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.
vitamins
B.
protein
C.
water
D.
minerals
Question #2
Which of the following causes of death in the United States is not nutrition related?
A.
diabetes
B.
stroke
C.
respiratory diseases
D.
cancer
Question #3
Which of the following is not a reason why a food becomes a favorite?
A.
culture
B.
food trends
C.
convenience
D.
food color
Question #4
Which of the following are not macronutrients?
A.
lipids
B.
vitamins
C.
carbohydrates
D.
proteins
Question #5
Which nutrient class is used to build body tissues and make enzymes?
A.
carbohydrates
B.
proteins
C.
vitamins
D.
lipids
Question #6
Which of the following foods contains phytochemicals?
A.
carrots
B.
eggs
C.
skim milk
D.
salmon
Question #7
Americans need to consume more
A.
meat and saltier foods.
B.
meat and refined grains.
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.
.com
B.
.gov
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.
emotions
C.
culture
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.
the recommended daily amount of vitamin D
B.
the recommended daily amount of vitamin C
C.
half the recommended daily amount of vitamin C
D.
a sugar pill that does not contain vitamin C
Question #12
Which of the following is not one of the essential nutrients?
A.
water
B.
minerals
C.
fats
D.
alcohol
Question #13
Rice is a staple in the diet of which of the following ethnic groups?
A.
Mexican
B.
Native American
C.
Alaskan
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.
research that involves looking at factors in two or more groups of subjects to see if there is a relationship to certain outcomes.
B.
a stepwise process used by scientists to identify effective placebos.
C.
an idea generated by scientists based on their observations.
D.
research in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which group received the treatment and which group received a placebo.
Question #16
Studies have shown that even at 8 years of age, children may not understand the persuasive intent of advertisements.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #17
Alcohol is an essential nutrient because it contains energy.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
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.
Adequate Intake (AI).
B.
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
C.
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).
D.
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA).
Question #19
According to MyPlate, half of your plate should be devoted to which food group?
A.
oils
B.
vegetables and fruits
C.
grains
D.
protein
Question #20
According to MyPlate, which of the following foods would be considered low in nutrient density?
A.
carrots
B.
fruit drinks
C.
lean meat
D.
nonfat yogurt
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.
1
B.
3.5
C.
2.5
D.
4
Question #22
If one cup of reduced-fat milk provides 8 percent of your Daily Value for fat, this means that
A.
8 percent of the calories in the milk are from fat.
B.
8 percent of the calories in the milk are from saturated fat.
C.
one cup of milk provides 8 percent of the total fat allowed for the day.
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.
10 percent or more of the Daily Value.
B.
15 percent or more of the Daily Value.
C.
5 percent or more of the Daily Value.
D.
20 percent or more of the Daily Value.
Question #24
Having a diet made of many different foods is known as a
A.
moderate diet.
B.
balanced diet.
C.
varied diet.
D.
paleo diet.
Question #25
The relationship of one food entity to another in the diet is called
A.
personalization.
B.
variety.
C.
proportionality.
D.
moderation.
Question #26
The measure of nutrients per calorie is known as
A.
a food guidance system.
B.
proportionality.
C.
energy density.
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.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #29
A food labeled "low in calories" has fewer calories than a food labeled "reduced calories."
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #30
An apple is an example of an energy-dense food.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #31
A food labeled "calorie free" must have zero calories.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #32
Which of the following processes is not involved in mechanical digestion?
A.
grinding
B.
chewing
C.
enzymes
D.
peristaltic movement of food
Question #33
The majority of digestion occurs in the
A.
stomach.
B.
large intestine.
C.
small intestine.
D.
mouth.
Question #34
The ________ produces bile, whereas the ________ stores it.
A.
gallbladder; pancreas
B.
gallbladder; liver
C.
liver; gallbladder
D.
pancreas; bladder
Question #35
Bile is released into the ________ in response to the ingestion of fat.
A.
large intestine
B.
stomach
C.
pancreas
D.
small intestine
Question #36
Which of the following courses of action would not be helpful to someone with chronic heartburn?
A.
eating smaller meals
B.
avoiding drinking alcohol
C.
avoiding lying down after meals
D.
drinking milk with your meals
Question #37
Which of the following foods should be avoided by a person with celiac disease?
A.
eggs
B.
milk
C.
pasta
D.
broccoli
Question #38
Food high in which of the following substances leaves the stomach first?
A.
protein
B.
carbohydrates
C.
fiber
D.
fats
Question #39
Which of the following processes occurs in the esophagus?
A.
fat emulsification
B.
protein absorption
C.
movement of food to the stomach
D.
bile production
Question #40
Which of the following secretions raises pH and neutralizes stomach acid?
A.
saliva
B.
bicarbonate
C.
HCl
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.
mouth.
C.
small intestine.
D.
stomach.
Question #43
The process of photosynthesis produces which of the following molecules?
A.
glucose
B.
glycogen
C.
triglycerides
D.
fructose
Question #44
The function of glycogen is to
A.
store energy in plants.
B.
store glucose in humans and animals.
C.
lower blood glucose levels when they rise after a meal.
D.
create membrane structures in plants.
Question #45
Which of the following structures is the starchy part of a grain kernel?
A.
germ
B.
bran
C.
endosperm
D.
husk
Question #46
A.
table sugar.
B.
fiber.
C.
starch.
D.
milk sugar.
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.
stored fat
B.
muscle protein
C.
liver glycogen
D.
the brain
Question #49
Which of the following statements concerning sugar is correct?
A.
Eating sugar makes one gain weight.
B.
Eating sugar can contribute to dental caries.
C.
Eating sugar is a direct cause of diabetes.
D.
Eating sugar causes hyperactivity in children.
Question #50
Which of the following is not the name of a sugar?
A.
dextrose
B.
lignin
C.
malt syrup
D.
high-fructose corn syrup
Question #51
Which of the following carbohydrates is the storage form of glucose in animals?
A.
fiber
B.
glycogen
C.
starch
D.
glucose
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.
Molasses
B.
Honey
C.
High-fructose corn syrup
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.
glycemic index
C.
diabetic index
D.
anemia-prevention index
Question #55
Both fat and ________ are important sources of stored energy.
A.
hydrogen
B.
glycogen
C.
glucagon
D.
fiber
Question #56
Epinephrine can stimulate ________ to quickly flood the blood with glucose.
A.
glycogenolysis
B.
gluconeogenesis
C.
ketosis
D.
ketoacidosis
Question #57
________ cells and red blood cells rely on glucose for energy.
A.
Basal
B.
Skin
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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