Question 1

Your friend always refers to meat as protein.You try to correct her by stating that:

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A) practically all foods contain mixtures of the energy-yielding nutrients. 
B) protein is not the predominant nutrient in meat. 
C) protein-rich foods are always high in fat. 
D) meat contains more carbohydrate than protein. 
A) practically all foods contain mixtures of the energy-yielding nutrients. 
B) protein is not the predominant nutrient in meat. 
C) protein-rich foods are always high in fat. 
D) meat contains more carbohydrate than protein.

Question 2

A package of cookies claims that the cookies are low kcalorie, and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates that each cookie provides 70 kcalories.This product can legally make this claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not a quackery warning sign?

Accepted Answer

A) promises of a quick and easy fix 
B) a claim made to help sell a product 
C) a simple conclusion drawn from a complex study 
D) an abstract published on the NLM's PubMed website 
A) promises of a quick and easy fix 
B) a claim made to help sell a product 
C) a simple conclusion drawn from a complex study 
D) an abstract published on the NLM's PubMed website

Question 4

One of the first nutritional surveys taken before World War II suggested:

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A) at least 90% of the population had adequate nutritional intakes. 
B) 75% of the population needed to change their eating habits. 
C) less than 5% of the population were eating appropriately. 
D) up to one-third of the population might be eating poorly. 
A) at least 90% of the population had adequate nutritional intakes. 
B) 75% of the population needed to change their eating habits. 
C) less than 5% of the population were eating appropriately. 
D) up to one-third of the population might be eating poorly.

Question 5

Vitamins provide ___ kcalories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) 0 
B) 4 
C) 7 
D) 9 
A) 0 
B) 4 
C) 7 
D) 9

Question 6

Which of the following foods would provide the highest nutrient density for calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) cheddar cheese 
B) fat-free milk 
C) ice cream 
D) frozen yogurt 
A) cheddar cheese 
B) fat-free milk 
C) ice cream 
D) frozen yogurt

Question 7

Dietary Reference Intakes may be used to:

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A) treat persons with diet-related illnesses. 
B) assess dietary nutrient adequacy. 
C) specify the minimum daily intake of all nutrients. 
D) design weight-loss plans. 
A) treat persons with diet-related illnesses. 
B) assess dietary nutrient adequacy. 
C) specify the minimum daily intake of all nutrients. 
D) design weight-loss plans.

Question 8

The FDA advises consumers that:

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A) a product that is labeled as "natural" and "non toxic" is always safe to use. 
B) products based on "ancient remedies" are preferable to those based on modern "scientific breakthroughs." 
C) they should be suspicious of product claims that use impressive-sounding medical terms. 
D) an offer of a "money-back" guarantee from the manufacturer means the product is more likely to be effective. 
A) a product that is labeled as "natural" and "non toxic" is always safe to use. 
B) products based on "ancient remedies" are preferable to those based on modern "scientific breakthroughs." 
C) they should be suspicious of product claims that use impressive-sounding medical terms. 
D) an offer of a "money-back" guarantee from the manufacturer means the product is more likely to be effective.

Question 9

Which of the following foods best exemplify the Asian culture?

Accepted Answer

A) soybeans, squid, rice, peanuts 
B) tomatoes, olives, fish, mozzarella cheese 
C) tortillas, corn, avocado, refried beans 
D) black-eyed peas, biscuits, peaches, beef 
A) soybeans, squid, rice, peanuts 
B) tomatoes, olives, fish, mozzarella cheese 
C) tortillas, corn, avocado, refried beans 
D) black-eyed peas, biscuits, peaches, beef

Question 10

Dietary Reference Intakes are values that are appropriate to use for planning and assessing diets for individuals and groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Consuming nutrient-dense foods can help control your kcalorie intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which type of physical activities are recommended by the ACSM for developing and maintaining fitness?

Accepted Answer

A) cardiorespiratory, strength, and flexibility training 
B) a balance of low-, moderate-, and vigorous-intensity activities 
C) aerobic physical activity only 
D) a combination of team sports and brisk walking 
A) cardiorespiratory, strength, and flexibility training 
B) a balance of low-, moderate-, and vigorous-intensity activities 
C) aerobic physical activity only 
D) a combination of team sports and brisk walking

Question 13

You are advising a client on components of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Which of the following would you include in your advice?

