Test Bank For Nutrition: Science and Applications 4th Edition
By Lori A. Smolin; Mary B. Grosvenor 9781119087106 Chapter
1-18 Complete Guide .
Which of the following are characteristics of nutrients contained in foods? Select all
that apply.
Option A: An abundant food supply ensures optimal health.
Option B: The provide energy.
Option C: Our food choices determine our health.
Option D: They support our growth. - ANSWER: Option B: The provide energy.
Option C: Our food choices determine our health.
Option D: They support our growth.
Which of the following changes in American eating patterns has led to an increased
risk of chronic disease? Select all that apply.
Option A: Decreased consumption of whole grains
Option B: Increased availability of convenience foods
Option C: Growth of organic food sales
Option D: Increased availability of locally grown foods - ANSWER: Option A:
Decreased consumption of whole grains
Option B: Increased availability of convenience foods
True or False: One benefit of the modern American diet is that adolescents are
consuming more fruit juices and less fatty milk. - ANSWER: False
Which of the following are the six essential classes of nutrients?
Option A: protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals
Option B: protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Option C: protein, carbohydrates, fats, alcohol, vitamins, minerals
,Option D: protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber - ANSWER: Option B:
protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Which of the following is a result of the metabolism of energy nutrients?
Option A: Energy is released.
Option B: Body fat increases.
Option C: Energy is destroyed.
Option D: Body water increases. - ANSWER: Option A: Energy is released.
Which of the following are characteristics of obesity? (Select all that apply.)
Option A: It is a form of malnutrition.
Option B : It is a result of short term energy imbalance.
Option C : Energy intake surpasses energy expenditure.
Option D : Muscle wasting is a result. - ANSWER: Option A: It is a form of
malnutrition.
Option C : Energy intake surpasses energy expenditure.
Applying the principle of variety in food planning is important to ensure which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
Option A: a mix of nutrients
Option B : nutrient density
Option C : decreased risk of toxic effects of harmful substances
Option D : kcalorie control - ANSWER: Option A: a mix of nutrients
Option C : decreased risk of toxic effects of harmful substances
Nutrient dense refers to foods that
Option A: contain a mixture of carbohydrates, fats, and protein.
Option B: are higher in weight relative to volume.
Option C: provide more nutrients relative to calories.
,Option D: are high in fiber and protein and low in fat. - ANSWER: Option C: provide
more nutrients relative to calories.
The physical, economic, and social factors that affect our food choices can be
defined as
Option A: the food environment.
Option B: cultural traditions.
Option C: personal preferences.
Option D: food availability. - ANSWER: Option A: the food environment.
Which of the following are TRUE regarding malnutrition? Select all that apply.
Option A: Deficiency of a nutrient is a form of malnutrition.
Option B : Obesity is form of malnutrition.
Option C : All nutrient deficiencies cause symptoms quickly.
Option D : An excessive dose of a nutrient is a form of malnutrition. - ANSWER:
Option A: Deficiency of a nutrient is a form of malnutrition.
Option B : Obesity is form of malnutrition.
Option D : An excessive dose of a nutrient is a form of malnutrition.
In the scientific method a tentative solution to a problem is called the
Option A: theory.
Option B: prediction.
Option C: hypothesis.
Option D: correlation. - ANSWER: Option C: hypothesis.
Among the following, which is the major weakness of an epidemiological study
Option A: It is difficult to meet ethical study requirements.
Option B: The results cannot be used to determine cause and effect.
Option C: Chance variation is ruled out.
, Option D: Hypotheses cannot be tested. - ANSWER: Option B: The results cannot be
used to determine cause and effect.
Among the following, which is a major strength of animal studies using rats?
Rat studies don't have to pass ethical reviews.
Option B: Rats show the effects of intervention quickly.
Option C: Rat studies don't require a control group.
Option D: Rat studies are simpler and don't need to be double-blinded. - ANSWER:
Option B: Rats show the effects of intervention quickly.
Your friend Jody took a daily supplement of the B complex vitamins and stated that
she had more energy. Her experience is BEST described as a(n)
Option A: anecdote.
Option B: blind experiment.
Option C: nutritional genomic.
Option D: case-control experience. - ANSWER: Option A: anecdote.
Which of the following would be the MOST reliable source of nutritional
information?
Option A: health food store manager
Option B: medical doctor
Option C: registered dietitian
Option D: chiropractor - ANSWER: Option C: registered dietitian
What is the benefit of using controls in an experiment?
Option A: The size of the groups can be very large.
Option B: The subjects do not know anything about the experiment.
Option C: The subjects who are treated are balanced against the placebos.
Option D: The subjects are similar in all respects except for the treatment being
tested. - ANSWER: Option D: The subjects are similar in all respects except for the
treatment being tested.
