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 required for survival and is made by the body
B.   a nutrient that is required for survival
C.   a nutrient that contains energy and vitamins
D.   a nutrient that must be consumed in the diet
E.   a nutrient that is made by the body
Question #2
What is the first step of the scientific method?
A.   Formulate a hypothesis and make a prediction that can be tested.
B.   Design a study and conduct the research to collect relevant data.
C.   Summarize, analyze, and interpret the data; draw conclusions.
D.   Develop a theory that integrates conclusions with those from numerous other studies.
E.   Identify a problem to be solved or ask a specific question to be answered.
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.   preparation
B.   precontemplation
C.   maintenance
D.   action
E.   contemplation
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.   Track progress.
C.   Set overall outcomes.
D.   Move on to other goals.
E.   Set small, achievable goals.
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.   5 gram of salt (mineral)
E.   3 gram of salt (mineral)
Question #7
Which factor is the primary driver of food choices by U.S. consumers?
A.   weight
B.   advertising
C.   social pressure
D.   availability
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.   variety
C.   balance
D.   adequacy
E.   calorie control
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.   48 calories
B.   104 calories
C.   192 calories
D.   100 calories
E.   302 calories
Question #10
What type of research uses the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES)?
A.   intervention studies
B.   laboratory studies
C.   epidemiological studies
D.   case studies
E.   clinical 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, minerals, and proteins
B.   carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
C.   fiber, carbohydrates, and vitamin water
D.   carbohydrates, vitamin water, and minerals
E.   fiber, fats, and protein
Question #13
Liquid formulas that have been introduced as "meal replacers" have been shown to ________.
A.   be better than a diet of real foods for many people because of their food choices
B.   have a similar action as a diet containing only whole foods
C.   help support growth and health without medical complications in severely ill patients
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.   Increase vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, solid fats and added sugars.
B.   Eliminate very high food security among children in U.S. households.
C.   Decrease the proportion of schools that require daily physical education for all students.
D.   Increase the number of schools offering breakfast.
E.   Decrease the proportion of children, adolescents, and adults who are at a healthy weight.
Question #15
What type of research is performed under tightly controlled conditions and designed to pinpoint causes and effects?
A.   case studies
B.   intervention studies
C.   clinical studies
D.   laboratory studies
E.   epidemiological 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.   six
D.   ten
E.   four
Question #17
Which of the following causes of death is directly related to nutrition?
A.   Alzheimer's disease
B.   stroke
C.   sickle-cell anemia
D.   suicide
E.   pneumonia and influenza
Question #18
What characteristic or class best describes a carbohydrate?
A.   inorganic, nutrient-yielding
B.   organic, nutrient-yielding
C.   essential, organic
D.   organic, nutrient-yielding, nonessential
E.   inorganic, essential
Question #19
All of these chronic diseases are connected to diet EXCEPT ________.
A.   heart disease
B.   None; All of these diseases are linked to diet.
C.   diabetes
D.   cancers
E.   stroke

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