DHN 212 Ch. 1

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving? A. Soft margarine B. Cheese nachos C. Fat-free milk D. Iceberg lettuce

C. Fat-free milk

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

C. peanut butter

Why is it important to study nutrition? A. To select the appropriate mix of nutrients for proper body functioning B. To reduce dependence on animal products C. To obtain enough energy to sustain life D. To avoid pesticides and hormones in the food supply

A. To select the appropriate mix of nutrients for proper body functioning

a small apple supplies 40,000 A. calories B. Calories C. Kilocalories D. kilocalories

A. calories

which of the following substances is not a macronutrient? A. vitamin C B. protein C. carbs D. fat

A. vitamin C

Lynn wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 200 kcal. The soft drink contains no fiber, protein, fat, or alcohol. To obtain this value, she should... A. multiply the number per serving by 9. B. divide the number of kcal by 4. C. multiply the number of kcal by 4. D. divide the number of kcal by 9.

B. divide the number of kcal by 4.

Eating diets that contain high amounts of certain kinds of fat raise the risk of developing heart disease. Thus, a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ____ for heart disease. A. nutritional determinant B. hypothetical variable C. dietary modulator D. risk factor

D. risk factor

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

A. Water is necessary for immune function.

In-store food marketing efforts are designed to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT ______. A. help shoppers make healthy food choices B. increase sales C. direct shoppers to more profitable items D. stimulate the senses

A. help shoppers make healthy food choices

Which of the following lifestyle choices is the primary cause of most preventable cancer deaths in the United States? A. smoking cigs B. consuming alcohol C. exercising infrequently D. eating fatty food

A. smoking cigs