nutrition
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Which nutrient contains the most kilocalories per gram?
lipid
carbohydrate
protein
vitamins
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points
What are carbohydrates, protein, and fat are known as?
macronutrients
micronutrients
prime nutrients
macrofoods
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3 points
“Natural” is the word that the USDA uses to describe
unprocessed foods.
True
False
Question 3/3
4 points
,What is the name of the nutrient intake level estimated to
meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a life-stage
and gender group?
Estimated Average Requirement
Recommended Dietary Allowance
Tolerable Upper Limit
Average Needs Level
Question 3/3
5 points
What is the the term that describes the maximum levels of
daily nutrient intakes that are unlikely to pose health risks to
almost all individuals in the group for whom they are
designed?
Recommended Daily Allowances
Adequate Intakes
Tolerable Upper Intake Level(s)
Estimated Average Requirements
Question 3/3
6 points
Janice is studying the breakfast choices of male and female
students at Apex College for her senior research project. What
type of study is this?
epidemiological studies
randomized clinical trials
randomized interventional trials
, laboratory studies
Question 3/3
7 points
Alana is looking for a way to identify a reputable supplement
vitamin manufacturer. What is one factor that might help?
recommendations by the manufacturer
recommendations from a famous television personality
recommendations from a peer-reviewed journal
conclusions drawn from a single case study
Question 3/3
8 points
What types of studies are conducted by pharmaceutical
companies before new drugs can be released in the market?
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
epidemiological studies
case-control studies
Researcher Defined Trials
Question 3/3
9 points
The school dietitian is required to include all of the MyPlate
food groups in each day’s student lunches. Please select the
only menu below that meets that requirement.
stir-fry with rice and veggies; milk
chicken fingers, rice, applesauce, carrot sticks, milk
, grilled-cheese sandwich, fruit cup, milk
fish filet, ketchup, apple slices, French fries, fruit juice
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Question 10
points
Which ONE answer is not a way to build a sustainable food
system?
join a community-based farmers’ market
compost your food and garden waste.
support state initiatives that support out of state farmers
buy local food—make at least 10 percent of your food purchases local
- 100 %
- 100 %
Which ONE of the following is NOT a risk factor for metabolic
syndrome?
central (abdominal) obesity
fasting blood-glucose levels less than 100 mg/dL
triglycerides greater than 150 mg/dL
systolic blood pressure above 100 mmHg
Question 3/3
2 points
Where in the gastrointestinal tract does the majority of
nutrient digestion and absorption take place?
Your quiz has been submitted successfully.
points
Which nutrient contains the most kilocalories per gram?
lipid
carbohydrate
protein
vitamins
View Feedback
points
What are carbohydrates, protein, and fat are known as?
macronutrients
micronutrients
prime nutrients
macrofoods
Question 3/3
3 points
“Natural” is the word that the USDA uses to describe
unprocessed foods.
True
False
Question 3/3
4 points
,What is the name of the nutrient intake level estimated to
meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a life-stage
and gender group?
Estimated Average Requirement
Recommended Dietary Allowance
Tolerable Upper Limit
Average Needs Level
Question 3/3
5 points
What is the the term that describes the maximum levels of
daily nutrient intakes that are unlikely to pose health risks to
almost all individuals in the group for whom they are
designed?
Recommended Daily Allowances
Adequate Intakes
Tolerable Upper Intake Level(s)
Estimated Average Requirements
Question 3/3
6 points
Janice is studying the breakfast choices of male and female
students at Apex College for her senior research project. What
type of study is this?
epidemiological studies
randomized clinical trials
randomized interventional trials
, laboratory studies
Question 3/3
7 points
Alana is looking for a way to identify a reputable supplement
vitamin manufacturer. What is one factor that might help?
recommendations by the manufacturer
recommendations from a famous television personality
recommendations from a peer-reviewed journal
conclusions drawn from a single case study
Question 3/3
8 points
What types of studies are conducted by pharmaceutical
companies before new drugs can be released in the market?
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
epidemiological studies
case-control studies
Researcher Defined Trials
Question 3/3
9 points
The school dietitian is required to include all of the MyPlate
food groups in each day’s student lunches. Please select the
only menu below that meets that requirement.
stir-fry with rice and veggies; milk
chicken fingers, rice, applesauce, carrot sticks, milk
, grilled-cheese sandwich, fruit cup, milk
fish filet, ketchup, apple slices, French fries, fruit juice
3/3
Question 10
points
Which ONE answer is not a way to build a sustainable food
system?
join a community-based farmers’ market
compost your food and garden waste.
support state initiatives that support out of state farmers
buy local food—make at least 10 percent of your food purchases local
- 100 %
- 100 %
Which ONE of the following is NOT a risk factor for metabolic
syndrome?
central (abdominal) obesity
fasting blood-glucose levels less than 100 mg/dL
triglycerides greater than 150 mg/dL
systolic blood pressure above 100 mmHg
Question 3/3
2 points
Where in the gastrointestinal tract does the majority of
nutrient digestion and absorption take place?
