Question 1

Which of the following is a function of provincial regulatory bodies?

Accepted Answer

A)  accrediting correspondence schools in dietetics 
B)  protecting the use of regulated title designation and initials 
C)  randomly monitoring the competence of members 
D)  communicating with the public via the Internet only 
A)  accrediting correspondence schools in dietetics 
B)  protecting the use of regulated title designation and initials 
C)  randomly monitoring the competence of members 
D)  communicating with the public via the Internet only

Question 2

Which of the following statements best defines an "essential" nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is necessary for good health and proper functioning of the body. 
B)  It can be obtained only from the diet. 
C)  It can be manufactured by the body from raw materials. 
D)  It can be manufactured by the body itself. 
A)  It is necessary for good health and proper functioning of the body. 
B)  It can be obtained only from the diet. 
C)  It can be manufactured by the body from raw materials. 
D)  It can be manufactured by the body itself.

Question 3

How many classes of nutrients are there?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What is the recommended maximum percentage of total calories from fats for Canadian adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  35% 
A)  5% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  35%

Question 5

Which of the following is characteristic of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert?

Accepted Answer

A)  completion of an approved internship or the equivalent 
B)  graduation from a college after completing a program of dietetics 
C)  using the term nutritionist after the individual's name 
D)  graduation from a correspondence program with an internship 
A)  completion of an approved internship or the equivalent 
B)  graduation from a college after completing a program of dietetics 
C)  using the term nutritionist after the individual's name 
D)  graduation from a correspondence program with an internship

Question 6

What is the name given to research that looks for correlations between dietary habits and disease incidence in a population?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Much of the nutrition information found on the Internet is fiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All humans share 99.9% of the human genome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following units do food scientists use to measure food energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  units of weight 
B)  calories 
C)  kilograms 
D)  grams 
A)  units of weight 
B)  calories 
C)  kilograms 
D)  grams

Question 10

Describe the characteristics of scientific research.

Accepted Answer

Research scientists follow the scientifi

Question 11

One gram of alcohol is equal to how many calories?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following is an energy-yielding nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins 
B)  vitamins 
C)  water 
D)  minerals 
A)  proteins 
B)  vitamins 
C)  water 
D)  minerals

Question 13

If you live to be 65 or older,you will have consumed more than 70,000 meals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements best defines "enriched" as it is applied to a food product?

Accepted Answer

A)  The product is low in calories and high in nutrients. 
B)  The product is more expensive to purchase. 
C)  The product is superior to similar products. 
D)  The product could be either nutritious or not nutritious. 
A)  The product is low in calories and high in nutrients. 
B)  The product is more expensive to purchase. 
C)  The product is superior to similar products. 
D)  The product could be either nutritious or not nutritious.

Question 15

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

Accepted Answer

Nutrient density is a measure of nutrien

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cultural traditions regarding food are static and inflexible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When given to severely ill people unable eat ordinary food,elemental diets are designed to do what?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Energy intakes should not exceed the body's energy needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Food conveys emotional satisfa

Which of the following is a function of provincial regulatory bodies?

Which of the following statements best defines an "essential" nutrient?

How many classes of nutrients are there?

What is the recommended maximum percentage of total calories from fats for Canadian adults?

Which of the following is characteristic of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert?

What is the name given to research that looks for correlations between dietary habits and disease incidence in a population?

Much of the nutrition information found on the Internet is fiction.

All humans share 99.9% of the human genome.

Which of the following units do food scientists use to measure food energy?

Describe the characteristics of scientific research.

One gram of alcohol is equal to how many calories?

Which of the following is an energy-yielding nutrient?

If you live to be 65 or older,you will have consumed more than 70,000 meals.

Which of the following statements best defines "enriched" as it is applied to a food product?

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

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

Cultural traditions regarding food are static and inflexible.

When given to severely ill people unable eat ordinary food,elemental diets are designed to do what?

Energy intakes should not exceed the body's energy needs.

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

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, starch, glycogen, and Fibre

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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Exam 1: Food Choices and Human Health

Which of the following is a function of provincial regulatory bodies?

Which of the following statements best defines an "essential" nutrient?

How many classes of nutrients are there?

What is the recommended maximum percentage of total calories from fats for Canadian adults?

Which of the following is characteristic of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert?

What is the name given to research that looks for correlations between dietary habits and disease incidence in a population?

Much of the nutrition information found on the Internet is fiction.

All humans share 99.9% of the human genome.

Which of the following units do food scientists use to measure food energy?

Describe the characteristics of scientific research.

One gram of alcohol is equal to how many calories?

Which of the following is an energy-yielding nutrient?

If you live to be 65 or older,you will have consumed more than 70,000 meals.

Which of the following statements best defines "enriched" as it is applied to a food product?

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

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

Cultural traditions regarding food are static and inflexible.

When given to severely ill people unable eat ordinary food,elemental diets are designed to do what?

Energy intakes should not exceed the body's energy needs.

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

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, starch, glycogen, and Fibre

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