Question 1

A beverage that contains 20 grams of alcohol mixed with a diet (0-Calorie)soda has approximately 140 kilocalories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The term nutritionist has no precise definition or laws regulating it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Nutrigenomics is an ancient specialty area of nutritional research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Two Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)apply to energy intake.Identify these and distinguish between them.

Accepted Answer

The two Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

Question 5

Macronutrients are nutrients that contain inorganic components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A slice of pumpkin bread contains 5 grams of fat,40 grams of carbohydrate,and 5 grams of protein.What percent of the bread's Calories are from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  40% 
D)  75% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  40% 
D)  75%

Question 7

Dr.Sullivan is conducting a clinical trial to determine if vitamin Z can improve test performance of students in an introductory college nutrition course.Dr.Sullivan puts all the student names in a hat and draws names to determine if they will be placed in the control or the experimental group.The experimental group receives a capsule of vitamin Z and the control group a "sugar pill" that tastes and looks identical to the vitamin Z capsule.Neither Dr.Sullivan nor the participants knows who is receiving which treatment.This experiment is BEST described as

Accepted Answer

A)  single-blind, randomized. 
B)  placebo-controlled, self-selected. 
C)  placebo-controlled, single-blind, randomized. 
D)  placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized. 
A)  single-blind, randomized. 
B)  placebo-controlled, self-selected. 
C)  placebo-controlled, single-blind, randomized. 
D)  placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized.

Question 8

Of the following nutrients,which contains nitrogen?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following professional titles has NO definition or laws regulating it?

Accepted Answer

A)  registered dietitian 
B)  registered dietitian/nutritionist 
C)  nutritionist 
D)  licensed nutritionist 
A)  registered dietitian 
B)  registered dietitian/nutritionist 
C)  nutritionist 
D)  licensed nutritionist

Question 10

Amino acids are units of

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  vitamins. 
A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  vitamins.

Question 11

Proteins are NOT found in

Accepted Answer

A)  meats, fish, and poultry. 
B)  dairy products. 
C)  seeds, nuts, and legumes. 
D)  water. 
A)  meats, fish, and poultry. 
B)  dairy products. 
C)  seeds, nuts, and legumes. 
D)  water.

Question 12

Vitamins provide 4 kilocalories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The BRFSS surveys Americans about five behaviors known to increase the risk for chronic disease.What are these behaviors? Which do you engage in? What might you do to change the behavior(s)?

Accepted Answer

The five behaviors known to increase the

Question 14

The earliest discoveries in the field of nutrition focused on nutritional deficiencies and illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List the primary classes of nutrients.For each class of nutrients,note whether it is organic or inorganic and how many kilocalories per gram it provides,if any.

Accepted Answer

The primary classes of nutrients are car

Question 16

You would like to compare the prevalence of morbid obesity among children in Italy to prevalence among children in the United States.What type of research would you conduct,and why?

Accepted Answer

I would conduct a comparative cross-sect

Question 17

The energy-yielding macronutrients include carbohydrates,lipids,and proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following nutrients are inorganic?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular age and gender group is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR). 
B)  Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A) . 
C)  Adequate Intake (AI). 
D)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). 
A)  Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR). 
B)  Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A) . 
C)  Adequate Intake (AI). 
D)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).

Question 20

In the United States and Canada,what set of standards defines the recommended intake values for various nutrients for healthy people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
B)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) 
C)  Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) 
D)  Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) 
A)  Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
B)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) 
C)  Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) 
D)  Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

Exam 1: Nutrition: Linking Food and Health

A beverage that contains 20 grams of alcohol mixed with a diet (0-Calorie)soda has approximately 140 kilocalories.

The term nutritionist has no precise definition or laws regulating it.

Nutrigenomics is an ancient specialty area of nutritional research.

Two Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)apply to energy intake.Identify these and distinguish between them.

Macronutrients are nutrients that contain inorganic components.

A slice of pumpkin bread contains 5 grams of fat,40 grams of carbohydrate,and 5 grams of protein.What percent of the bread's Calories are from fat?

Of the following nutrients,which contains nitrogen?

Which of the following professional titles has NO definition or laws regulating it?

Amino acids are units of

Proteins are NOT found in

Vitamins provide 4 kilocalories per gram.

The BRFSS surveys Americans about five behaviors known to increase the risk for chronic disease.What are these behaviors? Which do you engage in? What might you do to change the behavior(s)?

The earliest discoveries in the field of nutrition focused on nutritional deficiencies and illness.

List the primary classes of nutrients.For each class of nutrients,note whether it is organic or inorganic and how many kilocalories per gram it provides,if any.

You would like to compare the prevalence of morbid obesity among children in Italy to prevalence among children in the United States.What type of research would you conduct,and why?

The energy-yielding macronutrients include carbohydrates,lipids,and proteins.

Which of the following nutrients are inorganic?

The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular age and gender group is called the

In the United States and Canada,what set of standards defines the recommended intake values for various nutrients for healthy people?

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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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