Nutrition exam 1

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. Most foods contain more than one nutrient b. Milk, bananas, and soybeans are among the few nutritionally perfect foods for humans c. Sugary baked goods are "junk" foods and should not be eaten d. Strawberries are an energy-dense food

a. Most foods contain more than one nutrient

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. Physicians and medical doctors lack significant nutrition education. b. It is illegal to call yourself a nutritionist without credentials. c. A person with a PhD has the proper training to be registered dietitian. d. A nutritionist has the same credentials as a registered dietitian.

a. Physicians and medical doctors lack significant nutrition education.

Match this statement with its dimension of wellness: It is better to ponder the meaning of life for ourselves and to be tolerant of the beliefs of others than to close our minds and become tolerant. a. Spiritual b. Occupational c. Physical d. Intellectual e. Emotional f. Social

a. Spiritual

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. The RDA for vitamin E meets the needs of nearly all healthy persons. b. Dietitians use Daily Values to determine the nutritional adequacy of Americans' diets. c. Dietitians use MyPyramid as the standard for assessing a population's nutrient adequacy. d. If you do not consume 100% of the RDA for vitamin C every day, you have a high risk of developing the vitamin's deficiency disease.

a. The RDA for vitamin E meets the needs of nearly all healthy persons.

Metabolism is Select one: a. The total of all chemical reactions that occur in cells b. A form of energy c. The rate at which cells produce energy d. A person's typical pattern of food choices e. A way of living

a. The total of all chemical reactions that occur in cells

Derek consumes a protein-rich drink before and after his workouts. He told his workout partner that he became 200% stronger within a couple of months after he added the drink to his diet. His report about the positive effects of the special drink is an example of a(an) Select one: a. anecdote b. peer review c. scientific conclusion d. testimonial

a. anecdote

which of thee following conditions is a chronic disease? a.heart disease b.upset stomach c.broken ribs d.common cold

a. heart disease

Food guides classify _____ with oils. Select one: a. mayonnaise b. hard-boiled eggs c. American cheese d. ice cream

a. mayonnaise

An essential nutrient Select one: a. must be supplied by your diet b. is necessary for proper vitamin and mineral utilization c. is only in foods from animal sources d. is made by your body

a. must be supplied by your diet

Diet refers to a person's Select one: a. usual pattern of food choices. b. weight loss efforts. c. current nutrient intake. d. current nutrient intake.

a. usual pattern of food choices.

The new Nutrition Facts panel on a package of food must display amounts of vitamin ___ in a serving of the food . a. D b. C C.E D.A

a. vitamin D

Which cod the following websites is most likely to provide biased and unreliable nutrition information ? a. a site that sells dietary supplements ( *.com) b.the site of the nationally recognized , non profit health association (*.org) c.a U.S government agency's site ( *.gov) d. the site of an accredited college or university (*.edu )

a.a site that sells dietary supplements ( *.com)

The first step fi the scientific method usually involves . a. making observations b. developing a question c.identifying relationships between personal charcteristics d.gathering data

a.making observations

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving? Select one: a. Raw tomatoes b. Oatmeal cookie c. Tortilla chips d. Margarine

a. Raw tomatoes

Which of the following substances is nutrient that provides energy ? a.glucose b.water c.alcohol d.vitamin C

a.glucose

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving? Select one: a. Soybean oil b. Fat-free milk c. French fries d. Water e. Grape drink

b. Fat-free milk

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent four different MyPlate food groups? Select one: a. Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries, blueberries, and fat-free milk b. Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese, Swiss cheese, and two slices of buttered whole-wheat bread c. Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt, fat-free milk, orange juice, wheat germ, and fresh peaches d. Casserole made with canned tuna, green onions, noodles, and cheddar cheese

d. Casserole made with canned tuna, green onions, noodles, and cheddar cheese

Mariele purchased a box of cereal that had the following claim on the label: "Eat one bowl of this cereal a day for a month, and your skin with be healthier." Mariele is skeptical about the honesty of the claim. She should report her concern about the claim to the Select one: a. Federal Trade Commission. b. Better Business Bureau. c. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. d. Food and Drug Administration.

d. Food and Drug Administration

Match this statement with its dimension of wellness: It is better to develop functional, transferable skills through structured involvement opportunities than to remain inactive and uninvolved. a. Social b. Intellectual c. Spiritual d. Occupational e. Emotional f. Physical

d. Occupational

Which of the following statements is false ? a. RDAs are standards for daily intakes of certain nutrients b.RDAs meet the nutrient needs of nearly all healthy people c. RDAs contain margin of safety D. RDAs are requirements for nutrients .

d. RDAs are requirements for nutrients .

