Question 1

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  butter and corn oil 
B)  beef and pork 
C)  wheat and lentils 
D)  bacon and eggs 
A)  butter and corn oil 
B)  beef and pork 
C)  wheat and lentils 
D)  bacon and eggs C

Question 2

What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A)  
B)  American Dietetic Association (AD
A)  
C)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)  
D)  National Institutes of Health (NIH) 
A)  United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A)  
B)  American Dietetic Association (AD
A)  
C)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)  
D)  National Institutes of Health (NIH) C

Question 3

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)are dietary standards that apply only to healthy individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a major function of dietary protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  building new cells and tissues 
B)  repairing damaged structures 
C)  maintaining the structure and strength of bone 
D)  serving as a primary source of energy for the body 
A)  building new cells and tissues 
B)  repairing damaged structures 
C)  maintaining the structure and strength of bone 
D)  serving as a primary source of energy for the body

Question 5

Which of the following is the primary link between poor nutrition and higher mortality rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  obesity 
D)  iron-deficiency anemia 
A)  cancer 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  obesity 
D)  iron-deficiency anemia

Question 6

Chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are called

Accepted Answer

A)  antibodies. 
B)  bacteria. 
C)  nutrients. 
D)  carcinogens. 
A)  antibodies. 
B)  bacteria. 
C)  nutrients. 
D)  carcinogens.

Question 7

An important source of energy for the body during times of rest and low-intensity exercise is

Accepted Answer

A)  protein. 
B)  vitamins. 
C)  fat. 
D)  water. 
A)  protein. 
B)  vitamins. 
C)  fat. 
D)  water.

Question 8

Because water does not provide any Calories to the body,scientists do not consider it a nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  helps to regulate nervous impulses and muscle contraction 
B)  helps to transport nutrients and oxygen 
C)  helps to excrete waste products 
D)  provides a source of energy to work and play 
A)  helps to regulate nervous impulses and muscle contraction 
B)  helps to transport nutrients and oxygen 
C)  helps to excrete waste products 
D)  provides a source of energy to work and play

Question 10

Which of the following chronic diseases is NOT strongly associated with dietary choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  obesity 
C)  heart disease 
D)  type 2 diabetes 
A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  obesity 
C)  heart disease 
D)  type 2 diabetes

Question 11

The energy derived from food is expressed in units called kilocalories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of an inorganic nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A (vitamin) 
B)  stearic acid (fat) 
C)  dietary fiber (carbohydrate) 
D)  calcium (mineral) 
A)  vitamin A (vitamin) 
B)  stearic acid (fat) 
C)  dietary fiber (carbohydrate) 
D)  calcium (mineral)

Question 13

Cryogenomics is a new area of research that seeks to uncover the links between our genes,our environment,and our diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The building blocks of proteins are called

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  saccharides. 
D)  nitrogen fragments. 
A)  fatty acids. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  saccharides. 
D)  nitrogen fragments.

Question 15

Which of the following nutrients is the MOST energy dense?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate 
B)  fat 
C)  protein 
D)  vitamins 
A)  carbohydrate 
B)  fat 
C)  protein 
D)  vitamins

Question 16

Because they are needed in relatively large quantities,vitamins and minerals are considered macronutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)for most nutrients consist of four separate values: Estimated Average Requirement (EAR),Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA),Adequate Intake (AI),and Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).Explain what each of these values represents.

Accepted Answer

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

Question 18

Prevalent in the United States during the early 1900s,pellagra was first thought to be an infectious disease.Today we know that it is caused by a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A. 
B)  iron. 
C)  protein. 
D)  niacin. 
A)  vitamin A. 
B)  iron. 
C)  protein. 
D)  niacin.

Question 19

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)collects dietary information of Americans by using a

Accepted Answer

A)  website where individuals can self-report their dietary intake online. 
B)  personal interview and physical examination. 
C)  telephone survey. 
D)  written survey that collects information using a food likes and dislikes questionnaire. 
A)  website where individuals can self-report their dietary intake online. 
B)  personal interview and physical examination. 
C)  telephone survey. 
D)  written survey that collects information using a food likes and dislikes questionnaire.

Question 20

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR),up to what percentage of your daily Calories should be provided by carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  35% 
B)  45% 
C)  65% 
D)  75% 
A)  35% 
B)  45% 
C)  65% 
D)  75%

Exam 1: Nutrition: Linking Food and Health

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods?

What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and safety?

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)are dietary standards that apply only to healthy individuals.

Which of the following is NOT a major function of dietary protein?

Which of the following is the primary link between poor nutrition and higher mortality rates?

Chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are called

An important source of energy for the body during times of rest and low-intensity exercise is

Because water does not provide any Calories to the body,scientists do not consider it a nutrient.

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?

Which of the following chronic diseases is NOT strongly associated with dietary choices?

The energy derived from food is expressed in units called kilocalories.

Which of the following is an example of an inorganic nutrient?

Cryogenomics is a new area of research that seeks to uncover the links between our genes,our environment,and our diet.

The building blocks of proteins are called

Which of the following nutrients is the MOST energy dense?

Because they are needed in relatively large quantities,vitamins and minerals are considered macronutrients.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)for most nutrients consist of four separate values: Estimated Average Requirement (EAR),Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA),Adequate Intake (AI),and Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).Explain what each of these values represents.

Prevalent in the United States during the early 1900s,pellagra was first thought to be an infectious disease.Today we know that it is caused by a deficiency of

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)collects dietary information of Americans by using a

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR),up to what percentage of your daily Calories should be provided by carbohydrates?

Designing a Healthful Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Essential to Key Body Functions

Nutrients Essential to Healthy Tissues

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Food Safety and Technology: Protecting Our Food

Food Equity,Sustainability,and Quality: The Challenge of Good Food

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

Nutrition Through the Lifecycle: Childhood to Late Adulthood

New Frontiers in Nutrition and Health

Healthful Eating Patterns

Disorders Related to Specific Foods

Diabetes

Cardiovascular Disease

Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Alcohol

Cancer

Osteoporosis

Obesity

Disorders Related to Body Image, Eating, and Exercise

The Safety and Effectiveness of Dietary Supplements

Malnutrition

The Fetal Environment

Searching for the Fountain of Youth

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