Question 1

What type of research studies populations and is often used to search for correlations between dietary habits and disease incidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  intervention study 
B)  laboratory study 
C)  case study 
D)  epidemiological study 
A)  intervention study 
B)  laboratory study 
C)  case study 
D)  epidemiological study

Question 2

Having cake and ice cream as part of a birthday celebration is an example of which food choice factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  economy 
B)  positive association 
C)  social pressure 
D)  values 
A)  economy 
B)  positive association 
C)  social pressure 
D)  values

Question 3

A certain amount of fiber in foods contributes to the health of the digestive tract, but too much fiber leads to nutrient losses. The characteristic of diet planning illustrated by this statement is called:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following conditions is the most nutrition responsive?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension 
B)  diabetes 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia 
D)  sickle-cell anemia 
A)  hypertension 
B)  diabetes 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia 
D)  sickle-cell anemia

Question 5

In nutrition, the word essential means:

Accepted Answer

A)  necessary for good health and proper functioning of the body. 
B)  a necessary nutrient that can be obtained only from the diet. 
C)  that the body can manufacture the nutrient from raw materials. 
D)  compounds the body can make for itself. 
A)  necessary for good health and proper functioning of the body. 
B)  a necessary nutrient that can be obtained only from the diet. 
C)  that the body can manufacture the nutrient from raw materials. 
D)  compounds the body can make for itself.

Question 6

Data from a national survey showed that on a given day two-thirds of our population consume inadequate:

Accepted Answer

A)  fruits. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  grains. 
D)  meat. 
A)  fruits. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  grains. 
D)  meat.

Question 7

Describe the potential benefits of physical activity.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

A person with heart disease is told he has to make some changes in his diet and lifestyle practices. He states "I know that I should make changes because my father and brother both died of heart attacks. But, I really like to have my big steaks for dinner." He is in what stage of behavior change?

Accepted Answer

A)  precontemplation 
B)  contemplation 
C)  action 
D)  maintenance 
A)  precontemplation 
B)  contemplation 
C)  action 
D)  maintenance

Question 9

Provide some specific examples of how vitamins and minerals serve as regulators in the body.

Accepted Answer

Vitamins and minerals play crucial roles

Question 10

When making food choices, the best types of foods to include in your diet are:

Accepted Answer

A)  natural foods, because they are the most nutritious and complete. 
B)  fast foods, because they are the most readily available. 
C)  whole foods, because they provide the basis of a nutritious diet. 
D)  processed foods, because they are fortified with all missing nutrients. 
A)  natural foods, because they are the most nutritious and complete. 
B)  fast foods, because they are the most readily available. 
C)  whole foods, because they provide the basis of a nutritious diet. 
D)  processed foods, because they are fortified with all missing nutrients.

Question 11

Your family always has rice available at every meal, just as it has been for every generation. This is an example of food selection due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural tradition. 
B)  emotional comfort. 
C)  availability. 
D)  social pressure. 
A)  cultural tradition. 
B)  emotional comfort. 
C)  availability. 
D)  social pressure.

Question 12

When considering the effect of genetics and nutrition on chronic disease development in individuals:

Accepted Answer

A)  we need to understand that all individuals have the same genetic makeup. 
B)  sound nutrition practices have the greatest influence on prevention of all chronic diseases. 
C)  our genetic inheritance determines the influence nutrition will have on disease prevention. 
D)  scientists have recently been able to identify all the genetic connections to chronic disease. 
A)  we need to understand that all individuals have the same genetic makeup. 
B)  sound nutrition practices have the greatest influence on prevention of all chronic diseases. 
C)  our genetic inheritance determines the influence nutrition will have on disease prevention. 
D)  scientists have recently been able to identify all the genetic connections to chronic disease.

Question 13

Once a new finding is published in a scientific journal, it is still only preliminary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most energy-rich of the nutrients is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Your food intake on a daily basis affects your health because:

Accepted Answer

A)  you must eat adequate amounts of every nutrient daily to stay healthy. 
B)  improper balance of nutrients over time can lead to chronic diseases in the future. 
C)  malnutrition is a result of not eating enough foods. 
D)  overeating will result in very quickly developing a chronic disease. 
A)  you must eat adequate amounts of every nutrient daily to stay healthy. 
B)  improper balance of nutrients over time can lead to chronic diseases in the future. 
C)  malnutrition is a result of not eating enough foods. 
D)  overeating will result in very quickly developing a chronic disease.

