Principles of Nutrition and Human Development Chapter 1

Which of the following groups of substances is comprised of macronutrients? a. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats b. Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and vitamins c. Proteins, lipids, and minerals d. Vitamins, minerals, and water

a. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats

Sarah usually drinks an 8-fluid oz. glass of milk with her lunch. She would like to consume the most nutrient-dense form of milk. Which of the following types of milk is most nutrient-dense? a. Fat-free milk b. 1 % milk c. 2 % milk d. Whole milk

a. Fat-free milk

Which of the following statements is true? a. The Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994 allows manufacturers to classify certain herbal products and nutrient supplements as foods. b. The FDA requires dietary supplements to be tested for effectiveness before they are marketed. c. At the present time, the FDA has not approved genetically engineered foods for human consumption. d. None of these choices are true.

a. The Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994 allows manufacturers to classify certain herbal products and nutrient supplements as foods.

What is the smallest functional structural unit in the body? a. a cell b. a tissue c. an organ d. an organ system

a. a cell

Which of the following conditions is a leading cause of death for adults in the United States that is associated with poor diet? a. cystic fibrosis b. heart disease c. sickle cell anemia d. osteoporosis

a. heart disease

Which of the following practices does not contribute to obesity? a. smoking cigarettes b. being physical inactive c. eating a high-fat diet d. None of these choices are correct.

a. smoking cigarettes

The nutrition label on a bag of snack chips indicates that one serving supplies 14 g of carbohydrates, 5 g of fat, and 1 g of protein. How many kilocalories do the snack chips provide per serving? a. 68 b. 105 c. 150 d. 286

b. 105

Jane weighs 140 pounds. What is her weight in kilograms? a. 52 b. 64 c. 167 d. 190

b. 64

A recipe calls for one cup of vegetable oil. One cup is equivalent to.. a. 4 fluid ounces. b. 8 fluid ounces. c. 1 pint. d. 3 tablespoons.

b. 8 fluid ounces.

Which of the following snacks is not a good source of phytochemicals? a. Whole wheat crackers b. Cheese cubes c. Carrot sticks d. Blueberries

b. Cheese cubes

Over the past fifty years, Americans' consumption of milk.. a. has increased substantially b. has decreased substantially. c. has remained about the same. d. cannot be determined because milk consumption data are lacking.

b. has decreased substantially

Sam is 6'2" tall. What is his approximate height in meters? a. 1.24 meters b. 1.64 meters c. 1.85 meters d. 2.46 meters

c. 1.85

Peter is drinking a beverage containing 5 grams of alcohol. The alcohol in this beverage provides _____ kilo calories. a. 20 b. 30 c. 35 d. 45

c. 35

Which federally subsidized food program in the United States provides a special debit card to low-income individuals for the purchase of allowable products? a. Meals on Wheels b. Child and Adult Food Care Program c. Food Stamp Program d. Older Adult Supplemental Food Program

c. Food Stamp Program

Which of the following substances are nutrients that provide energy? a. carbohydrates and water b. carbohydrates, fats, and minerals c. carbohydrates, fats, and proteins d.carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins

c. carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

Calcium is an example of a.. a. carbohydrate b. protein c. mineral d. vitamin

c. mineral

Undernutrition can result from a. disease. b. overpopulation. c. lack of sanitary water supplies. d. All of these choices are correct.

d. All of these choices are correct.

Which of the following conditions is associated with undernutrition during pregnancy? a. Premature birth b. Low-birth weight c. Infants born with breathing problems d. All of these choices are correct.

d. All of these choices are correct.

Which of the following statements does not apply to an essential nutrient? a. If the nutrient is consistently missing from the diet, a deficiency disorder will occur eventually. b. When the missing nutrient is added back to the diet, the abnormal physiological changes that occurred are corrected. c. Scientists can explain the abnormalities that occur when the substance is missing from the diet. d. The nutrient performs a vital function in the body.

d. The nutrient performs a vital function in the body.

The amount of a nutrient that enables the body to function properly while also being within the safe range of intake is called the _____ dose. a. pharmacological b. biological c. veritable d. physiological

d. physiological