Question 1

Describe why humans do not make very good experimental models.

Accepted Answer

Humans do not make very good experimental models because they have long life spans and it is difficult to control all the variables that can affect the outcome of an experiment.

Question 2

An increased risk for obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  diets low in saturated fats. 
B)  diets high in fibre, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. 
C)  caffeine consumption. 
D)  an imbalance between food intake and daily activity. 
A)  diets low in saturated fats. 
B)  diets high in fibre, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. 
C)  caffeine consumption. 
D)  an imbalance between food intake and daily activity. D

Question 3

Vitamins provide 4 kilocalories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are dietary standards that should be applied only to healthy individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Your friend Cathy wants some nutrition advice. She tells you about an ad for a local certified nutritionist. Based on what you have learned in your nutrition class, what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A certified nutritionist is not a regula

Question 6

The building blocks of proteins are called

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  saccharides. 
D)  nitrogen fragments. 
A)  fatty acids. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  saccharides. 
D)  nitrogen fragments.

Question 7

The term nutritionist has no precise definition or laws regulating it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The primary source of fuel for the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  fats and oils. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  vitamins and minerals. 
A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  fats and oils. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  vitamins and minerals.

Question 9

Because water does not provide any calories to the body, scientists do not consider it a nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Essential nutrients are nutrients the body can manufacture in sufficient quantities to meet its needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the second half of the 20th century, nutrition researchers failed to find a link between nutrition and the development of chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

List 3 considerations you should make when trying to find reliable nutrition information using the Internet.

Accepted Answer

1. Consider the website's address. Websi

Question 13

In Canada, diseases related to overnutrition (heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes) are more common than nutrient deficiency diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the term for an imitation treatment that has no known physical effect or therapeutic value on the subjects in a research study?

Accepted Answer

A)  theory 
B)  placebo 
C)  single-blind trial 
D)  double-blind trial 
A)  theory 
B)  placebo 
C)  single-blind trial 
D)  double-blind trial

Question 15

Outline the similarities and differences between the three macronutrients.

Accepted Answer

Similarities
-carbohydrates, fats and pr

Question 16

Poor nutrition is strongly associated with three chronic diseases that are among the top ten causes of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An important source of energy for muscles during times of rest and low-intensity exercise is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which statement concerning the field of nutrition is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body. 
B)  Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, metabolize, and store food. 
C)  Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the 14th century. 
D)  Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating patterns. 
A)  Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body. 
B)  Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, metabolize, and store food. 
C)  Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the 14th century. 
D)  Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating patterns.

Question 19

Fat is an important energy source for our bodies during low-intensity exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Define AMDR and describe the purpose of AMDR.

Accepted Answer

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distributio

Exam 1: The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Describe why humans do not make very good experimental models.

An increased risk for obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes is associated with

Vitamins provide 4 kilocalories per gram.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are dietary standards that should be applied only to healthy individuals.

Your friend Cathy wants some nutrition advice. She tells you about an ad for a local certified nutritionist. Based on what you have learned in your nutrition class, what do you recommend?

The building blocks of proteins are called

The term nutritionist has no precise definition or laws regulating it.

The primary source of fuel for the body is

Because water does not provide any calories to the body, scientists do not consider it a nutrient.

Essential nutrients are nutrients the body can manufacture in sufficient quantities to meet its needs.

In the second half of the 20th century, nutrition researchers failed to find a link between nutrition and the development of chronic diseases.

List 3 considerations you should make when trying to find reliable nutrition information using the Internet.

In Canada, diseases related to overnutrition (heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes) are more common than nutrient deficiency diseases.

What is the term for an imitation treatment that has no known physical effect or therapeutic value on the subjects in a research study?

Outline the similarities and differences between the three macronutrients.

Poor nutrition is strongly associated with three chronic diseases that are among the top ten causes of death in the United States.

An important source of energy for muscles during times of rest and low-intensity exercise is

Which statement concerning the field of nutrition is FALSE?

Fat is an important energy source for our bodies during low-intensity exercise.

Define AMDR and describe the purpose of AMDR.

Designing a Healthful Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism and Blood Health

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Food Safety and Technology: Impact on Consumers

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood to Late Adulthood

alcohol

cancer

cardiovascular Disease

diabetes

dietary Supplements: Necessity or Waste

disordered Eating

disorders Related to Specific Foods

the Fetal Environment: a Lasting Impression

fluid Imbalance

global Nutrition

obesity

osteoporosis

phytochemicals

searching for the Fountain of Youth

vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

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