Test Bank For Nutrition An Applied Approach 5th Edition Thompson Latest Update 2025/2026

TEST BANK FOR NUTRITION AN
APPLIED APPROACH 5TH
EDITION THOMPSON

,Nutrition: An Applied Approach, 5e (Thompson/Manore)
Chapter 1 Nutrition: Linking Food and Health

Multiple Choice Questions

1) Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition?
A) Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body.
B) Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, absorb, and store food.
C) Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century.
D) Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating patterns.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Chapter/Section: 1.1

2) Which of the following chronic diseases is NOT strongly associated with dietary choices?
A) Alzheimer's disease
B) obesity
C) heart disease
D) type 2 diabetes
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Skill: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.2
Chapter/Section: 1.2

3) How many classes of nutrients are there?
A) three
B) four
C) six
D) eight
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.3
Chapter/Section: 1.3

, 4) Which of the following nutrients are inorganic?
A) carbohydrates
B) fats
C) vitamins
D) minerals
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Skill: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.3
Chapter/Section: 1.3

5) What is the primary source of fuel for the brain?
A) proteins
B) fats
C) carbohydrates
D) vitamins
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.3
Chapter/Section: 1.3

6) Of the following nutrients, which contains nitrogen?
A) carbohydrates
B) proteins
C) lipids
D) water
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.3
Chapter/Section: 1.3

7) Which of the following is an example of an inorganic nutrient?
A) vitamin A (vitamin)
B) stearic acid (fat)
C) dietary fiber (carbohydrate)
D) calcium (mineral)
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Skill: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.3
Chapter/Section: 1.3