Question 1

Phytochemicals found in foods are important because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they increase the risk of developing certain diseases when they are eaten. 
B)  they decrease the risk of developing certain diseases when they are eaten. 
C)  they are considered to be essential nutrients. 
D)  they are a new category of vitamins. 
A)  they increase the risk of developing certain diseases when they are eaten. 
B)  they decrease the risk of developing certain diseases when they are eaten. 
C)  they are considered to be essential nutrients. 
D)  they are a new category of vitamins.

Question 2

When used with human beings, elemental diets:

Accepted Answer

A)  support life. 
B)  support optimal growth. 
C)  support health. 
D)  enable people to thrive. 
A)  support life. 
B)  support optimal growth. 
C)  support health. 
D)  enable people to thrive.

Question 3

You are reading a news story about the effects of nutrient intakes on health. Which of the following would be a valid reason to consider following the advice in the article?

Accepted Answer

A)  the reporter is an experienced journalist 
B)  the story contrasts previous recommendations with what scientists know now thanks to the new study being described 
C)  the subjects in the study being reported on were of a different age and gender than you 
D)  the story describes a meta-analysis of over 50 studies with a total of 25,000 subjects 
A)  the reporter is an experienced journalist 
B)  the story contrasts previous recommendations with what scientists know now thanks to the new study being described 
C)  the subjects in the study being reported on were of a different age and gender than you 
D)  the story describes a meta-analysis of over 50 studies with a total of 25,000 subjects

Question 4

An individual has begun to set small goals after writing an action plan for change. He is in what stage of behavior change?

Accepted Answer

A)  contemplation 
B)  preparation 
C)  action 
D)  adoption 
A)  contemplation 
B)  preparation 
C)  action 
D)  adoption

Question 5

The energy-yielding nutrients include:

Accepted Answer

A)  protein. 
B)  fat. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  protein. 
B)  fat. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 6

A popular star has a half-hour television show describing a new dietary supplement that she claims has made her much healthier. During the show she describes how she has seen improvement in her skin, hair, and eyesight without going to the doctor. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  an advertorial. 
B)  an urban legend. 
C)  an infomercial. 
D)  anecdotal evidence. 
A)  an advertorial. 
B)  an urban legend. 
C)  an infomercial. 
D)  anecdotal evidence.

Question 7

Effects of physical activity on the body include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased bone density. 
B)  reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases. 
C)  faster wound healing. 
D)  increased lean body tissue. 
A)  decreased bone density. 
B)  reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases. 
C)  faster wound healing. 
D)  increased lean body tissue.

Question 8

Nutrition-related health objectives for the nation have been published by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Department of Agriculture. 
B)  Food and Drug Administration. 
C)  Department of Health and Human Services. 
D)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
A)  Department of Agriculture. 
B)  Food and Drug Administration. 
C)  Department of Health and Human Services. 
D)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Question 9

Good food choices can reduce the chance of developing chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following research designs are among the most powerful tools in nutrition research because they show the effects of treatments?

Accepted Answer

A)  case studies 
B)  laboratory studies 
C)  intervention studies 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  case studies 
B)  laboratory studies 
C)  intervention studies 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 11

If a person has inherited genetic coding that is related to heart disease, what effect might dietary practices have on this person's health?

Accepted Answer

A)  They will have no effect because development of the disease has been pre-determined. 
B)  They will have differing effects dependent upon the type of genetic messages. 
C)  They can completely reverse the genetic coding that has been inherited. 
D)  They will work the same way for everyone who has heart disease. 
A)  They will have no effect because development of the disease has been pre-determined. 
B)  They will have differing effects dependent upon the type of genetic messages. 
C)  They can completely reverse the genetic coding that has been inherited. 
D)  They will work the same way for everyone who has heart disease.

Question 12

The most effective way to change behavior is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  set desirable overall outcomes of change. 
B)  set small, achievable goals. 
C)  concentrate mainly on the strengths of your eating pattern. 
D)  avoid changes in your daily routine.
Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items 
A)  set desirable overall outcomes of change. 
B)  set small, achievable goals. 
C)  concentrate mainly on the strengths of your eating pattern. 
D)  avoid changes in your daily routine.
Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items

Question 13

A food provides 8 grams of fat and 300 total calories. What is the percentage of calories from fat in this product?

Accepted Answer

A)  24% 
B)  30% 
C)  48% 
D)  52% 
A)  24% 
B)  30% 
C)  48% 
D)  52%

Question 14

Licensing provides a way to identify people who have met minimum standards of education and experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When you are ill with a cold, you fix a bowl of chicken noodle soup to eat to feel better. What factor drives your food choice in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  availability 
B)  habit 
C)  emotional comfort 
D)  social pressure 
A)  availability 
B)  habit 
C)  emotional comfort 
D)  social pressure

Question 16

Which of the following foods offers the most nutrients per calorie?

