, Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition 11th Edition Rolfes Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 : Research suggests that genetics is likely to influence and, therefore, food likes and
dislikes.
A : ad susceptibility
B : ethnic biases
C : taste perception
D : socioeconomic status
Correct Answer : C
2 : A child develops a strong dislike of noodle soup after she eats some while sick with the flu.
This is an example of a food-related .
A : habit
B : association
C : emotion
D : social interaction
Correct Answer : B
3 : A person who eats a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every day is most likely making a food
choice based on .
A : environmental concerns
B : availability
C : ethnic heritage
D : habit
Correct Answer : D
4 : Approximately what percentage of meals in the United States is prepared in the home?
A : 30
B : 50
C : 70
D : 90
Correct Answer : C
5 : Individuals who frequently prepare their own meals are more likely to .
A : consume larger amounts of fat, protein, and kcalories
B : have a lower incidence of acute health problems
C : report more positive emotions and healthier food choices
D : eat with family members than to eat alone
Correct Answer : C
6 : Eating in response to negative emotions and stress can easily lead to .
A : overweight and obesity
B : food aversions
C : healthy food choices
D : lack of appetite
Correct Answer : A
,7 : Foods that provide health benefits beyond their nutrient combinations are called .
A : health-enhancing foods
B : enriched foods
C : fortified foods
D : functional foods
Correct Answer : D
8 : What are the simplest types of functional foods?
A : whole foods
B : food supplements
C : commercial foods
D : antioxidants
Correct Answer : A
9 : Nonnutrient substances found in plant foods that show biological activity in the body are
commonly known as .
A : folionutrients
B : inorganic nutriments
C : phytochemicals
D : carotenoids
Correct Answer : C
10 : What is the best example of a functional food?
A : tomato
B : instant oatmeal
C : white bread
D : calcium-fortified orange juice
Correct Answer : D
11 : Approximately how much water would be found in a 120-pound person?
A : 12 pounds
B : 24 pounds
C : 36 pounds
D : 72 pounds
Correct Answer : D
12 : Inorganic nutrients are those that do not contain which element?
A : hydrogen
B : oxygen
C : carbon
D : chloride
Correct Answer : C
13 : Which term refers to a nutrient needed by the body that must be supplied by foods?
A : nutraceutical
B : metabolic unit
, C : essential nutrient
D : phytonutrient
Correct Answer : C
14 : Which element would be classified as a micronutrient?
A : protein
B : iron
C : alcohol
D : carbohydrate
Correct Answer : B
15 : Which component is an organic compound?
A : salt
B : water
C : calcium
D : vitamin C
Correct Answer : D
16 : What compound is an example of an energy-yielding nutrient?
A : protein
B : water
C : minerals
D : vitamins
Correct Answer : A
17 : Gram for gram, which element provides the most energy?
A : fats
B : alcohol
C : proteins
D : carbohydrates
Correct Answer : A
18 : Food energy is commonly expressed in kcalories and in .
A : kilojoules
B : thermal units
C : fluence of energy
D : newtons
Correct Answer : A
19 : Lisa is trying to lose weight and has reduced her daily intake to 1400 kcalories, which
includes 30 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy in Lisas diet
consists of fat?
A : 8.5 percent
B : 15 percent
C : 19 percent
D : 25.5 percent
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 : Research suggests that genetics is likely to influence and, therefore, food likes and
dislikes.
A : ad susceptibility
B : ethnic biases
C : taste perception
D : socioeconomic status
Correct Answer : C
2 : A child develops a strong dislike of noodle soup after she eats some while sick with the flu.
This is an example of a food-related .
A : habit
B : association
C : emotion
D : social interaction
Correct Answer : B
3 : A person who eats a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every day is most likely making a food
choice based on .
A : environmental concerns
B : availability
C : ethnic heritage
D : habit
Correct Answer : D
4 : Approximately what percentage of meals in the United States is prepared in the home?
A : 30
B : 50
C : 70
D : 90
Correct Answer : C
5 : Individuals who frequently prepare their own meals are more likely to .
A : consume larger amounts of fat, protein, and kcalories
B : have a lower incidence of acute health problems
C : report more positive emotions and healthier food choices
D : eat with family members than to eat alone
Correct Answer : C
6 : Eating in response to negative emotions and stress can easily lead to .
A : overweight and obesity
B : food aversions
C : healthy food choices
D : lack of appetite
Correct Answer : A
,7 : Foods that provide health benefits beyond their nutrient combinations are called .
A : health-enhancing foods
B : enriched foods
C : fortified foods
D : functional foods
Correct Answer : D
8 : What are the simplest types of functional foods?
A : whole foods
B : food supplements
C : commercial foods
D : antioxidants
Correct Answer : A
9 : Nonnutrient substances found in plant foods that show biological activity in the body are
commonly known as .
A : folionutrients
B : inorganic nutriments
C : phytochemicals
D : carotenoids
Correct Answer : C
10 : What is the best example of a functional food?
A : tomato
B : instant oatmeal
C : white bread
D : calcium-fortified orange juice
Correct Answer : D
11 : Approximately how much water would be found in a 120-pound person?
A : 12 pounds
B : 24 pounds
C : 36 pounds
D : 72 pounds
Correct Answer : D
12 : Inorganic nutrients are those that do not contain which element?
A : hydrogen
B : oxygen
C : carbon
D : chloride
Correct Answer : C
13 : Which term refers to a nutrient needed by the body that must be supplied by foods?
A : nutraceutical
B : metabolic unit
, C : essential nutrient
D : phytonutrient
Correct Answer : C
14 : Which element would be classified as a micronutrient?
A : protein
B : iron
C : alcohol
D : carbohydrate
Correct Answer : B
15 : Which component is an organic compound?
A : salt
B : water
C : calcium
D : vitamin C
Correct Answer : D
16 : What compound is an example of an energy-yielding nutrient?
A : protein
B : water
C : minerals
D : vitamins
Correct Answer : A
17 : Gram for gram, which element provides the most energy?
A : fats
B : alcohol
C : proteins
D : carbohydrates
Correct Answer : A
18 : Food energy is commonly expressed in kcalories and in .
A : kilojoules
B : thermal units
C : fluence of energy
D : newtons
Correct Answer : A
19 : Lisa is trying to lose weight and has reduced her daily intake to 1400 kcalories, which
includes 30 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy in Lisas diet
consists of fat?
A : 8.5 percent
B : 15 percent
C : 19 percent
D : 25.5 percent
