Nutrition 1010 - Introductory Nutrition » Summer 2023 » Chapter 01 Quiz Food Choices and Human Health

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Question #1
Which of the following causes of death is directly related to diet?
A.   sickle-cell anemia
B.   stroke
C.   pneumonia and influenza
D.   Alzheimer's disease
Question #2
Anna's meal consists of a bean burrito, tortilla chips, Greek yogurt, and a cup of chocolate ice cream. The total caloric value of this meal is 630 calories, of which 55% is from carbohydrate, 12% from protein, and 33% from fat. Find out how many grams of carbohydrate, protein, and fat this meal provides. (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)
A.   144 grams of carbohydrate, 47 grams of protein, 52 grams of fat
B.   87 grams of carbohydrate, 19 grams of protein, 23 grams of fat
C.   75 grams of carbohydrate, 33 grams of protein, 21 grams of fat
D.   348 grams of carbohydrate, 76 grams of protein, 207 grams of fat
Question #3
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.   192 calories
C.   48 calories
D.   302 calories
Question #4
Which food item will provide the most calories?
A.   25 grams of butter (lipid)
B.   30 grams of salt (mineral)
C.   35 grams of soy protein (protein)
D.   40 grams of sugar (carbohydrate)
Question #5
What is an essential nutrient?
A.   a nutrient that contains carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
B.   a nutrient that is made by the body whenever needed
C.   a nutrient that contains vitamins and minerals
D.   a nutrient that must be obtained from food
Question #6
Which of the following food constituents should be limited in our daily diet to reduce the risk of chronic disease, thereby illustrating the principle of "moderation"?
A.   maltose, omega-3 fats, vitamin E
B.   soluble fiber, vitamin C, glucose
C.   salt, vitamin B, magnesium
D.   saturated fats, added sugars, sodium
Question #7
Which of the following is the second-most important factor that influences food choices made by U.S. consumers?
A.   availability
B.   advertising
C.   taste
D.   price
Question #8
Todd is a 26-year-old personal trainer who requires 3,000 calories per day. Todd is very conscientious about his diet and ensures his daily food intake does not exceed or fall below 3,000 calories. What characteristic of a nutritious diet does Todd's diet display?
A.   calorie control
B.   adequacy
C.   balance
D.   moderation
Question #9
What type of research studies are performed under tightly controlled conditions and are used to determine mechanisms of cause and effects?
A.   intervention studies
B.   case studies
C.   laboratory studies
D.   epidemiological studies
Question #10
What type of research studies use population-based information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) to determine correlations between dietary practices and health?
A.   epidemiological studies
B.   clinical studies
C.   case studies
D.   intervention studies
Question #11
In which step of the scientific method is a tentative solution to the problem or an answer to the research question constructed?
A.   Design a study and conduct the research to collect relevant data.
B.   Identify a problem to be solved or ask a specific question to be answered.
C.   Summarize, analyze, and interpret the data; draw conclusions.
D.   Formulate a hypothesis and make a prediction that can be tested.
Question #12
Once a weakness is identified, what is the next step in behavior change?
A.   Set small, achievable goals.
B.   Track progress based on current behavior.
C.   Identify a behavior change-theory model for adoption.
D.   Collect information about health effects of current behavior.

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