Question 1

Macronutrients are needed in _______ quantities in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A)  gram
B)  milligram
C)  microgramD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 2

A study that examines changes in health as people move from one country to another is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cohort study
B)  migrant study
C)  case-control study
D)  control group studyE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Minerals are needed for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal system
B)  functioning of the nervous system
C)  water balance
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Proteins are formed by linking together ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids
B)  amino acids
C)  glycerol
D)  nitrogen groupsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Phytochemicals are physiologically active compounds that are considered essential nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Phytochemicals are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  available in vitamin and mineral supplements only
B)  essential parts of a diet
C)  chemicals found in plants and animal products
D)  plant substances that provide health benefitsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The term "fats" refers to lipids that are liquid at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Clinical signs occur in the early stage of nutrient deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which is NOT a complex carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen
B)  glucose
C)  fiber
D)  starchE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

"The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water one degree Celsius" is the definition of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  energy
B)  kilojoule
C)  kilocalorie
D)  physiological fuel valueE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which nutrients regulate body processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proteins and carbohydrates
B)  Carbohydrates,some lipids,and water
C)  Some lipids,some vitamins,and some minerals.
D)  All nutrients help regulate body processes.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

A critical evaluation and synthesis of research studies focusing on a specific topic that is useful for health-care providers is a(n) _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic reveiw
B)  peer-reviewed journal
C)  hypothesis
D)  epidemiological studyE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is the term for a food that provides health benefits beyond the vitamins and minerals it contains?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional food
B)  Formative food
C)  Phytonutrient
D)  ProbioticE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is a dependable source for up-to-date,accurate nutrition information?

Accepted Answer

A)  supplement manufacturer's website
B)  registered dietitian
C)  health food store manager
D)  women's magazineE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Vitamins can be divided into 3 groups: water-soluble,fat-soluble,and alcohol-soluble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Water-soluble vitamins are excreted more readily than fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is the least reputable source of a nutrition claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paid spokesperson
B)  Author affiliated with nationally recognized university
C)  Medical physician
D)  Registered dietitianE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

_____ dictate the types and amounts of nutrients in food that will be transformed and reassembled into body structures and compounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  Supply and demand
B)  Genes
C)  Cell proteins
D)  Dietary choicesE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which is NOT true of water?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a medium for transporting nutrients throughout the body.
B)  It is an organic substance.
C)  It is the nutrient needed in the largest quantity.
D)  It acts as a lubricant in the body.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Glucose is classified as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple sugar
B)  dietary starch
C)  polysaccharide
D)  dietary fiberE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition

Macronutrients are needed in _______ quantities in the diet.

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Minerals are needed for ________.

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_____ dictate the types and amounts of nutrients in food that will be transformed and reassembled into body structures and compounds.

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Vitamins can be divided into 3 groups: water-soluble,fat-soluble,and alcohol-soluble.

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Which of the following is a dependable source for up-to-date,accurate nutrition information?

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Which nutrients regulate body processes?

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Which of the following is the term for a food that provides health benefits beyond the vitamins and minerals it contains?

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A study that examines changes in health as people move from one country to another is called a ________.

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Which of the following is the least reputable source of a nutrition claim?

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Water-soluble vitamins are excreted more readily than fat-soluble vitamins.

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Which is NOT true of water?

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A critical evaluation and synthesis of research studies focusing on a specific topic that is useful for health-care providers is a(n) _________________.

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Which is NOT a complex carbohydrate?

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"The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water one degree Celsius" is the definition of ________.

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Glucose is classified as a ________.

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Phytochemicals are physiologically active compounds that are considered essential nutrients.

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The term "fats" refers to lipids that are liquid at room temperature.

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Phytochemicals are ________.

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Clinical signs occur in the early stage of nutrient deficiency.

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Proteins are formed by linking together ________.

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