Question 1

Nutrition-related objectives of Healthy People 2020 include

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A)  increasing fat intake, vitamin A intake, and reducing obesity. 
B)  reducing adult obesity, increasing calcium intake, and increasing sodium intake. 
C)  increasing vegetable intake, increasing calcium intake, and reducing childhood obesity. 
D)  lowering fat intake, increasing protein intake, and increasing blood cholesterol. 
A)  increasing fat intake, vitamin A intake, and reducing obesity. 
B)  reducing adult obesity, increasing calcium intake, and increasing sodium intake. 
C)  increasing vegetable intake, increasing calcium intake, and reducing childhood obesity. 
D)  lowering fat intake, increasing protein intake, and increasing blood cholesterol.

Question 2

Minerals are needed for

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic processes. 
B)  functioning of the nervous system. 
C)  water balance and structural systems. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  metabolic processes. 
B)  functioning of the nervous system. 
C)  water balance and structural systems. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 3

Which nutrients are inorganic substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  zinc 
C)  protein 
D)  thiamin 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  zinc 
C)  protein 
D)  thiamin

Question 4

Which is true about saturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Saturated fats raise blood cholesterol. 
B)  Saturated fats tend to be solid at room temperature. 
C)  Many animal fats are rich in saturated fats. 
D)  Saturated fats provide 9 kilocalories per gram. 
E)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  Saturated fats raise blood cholesterol. 
B)  Saturated fats tend to be solid at room temperature. 
C)  Many animal fats are rich in saturated fats. 
D)  Saturated fats provide 9 kilocalories per gram. 
E)  All of these statements are true.

Question 5

Major chronic diseases,such as heart disease,certain cancers,and cirrhosis of the liver may be related to

Accepted Answer

A)  eating a healthy diet. 
B)  eating a poor diet. 
C)  exercising regularly. 
D)  taking nutritional supplements. 
A)  eating a healthy diet. 
B)  eating a poor diet. 
C)  exercising regularly. 
D)  taking nutritional supplements.

Question 6

A micronutrient is a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If a total of 2000 kcal were consumed (250 grams of carbohydrates,66 grams of fat,and 102 grams of protein),what percentage of energy comes from carbohydrates,fat,and protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  30% carbohydrate, 50% fat, and 20% protein 
B)  50% carbohydrate, 35% fat, and 15% protein 
C)  20% carbohydrate, 30% fat, and 50% protein 
D)  50% carbohydrate, 30% fat, and 20% protein 
A)  30% carbohydrate, 50% fat, and 20% protein 
B)  50% carbohydrate, 35% fat, and 15% protein 
C)  20% carbohydrate, 30% fat, and 50% protein 
D)  50% carbohydrate, 30% fat, and 20% protein

Question 8

Glucose is classified as a

Accepted Answer

A)  simple sugar. 
B)  dietary starch. 
C)  polysaccharide. 
D)  dietary fiber. 
A)  simple sugar. 
B)  dietary starch. 
C)  polysaccharide. 
D)  dietary fiber.

Question 9

Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of zoochemical provided by fatty fish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cooking is more likely to destroy fat-soluble vitamins than water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An inert substance with no biological activity or a fake medicine that is used in controlled experiments is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  placebo. 
B)  blind substance. 
C)  double-blind substance. 
D)  controlled substance. 
A)  placebo. 
B)  blind substance. 
C)  double-blind substance. 
D)  controlled substance.

Question 12

What health practices would reduce risk for chronic diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating a healthful diet 
B)  Not smoking and limiting alcohol intake 
C)  Limiting stress or adjusting the causes of the stress 
D)  All of these choices are correct 
A)  Eating a healthful diet 
B)  Not smoking and limiting alcohol intake 
C)  Limiting stress or adjusting the causes of the stress 
D)  All of these choices are correct

Question 13

Undernutrition can lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  depleted nutrient stores. 
B)  slow down in metabolic processes. 
C)  few symptoms in the early stages. 
D)  All of these responses are correct. 
A)  depleted nutrient stores. 
B)  slow down in metabolic processes. 
C)  few symptoms in the early stages. 
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 14

Complex carbohydrates not broken down by digestive processes are

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen. 
B)  enzymes. 
C)  fiber. 
D)  starches. 
A)  glycogen. 
B)  enzymes. 
C)  fiber. 
D)  starches.