During a television 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) Select one: a. biased report. b. scientific observation. c. anecdotal evidence. d. scare tactic.

d. scare tactic

Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals? Select one: a. Butter b. Tuna c. Grapes d. Cheese e. Hamburger

c. Grapes

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. By taking dietary supplements that provide nutrients and phytochemicals, people can maintain good health without eating foods. b. To achieve optimal health, you should individualize your diet to match your blood type, eye color, and other physical characteristics. c. Nutritional needs of healthy people vary during different life stages, such as infancy and pregnancy. d. Regardless of their ages and physical conditions, people never need to take dietary supplements that include vitamins and minerals.

c. Nutritional needs of healthy people vary during different life stages, such as infancy and pregnancy.

Match this statement with its dimension of wellness: It is better to consume foods and beverages that enhance good health rather than those which impair it. Select one: a. Spiritual b. Intellectual c. Physical d. Social e. Occupational f. Emotional

c. Physical

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of consumers to be protected from health misinformation. b. In general, government (.gov) Internet web sites are not reliable sources of scientifically-based nutrition information. c. Promoters of nutrition misinformation often exploit the general public's mistrust of scientists. d. Testimonials for weight loss supplements are usually based on scientific evidence.

c. Promoters of nutrition misinformation often exploit the general public's mistrust of scientists.

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. It is illegal for scientists to publish research findings that are biased in favor of the people or agencies who funded the research projects. b. Scientists have peer reviewers analyze the designs of their human research studies, because the peer-review process reduces research bias. c. Scientists typically use different methods to conduct research, which explains why similar studies involving humans often have conflicting results. d. Scientists developed dietary recommendations for the U.S. population after analyzing results of a single American study, the Framingham Heart Study.

c. Scientists typically use different methods to conduct research, which explains why similar studies involving humans often have conflicting results.

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. The FDA must review every health-related claim before a dietary supplement manufacturer can display the claim on a label. b. The FDA has established Daily Values for nonnutrient dietary supplements. c. The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to market their products as cures for diseases. d. The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to display structure/function claims on package labels.

c. The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to market their products as cures for diseases.

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the Select one: a. range of intake for a particular nutrient that is not likely to cause toxicity or deficiency. b. optimal amount of a nutrient that 100% of the population can safely consume daily. c. amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular population. d. minimum amount of a nutrient that prevents the nutrient's deficiency disease in 98% of the population.

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

A diet is likely to be unsafe if a. average daily intakes fro nutrients meet RDA and AI values b. intakes of various nutrients are slightly less than EAR amounts c. nutrient intakes are consistently above ULs d. MV/M supplements aren't included

c. nutrient intakes are consistently above ULs

Kayla was a participant in a clinical study to determine how much vitamin C cures scurvy, the vitamin's deficiency disease. During the study, Kayla consumed only a formula diet that was nutritionally complete, except it did not contain vitamin C. Within a few weeks, Kayla developed scurvy. At that point, researchers gave 2 mg vitamin C to Kayla each day for a week, but her signs and symptoms of scurvy remained. In the weeks that followed, the scientists continued to increase Kayla's intake of the vitamin by 2 mg/week. After a week of taking 10 mg of vitamin C/day, Kayla reported feeling much better. Based on this information, the researchers concluded that Kayla's Select one: a. AI for vitamin C was 100 mg, which was 10 times the amount that cured her case of scurvy. b. RDA for vitamin C was 10 mg, plus 15 mg as a margin of safety. c. requirement for vitamin C was 10 mg. d. EER for vitamin C was about 10 mg

c. requirement for vitamin C was 10 mg.

