Nutrition 1010 - Introductory Nutrition » Spring 2021 » Chapter 1 Quiz

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Question #1
What is an essential nutrient?
A.   a nutrient that must be consumed in the diet
B.   a nutrient that is required for survival and is made by the body
C.   a nutrient that is made by the body
D.   a nutrient that contains energy and vitamins
E.   a nutrient that is required for survival
Question #2
What is the first step of the scientific method?
A.   Identify a problem to be solved or ask a specific question to be answered.
B.   Summarize, analyze, and interpret the data; draw conclusions.
C.   Formulate a hypothesis and make a prediction that can be tested.
D.   Develop a theory that integrates conclusions with those from numerous other studies.
E.   Design a study and conduct the research to collect relevant data.
Question #3
Sarah has started reading books on weight loss and fitness and has decided she needs to improve her fruit consumption and physical activity. Sarah is in which stage of change?
A.   contemplation
B.   maintenance
C.   preparation
D.   precontemplation
E.   action
Question #4
A healthy diet can be characterized by adequacy, balance, calorie control, moderation, and variety.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
Once a weakness is identified, what is the next step in behavior change?
A.   Set overall outcomes.
B.   Set small, achievable goals.
C.   Track progress.
D.   Move on to other goals.
E.   Collect information about health effects of current behavior.
Question #6
Which food item will provide the most calories?
A.   1 gram of butter (lipid)
B.   2 gram of sugar (carbohydrate)
C.   1 gram of sugar (carbohydrate)
D.   3 gram of salt (mineral)
E.   5 gram of salt (mineral)
Question #7
Which factor is the primary driver of food choices by U.S. consumers?
A.   availability
B.   weight
C.   taste
D.   social pressure
E.   advertising
Question #8
Bill eats one cup of yogurt every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and he also eats candy for dessert. He exercises every day and never eats more calories than he burns. What characteristic of a nutritious diet does Bill's diet display?
A.   variety
B.   adequacy
C.   calorie control
D.   moderation
E.   balance
Question #9
A scoop of premium ice cream has 5 grams of protein, 21 grams of carbohydrate, and 22 grams of fat. How many total calories will this provide?
A.   302 calories
B.   104 calories
C.   100 calories
D.   192 calories
E.   48 calories
Question #10
What type of research uses the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES)?
A.   intervention studies
B.   clinical studies
C.   case studies
D.   epidemiological studies
E.   laboratory studies
Question #11
Malnutrition only occurs when there are nutrient deficiencies, such as in developing countries.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #12
What are the only energy-yielding nutrients?
A.   fiber, fats, and protein
B.   fiber, carbohydrates, and vitamin water
C.   carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
D.   carbohydrates, minerals, and proteins
E.   carbohydrates, vitamin water, and minerals
Question #13
Liquid formulas that have been introduced as "meal replacers" have been shown to ________.
A.   have a limited use that is lifesaving for hospitalized patients who cannot eat ordinary foods
B.   be better than a diet of real foods for many people because of their food choices
C.   be useful as supplements for adults whose diets are adequate but not varied
D.   help support growth and health without medical complications in severely ill patients
E.   have a similar action as a diet containing only whole foods
Question #14
Which of the following is a Healthy People 2020 objective?
A.   Decrease the proportion of children, adolescents, and adults who are at a healthy weight.
B.   Decrease the proportion of schools that require daily physical education for all students.
C.   Eliminate very high food security among children in U.S. households.
D.   Increase vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, solid fats and added sugars.
E.   Increase the number of schools offering breakfast.
Question #15
What type of research is performed under tightly controlled conditions and designed to pinpoint causes and effects?
A.   case studies
B.   epidemiological studies
C.   laboratory studies
D.   intervention studies
E.   clinical studies
Question #16
In terms of an individual's diet, how many stages of behavior change are typically described by psychologists?
A.   four
B.   nine
C.   ten
D.   two
E.   six
Question #17
Which of the following causes of death is directly related to nutrition?
A.   pneumonia and influenza
B.   sickle-cell anemia
C.   stroke
D.   Alzheimer's disease
E.   suicide
Question #18
What characteristic or class best describes a carbohydrate?
A.   inorganic, essential
B.   organic, nutrient-yielding
C.   inorganic, nutrient-yielding
D.   essential, organic
E.   organic, nutrient-yielding, nonessential
Question #19
All of these chronic diseases are connected to diet EXCEPT ________.
A.   diabetes
B.   cancers
C.   stroke
D.   None; All of these diseases are linked to diet.
E.   heart disease

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