Question 1

The energy-yielding nutrients include:​

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates and minerals. 
B) fat and water. 
C) ​vitamins and carbohydrates. 
D) ​protein and fat. 
E) ​protein and vitamins. 
A) carbohydrates and minerals. 
B) fat and water. 
C) ​vitamins and carbohydrates. 
D) ​protein and fat. 
E) ​protein and vitamins.

Question 2

An advertisement for a new performance-enhancing supplement is on the Internet.What can you assume about the advertisement for the supplement?​

Accepted Answer

A) It is providing accurate information because all information on the Internet has been screened. 
B) The information is valid because the ad describes the research that was done in the company's lab. 
C) ​The information needs to be checked for scientific validity and accuracy. 
D) ​Testimonials from individuals who have used the supplement prove that it works. 
E) ​An RD was consulted because the ad is for a dietary supplement. 
A) It is providing accurate information because all information on the Internet has been screened. 
B) The information is valid because the ad describes the research that was done in the company's lab. 
C) ​The information needs to be checked for scientific validity and accuracy. 
D) ​Testimonials from individuals who have used the supplement prove that it works. 
E) ​An RD was consulted because the ad is for a dietary supplement.

Question 3

A compound in cranberries may prevent some bacteria from clinging to the urinary tract and help prevent urinary tract infections.Thus cranberries are an example of a:​

Accepted Answer

A) nutraceutical. 
B) functional food. 
C) ​phytochemical. 
D) ​natural food. 
E) ​processed food. 
A) nutraceutical. 
B) functional food. 
C) ​phytochemical. 
D) ​natural food. 
E) ​processed food.

Question 4

Identify the functions of food,in addition to providing nutrients.​

Accepted Answer

​In addition to their nutrients,foods co

Question 5

In the precontemplation stage of change,the best action to take is to:​

Accepted Answer

A) collect information and learn about your current behaviors. 
B) write out a plan for change with specific actions to take. 
C) ​commit to making a change and set a date to start. 
D) ​persevere through any lapses that may occur. 
E) ​perform the new behavior to determine whether you want to adopt it or not. 
A) collect information and learn about your current behaviors. 
B) write out a plan for change with specific actions to take. 
C) ​commit to making a change and set a date to start. 
D) ​persevere through any lapses that may occur. 
E) ​perform the new behavior to determine whether you want to adopt it or not.

Question 6

​Physical activity is not linked to nutrition as a factor supporting health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In nutrition,the word essential means:​

Accepted Answer

A) necessary for good health and proper functioning of the body. 
B) a necessary nutrient that can be obtained only from the diet. 
C) ​that the body can manufacture the nutrient from raw materials. 
D) ​compounds the body can make for itself. 
E) ​a necessary nutrient that cannot be obtained from the diet. 
A) necessary for good health and proper functioning of the body. 
B) a necessary nutrient that can be obtained only from the diet. 
C) ​that the body can manufacture the nutrient from raw materials. 
D) ​compounds the body can make for itself. 
E) ​a necessary nutrient that cannot be obtained from the diet.

Question 8

Describe the potential benefits of physical activity.​

Accepted Answer

​Reduced risks of cardiovascular disease

Question 9

Consumers must distinguish for themselves if information found on the Internet is valid or misinformation.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most energy-rich of the nutrients is:​

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate. 
B) fat. 
C) ​protein. 
D) ​water. 
E) ​vitamins. 
A) carbohydrate. 
B) fat. 
C) ​protein. 
D) ​water. 
E) ​vitamins.

Question 11

Malnutrition includes deficiencies,imbalances,and excesses of nutrients,alone or in combination,any of which can take a toll on health over time.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Three ounces of beef stew contains about the same amount of iron as three ounces of water-packed tuna,but the beef stew provides over 300 calories while the tuna provides about 100 calories.As regards iron,the tuna offers more:​

Accepted Answer

A) balance. 
B) nutrient density. 
C) ​dietary variety. 
D) ​moderation. 
E) ​variety. 
A) balance. 
B) nutrient density. 
C) ​dietary variety. 
D) ​moderation. 
E) ​variety.

Question 13

Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:​

Accepted Answer

A) graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics. 
B) completion of a medical degree. 
C) ​use of the term "nutritionist" after the individual's name. 
D) ​completion of a certificate in nutrition from a correspondence program. 
E) ​having authored a news article about nutrition. 
A) graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics. 
B) completion of a medical degree. 
C) ​use of the term "nutritionist" after the individual's name. 
D) ​completion of a certificate in nutrition from a correspondence program. 
E) ​having authored a news article about nutrition.

Question 14

​Identify and briefly describe the five characteristics of a nutritious diet.

Accepted Answer

​Adequacy is the dietary characteristic

Question 15

One of the characteristics of a nutritious diet is that the foods provide enough of each essential nutrient,fiber,and energy.This principle of diet planning is called:​

Accepted Answer

A) variety. 
B) balance. 
C) ​moderation. 
D) ​calorie control 
E) ​adequacy. 
A) variety. 
B) balance. 
C) ​moderation. 
D) ​calorie control 
E) ​adequacy.

Question 16

When used with human beings,elemental diets:​

Accepted Answer

A) support life. 
B) support optimal growth. 
C) ​support long-term health. 
D) ​enable people to thrive. 
E) ​are ideally used over long periods. 
A) support life. 
B) support optimal growth. 
C) ​support long-term health. 
D) ​enable people to thrive. 
E) ​are ideally used over long periods.

