebo-controlled study 
A) intervention study 
B) laboratory study 
C) ​case study 
D) ​epidemiological study 
E) ​placebo-controlled study

Question 15

A food provides 8 grams of fat and 300 total calories.What is the percentage of calories from fat in this product?​

Accepted Answer

A) 24% 
B) 30% 
C) ​48% 
D) ​52% 
E) ​58% 
A) 24% 
B) 30% 
C) ​48% 
D) ​52% 
E) ​58%

Question 16

Carbohydrate and protein each provide _____ calories per gram.​

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) ​7 
D) ​6 
E) ​9 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) ​7 
D) ​6 
E) ​9

Question 17

What is a characteristic of alcohol?​

Accepted Answer

A) It is a nutrient. 
B) It provides water but not calories. 
C) ​It enhances the repair of body tissues. 
D) ​It is a key ingredient of dietary supplements. 
E) ​It provides calories. 
A) It is a nutrient. 
B) It provides water but not calories. 
C) ​It enhances the repair of body tissues. 
D) ​It is a key ingredient of dietary supplements. 
E) ​It provides calories.

Question 18

When a hospital client has to be fed through a vein,the duration should be as short as possible and real food should be reintroduced as early as possible.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The nutrients fall into _____ classes.​

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) four 
C) ​six 
D) ​eight 
E) ​five 
A) two 
B) four 
C) ​six 
D) ​eight 
E) ​five

Question 20

Every five years the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services sets health and nutrition objectives for the nation.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

You see a new finding about nutrition reported in your local newspaper.Based on this information you would:

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

An individual has begun to set small goals after writing an action plan for change.He is in what stage of behavior change?

Describe how you would determine whether an Internet site offers reliable nutrition information.

Identify factors that drive food choices.

Why does the variety of foods available to us today make it more difficult,rather than easier,to plan nutritious diets?

The development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and:

You can tell a claim about nutrition is suspect if:

Many factors influence food choices by individuals.Among these are:

Which condition is the most nutrition responsive?

The major role in the body that all vitamins and minerals share is:

Harry has a monotonous diet and eats the same foods every day.You try to convince him to eat a variety of foods because:

A popular star has a half-hour television show describing a new dietary supplement that she claims has made her much healthier.During the show she describes how she has seen improvement in her skin,hair,and eyesight without going to the doctor.This is an example of:

What type of research studies populations and is often used to search for correlations between dietary habits and disease incidence?

A food provides 8 grams of fat and 300 total calories.What is the percentage of calories from fat in this product?

Carbohydrate and protein each provide _____ calories per gram.

What is a characteristic of alcohol?

When a hospital client has to be fed through a vein,the duration should be as short as possible and real food should be reintroduced as early as possible.

The nutrients fall into _____ classes.

Every five years the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services sets health and nutrition objectives for the nation.

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

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant

Child Teen and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 1: Food Choices and Human Health

You see a new finding about nutrition reported in your local newspaper.Based on this information you would:

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

An individual has begun to set small goals after writing an action plan for change.He is in what stage of behavior change?​

Describe how you would determine whether an Internet site offers reliable nutrition information.

Identify factors that drive food choices.​

Why does the variety of foods available to us today make it more difficult,rather than easier,to plan nutritious diets?​

The development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and:​

You can tell a claim about nutrition is suspect if:​

Many factors influence food choices by individuals.Among these are:​

Which condition is the most nutrition responsive?​

The major role in the body that all vitamins and minerals share is:​

Harry has a monotonous diet and eats the same foods every day.You try to convince him to eat a variety of foods because:​

A popular star has a half-hour television show describing a new dietary supplement that she claims has made her much healthier.During the show she describes how she has seen improvement in her skin,hair,and eyesight without going to the doctor.This is an example of:​

What type of research studies populations and is often used to search for correlations between dietary habits and disease incidence?​

A food provides 8 grams of fat and 300 total calories.What is the percentage of calories from fat in this product?​

Carbohydrate and protein each provide _____ calories per gram.​

What is a characteristic of alcohol?​

When a hospital client has to be fed through a vein,the duration should be as short as possible and real food should be reintroduced as early as possible.​

The nutrients fall into _____ classes.​

Every five years the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services sets health and nutrition objectives for the nation.​

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

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant

Child Teen and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

An individual has begun to set small goals after writing an action plan for change.He is in what stage of behavior change?

Identify factors that drive food choices.

Why does the variety of foods available to us today make it more difficult,rather than easier,to plan nutritious diets?

The development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and:

You can tell a claim about nutrition is suspect if:

Many factors influence food choices by individuals.Among these are:

Which condition is the most nutrition responsive?

The major role in the body that all vitamins and minerals share is:

Harry has a monotonous diet and eats the same foods every day.You try to convince him to eat a variety of foods because:

A popular star has a half-hour television show describing a new dietary supplement that she claims has made her much healthier.During the show she describes how she has seen improvement in her skin,hair,and eyesight without going to the doctor.This is an example of:

What type of research studies populations and is often used to search for correlations between dietary habits and disease incidence?

A food provides 8 grams of fat and 300 total calories.What is the percentage of calories from fat in this product?

Carbohydrate and protein each provide _____ calories per gram.

What is a characteristic of alcohol?

When a hospital client has to be fed through a vein,the duration should be as short as possible and real food should be reintroduced as early as possible.

The nutrients fall into _____ classes.

Every five years the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services sets health and nutrition objectives for the nation.