Which of the following statements is true ? a. according to MyPlate , vegetable oils are grouped into the "fats and oils " food group b. the MyPlate menu planning guide cannot be individualized to meet a persons food preferences . c. A person can use ww. choosemyplate.gov to evaluate his or hers diet nutritional adequacy d. MyPlate was the first food guide developed for Americans

c.A person can use ww. choosemyplate.gov to evaluate his or hers diet nutritional adequacy

the government agency that enforces consumer protections by laws by investigating false or misleading health- related claims in the a.federal bureau of investigation (FBI) b. Enviromental protection Agency (EPA) c.Federal Trade commission (FTC) d.centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

c.Federal Trade commission (FTC)

daily values are a. fro people who consume 1200 to 1500 kilocalories diets b. based on the lowest RDA or IA or each nutrient c. dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes d. used to evaluate the nutritional adequacy of a populations diet .

c.dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes

The Estimated Energy Requirement ( EER) a.has a margin of safety b. doesn't account for a persons height , weight , or physical activity level c.is based on the average daily energy needs of a healthy person d.reflects a persons actual daily energy needs .

c.is based on the average daily energy needs of a healthy person

Which of the following menu items is referred to as an "empty-calorie" food? a. 100% fruit juices b. Whole-grain breads c. Fat-free dairy products d. Sugar-sweetened soft drinks

d. Sugar-sweetened soft drinks

Protein rich food sources that also contain saturated fat and cholesterol include . a.peanut butter b.dry beans c.nuts d. beef

d. beef

A nutrient requirement is Select one: a. the recommended daily intake of a nutrient. b. a biological need for a nutrient that has a margin of safety amount factored into the value. c. an amount of a nutrient that ensures optimal nutritional status. d. the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a particular level of nutritional health.

d. the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a particular level of nutritional health.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015, _____ are unhealthy and should be consumed in limited amounts. Select one: a. grilled meats b. potassium-rich foods c. dietary supplements d. trans-fats

d. trans-fats

which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense? a.15 french fries b.1 celery stalk c.1 tablespoon butter d.1/2 cup raspberries

d.1/2 cup raspberries

the federal agency that can regulate nutrition claims on food labels is the a.FSIS b.FTC C.EPA D.FDA

d.FDA

_______ refers to all chemical processes that occur in living cells. a.physiology b.catabolism c.anatomy d.metabolism

d.metabolism

Match this statement with its dimension of wellness: It is better to be aware of and accept our feelings than to deny them. Select one: a. Physical b. Occupational c. Spiritual d. Social e. Intellectual f. Emotional

. Emotional

Which of the following health conditions isnt one of the 10 leading causes fo death of the united states ? a.cancer b.diabetes c.arthritis d.stroke

C. Arthritis

Phytochemicals a. are essential nutrients b.generally have no effects on health c.should be avoided d. are in plant sources of food

D. are in plant sources of food

Match this statement with its dimension of wellness: A well person expands his or her knowledge and skills while discovering the potential for sharing his or her gifts with others. Select one: a. Social b. Spiritual c. Intellectual d. Occupational e. Emotional f. Physical Feedback

Intellectual

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that doesn't supply any energy for the human body? a. Protein b. Carbohydrate c. Vitamin C d. Alcohol e. Fat

Vitamin C

Chemicals that help break down or make substances are called. a. enzymes b.cells c.capillaries d.liver

a

Glands in the mouth secrete a.saliva b. hydrochloric acid c.bile d.hormones

a

Which of the following organs isn't an accessory organ of the directive system ? a. stomach b.liver c.pancreas d.gallbladder

a

Your cells use ________ as a source of direct energy . a.ATP b.bile c.amino acids d.GERD

a

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. Avocados and some types of fish can be grouped with oils. b. Most food guides classify milk in the protein foods group. c. Most food guides include cream as a member of the dairy foods group. d. Because margarine is a substitute for butter, it is classified as a dairy food.

a. Avocados and some types of fish can be grouped with oils.