Question 17

Which type of nutrients yield energy,but also provide materials that form structures and working parts of body tissues?​

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates 
B) proteins 
C) ​fats 
D) ​vitamins 
E) ​minerals 
A) carbohydrates 
B) proteins 
C) ​fats 
D) ​vitamins 
E) ​minerals

Question 18

When making food choices,the best types of foods to include in your diet are:​

Accepted Answer

A) natural foods,because they are the most nutritious and complete. 
B) fast foods,because they are the most readily available. 
C) whole foods,because they provide the basis of a nutritious diet. 
D) ​processed foods,because they are fortified with all missing nutrients. 
E) ​functional foods,because they can make up for bad food choices. 
A) natural foods,because they are the most nutritious and complete. 
B) fast foods,because they are the most readily available. 
C) whole foods,because they provide the basis of a nutritious diet. 
D) ​processed foods,because they are fortified with all missing nutrients. 
E) ​functional foods,because they can make up for bad food choices.

Question 19

The energy in food is chemical energy,which can be converted into mechanical,electrical,thermal,or other forms of energy in the body.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Cultural traditions regarding food are static and inflexible.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The energy-yielding nutrients include:

An advertisement for a new performance-enhancing supplement is on the Internet.What can you assume about the advertisement for the supplement?

A compound in cranberries may prevent some bacteria from clinging to the urinary tract and help prevent urinary tract infections.Thus cranberries are an example of a:

Identify the functions of food,in addition to providing nutrients.

In the precontemplation stage of change,the best action to take is to:

Physical activity is not linked to nutrition as a factor supporting health.

In nutrition,the word essential means:

Describe the potential benefits of physical activity.

Consumers must distinguish for themselves if information found on the Internet is valid or misinformation.

The most energy-rich of the nutrients is:

Malnutrition includes deficiencies,imbalances,and excesses of nutrients,alone or in combination,any of which can take a toll on health over time.

Three ounces of beef stew contains about the same amount of iron as three ounces of water-packed tuna,but the beef stew provides over 300 calories while the tuna provides about 100 calories.As regards iron,the tuna offers more:

Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:

Identify and briefly describe the five characteristics of a nutritious diet.

One of the characteristics of a nutritious diet is that the foods provide enough of each essential nutrient,fiber,and energy.This principle of diet planning is called:

When used with human beings,elemental diets:

Which type of nutrients yield energy,but also provide materials that form structures and working parts of body tissues?

When making food choices,the best types of foods to include in your diet are:

The energy in food is chemical energy,which can be converted into mechanical,electrical,thermal,or other forms of energy in the body.

Cultural traditions regarding food are static and inflexible.

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

The energy-yielding nutrients include:​

An advertisement for a new performance-enhancing supplement is on the Internet.What can you assume about the advertisement for the supplement?​

A compound in cranberries may prevent some bacteria from clinging to the urinary tract and help prevent urinary tract infections.Thus cranberries are an example of a:​

Identify the functions of food,in addition to providing nutrients.​

In the precontemplation stage of change,the best action to take is to:​

​Physical activity is not linked to nutrition as a factor supporting health.

In nutrition,the word essential means:​

Describe the potential benefits of physical activity.​

Consumers must distinguish for themselves if information found on the Internet is valid or misinformation.​

The most energy-rich of the nutrients is:​

Malnutrition includes deficiencies,imbalances,and excesses of nutrients,alone or in combination,any of which can take a toll on health over time.​

Three ounces of beef stew contains about the same amount of iron as three ounces of water-packed tuna,but the beef stew provides over 300 calories while the tuna provides about 100 calories.As regards iron,the tuna offers more:​

Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:​

​Identify and briefly describe the five characteristics of a nutritious diet.

One of the characteristics of a nutritious diet is that the foods provide enough of each essential nutrient,fiber,and energy.This principle of diet planning is called:​

When used with human beings,elemental diets:​

Which type of nutrients yield energy,but also provide materials that form structures and working parts of body tissues?​

When making food choices,the best types of foods to include in your diet are:​

The energy in food is chemical energy,which can be converted into mechanical,electrical,thermal,or other forms of energy in the body.​

Cultural traditions regarding food are static and inflexible.​

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

The energy-yielding nutrients include:

An advertisement for a new performance-enhancing supplement is on the Internet.What can you assume about the advertisement for the supplement?

A compound in cranberries may prevent some bacteria from clinging to the urinary tract and help prevent urinary tract infections.Thus cranberries are an example of a:

Identify the functions of food,in addition to providing nutrients.

In the precontemplation stage of change,the best action to take is to:

Physical activity is not linked to nutrition as a factor supporting health.

In nutrition,the word essential means:

Describe the potential benefits of physical activity.

Consumers must distinguish for themselves if information found on the Internet is valid or misinformation.

The most energy-rich of the nutrients is:

Malnutrition includes deficiencies,imbalances,and excesses of nutrients,alone or in combination,any of which can take a toll on health over time.

Three ounces of beef stew contains about the same amount of iron as three ounces of water-packed tuna,but the beef stew provides over 300 calories while the tuna provides about 100 calories.As regards iron,the tuna offers more:

Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:

Identify and briefly describe the five characteristics of a nutritious diet.

One of the characteristics of a nutritious diet is that the foods provide enough of each essential nutrient,fiber,and energy.This principle of diet planning is called:

When used with human beings,elemental diets:

Which type of nutrients yield energy,but also provide materials that form structures and working parts of body tissues?

When making food choices,the best types of foods to include in your diet are:

The energy in food is chemical energy,which can be converted into mechanical,electrical,thermal,or other forms of energy in the body.

Cultural traditions regarding food are static and inflexible.