Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

not answered

Question 2

When a hospital client has to be fed through a vein, the duration should be as short as possible and real food should be reintroduced as early as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

not answered

Question 4

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the concept of nutrient density and...

Question 5

One gram of alcohol provides _____ calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  seven 
D)  nine 
A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  seven 
D)  nine

Question 6

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. 
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.

Question 7

The development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be completely prevented by eating a good diet. 
B)  will not be affected by lifestyle choices. 
C)  is not affected by genetics. 
D)  can be reduced by food choices along with lifestyle choices. 
A)  can be completely prevented by eating a good diet. 
B)  will not be affected by lifestyle choices. 
C)  is not affected by genetics. 
D)  can be reduced by food choices along with lifestyle choices.

Question 8

Malnutrition includes deficiencies, imbalances, and excesses of nutrients, any of which can be detrimental over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The main purpose of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine what types of foods are available in grocery stores and supermarkets. 
B)  determine what the nutrient and dietary intakes of the population in our country are. 
C)  identify what foods have been imported from other countries. 
D)  set regulations for food intake in individuals of different ages. 
A)  determine what types of foods are available in grocery stores and supermarkets. 
B)  determine what the nutrient and dietary intakes of the population in our country are. 
C)  identify what foods have been imported from other countries. 
D)  set regulations for food intake in individuals of different ages.

Question 10

Nutraceutical is a term that has no legal definition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a nutrient. 
B)  It contributes calories. 
C)  It interferes with repair of body tissues. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  It is a nutrient. 
B)  It contributes calories. 
C)  It interferes with repair of body tissues. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 12

When evaluating the nation's progress toward meeting the nutrition and physical activity objectives in Healthy People 2010, public health officials have found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  we have been successful in reducing harm from heart disease and stroke. 
B)  we have reduced the number of people with diabetes. 
C)  physical activity levels have dramatically increased. 
D)  the numbers of overweight individuals is being effectively reduced. 
A)  we have been successful in reducing harm from heart disease and stroke. 
B)  we have reduced the number of people with diabetes. 
C)  physical activity levels have dramatically increased. 
D)  the numbers of overweight individuals is being effectively reduced.

Question 13

The nutrients fall into _____ classes.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  eight 
A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  eight

Question 14

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. 
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.

Question 15

You can tell a claim about nutrition is suspect if:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is being made by an advertiser who is paid to make claims. 
B)  the evidence used to support the claim is from a university laboratory. 
C)  it appears in a scientific journal that is peer reviewed. 
D)  it is being made by a public health nutritionist. 
A)  it is being made by an advertiser who is paid to make claims. 
B)  the evidence used to support the claim is from a university laboratory. 
C)  it appears in a scientific journal that is peer reviewed. 
D)  it is being made by a public health nutritionist.

Question 16

A woman who is trying to lose weight will be more successful if she:

Accepted Answer

A)  focuses on broad goals and outcomes. 
B)  includes physical activity in her plan. 
C)  asks her husband to cook their meals. 
D)  ignores barriers to changing her behavior. 
A)  focuses on broad goals and outcomes. 
B)  includes physical activity in her plan. 
C)  asks her husband to cook their meals. 
D)  ignores barriers to changing her behavior.

Question 17

Cultural traditions regarding food are static and inflexible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Your best friend tells you that she has started taking vitamin supplements to give her energy. How would you respond to her statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins are organic and are a great energy source. 
B)  Vitamins provide energy because they undergo oxidation. 
C)  Vitamins do not yield usable energy. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  Vitamins are organic and are a great energy source. 
B)  Vitamins provide energy because they undergo oxidation. 
C)  Vitamins do not yield usable energy. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 19

Most foods that are high in calcium are poor sources of iron. This statement illustrates the importance of the characteristic of a nutritious diet known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  adequacy. 
B)  calorie control. 
C)  moderation. 
D)  balance. 
A)  adequacy. 
B)  calorie control. 
C)  moderation. 
D)  balance.

Question 20

The major role in the body that all vitamins and minerals have is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to act as regulators in body processes. 
B)  to serve as parts of body structure. 
C)  to provide energy. 
D)  to prevent chronic disease. 
A)  to act as regulators in body processes. 
B)  to serve as parts of body structure. 
C)  to provide energy. 
D)  to prevent chronic disease.

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

When a hospital client has to be fed through a vein, the duration should be as short as possible and real food should be reintroduced as early as possible.

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

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

One gram of alcohol provides _____ calories.

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

The development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and:

Malnutrition includes deficiencies, imbalances, and excesses of nutrients, any of which can be detrimental over time.

The main purpose of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) is to:

Nutraceutical is a term that has no legal definition.

Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol?

When evaluating the nation's progress toward meeting the nutrition and physical activity objectives in Healthy People 2010, public health officials have found that:

The nutrients fall into _____ classes.

Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:

You can tell a claim about nutrition is suspect if:

A woman who is trying to lose weight will be more successful if she:

Cultural traditions regarding food are static and inflexible.

Your best friend tells you that she has started taking vitamin supplements to give her energy. How would you respond to her statement?

Most foods that are high in calcium are poor sources of iron. This statement illustrates the importance of the characteristic of a nutritious diet known as:

The major role in the body that all vitamins and minerals have is:

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

When a hospital client has to be fed through a vein, the duration should be as short as possible and real food should be reintroduced as early as possible.

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

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

One gram of alcohol provides _____ calories.

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

The development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and:

Malnutrition includes deficiencies, imbalances, and excesses of nutrients, any of which can be detrimental over time.

The main purpose of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) is to:

Nutraceutical is a term that has no legal definition.

Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol?

When evaluating the nation's progress toward meeting the nutrition and physical activity objectives in Healthy People 2010, public health officials have found that:

The nutrients fall into _____ classes.

Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:

You can tell a claim about nutrition is suspect if:

A woman who is trying to lose weight will be more successful if she:

Cultural traditions regarding food are static and inflexible.

Your best friend tells you that she has started taking vitamin supplements to give her energy. How would you respond to her statement?

Most foods that are high in calcium are poor sources of iron. This statement illustrates the importance of the characteristic of a nutritious diet known as:

The major role in the body that all vitamins and minerals have is:

Nutrition Toolsstandards 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

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

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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