chapter 1

Which of the following is NOT a biological or physiological factor that influences a person's food choices? Emotional stress level Age Perception of food's sensory characteristics Hunger

Emotional stress level

Which of the following statements is true? Headaches are a common sign of a mineral deficiency disease. Nutrient-deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients. Skin rashes are always a symptom of vitamin deficiency diseases. Most phytochemicals are classified as essential nutrients.

Nutrient-deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients.

Which of the following is NOT a common marketing tactic to encourage consumers to purchase manufactured foods? Nutrition information posted next to fresh fruits and vegetables Product placement at the end of supermarket aisles In-store product sampling demonstrations Attractive packaging

Nutrition information posted next to fresh fruits and vegetables

Which of the following is NOT a major nutrition-related objective of Healthy People 2020? Provide fitness trails to increase physical activity of children and adults. Increase the contribution of fruits to the diets of the population aged 2 years and older. Increase the contribution of whole grains to the diets of the population aged 2 years and older. Reduce the proportion of adults who are obese.

Provide fitness trails to increase physical activity of children and adults.

Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals? Tuna Blueberries Margarine Chicken

blueberries

Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of

fruits

The leading cause of nutrition-related death in the United States is ________.

heart disease

Which of the following is a micronutrient? Iron Fat Glucose Protein

iron

"The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water one degree Celsius" is the definition of ________.

kilocalorie

An essential nutrient

must be supplied by the diet

Phytochemicals are ________.

plant substances that provide health benefits

An important function of carbohydrates is to ________.

supply energy

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

In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death.

Per serving, which of the following foods is the most energy-dense? 8 ounces fat-free milk ½ cup fresh strawberries 3 ounces baked chicken 4-ounce chocolate doughnut

4-ounce chocolate doughnut

Which of the following is NOT a biological or physiological factor that influences a person's food choices? Emotional stress level Age Perception of food's sensory characteristics Hunger

emotional stress level

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense per serving? Refined grains Grape drink Leafy greens French fries

leafy greens