Question 1

Which of the following is defined as the maximum daily amount of a nutrient that appears safe for most people and beyond which there is an increased risk of adverse side effects?

Accepted Answer

A)   EER
B)   UL
C)   AI
D)   RDA
E)   DRIF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) B

Question 2

Minerals and water are ____________________ nutrients because they do not contain carbon.

Accepted Answer

inorganic

Question 3

What happens when the body uses energy-yielding nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)   The bonds between the atoms break and release energy.
B)   The body converts them into storage compounds.
C)   A person's energy stores are depleted.
D)   The amount of water in the body decreases.
E)   A person's body mass increases.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

The lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that will maintain a specified criterion of adequacy is called a/an ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Name and describe the energy-yielding nutrients. How is the energy measured? How does the body use energy?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?

Accepted Answer

A)   Protein
B)   Water
C)   Carbohydrate
D)   Fat
E)   VitaminsF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an ultra-processed food?

Accepted Answer

A)   Skim milk
B)   Swiss cheese
C)   Chicken nuggets
D)   Sunflower seeds
E)   Apple juiceF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Your research findings suggest "the less vitamin C, the fewer colds." What do your findings suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)   no correlation
B)   a positive correlation
C)   a negative correlation
D)   a placebo effect
E)   validityF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

You are a health care professional tasked with taking anthropometric measurements of a client. Which of the following would you measure?

Accepted Answer

A)   body weight
B)   blood pressure
C)   blood iron level
D)   cholesterol levels
E)   serum electrolytesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Minerals are found in bones and teeth.
B)   Minerals influence fluid balance and distribution.
C)   There are six minerals known to be essential to human nutrition.
D)   Minerals are inorganic and do not provide energy.
E)   Lead is a mineral and an environmental contaminant.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

Researchers benefit from a large sample size because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   chance variation is less likely to affect the results
B)   any placebo effect is eliminated
C)   it increases the likelihood of double-blind results
D)   the control group will be more like the experimental group
E)   experimenter bias is less likely to have an effectF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Chronic diseases are responsible for ________ of adult deaths in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)   12%
B)   25%
C)   50%
D)   70%
E)   85%F) A) and B)
G) None of the above D

Question 13

Which essential nutrient provides the environment in which nearly all the body's activities take place?

Accepted Answer

A)   proteins
B)   carbohydrates
C)   water
D)   alcohol
E)   vitaminsF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Explain how the four assessment methods are used to detect energy and nutrient deficiencies and excesses.

Accepted Answer

To prepare a nutrition assessment, a reg...

Question 15

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)  for a nutrient meets the needs of about ________ of the  population.

Accepted Answer

A)   5%
B)   25%
C)   50%
D)   75%
E)   98%F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Which energy-yielding nutrients are found in part of the structural component of muscles and help regulate digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)   fats
B)   alcohols
C)   proteins
D)   carbohydrates
E)   vitamins and mineralsF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

A condition or behavior  associated with an elevated frequency of  a disease but not proved to be causal is called a ____________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A condition or behavior  associated with an...

Question 18

Sun is extremely thin, is losing muscle tissue, and is becoming prone to infections. Which term best describes Sun's condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   undernutrition
B)   overnutrition
C)   nutrient overdose
D)   anthropometric
E)   subclinicalF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 19

What is the best source of nutrition information?

Accepted Answer

A)   reputable news outlets
B)   medical doctor
C)   registered dietitian
D)   health food store manager
E)   InternetF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 20

Farah is a movie fan and always eats a big bucket of buttery popcorn at the theater. Her food choice is most likely based on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   regional cuisine
B)   values
C)   Ethnic value
D)   positive association
E)   functional valueF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Exam 1: An Overview of Nutrition

Which of the following is defined as the maximum daily amount of a nutrient that appears safe for most people and beyond which there is an increased risk of adverse side effects?

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Minerals and water are ____________________ nutrients because they do not contain carbon.

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What happens when the body uses energy-yielding nutrients?

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The lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that will maintain a specified criterion of adequacy is called a/an ____________________.

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Name and describe the energy-yielding nutrients. How is the energy measured? How does the body use energy?

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Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?

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Which of the following is an example of an ultra-processed food?

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Your research findings suggest "the less vitamin C, the fewer colds." What do your findings suggest?

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You are a health care professional tasked with taking anthropometric measurements of a client. Which of the following would you measure?

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Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?

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Researchers benefit from a large sample size because ________.

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Chronic diseases are responsible for ________ of adult deaths in the United States.

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Which essential nutrient provides the environment in which nearly all the body's activities take place?

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Explain how the four assessment methods are used to detect energy and nutrient deficiencies and excesses.

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The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for a nutrient meets the needs of about ________ of the population.

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Which energy-yielding nutrients are found in part of the structural component of muscles and help regulate digestion?

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A condition or behavior associated with an elevated frequency of a disease but not proved to be causal is called a ____________________ .

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Sun is extremely thin, is losing muscle tissue, and is becoming prone to infections. Which term best describes Sun's condition?

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What is the best source of nutrition information?

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