Accepted Answer

A)  potatoes 
B)  corn 
C)  green peas 
D)  carrots 
A)  potatoes 
B)  corn 
C)  green peas 
D)  carrots

Question 17

All of the following nutrients are organic except:

Accepted Answer

A)  minerals. 
B)  fat. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  carbohydrates. 
A)  minerals. 
B)  fat. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  carbohydrates.

Question 18

An advertisement for a new performance-enhancing supplement is on the Internet. What can you assume about the advertisement for the supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is providing accurate information because all information on the Internet has been screened. 
B)  The information is valid because the ad describes the research that was done in the company's lab. 
C)  The information needs to be checked for scientific validity and accuracy. 
D)  Testimonials from individuals who have used the supplement prove that it works. 
A)  It is providing accurate information because all information on the Internet has been screened. 
B)  The information is valid because the ad describes the research that was done in the company's lab. 
C)  The information needs to be checked for scientific validity and accuracy. 
D)  Testimonials from individuals who have used the supplement prove that it works.

Question 19

Only about 30 percent of all medical schools in the United States require students to take even one nutrition course.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Heart disease deaths have fallen substantially and the number of overweight people has declined based on evaluation of the nation's progress toward achieving national health objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Phytochemicals found in foods are important because:

When used with human beings, elemental diets:

You are reading a news story about the effects of nutrient intakes on health. Which of the following would be a valid reason to consider following the advice in the article?

An individual has begun to set small goals after writing an action plan for change. He is in what stage of behavior change?

The energy-yielding nutrients include:

A popular star has a half-hour television show describing a new dietary supplement that she claims has made her much healthier. During the show she describes how she has seen improvement in her skin, hair, and eyesight without going to the doctor. This is an example of:

Effects of physical activity on the body include all of the following except:

Nutrition-related health objectives for the nation have been published by the:

Good food choices can reduce the chance of developing chronic diseases.

Which of the following research designs are among the most powerful tools in nutrition research because they show the effects of treatments?

If a person has inherited genetic coding that is related to heart disease, what effect might dietary practices have on this person's health?

The most effective way to change behavior is to:

A food provides 8 grams of fat and 300 total calories. What is the percentage of calories from fat in this product?

Licensing provides a way to identify people who have met minimum standards of education and experience.

When you are ill with a cold, you fix a bowl of chicken noodle soup to eat to feel better. What factor drives your food choice in this situation?

Which of the following foods offers the most nutrients per calorie?

All of the following nutrients are organic except:

An advertisement for a new performance-enhancing supplement is on the Internet. What can you assume about the advertisement for the supplement?

Only about 30 percent of all medical schools in the United States require students to take even one nutrition course.

Heart disease deaths have fallen substantially and the number of overweight people has declined based on evaluation of the nation's progress toward achieving national health objectives.

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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

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Exam 1: Food Choices and Human Health

Phytochemicals found in foods are important because:

When used with human beings, elemental diets:

You are reading a news story about the effects of nutrient intakes on health. Which of the following would be a valid reason to consider following the advice in the article?

An individual has begun to set small goals after writing an action plan for change. He is in what stage of behavior change?

The energy-yielding nutrients include:

A popular star has a half-hour television show describing a new dietary supplement that she claims has made her much healthier. During the show she describes how she has seen improvement in her skin, hair, and eyesight without going to the doctor. This is an example of:

Effects of physical activity on the body include all of the following except:

Nutrition-related health objectives for the nation have been published by the:

Good food choices can reduce the chance of developing chronic diseases.

Which of the following research designs are among the most powerful tools in nutrition research because they show the effects of treatments?

If a person has inherited genetic coding that is related to heart disease, what effect might dietary practices have on this person's health?

The most effective way to change behavior is to:

A food provides 8 grams of fat and 300 total calories. What is the percentage of calories from fat in this product?

Licensing provides a way to identify people who have met minimum standards of education and experience.

When you are ill with a cold, you fix a bowl of chicken noodle soup to eat to feel better. What factor drives your food choice in this situation?

Which of the following foods offers the most nutrients per calorie?

All of the following nutrients are organic except:

An advertisement for a new performance-enhancing supplement is on the Internet. What can you assume about the advertisement for the supplement?

Only about 30 percent of all medical schools in the United States require students to take even one nutrition course.

Heart disease deaths have fallen substantially and the number of overweight people has declined based on evaluation of the nation's progress toward achieving national health objectives.

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