DHN 101 quizzes (exam 1)

A. tuberculosis

which of the following is NOT a leading cause of death in the US? A. tuberculosis B. stroke C. cancer D. heart disease

D. in the US, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death

Which of the following statements is true? A. a person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type and birth order B. nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food C. most people are born with the ability to choose a nutritious diet D. in the US, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death

40%

Approximately _______ of individuals experiencing symptoms from COVID-19 report that they cannot smell and/or taste food.

semisolid liquid formed by the partial digestion of food in the stomach

Chyme is the

5 grams

Foods that are "high fiber" supply ________ or more of fiber per serving.

true

T/F: A nutrient requirement is the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a defined level of nutritional health

False

T/F: peristalsis is a voluntary response

D. ulcerative colitis

Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the intestinal tract? A. cystic fibrosis B. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) C. peptic ulcer D. ulcerative colitis

C. gastric juice

Which of the following substances is secreted by the human stomach? A. bile salts B. chyme C. gastric juice D. saliva

cognitive

choosing food based on religious teachings is an example of ___ factors influencing eating habits

cannot determine cause-and-effect relationships

generally, epidemiological studies _____

make observations that generate questions

the first step in the scientific method is to

double-blind

Scientists conduct a study in which 100 adults with chronic diarrhea are divided into 2 groups with 50 people per group. One group is given a supply of yogurt that contains a certain kind of bacteria, and the other group is given yogurt that is bacteria-free. The study's participants and researchers do not know which group of subjects has the bacteria in the yogurt and which group does not. The scientists instruct the participants to eat the entire 8 ounces of yogurt once a day for a month and record their bowel habits. This is an example of a(n) ________ study.

gastrin

The hormone _______ is secreted in response to food entering the stomach. This hormone stimulates the secretion of HCl and pepsinogen

3

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that the chips are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide ________ gram(s) of fat or less per serving.

B. the best way for people to obtain all the essential nutrients is to consume dietary supplements

Which of the following is NOT a key nutrition concept? A. foods and the nutrients they contain are one of many components of health B. the best way for people to obtain all the essential nutrients is to consume dietary supplements C. variety, moderation, and balance can help ensure a diet's nutritional adequacy D. malnutrition includes overnutrition as well as undernutrition

B. Conventional farming systems have limited restrictions on the use of fertilizers.

Which of the following statements is true? A. Government-approved GMOs are not permitted in conventional farming systems. B. Conventional farming systems have limited restrictions on the use of fertilizers. C. Food irradiation, as a food preservation method, may be used in organic farming systems. D. Only organic farming systems place restrictions on the use of raw manure on fields used for food crops.

mouth

the process of digesting food begins in the ___

D. Childhood Experiences

which of the following factors has a major influence over a person's food choices? A. Blood type B. Birth order C. Vitamin A status D. Childhood experiences

B. The traditional Mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional American diet.

which of the following statements is true? A. According to Mormon dietary laws, pork and pork by-products are forbidden as food. B. The traditional Mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional American diet. C. The traditional Asian diet contains high amounts of milk and milk products. D. Jewish dietary laws forbid the use of alcohol.

C. Most food guides classify eggs in the protein foods group.

which of the following statements is true? A. Olives, salmon, and avocados are sources of unhealthy solid fats. B. According to MyPlate, all foods that provide empty calories should be avoided. C. Most food guides classify eggs in the protein foods group. D. Food guides generally classify butter in the food group that includes milk and eggs.

make observations

A group of registered dietitian nutritionists is planning to conduct a scientific study to investigate the effects of eating honey on behavior in school-aged children. To start, the researchers will

D. posting findings at the main researcher's personal website

A group of scientists conducts a scientific study to investigate dietary factors that influence the development of breast cancer. Which of the following activities is NOT likely to be a component of their research efforts? A. collecting data and analyzing results B. submitting an article describing the study to a peer-reviewed journal C. making observations and formulating a hypothesis D. posting findings at the main researcher's personal website

epidemiological

A group of scientists would like to determine lifestyle factors that are associated with the development of asthma among American children. Based on this information, the researchers should design a(n) ________ study

enriched

A refined grain product that has iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid added to replace amounts lost during processing has been ______

2300

According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, most healthy adults should limit their daily sodium intake to less than ________ mg/day.

scare tactic

During an online interview, Dr. Ima Quack provides the following statement, "Most Americans suffer from nutritional-deficiency diseases and will develop cancer within the next 10 years because they are not taking my megavitamin formula therapy." Dr. Quack's statement is an example of a(n) ________.

fiber

Kristan uses %DVs to help plan nutritious menus with various packaged foods. She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which of the following nutrients?

10

The US department of health and human services (DHHS) issues the healthy people report every ___ years

epiglottis

The ________ is a flap-like piece of tissue responsible for keeping a swallowed piece of food from entering the trachea

hepatic portal vein

The ________ is important for transporting absorbed nutrients from the GI tract to the liver

D. water is necessary for immune function

Which of the following is NOT true about water? A. water plays a role in regulation of body temperature B. water is necessary for elimination of waste from the body C. water is an essential nutrient D. water is necessary for immune function

A. yogurt

Which of the following typically acts as a probiotic? A. yogurt B. whole grain cereals C. legumes D. green leafy vegetables

D. peanut butter

which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient-dense? A. raw apples B. strawberries C. spinach D. peanut butter

B. emotional stress level

which of the following is NOT a biological or physiological factor that influences a person's food choices? A. perception of food's sensory characteristics B. emotional stress levels C. age D. Hunger

A. In general, registered dietitian nutritionists are reliable sources of nutrition information

Which of the following statements is true? A. In general, registered dietitian nutritionists are reliable sources of nutrition information. B. In the United States, a person can obtain a PhD in nutrition only by graduating from an accredited institution of higher learning. C. People who describe themselves as nutritionists are registered dietitian nutritionists. C. Pseudoscience is the practice of medicine without proper training and credentials.

C. nutrition is an exact science

which of the following is NOT a reason dietary recommendations undergo revisions? A. nutrition research involves human subjects B. New scientific evidence becomes available and the information is reviewed and accepted by nutrition experts C. nutrition is an exact science D. researchers continue to explore the complex relationships between diet and health

C. "While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat may reduce the risk of this disease."

which of the following statements is a health claim that the FDA allows on a food package? A. "Vitamin C reduces the risk of the common cold by 50%." B. "Foods that contain dietary fiber, vitamin A, or vitamin C may reduce the risk of cancer. Although a serving of our creamed broccoli has 7 grams of fat, it is an excellent source of fiber and vitamins A and C." C. "While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat may reduce the risk of this disease." D. "Drinking whole milk adds calcium and vitamin D to your diet. These nutrients are essential for strengthening bones."

testimonial

Actress Lotta Talent appears in commercials endorsing the herbal supplement Hoodia for weight loss. Lotta Talent describes her own weight-loss successes with the supplement. Her endorsement is an example of a(n) ________

D. the internet is generally a reliable source of nutrition information, because information posted at websites has been peer-reviewed

Which of the following statements is true? A. websites with .edu in their addresses often provide reliable nutrition information B. in general, personal websites, such as blogs, are not reliable sources of nutrition information C. when evaluating claims for dietary supplements that appear on a website, be wary of products that include promises for quick remedies D. the internet is generally a reliable source of nutrition information, because information posted at websites has been peer-reviewed