Test 1

Elisa weighs 62 kg, which is approximately _____ pounds. a. 136 b. 152 c. 172 d. 202

136

Daves height is 72 inches. What is his approximate height in centimeters?

183 cm

The ____ is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness and medications.

FDA

Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient a. Water b. Protein c. Fat d. Magnesium

Magnesium

scientist enroll 500 healthy adults in a study and collect dietary and other lifestyle information about the group. after 8 years, the scientist determine that study participants who ate at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily were less likely to develop high blood pressure that. participants who ate fewer that 5 servings these foods daily. This study is an example of a(n) _______ study. retrospective prospective nutritive introspective

Prospective

Impoverished children who live in developing countries have a high risk of dying from?

Vitamin a deficiency

Dorrie wants to eat food that is a good source of fiber and phytochemical. Based on this information , which of the following foods would you recommend? a. Green beans b. organic chicken c. dairy foods d. Brown eggs

a. Green Bean

the government agency that enforced consumer protection laws by investigating false or misleading health-related claims is the a. Federal Trade Commission b. Environmental protection agence c. agricultural research service d. Centers for disease control and prevention

a. federal trade commission

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the

amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular population

The host of a radio program makes a "red flag" claim about a nutrition-related product, because the claim is generally an indication that the information about the product is unreliable. The radio program host said, ________. a.According to the FDA, this product is classified a dietary supplement, because it contains vitamins" b. All ingredients in this product have been scientifically tested and clinically proven c. This product contains sugar and certain artificial color and flavor additives" d. "The ingredients in this product are listed on the label"

b. All ingredients in this product have been scientifically tested and clinically proven

Derek takes protein supplements before and after his workouts. He told his workout partner that he became 200% stronger within a couple of months after he added the supplements to his diet. His report about the effects of the supplements is an example of a(n) ______. a. Factoid b. Anecdote c. variable d. Case report

b. Anecdote

You are planning a party for a group of 22 year-old college students. Two of the students follow the dietary practices of the Mormon religion and one of the students practices the religion of Islam. Which of the following beverages would be acceptable to everyone at the party? a. White wine b. Fruit Juice blend made with grapes and apple juice, orange slices, and carbonated water c. "lite" beer d. Regular coffee

b. Fruit juice blend with grapes and apple juice, orange slices, and carbonated water

_____ Can be classified as a dietary supplement a. chewing tabacco b. Ginkgo biloba c. Cherry jelly d. Orange drink

b. Ginkgo Biloba

Which of the following periodicals features peer reviewed articles a. Ladies home Journal b. National Geographic Magazine c.Mens Journal d. Journal of the article Medical Association

d. Journal of the article Medical Association

Which of the following topics is one of the overreaching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the dietary guidelines a. Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount of food b. Choose a variety of enriched, processed foods c. choose milk and milk products for meals and snacks d. focus on eliminating sodium from your diet

focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount of food

Which of the following factors has a major influence over a person's food choices? a. Close friends b. Blood type c. vitamin a status d. birth order

a. Close Friends

Which of the following substances is not a micronutrient a. vitamin c b. protein c. carbohydrate d. fat

a. Vitamin c

Which of the following statements is true? a. An essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet b. Phytochemical are antioxidents produced by animal cells c. People develop scurvy when their body lacks vitamin E d. Under certain conditions, the human body can make iron, copper, and zinc

a. an essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet.

a person's ___ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices a. blood type b . mood c. health status d. place of residence

a. blood type

Which of the following statements is true? a. In some regions of the United States, the traditional African heritage diet may contain unhealthy amounts of sodium and solid fat b. The typical asian diet usually includes milk, and milk products c. According to islamic dietary laws, chicken is prohibited food d. according to Jewish dietary laws, caffeineted beverages should not be consumed.

a. in some regions of the United States, the traditional African heritage diet may contain unhealthy amounts of sodium and solid fat

Which of the following statements is true? a. the traditional Mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional American diet b. The traditional asian diet contains high amounts of milk and milk products c. According to the Mormon dietary laws, pork and pork by-products are forbidden as food d. Jewish dietary laws forbid the use of alcohol

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

Which of the following statements is true? a. Phytochemical are antioxidants produced by animals cells b. An essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet c. People develop scurvy when their diet lacks vitamin e d. under certain conditions, the human body can make iron, copper, and zinc

B. an essential nutrient must be supplied by the body

Jamie wants to eat more foods that are naturally high in phytochemicals and fiber. Based on this information, which of the following foods would you recommend? a. Organic beef b. Fresh fruits and Vegetables c. Low fat dairy foods d. eggs

b. Fresh fruits and vegetables

Tamrika's 52 year-old father died as a result of a condition that is the leading cause of death in the united states. Based on this information, Tamrika's father died from a. Type 1 diabetes b. Heart disease c. Lung cancer d. Influenza

b. Heart disease

Which of the following foods is a natural source of phytochemicals a. margarine b. grapes c. tuna d. lunch meat

b. grapes

Which of the following behaviors is a known risk factor for heart diease a. Eating a high-fiber diet b. smoking cigarettes c. Being physically active d. Consuming excessive vitamin c

b. smoking cigarettes

Which of the following is a major source of empty calories? a. Fresh Fruit b. Sugar-sweetened soft drinks c. Fat-free dairy products d. Breads made with white flour

b. sugar- sweetened soft drinks

Which of the following foods is not a source of phytochemical? a. fresh blueberries b. cashew nuts c. lean meat d. whole grain bread

c. Lean Meat

Before she shops for groceries, Terry plans several nutritionally adequate daily menus for her family. Which of the following guides is the best menu-planning tool for her to use? a. Daily Values b. Recommended dietary allowances c. MyPlate d. Basic four food groups

c. MyPlate

which of following statements is true a. According to legal definition developed by the FDA a "dietary supplement" is a food that influences metabolism b. Physicians and registered dietitian nutritionist do not recommend dietary supplements for their parents c. dietary supplements may interact negatively with other substances a person takes d. People who develop side effects after taking dietary supplements can report their experiences to the GAO

c. dietary supplements may interact negatively with other substances a person takes

A persons ____ is not a major influence for his or hers food selection practices a. Place of residence b. mood c. political beliefs d. health status

c. political beliefs

Which of he following federally subsidized food programs is designed to improve the nutritional status specifically of low income women and their preschool children in the United States a. Commodity Supplement food program b. Meals on wheels c. UNICEF d. WIC

d. WIC

Today, Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns, 3 slices of cheese, and 10 ounces of roast beef. He also drank 3 cups of orange juice. According to MyPlate, he ate nothing from the food group that includes a. eggs b. milk and milk products c. pudding d. vegetables

d. vegetables

an essential nutrient _______ ?

must be supplied by the diet

Beka is a 24 yr old woman who wants to follow the recommendations of 2015-2020 version of the dietary guidelines for Americans . she typically consmes 4300 mg sodium/day; her cholesterol intake is usually about 200 mg/day; and her intake of folic acid is at least 400 mcg/day: according to this information what should she reduce her intake of.

sodium