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Williams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet
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Therapy 13th Edition by Joyce Ann Gilbert PhD
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RDN (Author) Test Bank
All Chapters Questions & Answers|A+ Graded
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Chapter 01: Nutrition and Health
Schlenker & Gilbert: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 12th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.The major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to:
a. prevention and control of chronic diseases.
b. improved sanitation and public health.
c. prevention and control of infectious diseases.
d. development of healthful foods using food technology.
ANS: ADIF: Easy REF: p. 2
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
2.A physical science that contributes to understanding how nutrition relates to health a nd well-being is:
a. anatomy.
b. biochemistry.
c. physics.
d. pharmacology.
ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: p. 6
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
3.The body of scientific knowledge related to nutritional requirements of hum an growth,maintenance,
activity, and reproduction is known as:
a. physiology.
b. nutrition science.
c. biochemistry.
d. dietetics.
ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
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4.The professional primarily responsible for application of nutrition science in clinic al practicesettings is
the:
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a. nurse.
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b. physician.
c. public health nutritionist.
d. registered dietitian.
ANS: DDIF: Easy REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
5.The primary responsibility for nutrition care of people in the community belongs to the:
a. community physician.
b. public health nurse.
c. public health nutritionist.
d. registered dietitian.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
6.The bestHsource of nutrients is provided by:
a. specific food combinations.
b. a variety of foods.
c. individual foods.
d. a variety of food supplements.
ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
7.Macronutrients include:
a. minerals.
b. proteins.
c. vitamins.
d. enzymes.
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ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: p. 7
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MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
8.Micronutrients include:
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a. fats.
b. proteins.
c. vitamins.
d. carbohydrates.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
9.The sum of all chemical processes inside living cells of the body that sustain life and healt h is known
as:
a. physiology.
b. digestion.
c. metabolism.
d. nutrition.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
10.A primary function of macronutrients in the body is to:
a. supply energy.
b. regulate metabolic processes.
c. maintain homeostasis.
d. control cellular activity.
ANS: ADIF: Medium REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
11.Nutrients interact in the body to regulate metabolic processes, to build and repair tiss ue, andto:
a. provide energy.
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Williams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet
Gu
Therapy 13th Edition by Joyce Ann Gilbert PhD
ru
RDN (Author) Test Bank
All Chapters Questions & Answers|A+ Graded
Page | 1
, Te
ch
Gu
Chapter 01: Nutrition and Health
Schlenker & Gilbert: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 12th Edition
ru
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.The major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to:
a. prevention and control of chronic diseases.
b. improved sanitation and public health.
c. prevention and control of infectious diseases.
d. development of healthful foods using food technology.
ANS: ADIF: Easy REF: p. 2
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
2.A physical science that contributes to understanding how nutrition relates to health a nd well-being is:
a. anatomy.
b. biochemistry.
c. physics.
d. pharmacology.
ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: p. 6
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
3.The body of scientific knowledge related to nutritional requirements of hum an growth,maintenance,
activity, and reproduction is known as:
a. physiology.
b. nutrition science.
c. biochemistry.
d. dietetics.
ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
Page | 2
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4.The professional primarily responsible for application of nutrition science in clinic al practicesettings is
the:
Gu
a. nurse.
ru
b. physician.
c. public health nutritionist.
d. registered dietitian.
ANS: DDIF: Easy REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
5.The primary responsibility for nutrition care of people in the community belongs to the:
a. community physician.
b. public health nurse.
c. public health nutritionist.
d. registered dietitian.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
6.The bestHsource of nutrients is provided by:
a. specific food combinations.
b. a variety of foods.
c. individual foods.
d. a variety of food supplements.
ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
7.Macronutrients include:
a. minerals.
b. proteins.
c. vitamins.
d. enzymes.
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ch
ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: p. 7
Gu
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
8.Micronutrients include:
ru
a. fats.
b. proteins.
c. vitamins.
d. carbohydrates.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
9.The sum of all chemical processes inside living cells of the body that sustain life and healt h is known
as:
a. physiology.
b. digestion.
c. metabolism.
d. nutrition.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
10.A primary function of macronutrients in the body is to:
a. supply energy.
b. regulate metabolic processes.
c. maintain homeostasis.
d. control cellular activity.
ANS: ADIF: Medium REF: p. 7
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
11.Nutrients interact in the body to regulate metabolic processes, to build and repair tiss ue, andto:
a. provide energy.
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