Question 1

The Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)is a nutrient standard used to approximate the energy needs of growing infants and children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A(n)________ represents a scientific consensus as to why a particular phenomenon occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) alternate hypothesis 
B) experiment 
C) hypothesis 
D) theory 
A) alternate hypothesis 
B) experiment 
C) hypothesis 
D) theory

Question 3

Describe the various ways in which wellness is defined.Discuss how nutrition is related to wellness and overall health.

Accepted Answer

Wellness can be defined in various ways,

Question 4

What is a key limitation of most dietary assessment tools?

Accepted Answer

A) They provide limited information on current nutrient intakes. 
B) They are easy to administer. 
C) Some foods cannot be assessed. 
D) They rely on a person's ability to self-report. 
A) They provide limited information on current nutrient intakes. 
B) They are easy to administer. 
C) Some foods cannot be assessed. 
D) They rely on a person's ability to self-report.

Question 5

Minerals are not needed by the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a classification of nutrients needed in relatively small amounts by the body to support normal health and functioning?

Accepted Answer

A) micronutrients 
B) kilocalories 
C) compounds 
D) macronutrients 
A) micronutrients 
B) kilocalories 
C) compounds 
D) macronutrients

Question 7

The AMDR for fat is:

Accepted Answer

A) 20-35%. 
B) less than 10%. 
C) 10-35%. 
D) 45-65%. 
A) 20-35%. 
B) less than 10%. 
C) 10-35%. 
D) 45-65%.

Question 8

Which of the following is considered to be the leading federal agency that protects human health and safety?

Accepted Answer

A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)  
B) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 
C) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 
D) National Institutes of Health (NIH) 
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)  
B) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 
C) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 
D) National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Question 9

Vitamins contain 4 kilocalories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Christopher's lunch contains 121 grams of carbohydrate,40 grams of protein,and 25 grams of fat.What percent of kilocalories (kcal)in this meal come from fat?

Accepted Answer

A) 19% 
B) 26% 
C) 34% 
D) 42% 
A) 19% 
B) 26% 
C) 34% 
D) 42%

Question 11

Which of the following BEST describes nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutrition is not a science. 
B) Nutrition is the science that studies food and how food nourishes our bodies and influences our health. 
C) Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century. 
D) Nutrition is the science of food. 
A) Nutrition is not a science. 
B) Nutrition is the science that studies food and how food nourishes our bodies and influences our health. 
C) Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century. 
D) Nutrition is the science of food.

Question 12

Describe the various approaches consumers can use to evaluate the truth and reliability of media reports and other sources of nutritional information.

Accepted Answer

Consumers can use various approaches to

Question 13

The ________ represents the average daily nutrient intake level that meets the nutrient requirements of 97% to 98% of healthy individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) EAR 
B) RDA 
C) UL 
D) AI 
A) EAR 
B) RDA 
C) UL 
D) AI

Question 14

Vitamin A,C,E,and K are classified as fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List at least four sources of reliable and accurate nutrition information and state why they are trustworthy.

Accepted Answer

1. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic

Question 16

If your total daily Caloric intake is 2,310 kcals and 88 grams come from fat,then your percent of kcal from fat meets the AMDR.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The primary role of protein is to provide energy for the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of an organic micronutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) folate 
B) calcium 
C) fat 
D) iron 
A) folate 
B) calcium 
C) fat 
D) iron

Question 19

Which of the following is true about vitamins A,D,E,and K?

Accepted Answer

A) excreted via the urine 
B) soluble in water 
C) produced naturally in the body 
D) soluble in fat 
A) excreted via the urine 
B) soluble in water 
C) produced naturally in the body 
D) soluble in fat

Question 20

List and describe the characteristics of a well-designed research study.

Accepted Answer

A well-designed research study possesses

Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition: Linking Food, function, and Health

The Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)is a nutrient standard used to approximate the energy needs of growing infants and children.

A(n)________ represents a scientific consensus as to why a particular phenomenon occurs.

Describe the various ways in which wellness is defined.Discuss how nutrition is related to wellness and overall health.

What is a key limitation of most dietary assessment tools?

Minerals are not needed by the body.

Which of the following is a classification of nutrients needed in relatively small amounts by the body to support normal health and functioning?

The AMDR for fat is:

Which of the following is considered to be the leading federal agency that protects human health and safety?

Vitamins contain 4 kilocalories per gram.

Christopher's lunch contains 121 grams of carbohydrate,40 grams of protein,and 25 grams of fat.What percent of kilocalories (kcal)in this meal come from fat?

Which of the following BEST describes nutrition?

Describe the various approaches consumers can use to evaluate the truth and reliability of media reports and other sources of nutritional information.

The ________ represents the average daily nutrient intake level that meets the nutrient requirements of 97% to 98% of healthy individuals.

Vitamin A,C,E,and K are classified as fat-soluble vitamins.

List at least four sources of reliable and accurate nutrition information and state why they are trustworthy.

If your total daily Caloric intake is 2,310 kcals and 88 grams come from fat,then your percent of kcal from fat meets the AMDR.

The primary role of protein is to provide energy for the body.

Which of the following is an example of an organic micronutrient?

Which of the following is true about vitamins A,D,E,and K?

List and describe the characteristics of a well-designed research study.

Designing a Healthful Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

in Depth: Alcohol

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Phytochemicals

Disordered Eating

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function and Vision

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Consumer Issues: Food Safety, Production, and Impact on the Environment

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: The Later Years

Global Nutrition

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