Question 15

The main function of vitamins is to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide the main structural building blocks of the body. 
B)  provide essential fatty acids. 
C)  enable chemical reactions in the body to occur. 
D)  improve digestion processes. 
A)  provide the main structural building blocks of the body. 
B)  provide essential fatty acids. 
C)  enable chemical reactions in the body to occur. 
D)  improve digestion processes.

Question 16

Kilojoules and kilocalories both measure heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Proteins are formed by linking together

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  glycerols. 
D)  nitrogen groups. 
A)  fatty acids. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  glycerols. 
D)  nitrogen groups.

Question 18

The major form of lipid in foods is a

Accepted Answer

A)  triglyceride. 
B)  amino acid. 
C)  fatty acid. 
D)  glycerol. 
A)  triglyceride. 
B)  amino acid. 
C)  fatty acid. 
D)  glycerol.

Question 19

Most North Americans could improve their diets by

Accepted Answer

A)  eating more foods rich in vitamins A and E 
B)  increasing sodium intake. 
C)  lowering iron and calcium intake. 
D)  eating fewer whole-grain breads. 
A)  eating more foods rich in vitamins A and E 
B)  increasing sodium intake. 
C)  lowering iron and calcium intake. 
D)  eating fewer whole-grain breads.

Question 20

Polysaccharides are also called simple carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Nutrition-related objectives of Healthy People 2020 include

Minerals are needed for

Which nutrients are inorganic substances?

Which is true about saturated fats?

Major chronic diseases,such as heart disease,certain cancers,and cirrhosis of the liver may be related to

A micronutrient is a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical processes.

If a total of 2000 kcal were consumed (250 grams of carbohydrates,66 grams of fat,and 102 grams of protein),what percentage of energy comes from carbohydrates,fat,and protein?

Glucose is classified as a

Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of zoochemical provided by fatty fish.

Cooking is more likely to destroy fat-soluble vitamins than water-soluble vitamins.

An inert substance with no biological activity or a fake medicine that is used in controlled experiments is called a

What health practices would reduce risk for chronic diseases?

Undernutrition can lead to

Complex carbohydrates not broken down by digestive processes are

The main function of vitamins is to

Kilojoules and kilocalories both measure heat.

Proteins are formed by linking together

The major form of lipid in foods is a

Most North Americans could improve their diets by

Polysaccharides are also called simple carbohydrates.

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition

Nutrition-related objectives of Healthy People 2020 include

Minerals are needed for

Which nutrients are inorganic substances?

Which is true about saturated fats?

Major chronic diseases,such as heart disease,certain cancers,and cirrhosis of the liver may be related to

A micronutrient is a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical processes.

If a total of 2000 kcal were consumed (250 grams of carbohydrates,66 grams of fat,and 102 grams of protein),what percentage of energy comes from carbohydrates,fat,and protein?

Glucose is classified as a

Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of zoochemical provided by fatty fish.

Cooking is more likely to destroy fat-soluble vitamins than water-soluble vitamins.

An inert substance with no biological activity or a fake medicine that is used in controlled experiments is called a

What health practices would reduce risk for chronic diseases?

Undernutrition can lead to

Complex carbohydrates not broken down by digestive processes are

The main function of vitamins is to

Kilojoules and kilocalories both measure heat.

Proteins are formed by linking together

The major form of lipid in foods is a

Most North Americans could improve their diets by

Polysaccharides are also called simple carbohydrates.

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

Filters