HED V87 - Nutrition » Fall 2021 » Exam 1 Chapters 1 to 4
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Question #1
Which nutrient is so vital to health that you wouldn't live more than a few days without it?
A.
water
B.
minerals
C.
protein
D.
vitamins
Question #2
Which of the following causes of death in the United States is not nutrition related?
A.
respiratory diseases
B.
diabetes
C.
cancer
D.
stroke
Question #3
Which of the following is not a reason why a food becomes a favorite?
A.
food trends
B.
food color
C.
convenience
D.
culture
Question #4
Which of the following are not macronutrients?
A.
proteins
B.
vitamins
C.
lipids
D.
carbohydrates
Question #5
Which nutrient class is used to build body tissues and make enzymes?
A.
proteins
B.
lipids
C.
vitamins
D.
carbohydrates
Question #6
Which of the following foods contains phytochemicals?
A.
salmon
B.
skim milk
C.
eggs
D.
carrots
Question #7
Americans need to consume more
A.
meat and refined grains.
B.
meat and saltier foods.
C.
fruits and vegetables.
D.
oils and fewer vegetables.
Question #8
When obtaining information on the Internet, which ending for a URL is probably less reliable than the others?
A.
.gov
B.
.com
C.
They are all equally reliable.
D.
.edu
Question #9
Which of the following questions is important to ask yourself when you view a nutrition-related website?
A.
Where does the information come from?
B.
Who pays for the site?
C.
How does the site choose links to other sites?
D.
All of these are important questions to ask.
Question #10
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?
A.
cost
B.
culture
C.
emotions
D.
advertising
Question #11
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.
a sugar pill that does not contain vitamin C
B.
half the recommended daily amount of vitamin C
C.
the recommended daily amount of vitamin D
D.
the recommended daily amount of vitamin C
Question #12
Which of the following is not one of the essential nutrients?
A.
water
B.
alcohol
C.
fats
D.
minerals
Question #13
Rice is a staple in the diet of which of the following ethnic groups?
A.
Mexican
B.
Alaskan
C.
Native American
D.
Chinese
Question #14
Fish is most likely to be a staple in the diet of which of the following ethnic groups?
A.
Indian
B.
Chinese
C.
Alaskan
D.
Native American
Question #15
A double-blind placebo-controlled study is
A.
an idea generated by scientists based on their observations.
B.
research in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which group received the treatment and which group received a placebo.
C.
research that involves looking at factors in two or more groups of subjects to see if there is a relationship to certain outcomes.
D.
a stepwise process used by scientists to identify effective placebos.
Question #16
Studies have shown that even at 8 years of age, children may not understand the persuasive intent of advertisements.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #17
Alcohol is an essential nutrient because it contains energy.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #18
The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without likely harm in a group of individuals of a similar age is the
A.
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
B.
Adequate Intake (AI).
C.
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA).
D.
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).
Question #19
According to MyPlate, half of your plate should be devoted to which food group?
A.
vegetables and fruits
B.
oils
C.
grains
D.
protein
Question #20
According to MyPlate, which of the following foods would be considered low in nutrient density?
A.
lean meat
B.
nonfat yogurt
C.
fruit drinks
D.
carrots
Question #21
According to MyPlate, how many cups from the vegetable group should a moderately active female who needs 2,000 calories daily consume?
A.
4
B.
2.5
C.
3.5
D.
1
Question #22
If one cup of reduced-fat milk provides 8 percent of your Daily Value for fat, this means that
A.
one cup of milk provides 8 percent of the total fat allowed for the day.
B.
8 percent of the calories in the milk are from saturated fat.
C.
8 percent of the calories in the milk are from fat.
D.
one cup of milk provides 8 percent of the total calories allowed for the day.
Question #23
A food is considered high in a nutrient if it provides
A.
15 percent or more of the Daily Value.
B.
20 percent or more of the Daily Value.
C.
10 percent or more of the Daily Value.
D.
5 percent or more of the Daily Value.
Question #24
Having a diet made of many different foods is known as a
A.
varied diet.
B.
moderate diet.
C.
paleo diet.
D.
balanced diet.
Question #25
The relationship of one food entity to another in the diet is called
A.
proportionality.
B.
variety.
C.
personalization.
D.
moderation.
Question #26
The measure of nutrients per calorie is known as
A.
energy density.
B.
proportionality.
C.
a food guidance system.
D.
nutrient density.
Question #27
A person who is overnourished can also be malnourished.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #28
A "reduced fat" cookie must have at least 25 percent less fat per serving than the original version of the cookie.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #29
A food labeled "low in calories" has fewer calories than a food labeled "reduced calories."