Which of the following is a dimension of wellness that is not included in the classic Six Dimensions of Wellness, but that is often added as a seventh dimension in more recent versions of this model? Select one: a. Environmental b. Nutritional c. Cognitive d. Productivity e. Happiness

a. Environmental

The amount of nutrient that should be meet the needs of half of the healthy people in particular groups is the a.Estimated Average Requirement ( EAR) b. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) c. Adequate Intake ( AI) d.Tolerable Upper intake Level (UL )

a. Estimated Average Requirement ( EAR)

The government agency that enforces consumer protection laws by investigating false or misleading health-related claims in advertisements is the Select one: a. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). b. Agricultural Research Service (ARS). c. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

a. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Which of the following information isn't provided by the Nutrition facts panel? a.percentage of calories from fat b. amount of carbohydrate per serving c. serving size d. amount go protein per serving

a.percentage of calories from fat

In the united states , the primary cause of preventable deaths is a.tobacco use b.auto accidents c.high-fat diets d. excessive alcohol intake

a.tobacco use

A ___ is a group of similar cels that perform similar functions . a.ribosome b.tissue c.cytoplasm d.system

b

Hydrochloric acid production occurs in the: a. mouth b. stomach c. small intestine d.liver

b

Tiny , fingerlike projections of the small intestine that absorb nutrients are called a. capillaries b. villi c. duodenum d. chyme

b

Which of the following practices increases the risk of peptide ulcers? a.chewing gum b. smoking cigarettes c.drinking milk d. eating prebiotics

b

A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate, 20 g fat, 20 g protein, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? a. Water provides the most food energy b. Fat provides the most food energy c. Carbohydrate provides the most food energy d. Protein provides about 50% of total calories

b. Fat provides the most food energy

Men's Journal and Family Circle may be unreliable sources of nutrition information, because a. authors generally pay the editors of popular magazines to publish their nutrition articles. b. articles in such popular magazines generally do not undergo peer-review before they are published. c. registered dietitians are usually hired to write the articles about nutrition that are published in these journals. d. the general public and public libraries subscribe to them. Feedback

b. articles in such popular magazines generally do not undergo peer-review before they are published.

which of the following foods is rich source of phytochemical ? A. egg whites b.blueberries c.canned salmon d.chicken

b. blueberries

Diet is a : A.practice of restricting energy intake B.pattern of food choices C. method of reducing portion sizes D.technique to reduce carbohydrate intake

b. pattern of food choices

Researchers are conducting a study to determine the effects of vitamin C on the human immune system. The study involves providing pills that contain vitamin C to one group of human subjects and pills that do not contain vitamin C or other active ingredients to another group of people. The pills that do not contain the vitamin are Select one: a. treatments b. placebos c. antidotes d. supplements

b. placebos

When following recipes, Candice wants to use fats that are not solid fats. Which of the following fats should she use? Select one: a. unsalted butter b. safflower oil c. shortening d. lard

b. safflower oil

According to MYPLATE , which of the following foods is grouped with dairy products ? a. eggs b. yogurt c. butter d. sour cream

b. yogurt

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. Daily Values are nutrient recommendations that are based on the EERs for adults. b. If you do not consume 100% of the Daily Values for nutrients, you have a high risk of developing nutritional deficiency disorders. c. Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes. d. Daily Values have been established for each nutrient.

c. Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes.

Mariele purchased a box of cereal that had the following claim on the label: "Eat one bowl of this cereal a day for a month, and your skin with be healthier." Mariele is skeptical about the honesty of the claim. She should report her concern about the claim to the Select one: a. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. b. Better Business Bureau. c. Food and Drug Administration. d. Federal Trade Commission.

c. Food and Drug Administration.

