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Which of the following is NOT a key nutrition concept? - ANSWERS--The
best way for people to obtain all the essential nutrients is to consume
dietary supplements.
Which of the following is NOT a biological or physiological factor that
influences a person's food choices? - ANSWERS--Emotional stress level
Which of the following is NOT true about water? - ANSWERS--Water is
necessary for immune function
Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWERS--In the United
States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes
of death.
Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of
________. - ANSWERS--Fruits
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a registered
dietitian nutritionist (RDN)? - ANSWERS--Obtain a culinary certificate of
training
An essential nutrient ___________ - ANSWERS--Must be supplied by
the diet
Which of the following conditions is NOT a leading cause of death in the
United States? - ANSWERS--Tuberculosis
Studying nutrition is important to __________ - ANSWERS--learn about
the nutritional value of foods and effects diet can have on health.
Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related
cause of death in the United States? - ANSWERS--Stroke
Consuming a diet that supplies large amounts of certain types of fat
increase one's risk of developing heart disease. Thus, a diet that
supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a _______ for heart disease
- ANSWERS--Risk factor
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply
any energy for the human body? - ANSWERS--Vitamin D
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Which of the following is NOT a major factor impacting a person's food
choices? - ANSWERS--Blood type
Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of
phytochemicals? - ANSWERS--Blueberries
Which of the following is typically NOT an environmental factor in what
people eat? - ANSWERS--Negative food-related experiences
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issues the
Healthy People report every ____ years. - ANSWERS--10
Which of the following statements is TRUE? - ANSWERS--Most foods
are mixtures of nutrients.
Which of the following factors has a major influence over a person's
food choices? - ANSWERS--Childhood experiences
Which of the following is NOT a common marketing tactic to encourage
consumers to purchase manufactured foods? - ANSWERS--Nutrition
information posted next to fresh fruits and vegetables
A person must be _______ to make lasting changes to their food-
related behaviors - ANSWERS--motivated
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Which of the following is a micronutrient? - ANSWERS--Iron
Choosing foods based on religious teachings is an example of ______
factors influencing eating habits. - ANSWERS--Cognitive
Which of the following substances is a macronutrient? - ANSWERS--
Protein
Which of the following is NOT a reason dietary recommendations
undergo revisions? - ANSWERS--Nutrition is an exact science
In the United States, consumers eat more _____ than recommended -
ANSWERS--Protein foods
A small apple supplies approximately 40,000 - ANSWERS--calories
(lowercase c)
Which of the following foods is NOT a rich natural source of
phytochemicals? - ANSWERS--Lean meat
Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient-dense? -
ANSWERS--Peanut butter