Question 1

What is the first step of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formulate a hypothesis. 
B)  Design and conduct an experiment. 
C)  Collect and analyze data. 
D)  Observe a phenomenon. 
A)  Formulate a hypothesis. 
B)  Design and conduct an experiment. 
C)  Collect and analyze data. 
D)  Observe a phenomenon.

Question 2

Overconsumption of which nutrient has the greatest potential for toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  thiamin 
D)  niacin 
A)  vitamin D 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  thiamin 
D)  niacin

Question 3

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), up to what percentage of your daily calories should be provided by carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  35% 
B)  65% 
C)  70% 
D)  75% 
A)  35% 
B)  65% 
C)  70% 
D)  75%

Question 4

Protein's primary role is to provide energy for the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

For dinner, Carol consumes 250 grams of carbohydrate, 50 grams of protein, and 30 grams of fat. In addition, Carol decides that she wants a glass of wine with her meal. If she drinks one glass of wine containing 10 grams of alcohol, how many total kilocalories does she consume in this meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  340 kilocalories 
B)  1,540 kilocalories 
C)  1,806 kilocalories 
D)  2,820 kilocalories 
A)  340 kilocalories 
B)  1,540 kilocalories 
C)  1,806 kilocalories 
D)  2,820 kilocalories

Question 6

List 2 government health agencies (federal, provincial/territorial or municipal) affiliated with Health Canada that provide trustworthy information relating to health and/or nutrition.

Accepted Answer

Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Question 7

Protein is the only macronutrient that contains the element nitrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Joan's dinner contains 210 grams of carbohydrate, 60 grams of protein, and 52 grams of fat. What percent of kilocalories in this meal comes from carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  22% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  54% 
A)  22% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  54%

Question 9

Fat-soluble vitamins are considered nonessential because the human body needs them in relatively small amounts and can synthesize them in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The earliest discoveries in the field of nutrition focused on nutritional deficiencies and illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Because they are needed in relatively large quantities, vitamins and minerals are considered macronutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Of the following nutrients, which contains nitrogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates 
B)  proteins 
C)  lipids 
D)  water 
A)  carbohydrates 
B)  proteins 
C)  lipids 
D)  water

Question 13

Define health as it is defined today. How does this view of health compare to earlier definitions?

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, health simply referred to

Question 14

Amino acids are the smallest unit of a

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  lipid. 
C)  protein. 
D)  vitamin. 
A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  lipid. 
C)  protein. 
D)  vitamin.

Question 15

Which of the following nutrients is NOT organic?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The term nutritionist has no definition or laws regulating it in most parts of Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Inorganic nutrients that are NOT broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat or light are called

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins. 
B)  minerals. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  fats. 
A)  vitamins. 
B)  minerals. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  fats.

Question 18

Lauren's friend has recommended that she take a vitamin C supplement before undergoing oral surgery. Lauren is concerned about consuming too much of the supplement. Which of the following nutrient standards would assist Lauren in determining the highest amount of the supplement that would be safe for her to consume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) 
B)  Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A)  
C)  Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
D)  Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) 
A)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) 
B)  Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A)  
C)  Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
D)  Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

Question 19

Rich sources of carbohydrate include legumes, milk, rice, wheat, fruits, and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular age and gender group is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR). 
B)  Recommended Daily Allowance (RD
A) . 
C)  Adequate Intake (AI). 
D)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). 
A)  Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR). 
B)  Recommended Daily Allowance (RD
A) . 
C)  Adequate Intake (AI). 
D)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).

Exam 1: The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

What is the first step of the scientific method?

Overconsumption of which nutrient has the greatest potential for toxicity?

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), up to what percentage of your daily calories should be provided by carbohydrate?

Protein's primary role is to provide energy for the body.

For dinner, Carol consumes 250 grams of carbohydrate, 50 grams of protein, and 30 grams of fat. In addition, Carol decides that she wants a glass of wine with her meal. If she drinks one glass of wine containing 10 grams of alcohol, how many total kilocalories does she consume in this meal?

List 2 government health agencies (federal, provincial/territorial or municipal) affiliated with Health Canada that provide trustworthy information relating to health and/or nutrition.

Protein is the only macronutrient that contains the element nitrogen.

Joan's dinner contains 210 grams of carbohydrate, 60 grams of protein, and 52 grams of fat. What percent of kilocalories in this meal comes from carbohydrate?

Fat-soluble vitamins are considered nonessential because the human body needs them in relatively small amounts and can synthesize them in the liver.

The earliest discoveries in the field of nutrition focused on nutritional deficiencies and illness.

Because they are needed in relatively large quantities, vitamins and minerals are considered macronutrients.

Of the following nutrients, which contains nitrogen?

Define health as it is defined today. How does this view of health compare to earlier definitions?

Amino acids are the smallest unit of a

Which of the following nutrients is NOT organic?

The term nutritionist has no definition or laws regulating it in most parts of Canada.

Inorganic nutrients that are NOT broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat or light are called

Rich sources of carbohydrate include legumes, milk, rice, wheat, fruits, and vegetables.

The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular age and gender group is called the

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