Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 5th Edition Test Bank

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 5th Edition Test Bank Test Bank1 for Chapter 1 – Nutrition Basics Key to question information: ANS = correct answer; DIF = question difficulty; REF = page reference; OBJ = chapter learning objective for question section Learning Objectives 1.1 Demonstrate a working knowledge of the meaning of the 10 nutrition concepts. 1.2 Apply knowledge about the elements of nutrition labeling to decisions about the nutritional value of foods. 1.3 Cite two examples of how nutrient needs change during the life cycle and how nutritional status at one stage during the life cycle can influence health status during another. 1.4 Describe the components of individual-level nutrition assessment. 1.5 Identify the basic elements of four public food and nutrition programs 1.6 Apply the characteristics of healthful diets to the design of one. Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following are the correct six categories of nutrients? a. Fat, alcohol, carbohydrate, protein, vitamins, minerals b. Fat, carbohydrate, fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals c. Fat, carbohydrate, protein, water, vitamins, minerals d. Fat, carbohydrate, protein, fiber, water, vitamins e. Fat, carbohydrate, protein, fiber, water, alcohol ANS: c DIF: Fact-based REF: 3 OBJ: 1.1 2. Which of the following are considered to be “essential” nutrients? a. Fiber b. Cholesterol c. Linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid d. Glucose e. All of the above are considered essential ANS: c DIF: Fact-based REF: 3 OBJ: 1.1 1 by Susan Gollnick of California Polytechnic State University and Tawni Holmes of University of Central Oklahoma; see the end of this document for a ready-to-use version of this test (without answers) for easy printing or cutting/pasting 3. A “calorie” is . a. a measure of the energy transferred from food to the body b. the amount of energy inside fat cells c. considered to be a nutrient d. measured in units known as kilograms e. none of the above ANS: a DIF: Fact-based, easy REF: 3 OBJ: 1.1 4. The general term used to describe recommended intake levels of nutrients (intake standards) for planning and assessing diets in all healthy people is: a. Adequate Intake Levels. b. Tolerable Upper Limits. c. Essential Nutrients. d. Dietary Reference Intakes. ANS: d DIF: Fact-based, medium REF: 3 OBJ: 1.1 5. The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) means: a. an intake level that meets the nutrient needs of 98% of healthy people. b. an intake value that meets the nutrient needs of half the healthy individuals in a group. c. the upper limits of a nutrient compatible with health. d. the nutrient intake standard for healthy people. e. that this is a “tentative” RDA. ANS: b DIF: Fact-based REF: 4 OBJ: 1.1 6. It is recommended that of Calories come from carbohydrates. a. 40-50% b. 45-55% c. 45-65% d. 50-65% e. 50-70% ANS: c DIF: Fact-based REF: 6 OBJ: 1.1 7. What two monosaccharides are found in sucrose (table sugar)? a. Glucose and lactose b. Glucose and glucose c. Glucose and maltose d. Glucose and fructose ANS: d DIF: Fact-based, medium REF: 5 OBJ: 1.1 8. Diets that include low-glycemic index carbohydrates have been found to be beneficial in: a. improving blood glucose control in people with diabetes. b. reducing elevated levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides. c. increasing levels of HDL cholesterol. d. decreasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. e. All of the above ANS: e DIF: Fact-based REF: 5