Nutrition ch 1-2 review

Which of the following statements about hypotheses is true?

"A high-protein diet increases the risk for porous bones" is an example of a hypothesis.

Which of the following statements about food choices is true?

A conditioned taste aversion to pork sausages could develop in a person who learns how they are made.

Which of the following statements is true? a. Pellagra is caused by a nutrient deficiency. Correct! Press enter after select an option to check the answer b. Cancer is caused by a nutrient deficiency. Press enter after select an option to check the answer c. A nourishing diet can prevent cardiovascular disease. Press enter after select an option to check the answer d. There is a mild association between inadequate intake of vitamin C and scurvy

a. Pellagra is caused by a nutrient deficiency.

For good health, you should aim to consume b. the RDA for vitamin C.

b. the RDA for vitamin C.

Early nutrition research focused on a. improving crop yields. Press enter after select an option to check the answer b. classifying plants as edible or inedible. Press enter after select an option to check the answer c. identifying and preventing diseases caused by dietary deficiencies. Press enter after select an option to check the answer d. uncovering links between genes, environment, and diet.

c. identifying and preventing diseases caused by dietary deficiencies.

The researchers in a study of the health benefits of coffee consumption received money as well as stock in the coffee company funding the study. This is an example of

conflict of interest

A cup of coffee with cream and sugar has about the same number of Calories as a coffee mocha.

false

All foods sold in the United States must display a food label.

false

Calorie labeling on menus has greatly improved the food choices made by consumers eating out.

false

Empty Calories are the extra amount of energy a person can consume after meeting all essential needs through eating nutrient-dense foods. True

false

The Adequate Intake represents the average daily intake level known to meet the requirements of almost all healthy individuals in a group.

false

A nutrient-dense diet

is based on foods that provide a high level of nutrients and fiber for a relatively low number of Calories.

Vitamins A and C, thiamin, calcium, and magnesium are considered

micronutrients

Researchers wish to determine the percentage of U.S. college undergraduates who regularly eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. To do so, they conduct

observational study

The Nutrition Facts panel on food labels identifies which of the following?

the % Daily Value of select nutrients in one serving of the food