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #30
An apple is an example of an energy-dense food.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #31
A food labeled "calorie free" must have zero calories.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #32
Which of the following processes is not involved in mechanical digestion?
A.
enzymes
B.
grinding
C.
chewing
D.
peristaltic movement of food
Question #33
The majority of digestion occurs in the
A.
stomach.
B.
mouth.
C.
large intestine.
D.
small intestine.
Question #34
The ________ produces bile, whereas the ________ stores it.
A.
pancreas; bladder
B.
gallbladder; liver
C.
gallbladder; pancreas
D.
liver; gallbladder
Question #35
Bile is released into the ________ in response to the ingestion of fat.
A.
pancreas
B.
small intestine
C.
stomach
D.
large intestine
Question #36
Which of the following courses of action would not be helpful to someone with chronic heartburn?
A.
avoiding drinking alcohol
B.
eating smaller meals
C.
drinking milk with your meals
D.
avoiding lying down after meals
Question #37
A.
eggs
B.
pasta
C.
broccoli
D.
milk
Question #38
Food high in which of the following substances leaves the stomach first?
A.
protein
B.
fats
C.
carbohydrates
D.
fiber
Question #39
Which of the following processes occurs in the esophagus?
A.
bile production
B.
protein absorption
C.
movement of food to the stomach
D.
fat emulsification
Question #40
Which of the following secretions raises pH and neutralizes stomach acid?
A.
HCl
B.
bicarbonate
C.
saliva
D.
bile
Question #41
If you eat slowly, you may belch less frequently.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #42
Carbohydrate digestion begins in the
A.
large intestine.
B.
small intestine.
C.
stomach.
D.
mouth.
Question #43
The process of photosynthesis produces which of the following molecules?
A.
fructose
B.
glucose
C.
triglycerides
D.
glycogen
Question #44
The function of glycogen is to
A.
create membrane structures in plants.
B.
store energy in plants.
C.
store glucose in humans and animals.
D.
lower blood glucose levels when they rise after a meal.
Question #45
Which of the following structures is the starchy part of a grain kernel?
A.
bran
B.
husk
C.
germ
D.
endosperm
Question #46
People with a deficiency of the enzyme lactase cannot properly digest
A.
starch.
B.
table sugar.
C.
milk sugar.
D.
fiber.
Question #47
Which of the following statements regarding diabetes in children is true?
A.
Children with diabetes have fewer medical complications from the disease because they are able to adapt to the changes in glucose metabolism.
B.
Type 1 is not the only type of diabetes seen in children.
C.
Obesity is not a risk factor for diabetes in children.
D.
The last few decades have shown a steady decrease of diabetes among those under the age of 20.
Question #48
What is the source of glucose to supply the energy needs in a person who has not eaten for seven hours?
A.
the brain
B.
stored fat
C.
liver glycogen
D.
muscle protein
Question #49
Which of the following statements concerning sugar is correct?
A.
Eating sugar is a direct cause of diabetes.
B.
Eating sugar can contribute to dental caries.
C.
Eating sugar makes one gain weight.
D.
Eating sugar causes hyperactivity in children.
Question #50
Which of the following is not the name of a sugar?
A.
dextrose
B.
malt syrup
C.
lignin
D.
high-fructose corn syrup
Question #51
Which of the following carbohydrates is the storage form of glucose in animals?
A.
starch
B.
fiber
C.
glucose
D.
glycogen
Question #52
Which of the following carbohydrates is also known as milk sugar?
A.
maltose
B.
sucrose
C.
glucose
D.
lactose
Question #53
________ should not be given to infants younger than one year of age because of the risk of botulism.
A.
High-fructose corn syrup
B.
Honey
C.
Molasses
D.
Brown sugar
Question #54
The ________ refers to the measured upward rise, peak, and eventual fall of blood glucose following the consumption of a carbohydrate-intense food.
A.
glucose capacity
B.
anemia-prevention index
C.
diabetic index
D.
glycemic index
Question #55
Both fat and ________ are important sources of stored energy.
A.
hydrogen
B.
glucagon
C.
glycogen
D.
fiber
Question #56
Epinephrine can stimulate ________ to quickly flood the blood with glucose.
A.
ketoacidosis
B.
glycogenolysis
C.
gluconeogenesis
D.
ketosis
Question #57
________ cells and red blood cells rely on glucose for energy.
A.
Skin
B.
Basal
C.
Brain
D.
Cone
Question #58
Plants make glucose through a process called
A.
mitosis.
B.
acceleration.
C.
respiration.
D.
photosynthesis.
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