Question 16

A study conducted in several countries where a high intake of fish and a low intake of animal fat were correlated with a low rate of breast cancer death is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  epidemiological study. 
B)  case study. 
C)  intervention study. 
D)  blind experiment. 
A)  epidemiological study. 
B)  case study. 
C)  intervention study. 
D)  blind experiment.

Question 17

Rice is an example of a _____ food used in Southeast Asia.

Accepted Answer

A)  fortified 
B)  natural 
C)  staple 
D)  processed 
A)  fortified 
B)  natural 
C)  staple 
D)  processed

Question 18

The human body and foods are made from different materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The term "_____" has no legal definition but is often used on food labels to imply wholesomeness.

Accepted Answer

A)  medical 
B)  natural 
C)  processed 
D)  enriched 
A)  medical 
B)  natural 
C)  processed 
D)  enriched

Question 20

You purchase a food product that is enriched. This means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the product is superior to similar products. 
B)  the product is low in calories and high in nutrients. 
C)  the product could be either nutritious or not nutritious. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  the product is superior to similar products. 
B)  the product is low in calories and high in nutrients. 
C)  the product could be either nutritious or not nutritious. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

What type of research studies populations and is often used to search for correlations between dietary habits and disease incidence?

Having cake and ice cream as part of a birthday celebration is an example of which food choice factor?

A certain amount of fiber in foods contributes to the health of the digestive tract, but too much fiber leads to nutrient losses. The characteristic of diet planning illustrated by this statement is called:

Which of the following conditions is the most nutrition responsive?

In nutrition, the word essential means:

Data from a national survey showed that on a given day two-thirds of our population consume inadequate:

Describe the potential benefits of physical activity.

A person with heart disease is told he has to make some changes in his diet and lifestyle practices. He states "I know that I should make changes because my father and brother both died of heart attacks. But, I really like to have my big steaks for dinner." He is in what stage of behavior change?

Provide some specific examples of how vitamins and minerals serve as regulators in the body.

When making food choices, the best types of foods to include in your diet are:

Your family always has rice available at every meal, just as it has been for every generation. This is an example of food selection due to:

When considering the effect of genetics and nutrition on chronic disease development in individuals:

Once a new finding is published in a scientific journal, it is still only preliminary.

The most energy-rich of the nutrients is:

Your food intake on a daily basis affects your health because:

A study conducted in several countries where a high intake of fish and a low intake of animal fat were correlated with a low rate of breast cancer death is an example of a(n):

Rice is an example of a _____ food used in Southeast Asia.

The human body and foods are made from different materials.

The term "_____" has no legal definition but is often used on food labels to imply wholesomeness.

You purchase a food product that is enriched. This means that:

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Exam 1: Food Choices and Human Health

What type of research studies populations and is often used to search for correlations between dietary habits and disease incidence?

Having cake and ice cream as part of a birthday celebration is an example of which food choice factor?

A certain amount of fiber in foods contributes to the health of the digestive tract, but too much fiber leads to nutrient losses. The characteristic of diet planning illustrated by this statement is called:

Which of the following conditions is the most nutrition responsive?

In nutrition, the word essential means:

Data from a national survey showed that on a given day two-thirds of our population consume inadequate:

Describe the potential benefits of physical activity.

A person with heart disease is told he has to make some changes in his diet and lifestyle practices. He states "I know that I should make changes because my father and brother both died of heart attacks. But, I really like to have my big steaks for dinner." He is in what stage of behavior change?

Provide some specific examples of how vitamins and minerals serve as regulators in the body.

When making food choices, the best types of foods to include in your diet are:

Your family always has rice available at every meal, just as it has been for every generation. This is an example of food selection due to:

When considering the effect of genetics and nutrition on chronic disease development in individuals:

Once a new finding is published in a scientific journal, it is still only preliminary.

The most energy-rich of the nutrients is:

Your food intake on a daily basis affects your health because:

A study conducted in several countries where a high intake of fish and a low intake of animal fat were correlated with a low rate of breast cancer death is an example of a(n):

Rice is an example of a _____ food used in Southeast Asia.

The human body and foods are made from different materials.

The term "_____" has no legal definition but is often used on food labels to imply wholesomeness.

You purchase a food product that is enriched. This means that:

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

Filters