Chapter 1: Quiz

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Which of the following two statements describe the function of lipids accurately?

-provides insulation and aids in temperature regulation -provides or stores energy

What are the three most basic functions of nutrients?

-serve as regulators for metabolic functions -provide energy for body processes -provide materials for body structure

One gram of carbohydrate such as starch provides ____kcal

4

What substance is an energy source but is not regarded as a nutrient?

Alcohol

Which of the following is the leading cause of nutritional-related death in the United States?

Heart disease

Which of the following is the best example of a nutrient dense food?

Skim milk

Select the correct order of the scientific method

ask a question, background research, hypothesis, experiment

What is the term diet mean, as it is used in this nutrition class?

The food we eat to obtain nutrients and sustain life

Fat-soluble vitamins include:

Vitamins A, D, E, and K

Which of the following organizations are not involved directly in nutritional research and outreach in the United States?

WHO (World Health Organization)

The observation that native in Africa who eat higher fiber diets rarely develop appendicitis, bowel cancer, or heart disease, whereas Europeans who live in Africa and eat lower fiber diets have a higher incidence of these problems, is an example of

an epidemiological study

Dietary methods of assessment include looking at past or current intakes of nutrients from food by individuals or a group to determine their nutritional status. Which of the following methods is quick and easy but not very accurate?

24-hour recall

How many mL and fluid oz are in 1 cup of soda?

About 236 mL or 8 fl oz

Water is a macronutrients that provides 7 kcal of energy.

False

Gram for gram, which of the following provides the most energy?

Fats(lipids)

A nutrient that can be made by the body is a(n).

nonessential nutrient

Nutrients are classified into macronutrients and micronutrients. All the following are macronutrients EXCEPT.

sodium

Nutrients are

substances required by the body to preform basic functions and contribute to body structure.

Mark's only source of fruit is orange juice. You suggest that he consumes other types of fruit and fruit juices to improve his diet. Which diet principle is Mark going to improve most?

variety

What is the Calorie value of a meal supplying 120g of carbohydrates, 40g of protein, 25g of fats, and 5g of alcohol?

900


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