DH209 NUTRITION Q1 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
e. BMI reveals significant details about overall body composition.
Although BMI is the current preferred method of evaluating weight in relation to
height, it has inherent weaknesses as a diagnostic guide. For example, a frail or
inactive person with a normal-range BMI can have excess body fat and not appear
out of shape. BMI reflects overall fat distribution and is cheap and quick. BMI is
not appropriate for pregnant and nursing women, infants, and children younger
than age 2 years, nor is it appropriate for some athletes with a large percentage of
muscle. - CORRECT ANSWER Each is true regarding body weight in relation to
height, except one. Which is the exception?
a. Currently, the body mass index (BMI) is the preferred method of defining body
weight in relation to height.
b. BMI is determined mathematically by first dividing weight by height, dividing
this number by height again, and multiplying this number by 703.
c. Chronic disease risk increases in most people with a BMI greater than 25.
d. Major ethnic differences exist regarding BMI.
e. BMI reveals significant details about overall body composition.
,e. Vitamins
Vitamins and minerals are considered micronutrients, not macronutrients.
Macronutrients are defined as being the classes of chemical compounds, humans
consume in the largest quantities and which provide bulk energy. Conversely,
micronutrients are needed by the body in small amounts. - CORRECT ANSWER
Which is NOT a macronutrient?
a. Fat
b. Polyunsaturated fatty acids
c. Carbohydrate
d. Protein
e. Vitamins
d. The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
Health claims on foods are limited and regulated in an effort to protect
consumers. Although qualified health claims are supported by some evidence,
they do not meet scientific standards. For this reason, qualified claims must be
accompanied by a disclaimer as specified by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA). Such a health claim must use the exact wording specified by
the FDA. The other type of health claim, unqualified, must be supported by
qualified experts agreeing that a relationship exists between the nutrient and
product and a specific disease. - CORRECT ANSWER Qualified health claims must
be supported by qualified experts because although they are supported by some
evidence, they do not meet the scientific standard.
, a. Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
b. Both the statement and the reason are correct, but they are not related.
c. The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
d. The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
e. Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
c. specifically address individuals whose requirements are affected by a disease
state.
Dietary reference intakes (DRIs) are inappropriate for malnourished individuals or
patients whose requirements are affected by a disease state. DRIs were intended
for planning and assessing diets of healthy Americans and Canadians. DRIs replace
an earlier publication, the recommended daily allowances (RDAs). Note that there
is also a new RDA which is intended as a goal for achieving adequate intakes. -
CORRECT ANSWER Dietary reference intakes (DRIs) do NOT:
a. replace the older recommended daily allowances.
b. attempt to estimate required nutrients to improve long- term health.
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
e. BMI reveals significant details about overall body composition.
Although BMI is the current preferred method of evaluating weight in relation to
height, it has inherent weaknesses as a diagnostic guide. For example, a frail or
inactive person with a normal-range BMI can have excess body fat and not appear
out of shape. BMI reflects overall fat distribution and is cheap and quick. BMI is
not appropriate for pregnant and nursing women, infants, and children younger
than age 2 years, nor is it appropriate for some athletes with a large percentage of
muscle. - CORRECT ANSWER Each is true regarding body weight in relation to
height, except one. Which is the exception?
a. Currently, the body mass index (BMI) is the preferred method of defining body
weight in relation to height.
b. BMI is determined mathematically by first dividing weight by height, dividing
this number by height again, and multiplying this number by 703.
c. Chronic disease risk increases in most people with a BMI greater than 25.
d. Major ethnic differences exist regarding BMI.
e. BMI reveals significant details about overall body composition.
,e. Vitamins
Vitamins and minerals are considered micronutrients, not macronutrients.
Macronutrients are defined as being the classes of chemical compounds, humans
consume in the largest quantities and which provide bulk energy. Conversely,
micronutrients are needed by the body in small amounts. - CORRECT ANSWER
Which is NOT a macronutrient?
a. Fat
b. Polyunsaturated fatty acids
c. Carbohydrate
d. Protein
e. Vitamins
d. The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
Health claims on foods are limited and regulated in an effort to protect
consumers. Although qualified health claims are supported by some evidence,
they do not meet scientific standards. For this reason, qualified claims must be
accompanied by a disclaimer as specified by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA). Such a health claim must use the exact wording specified by
the FDA. The other type of health claim, unqualified, must be supported by
qualified experts agreeing that a relationship exists between the nutrient and
product and a specific disease. - CORRECT ANSWER Qualified health claims must
be supported by qualified experts because although they are supported by some
evidence, they do not meet the scientific standard.
, a. Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
b. Both the statement and the reason are correct, but they are not related.
c. The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
d. The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
e. Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
c. specifically address individuals whose requirements are affected by a disease
state.
Dietary reference intakes (DRIs) are inappropriate for malnourished individuals or
patients whose requirements are affected by a disease state. DRIs were intended
for planning and assessing diets of healthy Americans and Canadians. DRIs replace
an earlier publication, the recommended daily allowances (RDAs). Note that there
is also a new RDA which is intended as a goal for achieving adequate intakes. -
CORRECT ANSWER Dietary reference intakes (DRIs) do NOT:
a. replace the older recommended daily allowances.
b. attempt to estimate required nutrients to improve long- term health.
