Question 1

Which of the following statements accurately describes vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamins are inorganic and do not provide energy. 
B)   Vitamins are indestructible. 
C)   Almost every action in the body requires the assistance of vitamins. 
D)   Vitamins A, D, E, and K are water-soluble vitamins. 
E)   Cooking vegetables at high temperatures helps maintain the vitamins.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)   5% to 10% 
B)   15% to 20% 
C)   25% to 40% 
D)   45% to 65% 
E)   70% to 80%F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an ultra-processed food?

Accepted Answer

A)   Skim milk 
B)   Swiss cheese 
C)   Chicken nuggets 
D)   Sunflower seeds 
E)   Apple juiceF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Which term describes the process in which a panel of scientists rigorously evaluates a research study to ensure that the scientific method was followed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Peer review 
B)   Systematic review 
C)   Research validity 
D)   Meta-analysis 
E)   Peer replicationF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Why are the EER and AMDR such important metrics?

Accepted Answer

Estimated Energy Requirement (EER): The ...

Question 6

Chronic diseases are responsible for ________ of adult deaths in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)   12% 
B)   25% 
C)   50% 
D)   70% 
E)   85%F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 7

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for a nutrient meets the needs of about ________ of the population.

Accepted Answer

A)   5% 
B)   25% 
C)   50% 
D)   75% 
E)   98%F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?

Accepted Answer

A)   Protein 
B)   Water 
C)   Carbohydrate 
D)   Fat 
E)   VitaminsF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Which title is given to a person who has a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university,has completed a supervised practice program,and has passed a national examination administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medical doctor 
B)   Registered dietitian nutritionist 
C)   Certified nutritionist 
D)   Certified nutrition therapist 
E)   Registered nutritional consultantF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.
-Number of essential minerals in the human diet

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  16
C)  40
D)  Vitamins
E)  PhytochemicalsF) FatG) WaterH) HypothesisI) EnergyJ) CalorieK) PlaceboL) AlcoholM) RandomizationN) AnecdoteO) Healthy PeopleP) Diet historyQ) Drug historyR) OvernutritionS) Laboratory testingT) Subclinical deficiencyU) D) and J)
V) O) and S)

Question 11

The ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to interact effectively with people...

Question 12

Internationally,work energy is measured in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   kilojoules 
B)   kilograms 
C)   kilometers 
D)   kilonewtons 
E)   kilolitersF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

____________________ is the mental activity of rationally and skillfully analyzing,synthesizing,and evaluating information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the mental activity of rationally...

Question 14

Approximately how many people in the United States are overweight or obese?

Accepted Answer

A)   10% 
B)   20% 
C)   40% 
D)   60% 
E)   80%F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Describe the double-blind technique and why it is important to research studies.Include a discussion of the importance of controls.

Accepted Answer

Double Blind: When both the subjects and...

Question 16

Which of the following statements accurately describes Dietary Reference Intakes?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are used to treat people with diet-related disorders. 
B)   They assess the adequacy of all required nutrients. 
C)   They aid in the planning and evaluation of diets for healthy people. 
D)   They are used to assess the adequacy of vitamins and minerals only. 
E)   They can be used diagnose diet-related disorders.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.
-Choosing experimental members without bias

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  16
C)  40
D)  Vitamins
E)  PhytochemicalsF) FatG) WaterH) HypothesisI) EnergyJ) CalorieK) PlaceboL) AlcoholM) RandomizationN) AnecdoteO) Healthy PeopleP) Diet historyQ) Drug historyR) OvernutritionS) Laboratory testingT) Subclinical deficiencyU) M) and Q)
V) G) and K)

Question 18

What is the best source of nutrition information?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reputable news outlets 
B)   Medical doctor 
C)   Registered dietitian 
D)   Health food store manager 
E)   InternetF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Of the top seven causes of death in the United States,how many are linked with diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 
B)   2 
C)   4 
D)   5 
E)   7F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.
-National public health initiative

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  16
C)  40
D)  Vitamins
E)  PhytochemicalsF) FatG) WaterH) HypothesisI) EnergyJ) CalorieK) PlaceboL) AlcoholM) RandomizationN) AnecdoteO) Healthy PeopleP) Diet historyQ) Drug historyR) OvernutritionS) Laboratory testingT) Subclinical deficiencyU) C) and S)
V) G) and O)

Exam 1: An Overview of Nutrition

What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates?

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Describe the double-blind technique and why it is important to research studies.Include a discussion of the importance of controls.

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Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -Choosing experimental members without bias

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Why are the EER and AMDR such important metrics?

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Which title is given to a person who has a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university,has completed a supervised practice program,and has passed a national examination administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

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Which of the following is an example of an ultra-processed food?

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Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -Number of essential minerals in the human diet

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Which of the following statements accurately describes Dietary Reference Intakes?

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____________________ is the mental activity of rationally and skillfully analyzing,synthesizing,and evaluating information.

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Which term describes the process in which a panel of scientists rigorously evaluates a research study to ensure that the scientific method was followed?

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Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?

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Chronic diseases are responsible for ________ of adult deaths in the U.S.

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Internationally,work energy is measured in ________.

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Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. -National public health initiative

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The ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures is called ____________________.

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Approximately how many people in the United States are overweight or obese?

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The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for a nutrient meets the needs of about ________ of the population.

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Of the top seven causes of death in the United States,how many are linked with diet?

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