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

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Question #1
What is an essential nutrient?
A.   a nutrient that is made by the body
B.   a nutrient that is required for survival
C.   a nutrient that is required for survival and is made by the body
D.   a nutrient that must be consumed in the diet
E.   a nutrient that contains energy and vitamins
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.   Formulate a hypothesis and make a prediction that can be tested.
C.   Develop a theory that integrates conclusions with those from numerous other studies.
D.   Summarize, analyze, and interpret the data; draw conclusions.
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.   precontemplation
B.   preparation
C.   maintenance
D.   contemplation
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.   Collect information about health effects of current behavior.
B.   Move on to other goals.
C.   Track progress.
D.   Set overall outcomes.
E.   Set small, achievable goals.
Question #6
Which food item will provide the most calories?
A.   3 gram of salt (mineral)
B.   5 gram of salt (mineral)
C.   1 gram of sugar (carbohydrate)
D.   2 gram of sugar (carbohydrate)
E.   1 gram of butter (lipid)
Question #7
Which factor is the primary driver of food choices by U.S. consumers?
A.   weight
B.   advertising
C.   availability
D.   social pressure
E.   taste
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.   moderation
B.   balance
C.   adequacy
D.   calorie control
E.   variety
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.   100 calories
B.   48 calories
C.   104 calories
D.   302 calories
E.   192 calories
Question #10
What type of research uses the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES)?
A.   clinical studies
B.   case studies
C.   intervention 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.   carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
B.   carbohydrates, minerals, and proteins
C.   carbohydrates, vitamin water, and minerals
D.   fiber, fats, and protein
E.   fiber, carbohydrates, and vitamin water
Question #13
Liquid formulas that have been introduced as "meal replacers" have been shown to ________.
A.   help support growth and health without medical complications in severely ill patients
B.   have a similar action as a diet containing only whole foods
C.   be better than a diet of real foods for many people because of their food choices
D.   be useful as supplements for adults whose diets are adequate but not varied
E.   have a limited use that is lifesaving for hospitalized patients who cannot eat ordinary 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.   Increase vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, solid fats and added sugars.
C.   Eliminate very high food security among children in U.S. households.
D.   Increase the number of schools offering breakfast.
E.   Decrease the proportion of schools that require daily physical education for all students.
Question #15
What type of research is performed under tightly controlled conditions and designed to pinpoint causes and effects?
A.   laboratory studies
B.   intervention studies
C.   epidemiological studies
D.   clinical studies
E.   case studies
Question #16
In terms of an individual's diet, how many stages of behavior change are typically described by psychologists?
A.   two
B.   nine
C.   four
D.   six
E.   ten
Question #17
Which of the following causes of death is directly related to nutrition?
A.   suicide
B.   pneumonia and influenza
C.   Alzheimer's disease
D.   sickle-cell anemia
E.   stroke
Question #18
What characteristic or class best describes a carbohydrate?
A.   organic, nutrient-yielding
B.   organic, nutrient-yielding, nonessential
C.   essential, organic
D.   inorganic, nutrient-yielding
E.   inorganic, essential
Question #19
All of these chronic diseases are connected to diet EXCEPT ________.
A.   None; All of these diseases are linked to diet.
B.   heart disease
C.   diabetes
D.   cancers
E.   stroke

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