Question 1

Because they do NOT contain the element carbon,minerals and water are ________ nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonessential
B)  inorganic
C)  organic
D)  incomplete

Question 2

Food and nutrition mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a true anthropometric test factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  height
B)  body composition
C)  weight
D)  waist circumference

Question 4

An RDA is established based on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  DRI.
B)  EAR.
C)  UL.
D)  AI.

Question 5

The building blocks of proteins are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids.
B)  amino acids.
C)  saccharides.
D)  nitrogen fragments.

Question 6

Which element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon
B)  hydrogen
C)  nitrogen
D)  oxygen

Question 7

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  butter and corn oil
B)  beef and pork
C)  wheat and lentils
D)  bacon and eggs

Question 8

Which of the following BEST describes minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Micronutrients are broken down easily during digestion.
B)  Micronutrients are easily destroyed by heat and light.
C)  Inorganic micronutrients are found in a variety of foods.
D)  Nutrients are needed in large amounts by the body.

Question 9

Which of the following nutrients is classified as a major mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium
B)  iron
C)  iodine
D)  copper

Question 10

The water-soluble vitamins include the family of B-vitamins and vitamin ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  K
B)  C
C)  D
D)  A

Question 11

Which of the following dietary tools requires both training of the client as well as explicit take-home instructions to the client?

Accepted Answer

A)  diet history
B)  24-hour recall
C)  food-frequency questionnaire
D)  diet records

Question 12

Which of the following nutrients is organic?

Accepted Answer

A)  minerals
B)  water
C)  protein
D)  iron

Question 13

The second step of the scientific method is:

Accepted Answer

A)  observation and description of a phenomenon.
B)  testing a research question or hypothesis.
C)  generating a hypothesis.
D)  collecting data.

Question 14

Nutrients are chemical sustances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The AMDR for protein is:

Accepted Answer

A)  20-35%.
B)  less than 10%.
C)  10-35%.
D)  45-65%.

Question 16

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) were established to refocus nutrient recommendations toward preventing and reducing the risk for:

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrient deficiencies.
B)  infectious diseases.
C)  poverty.
D)  chronic diseases.

Question 17

The UL is the level of nutrient intake we should attempt to consume daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A kilocalorie is a measurement of effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Trace minerals are those needed in amounts less than ________ mg per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  100
B)  50
C)  200
D)  90

Question 20

For dinner,Marcus consumes 255 grams of carbohydrate,70 grams of protein,and 50 grams of fat.In addition,Marcus decides that he wants a glass of wine with his meal.If he drinks one glass of wine containing 8 grams of alcohol,how many total kilocalories (kcal) does he consume in this meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  56
B)  540
C)  1,675
D)  1,806

Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition: Linking Food, function, and Health

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following nutrients is organic?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a true anthropometric test factor?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Trace minerals are those needed in amounts less than ________ mg per day.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following BEST describes minerals?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Because they do NOT contain the element carbon,minerals and water are ________ nutrients.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The AMDR for protein is:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The second step of the scientific method is:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The building blocks of proteins are called:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The UL is the level of nutrient intake we should attempt to consume daily.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Nutrients are chemical sustances.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) were established to refocus nutrient recommendations toward preventing and reducing the risk for:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Food and nutrition mean the same thing.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following dietary tools requires both training of the client as well as explicit take-home instructions to the client?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following nutrients is classified as a major mineral?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An RDA is established based on the:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

For dinner,Marcus consumes 255 grams of carbohydrate,70 grams of protein,and 50 grams of fat.In addition,Marcus decides that he wants a glass of wine with his meal.If he drinks one glass of wine containing 8 grams of alcohol,how many total kilocalories (kcal) does he consume in this meal?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A kilocalorie is a measurement of effectiveness.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The water-soluble vitamins include the family of B-vitamins and vitamin ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified