Question 1

A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kilocalories and 30 grams of fat. Approximately ______ of the total energy is provided by fat.

Accepted Answer

A)   9%
B)   15%
C)   19%
D)   2%E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is not a characteristic of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)   Major component of body structure
B)   Supplies 4 kilocalories per gram
C)   Most significant energy source for humans
D)   Forms enzymesE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following does not regulate body processes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Proteins
B)   Carbohydrates
C)   Water
D)   VitaminsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following yield greater than 4 kilocalories per gram?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plant fats
B)   Plant carbohydrates
C)   Plant proteins
D)   Animal proteinsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is not true about water?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provides energy
B)   Provides a way to transport nutrients and wastes
C)   By-product of cell chemical reactions
D)   Dietary need of approximately 9-13 cups per dayE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is the leading nutrition-related cause of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diabetes
B)   Pneumonia
C)   Heart disease
D)   CancerE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Certain nutrients provide us with energy. Some are important for growth and development. Others act to keep body functions running smoothly. Which of the following nutrients does not promote growth and development as its primary function?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lipids
B)   Carbohydrates
C)   Proteins
D)   MineralsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Healthy People 2020 was designed to

Accepted Answer

A)   eliminate health disparities, improve access to health education and quality health care, and strengthen public health services.
B)   disclose dietary practices that best support health.
C)   prevent chronic disease.
D)   eliminate dietary inadequacies and excesses, and to encourage healthful practices.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are

Accepted Answer

A)   pizza, soft drinks, cheesburgers, and French fries.
B)   milk, ready-to-eat cereal, bottled water, soft drinks, and bread.
C)   tacos, bagels, bottled water, and ice cream.
D)   fried chicken, ribs, beer, and donuts.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

In the _________________ experimental design, neither the participants nor the researchers are aware of each participant's assignment (test or placebo)  or the outcome of the study until it is completed.
Rev: 03_17_2014_QC_47029

Accepted Answer

A)   animal model
B)   case control
C)   double-blinded
D)   clinical trialE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

To reduce their risk for many chronic diseases, Americans should limit their intakes of

Accepted Answer

A)   phytochemicals.
B)   whole grains.
C)   water.
D)   solid fats.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lipids and oils
B)   Fiber
C)   Vitamins
D)   MineralsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carbohydrates, lipids, protein
B)   Vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, protein
C)   Alcohol, carbohydrates, lipids, protein
D)   Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins, minerals, waterE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The "Freshman 15" is the term used to describe the

Accepted Answer

A)   typical waist circumference of college students after freshman year.
B)   typical body fat percentage of college students after freshman year.
C)   amount of weight (in pounds)  typically gained during freshman year of college.
D)   typical BMI of college students after freshman year.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following are potential health consequences of eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB)  of the National Academy of Sciences advocates that 10% to 35% of calories come from protein and ________________ from carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A)   20% to 35%
B)   45% to 65%
C)   50% to 70%
D)   55% to 75%E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

When the cells of the ______ are stimulated, the desire to eat subsides.

Accepted Answer

A)   satiety center of the brain
B)   feeding center of the brain
C)   pancreas
D)   tastebuds of the tongueE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following adults is engaging in binge drinking?

Accepted Answer

_____ A woman who drinks two 12-fl oz ca...

Question 19

Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supply 4 kilocalories per gram
B)   Add structural strength to bones and muscles
C)   Supply a concentrated form of fuel for the body
D)   Add sweetness to foodE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

One cup of chocolate milk contains 15 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein. This cup of chocolate milk supplies ______ kilocalories.

Accepted Answer

A)   164
B)   279
C)   124
D)   31E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 1: Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Which of the following is the leading nutrition-related cause of death in the United States?

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Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?

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In the _________________ experimental design, neither the participants nor the researchers are aware of each participant's assignment (test or placebo) or the outcome of the study until it is completed. Rev: 03_17_2014_QC_47029

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of protein?

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Which of the following are potential health consequences of eating disorders?

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The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences advocates that 10% to 35% of calories come from protein and ________________ from carbohydrate.

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Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?

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Healthy People 2020 was designed to

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A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kilocalories and 30 grams of fat. Approximately ______ of the total energy is provided by fat.

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Which of the following is not true about water?

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Which of the following adults is engaging in binge drinking?

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To reduce their risk for many chronic diseases, Americans should limit their intakes of

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Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are

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When the cells of the ______ are stimulated, the desire to eat subsides.

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The "Freshman 15" is the term used to describe the

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Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?

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Certain nutrients provide us with energy. Some are important for growth and development. Others act to keep body functions running smoothly. Which of the following nutrients does not promote growth and development as its primary function?

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Which of the following yield greater than 4 kilocalories per gram?

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One cup of chocolate milk contains 15 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein. This cup of chocolate milk supplies ______ kilocalories.

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Which of the following does not regulate body processes?

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