Nutrition Exam 1
Which of the following best defines nutrition?
a) A science that includes everything about food.
b) A science that tells you how to eat.
c) A science that older than other sciences.
d) A science that pertains primarily to the American diet. - ANS-A science that includes
everything about food
Nutrition contributes to Wellness. Which of the following describes how nutrition can
contribute to wellness?
a) Providing energy for physical activity and brain function.
b) Preventing and treating specific chronic illness.
c) Providing an opportunity for social interaction.
d) All of the above are ways that nutrition can contribute to wellness. - ANS-all of the
above are ways that nutrition can contribute to wellness
Which of the following is not the primary energy contributing macronutrient?
a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins
c) Vitamins
d) All of the above contribute equal energy - ANS-carbohydrates
According to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Database a large hard
boiled egg provides 60 Calories and 6 grams of protein. How many Calories are coming
from protein?
a) 60 Calories
b) 54 Calories
c) 6 Calories
d) 24 Calories - ANS-24 calories
(6x4)
,Which of the following is the term used to identify nutrients that are required in relatively
small amounts?
a) Macronutrients
b) Micronutrients
c) Trace nutrients
d) Organic nutrients - ANS-micronutrients
Water is an important nutrient. Which of the following is a function of water in the body?
a) Transport of nutrients
b) Regulation of nerve impulses
c) Regulation of body temperature
d) All of the above are functions of water in the body - ANS-all of the above are
functions of water in the body
Which of the following is NOT a micronutrient?
a) Vitamin C
b) Calcium
c) Protein
d) They are all micronutrients - ANS-protein
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are specific reference values for nutrient intake.
Which of the following DRIs would meet the nutrient needs for the greatest number of
people within a specific group of people?
a) Adequate Intake
b) Tolerable Upper Limit
c) Estimated Average Requirement
d) Recommended Dietary Allowance - ANS-recommended dietary allowance
Why do we use the scientific method to provide evidence to support a hypothesis?
a) This method is a systematic way to answer questions.
b) This method requires the researcher to make observations.
, c) This method develops a repeatable experiment to answer the research question.
d) All of the above are reasons to use the scientific method as a way to gather data to
support or reject a hypothesis. - ANS-all of the above are reasons to use the scientific
method as a way to gather data to support or reject a hypothesis
What qualifications would not be helpful in determining high-quality, reliable nutrition
information?
a) Number of products that can be purchased associated with the information.
b) Credentials of the individual.
c) Education of the individual.
d) Representing agency. - ANS-number of products that can be purchased associated
with the information
Jane consumed a breakfast that contained 85 grams of carbohydrate, 20 grams of
protein, and 18 grams of fat. How many kilocalories did Jane eat at breakfast?
a) 582 kilocalories
b) 123 kilocalories
c) 152 kilocalories
d) 1,007 kilocalories - ANS-582 kilocalories
A blogger has written a post about the benefits of an artificial sweetener for weight loss.
Which of the following would be the best evidence to support these claims?
a) citations to research studies published in peer-reviewed journals
b) testimonials from people who have used the sweetener
c) recommendation from a medical doctor
d) conclusions from a research study funded by the manufacturer of the sweetener -
ANS-citations to research studies published in peer-reviewed journals
Which of the following foods is likely to contain the highest level of sodium?
a) slice of banana bread
b) deli cold cuts
c) a salad sprinkled with salt
d) milk - ANS-deli cold cuts
Which of the following best defines nutrition?
a) A science that includes everything about food.
b) A science that tells you how to eat.
c) A science that older than other sciences.
d) A science that pertains primarily to the American diet. - ANS-A science that includes
everything about food
Nutrition contributes to Wellness. Which of the following describes how nutrition can
contribute to wellness?
a) Providing energy for physical activity and brain function.
b) Preventing and treating specific chronic illness.
c) Providing an opportunity for social interaction.
d) All of the above are ways that nutrition can contribute to wellness. - ANS-all of the
above are ways that nutrition can contribute to wellness
Which of the following is not the primary energy contributing macronutrient?
a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins
c) Vitamins
d) All of the above contribute equal energy - ANS-carbohydrates
According to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Database a large hard
boiled egg provides 60 Calories and 6 grams of protein. How many Calories are coming
from protein?
a) 60 Calories
b) 54 Calories
c) 6 Calories
d) 24 Calories - ANS-24 calories
(6x4)
,Which of the following is the term used to identify nutrients that are required in relatively
small amounts?
a) Macronutrients
b) Micronutrients
c) Trace nutrients
d) Organic nutrients - ANS-micronutrients
Water is an important nutrient. Which of the following is a function of water in the body?
a) Transport of nutrients
b) Regulation of nerve impulses
c) Regulation of body temperature
d) All of the above are functions of water in the body - ANS-all of the above are
functions of water in the body
Which of the following is NOT a micronutrient?
a) Vitamin C
b) Calcium
c) Protein
d) They are all micronutrients - ANS-protein
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are specific reference values for nutrient intake.
Which of the following DRIs would meet the nutrient needs for the greatest number of
people within a specific group of people?
a) Adequate Intake
b) Tolerable Upper Limit
c) Estimated Average Requirement
d) Recommended Dietary Allowance - ANS-recommended dietary allowance
Why do we use the scientific method to provide evidence to support a hypothesis?
a) This method is a systematic way to answer questions.
b) This method requires the researcher to make observations.
, c) This method develops a repeatable experiment to answer the research question.
d) All of the above are reasons to use the scientific method as a way to gather data to
support or reject a hypothesis. - ANS-all of the above are reasons to use the scientific
method as a way to gather data to support or reject a hypothesis
What qualifications would not be helpful in determining high-quality, reliable nutrition
information?
a) Number of products that can be purchased associated with the information.
b) Credentials of the individual.
c) Education of the individual.
d) Representing agency. - ANS-number of products that can be purchased associated
with the information
Jane consumed a breakfast that contained 85 grams of carbohydrate, 20 grams of
protein, and 18 grams of fat. How many kilocalories did Jane eat at breakfast?
a) 582 kilocalories
b) 123 kilocalories
c) 152 kilocalories
d) 1,007 kilocalories - ANS-582 kilocalories
A blogger has written a post about the benefits of an artificial sweetener for weight loss.
Which of the following would be the best evidence to support these claims?
a) citations to research studies published in peer-reviewed journals
b) testimonials from people who have used the sweetener
c) recommendation from a medical doctor
d) conclusions from a research study funded by the manufacturer of the sweetener -
ANS-citations to research studies published in peer-reviewed journals
Which of the following foods is likely to contain the highest level of sodium?
a) slice of banana bread
b) deli cold cuts
c) a salad sprinkled with salt
d) milk - ANS-deli cold cuts
