THROUGH THE LIFE CYCLE
NUTRITION EPIDEMIOLOGY FOR PUBLIC
HEALTH
2024
True / False
1. Cholesterol must be obtained in the diet.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Principles of the Science of Nutrition
LEARNING OBJECTIV NTLC.BRWN.17.1.1 - Demonstrate a working knowledge of
the meaning of the 10 nutrition
ES: concepts presented.
KEYWORDS: Remember
2. A diet low in fat-soluble vitamins will result in a more rapid onset of deficiency
symptoms than one low in watersoluble vitamins.
a. True
,b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Principles of the Science of Nutrition
LEARNING OBJECTIV NTLC.BRWN.17.1.1 - Demonstrate a working knowledge of
the meaning of the 10 nutrition
ES: concepts presented.
KEYWORDS: Remember
3. Typically, we absorb a greater percentage of minerals than vitamins.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Principles of the Science of Nutrition
LEARNING OBJECTIV NTLC.BRWN.17.1.1 - Demonstrate a working knowledge of
the meaning of the 10 nutrition
ES: concepts presented.
KEYWORDS: Remember
4. Poor nutrition, or malnutrition, can result from both inadequate and
excessive levels of nutrient intake. a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Principles of the Science of Nutrition
LEARNING OBJECTIV NTLC.BRWN.17.1.1 - Demonstrate a working knowledge of
the meaning of the 10 nutrition
ES: concepts presented.
KEYWORDS: Remember
5. Gastrointestinal bleeding or alcoholism may cause secondary malnutrition.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Principles of the Science of Nutrition
LEARNING OBJECTIV NTLC.BRWN.17.1.1 - Demonstrate a working knowledge of
the meaning of the 10 nutrition
ES: concepts presented.
KEYWORDS: Remember
6. Individuals are 99.9 percent genetically identical, but the 0.1 percent difference in
genetic codes makes everyone unique.
, a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Principles of the Science of Nutrition
LEARNING OBJECTIV NTLC.BRWN.17.1.1 - Demonstrate a working knowledge of
the meaning of the 10 nutrition
ES: concepts presented.
KEYWORDS: Remember
7. Water is a nonessential nutrient.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Principles of the Science of Nutrition
LEARNING OBJECTIV NTLC.BRWN.17.1.1 - Demonstrate a working knowledge of
the meaning of the 10 nutrition
ES: concepts presented.
KEYWORDS: Remember
8. A product labeled “trans fat-free” could contain 0.4 grams of
trans fat and of saturated fat. a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Nutritional Labeling
LEARNING OBJECT NTLC.BRWN.17.1.2 - Apply knowledge about the elements of
nutrition labeling to decisions about IVES: the nutritional value of foods.
KEYWORDS: Remember
9. A dietary supplement can legally claim to treat, cure, or prevent a disease.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Nutritional Labeling
LEARNING OBJECT NTLC.BRWN.17.1.2 - Apply knowledge about the elements of
nutrition labeling to decisions about IVES: the nutritional value of foods.
KEYWORDS: Remember
10. There are no programs designed to improve eating
behaviors in school-aged children. a. True