By Lori A. Smolin; Mary B. Grosvenor 9781119087106 Chapter
1-18 Complete Guide .
Which of the following are characteristics of nutrients contained in foods? Select all
that apply.
Option A: An abundant food supply ensures optimal health.
Option B: The provide energy.
Option C: Our food choices determine our health.
Option D: They support our growth. - ANSWER: Option B: The provide energy.
Option C: Our food choices determine our health.
Option D: They support our growth.
Which of the following changes in American eating patterns has led to an increased
risk of chronic disease? Select all that apply.
Option A: Decreased consumption of whole grains
Option B: Increased availability of convenience foods
Option C: Growth of organic food sales
Option D: Increased availability of locally grown foods - ANSWER: Option A:
Decreased consumption of whole grains
Option B: Increased availability of convenience foods
True or False: One benefit of the modern American diet is that adolescents are
consuming more fruit juices and less fatty milk. - ANSWER: False
Which of the following are the six essential classes of nutrients?
Option A: protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals
Option B: protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Option C: protein, carbohydrates, fats, alcohol, vitamins, minerals
,Option D: protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber - ANSWER: Option B:
protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Which of the following is a result of the metabolism of energy nutrients?
Option A: Energy is released.
Option B: Body fat increases.
Option C: Energy is destroyed.
Option D: Body water increases. - ANSWER: Option A: Energy is released.
Which of the following are characteristics of obesity? (Select all that apply.)
Option A: It is a form of malnutrition.
Option B : It is a result of short term energy imbalance.
Option C : Energy intake surpasses energy expenditure.
Option D : Muscle wasting is a result. - ANSWER: Option A: It is a form of
malnutrition.
Option C : Energy intake surpasses energy expenditure.
Applying the principle of variety in food planning is important to ensure which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
Option A: a mix of nutrients
Option B : nutrient density
Option C : decreased risk of toxic effects of harmful substances
Option D : kcalorie control - ANSWER: Option A: a mix of nutrients
Option C : decreased risk of toxic effects of harmful substances
Nutrient dense refers to foods that
Option A: contain a mixture of carbohydrates, fats, and protein.
Option B: are higher in weight relative to volume.
Option C: provide more nutrients relative to calories.
,Option D: are high in fiber and protein and low in fat. - ANSWER: Option C: provide
more nutrients relative to calories.
The physical, economic, and social factors that affect our food choices can be
defined as
Option A: the food environment.
Option B: cultural traditions.
Option C: personal preferences.
Option D: food availability. - ANSWER: Option A: the food environment.
Which of the following are TRUE regarding malnutrition? Select all that apply.
Option A: Deficiency of a nutrient is a form of malnutrition.
Option B : Obesity is form of malnutrition.
Option C : All nutrient deficiencies cause symptoms quickly.
Option D : An excessive dose of a nutrient is a form of malnutrition. - ANSWER:
Option A: Deficiency of a nutrient is a form of malnutrition.
Option B : Obesity is form of malnutrition.
Option D : An excessive dose of a nutrient is a form of malnutrition.
In the scientific method a tentative solution to a problem is called the
Option A: theory.
Option B: prediction.
Option C: hypothesis.
Option D: correlation. - ANSWER: Option C: hypothesis.
Among the following, which is the major weakness of an epidemiological study
Option A: It is difficult to meet ethical study requirements.
Option B: The results cannot be used to determine cause and effect.
Option C: Chance variation is ruled out.
, Option D: Hypotheses cannot be tested. - ANSWER: Option B: The results cannot be
used to determine cause and effect.
Among the following, which is a major strength of animal studies using rats?
Rat studies don't have to pass ethical reviews.
Option B: Rats show the effects of intervention quickly.
Option C: Rat studies don't require a control group.
Option D: Rat studies are simpler and don't need to be double-blinded. - ANSWER:
Option B: Rats show the effects of intervention quickly.
Your friend Jody took a daily supplement of the B complex vitamins and stated that
she had more energy. Her experience is BEST described as a(n)
Option A: anecdote.
Option B: blind experiment.
Option C: nutritional genomic.
Option D: case-control experience. - ANSWER: Option A: anecdote.
Which of the following would be the MOST reliable source of nutritional
information?
Option A: health food store manager
Option B: medical doctor
Option C: registered dietitian
Option D: chiropractor - ANSWER: Option C: registered dietitian
What is the benefit of using controls in an experiment?
Option A: The size of the groups can be very large.
Option B: The subjects do not know anything about the experiment.
Option C: The subjects who are treated are balanced against the placebos.
Option D: The subjects are similar in all respects except for the treatment being
tested. - ANSWER: Option D: The subjects are similar in all respects except for the
treatment being tested.