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A) Increase intake of vegetables and fruits. 
B) Decrease intake of milk and milk products to two cups per day. 
C) Decrease intake of whole grains and other complex carbohydrates. 
D) Increase intake of trans fats and saturated fats. 
A) Increase intake of vegetables and fruits. 
B) Decrease intake of milk and milk products to two cups per day. 
C) Decrease intake of whole grains and other complex carbohydrates. 
D) Increase intake of trans fats and saturated fats.

Question 14

Dietary Reference Intakes are designed to:

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A) recommend numbers of servings of food to eat per day. 
B) help food manufacturers decide on product contents and processing methods. 
C) meet minimum nutrient needs to prevent malnutrition in people. 
D) specify nutrient needs that best support the health of people in the United States and Canada. 
A) recommend numbers of servings of food to eat per day. 
B) help food manufacturers decide on product contents and processing methods. 
C) meet minimum nutrient needs to prevent malnutrition in people. 
D) specify nutrient needs that best support the health of people in the United States and Canada.

Question 15

Research confirms that a common contributor to 3 of the top 5 causes of death is:

Accepted Answer

A) undernutrition. 
B) overnutrition. 
C) depression. 
D) vitamin deficiency. 
A) undernutrition. 
B) overnutrition. 
C) depression. 
D) vitamin deficiency.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about vitamins is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They are inorganic. 
B) They facilitate the release of energy from the other three organic nutrients. 
C) They are the medium in which all of the body's processes take place. 
D) They provide energy to the body. 
A) They are inorganic. 
B) They facilitate the release of energy from the other three organic nutrients. 
C) They are the medium in which all of the body's processes take place. 
D) They provide energy to the body.

Question 17

The data collected in nutrition surveys is used by the government to:

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A) establish public policy on nutrition education. 
B) regulate nutrition labeling on food products. 
C) decide what nutrition issues will be granted funds for research. 
D) assess the effectiveness of government publications about nutrition. 
A) establish public policy on nutrition education. 
B) regulate nutrition labeling on food products. 
C) decide what nutrition issues will be granted funds for research. 
D) assess the effectiveness of government publications about nutrition.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true regarding nutrition information on foods?

Accepted Answer

A) The 20 most frequently eaten fresh fruits and vegetables must be sold in packages with nutrition labels on them. 
B) Food manufacturers held to strict standards, called standards of identity, are not required to list ingredients on their labels. 
C) Nutrition information is not required on the labels of raw meat and poultry products. 
D) Plain coffee, tea, spices and other foods containing few nutrients are exempt from nutrition labeling requirements. 
A) The 20 most frequently eaten fresh fruits and vegetables must be sold in packages with nutrition labels on them. 
B) Food manufacturers held to strict standards, called standards of identity, are not required to list ingredients on their labels. 
C) Nutrition information is not required on the labels of raw meat and poultry products. 
D) Plain coffee, tea, spices and other foods containing few nutrients are exempt from nutrition labeling requirements.

Question 19

Running at a pace of 6.5 miles/hour is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A) vigorous-intensity physical activity. 
B) moderate-intensity physical activity. 
C) muscle-strengthening physical activity. 
D) anaerobic physical activity. 
A) vigorous-intensity physical activity. 
B) moderate-intensity physical activity. 
C) muscle-strengthening physical activity. 
D) anaerobic physical activity.

Question 20

Minerals and water are organic and yield energy in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health

Your friend always refers to meat as protein.You try to correct her by stating that:

A package of cookies claims that the cookies are low kcalorie, and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates that each cookie provides 70 kcalories.This product can legally make this claim.

Which of the following is not a quackery warning sign?

One of the first nutritional surveys taken before World War II suggested:

Vitamins provide ___ kcalories per gram.

Which of the following foods would provide the highest nutrient density for calcium?

Dietary Reference Intakes may be used to:

The FDA advises consumers that:

Which of the following foods best exemplify the Asian culture?

Dietary Reference Intakes are values that are appropriate to use for planning and assessing diets for individuals and groups.

Consuming nutrient-dense foods can help control your kcalorie intake.

Which type of physical activities are recommended by the ACSM for developing and maintaining fitness?

You are advising a client on components of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Which of the following would you include in your advice?

Dietary Reference Intakes are designed to:

Research confirms that a common contributor to 3 of the top 5 causes of death is:

Which of the following statements about vitamins is true?

The data collected in nutrition surveys is used by the government to:

Which of the following statements is true regarding nutrition information on foods?

Running at a pace of 6.5 miles/hour is an example of a:

Minerals and water are organic and yield energy in the human body.

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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