Question 1

What is epidemiology? Compare the type of information obtained from epidemiological studies to that obtained from human intervention studies.

Accepted Answer

Epidemiology observes the relationships

Question 2

Which of the following nutrients are NOT organic molecules?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrates 
B) Lipids 
C) Proteins 
D) Minerals 
A) Carbohydrates 
B) Lipids 
C) Proteins 
D) Minerals

Question 3

A processed food is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) having more than five ingredients. 
B) requiring heating or cooking before it can be eaten. 
C) a food which has had preservatives added. 
D) any food that has been changed from its natural state. 
A) having more than five ingredients. 
B) requiring heating or cooking before it can be eaten. 
C) a food which has had preservatives added. 
D) any food that has been changed from its natural state.

Question 4

Which of the following is the BEST reason to include a placebo in the experimental design of a human intervention trial?

Accepted Answer

A) The researchers do not know who is receiving an intervention and who is not. 
B) Placebos reduce the cost of the study. 
C) It helps prevent the expectations of the subjects from biasing the research. 
D) It makes it possible to include a larger number of subjects in the experiment. 
A) The researchers do not know who is receiving an intervention and who is not. 
B) Placebos reduce the cost of the study. 
C) It helps prevent the expectations of the subjects from biasing the research. 
D) It makes it possible to include a larger number of subjects in the experiment.

Question 5

Describe what is meant by the term control group and explain why a well designed experiment includes a control group.

Accepted Answer

A group of participants in a study who a

Question 6

An adverse or toxic reaction is most likely to occur if:

Accepted Answer

A) an individual overuses vitamin and/or mineral supplements. 
B) the individual cannot absorb nutrients efficiently. 
C) the individual's diet is not varied enough. 
D) the individual overeats a particular food. 
A) an individual overuses vitamin and/or mineral supplements. 
B) the individual cannot absorb nutrients efficiently. 
C) the individual's diet is not varied enough. 
D) the individual overeats a particular food.

Question 7

Describe the steps involved in conducting a valid experiment using the scientific method.

Accepted Answer

1.Make an observation and ask questions.

Question 8

Processed foods and convenience foods tend to ______ compared to freshly prepared foods.

Accepted Answer

A) provide more kcalories 
B) contain fewer nutrients 
C) be higher in fat,sugar,or salt 
D) All of these statements are true 
A) provide more kcalories 
B) contain fewer nutrients 
C) be higher in fat,sugar,or salt 
D) All of these statements are true

Question 9

Continued acceptance of a scientific theory depends on:

Accepted Answer

A) the ability of other scientists to duplicate the original research and results. 
B) increased funding for the research. 
C) the number of years since the theory was developed. 
D) how the hypothesis was formed. 
A) the ability of other scientists to duplicate the original research and results. 
B) increased funding for the research. 
C) the number of years since the theory was developed. 
D) how the hypothesis was formed.

Question 10

Which of the following conditions does NOT represent a state of malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight loss as a result of increasing physical activity. 
B) Vitamin A toxicity as a result of excessive intake of vitamin supplements. 
C) Osteoporosis as a result of long-term inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D. 
D) Overweight status as a result of regular ingestion of large portions of energy-dense foods. 
A) Weight loss as a result of increasing physical activity. 
B) Vitamin A toxicity as a result of excessive intake of vitamin supplements. 
C) Osteoporosis as a result of long-term inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D. 
D) Overweight status as a result of regular ingestion of large portions of energy-dense foods.

Question 11

Name some reliable sources of nutrition information.

Accepted Answer

Dietitians,Physicians,governme

What is epidemiology? Compare the type of information obtained from epidemiological studies to that obtained from human intervention studies.

Which of the following nutrients are NOT organic molecules?

A processed food is defined as:

Which of the following is the BEST reason to include a placebo in the experimental design of a human intervention trial?

Describe what is meant by the term control group and explain why a well designed experiment includes a control group.

An adverse or toxic reaction is most likely to occur if:

Describe the steps involved in conducting a valid experiment using the scientific method.

Processed foods and convenience foods tend to ______ compared to freshly prepared foods.

Continued acceptance of a scientific theory depends on:

Which of the following conditions does NOT represent a state of malnutrition?

Name some reliable sources of nutrition information.

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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Exam 1: Nutrition: Food for Health

What is epidemiology? Compare the type of information obtained from epidemiological studies to that obtained from human intervention studies.

Which of the following nutrients are NOT organic molecules?

A processed food is defined as:

Which of the following is the BEST reason to include a placebo in the experimental design of a human intervention trial?

Describe what is meant by the term control group and explain why a well designed experiment includes a control group.

An adverse or toxic reaction is most likely to occur if:

Describe the steps involved in conducting a valid experiment using the scientific method.

Processed foods and convenience foods tend to ______ compared to freshly prepared foods.

Continued acceptance of a scientific theory depends on:

Which of the following conditions does NOT represent a state of malnutrition?

Name some reliable sources of nutrition information.

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

Filters