nutrition chap 1
when obtaining information on the internet, which ending for a URL is probably less reliable than the others
.com
what percentage of American adults are considered obese
35 percent
rice is a staple int he diet of which of the following ethnic groups
Chinese
experimental research is
a process that involves looking at factors in two or more groups of subjects to see if there is a relationship to certain outcomes
observational research is defined as
a process that involves looking at factors in two or more groups of subjects to see if there is a relationship to certain outcomes.
Darren's father, mother, and sister all have diabetes. Darren decides to seek help from a health professional so he can avoid becoming diabetic as well. Who is the best person Darren should go to for nutrition advice?
a registered dietitian nutritionist
Jim wants to improve his health and would like a professional to help him with his diet. Which of the following people would be the best person to help Jim?
a registered dietitian nutritionist
the scientific method is
a stepwise process used by scientists to generate sound research findings
if a scientist wants to design an experiment to measure the effect of vitamin c on colds, which of the following would be an appropriate placebo?
a sugar pill that does not contain vitamin c
Fish is most likely to be a staple in the diet of which of the following ethnic groups?
alaskan
which of the following is not one of the essential nutrients
alchohol
which of the following questions is important to ask yourself when you view a nutrition related website
all of these are important question to ask
a hypothesis is
an idea generated by scientists based on their observations
which nutrient class supplies glucose as the major source of energy for the body
carbohydrates
which of the following foods contains phytochemicals
carrots
the defining characteristics of an organic compound is that it
contains carbon
Josephine is one of 20 participants in a clinical trial for a new weight loss drug. if Josephine receives a placebo rather than the actual drug, to which group does Josephine belong?
control group
Jane is sitting in the library, cramming for a nutrition test. She has eaten a plate full of brownies and is now ordering a pizza. Which of the following factors is probably affecting the way Jane is eating?
emotions
the group given a specific treatment during an experiment is called the
experimental group
which of the following is not a reason why a food becomes a favorite
food color
Americans need to consume more
fruits and vegetables
which of the following is not a function of water in the body
functions as a coenzyme
all of the following are correct about the typical American diet except that it is
high in sodium
which of the following is not an outcome for children who are food insecure
increased energy
lentils are a staple in the diet of which of the following ethnic groups
indian
which of the following statements about milk is false
it is approximately 80 percent water by volume
which of the following foods is commonly included in Indian meals
lentils
Maize is a staple in the diet of which ethnic group?
mexico
which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the energy providing nutrients
most of your daily calories should come from protein
Mutton is a staple in the diet of which ethnic group?
native american
which of the following is the first step of the scientific method
observe and ask a question
a well balanced diet includes all of the following actions except
relying on dietary supplements
a double blind placebo controlled study is
research in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which group received the treatment and which group received a placebo
which of the following causes of death in the United States is not nutrition related
respiratory diseases
which of the following statements about supplements is false
supplants always produce the same positive health effects as this gained by eating foods
which of the following goal is not a proposed focus of healthy people 2020
support food industry efforts to obtain favorable health claims on nutrition labels
which of the following does nutritional genomics study?
the genetic sequence of an individuals genome
food insecurity is
the inability to satisfy the basic food needs of individuals
which of the following is not true about phytochemicals
they are essential nutrients
which nutrient class is uses to build body tissues and make enzymes
vitamins
which of the following are not macronutrients
vitamins
which nutrient is so vital to health that you wouldnt live more than a few days without it
water
which of the following substances is organic
water