Which of the following foods is a source of phytochemicals? a. Fat-free milk b. Raw egg whites c. Fresh blueberries d. Lean meat

c. Fresh blueberries

A chemist would like to develop butter product that includes omega-3 fatty acids and a phytochemical which may reduce the risk of heart disease. The chemist is trying to develop a(n) Select one: a. Supplement b. Balanced diet c. Functional food d. Weight loss aid e. Essential nutrient

c. Functional food

A lacteal is a a. special structure in the small intestine that digest milk proteins. b.form of carbohydrate in milk. c. muscular structure that regulates the movement of chyme in the large intestine d. lymph vessel in a villus

d

peristalsis a. is a common intestinal infection. b.interfers with lipid absorption in the small intestine c. stimulates cancer formation in the colon d. helps move food /chyme through the digestive tract

d

A serving of food contains 25 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein, and 1 g fat, 5 mg iron, and 20 mg vitamin C. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies Select one: a. 335 kcal b. 456 kcal c. 212 kcal d.149kcal

d. 149 kcal

A testimonial is a (An) a. unbiased report about a products value b.scientifically valid claim . c.form of scientific evidence d.personal endorsement of a product

d.personal endorsement of a product

In general , whole fruits are a good source of all of the following substances except a.fiber b. vitamin c c. phytochemicals d. protein

d.protein

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that provides energy for humans? a. Alcohol b. Caffeine c. Water d. Vitamin D e. Fat

e. Fat

A popular fitness magazine has an article about the health benefits of high-fiber diets. Which of the following credentials indicates that the author is likely to be a reliable source of food and nutrition information? Select one: a. RN b. DM c. MS d. MD e. RD

e. RD

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. The Internet is generally a reliable source of nutrition information, because information posted at web sites has been peer-reviewed. b. In general, personal web sites, such as blogs, are reliable sources of nutrition information. c. U.S. laws require promoters of nutrition-related products to publish information in magazine articles and books that's honest or not misleading. d. Individuals with medical (MD) and research (PhD) degrees are the most reliable sources of nutrition information. e. Web sites with .edu in their addresses are likely to provide reliable nutrition information.

e. Web sites with .edu in their addresses are likely to provide reliable nutrition information.

The six dimensions of wellness are thought to be: a. Independent such that optimal well-being can be achieved even without achieving wellness in all dimensions. b. Interconnected such that all dimensions much be optimaized to achieve complete wellness. c. An outdated an invalidated model of wellness. d. Illustrated as a model resembling a pizza because pizza is a metaphor for life. e. Inadequate as it doesn't include nutrition or physical fitness.

b. Interconnected such that all dimensions much be optimaized to achieve complete wellness.

The amount of a vitamin or mineral that meets about 98% of the population's need for the nutrient is the _____ for that nutrient. Select one: a. UL b. RDA c. EAR d. %DV

b. RDA

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. You can ask your personal physician for nutrition advice, because physicians have the same training as registered dietitians. b. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution often protects people who spread nutrition misinformation. c. Registered dietitians are not required to maintain their certification through continuing education. d. In the United States, only registered dietitians are legally allowed to provide nutrition information.

b. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution often protects people who spread nutrition misinformation.

A medical researcher asked 50 people with painful, arthritic knees to rub a cream that contained vitamin E on their knees for two weeks. At the end of the two weeks, she asked the subjects whether their knee pain improved, stayed about the same, or worsened during the treatment period. All 50 subjects reported improvement in their knee pain. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. The researcher should find a peer-review group to analyze her findings about the vitamin E-containing cream as a treatment for knee pain. b. The results about the benefits of using a vitamin E cream for knee pain are questionable, because the researcher didn't have a control group. c. The researcher shouldn't report her findings, until she uses a single-blind study to test the vitamin E-containing cream. d. The results of this study prove that rubbing a cream that contains vitamin E on arthritic knees is a good way to relieve knee pain.

b. The results about the benefits of using a vitamin E cream for knee pain are questionable, because the researcher didn't have a control group.

which of the following substances isnt a dietary supplement ? a. iron b.alcohol c.vitamin A d.calcium

b.alcohol

Which of the following items is high in empty calories ? a.cottage cheese b.chocolate chip cookie c.green grapes d.egg yolk

b.chocolate chip cookie

When consumed , which of the following dietary supplements isn't likely to cause serous side effects ? a. Pennyroyla b.flaxseed oil c.lobelia d.ma huang

b.flaxseed oil

which of the following foods is energy and nutrient dense? a.strawberries b.peanuts c.fat-free milk d. iceberg lettuce

b.peanuts

A (an) _____ is a fake treatment that may be used in nutrition -related studies that have human subjects . a. anecdote b.placebo c. control d.double blind

b.placebo