Nutrition 1010 - Introductory Nutrition » Summer 2021 » Chapter 1 Quiz
Need help with your exam preparation?
Get Answers to this exam for $6 USD.
Get Answers to all exams in [ Nutrition 1010 - Introductory Nutrition ] course for $25 USD.
Existing Quiz Clients Login here
Question #1
Malnutrition only occurs when there are nutrient deficiencies, such as in developing countries.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #2
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.
104 calories
C.
48 calories
D.
192 calories
E.
302 calories
Question #3
A healthy diet can be characterized by adequacy, balance, calorie control, moderation, and variety.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #4
What are the only energy-yielding nutrients?
A.
fiber, carbohydrates, and vitamin water
B.
fiber, fats, and protein
C.
carbohydrates, minerals, and proteins
D.
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
E.
carbohydrates, vitamin water, and minerals
Question #5
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.
Decrease the proportion of schools that require daily physical education for all students.
E.
Increase the number of schools offering breakfast.
Question #6
Which of the following causes of death is directly related to nutrition?
A.
sickle-cell anemia
B.
Alzheimer's disease
C.
pneumonia and influenza
D.
stroke
E.
suicide
Question #7
Once a weakness is identified, what is the next step in behavior change?
A.
Set small, achievable goals.
B.
Set overall outcomes.
C.
Track progress.
D.
Move on to other goals.
E.
Collect information about health effects of current behavior.
Question #8
What type of research is performed under tightly controlled conditions and designed to pinpoint causes and effects?
A.
laboratory studies
B.
intervention studies
C.
clinical studies
D.
case studies
E.
epidemiological studies
Question #9
What type of research uses the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES)?
A.
epidemiological studies
B.
case studies
C.
laboratory studies
D.
clinical studies
E.
intervention studies
Question #10
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.
have a limited use that is lifesaving for hospitalized patients who cannot eat ordinary foods
D.
be better than a diet of real foods for many people because of their food choices
E.
be useful as supplements for adults whose diets are adequate but not varied
Question #11
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.
moderation
D.
balance
E.
calorie control
Question #12
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 #13
In terms of an individual's diet, how many stages of behavior change are typically described by psychologists?
A.
six
B.
nine
C.
ten
D.
two
E.
four
Question #14
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 contains energy and vitamins
D.
a nutrient that is required for survival and is made by the body
E.
a nutrient that must be consumed in the diet
Question #15
Which food item will provide the most calories?
A.
1 gram of butter (lipid)
B.
2 gram of sugar (carbohydrate)
C.
5 gram of salt (mineral)
D.
3 gram of salt (mineral)
E.
1 gram of sugar (carbohydrate)
Question #16
All of these chronic diseases are connected to diet EXCEPT ________.
A.
stroke
B.
diabetes
C.
cancers
D.
heart disease
E.
None; All of these diseases are linked to diet.
Question #17
What is the first step of the scientific method?
A.
Develop a theory that integrates conclusions with those from numerous other studies.
B.
Summarize, analyze, and interpret the data; draw conclusions.
C.
Identify a problem to be solved or ask a specific question to be answered.
D.
Design a study and conduct the research to collect relevant data.
E.
Formulate a hypothesis and make a prediction that can be tested.
Question #18
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.
maintenance
C.
contemplation
D.
action
E.
precontemplation
Question #19
________________examine populations and are used to find correlations between two factors, and __________________ are a study design in which one group receives a treatment (experimental group) and another group receives a placebo (control group) and the outcomes between the two separate groups are compared.
A.
Controlled clinical trials, epidemiological studies
B.
Epidemiological studies, controlled clinical trials
Question #20
Which factor is the primary driver of food choices by U.S. consumers?
A.
advertising
B.
social pressure
C.
taste
D.
weight
E.
availability
Need help with your exam preparation?
Get Answers to this exam for $6 USD.
Get Answers to all exams in [ Nutrition 1010 - Introductory Nutrition ] course for $25 USD.
Existing Quiz Clients Login here