Nutrition Exam 1 (Test Bank) Questions with Answers
Minerals are non-essential nutrients and provide 4 kilocalories per gram. - correct answers>>>false
Fats are similar to carbohydrates and are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. - correct
answers>>>true
Water-soluble vitamins include vitamins C, B, and E. - correct answers>>>false
Phytochemicals are found in all protein-rich foods, including chicken, eggs, and fish. - correct
answers>>>false
Iron-deficiency is considered to be a form of malnutrition. - correct answers>>>true
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the majority of Americans are
getting their recommended servings of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. - correct answers>>>false
How many classes of nutrients do we know of?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6 - correct answers>>>E
Which of the following is NOT considered a nutrient?
A. phytochemicals
B. proteins
C. fats
D. carbohydrates
E. water - correct answers>>>A
,9. Essential nutrients are those that
A. are found in all animal-derived foods.
B. the body cannot produce and must be supplied through food.
C. are found in fortified foods.
D. are sold in health food stores as supplements.
E. are found in green leafy vegetables. - correct answers>>>B
10. A nutrient that cannot be made by the body in sufficient quantities and that must be obtained from
food is a/an
A. organic nutrient.
B. inorganic nutrient.
C. essential nutrient.
D. phytochemical.
E. functional nutrient. - correct answers>>>C
11. All of the following statements about carbohydrates are true, EXCEPT
A. they are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
,B. they are a major source of energy in the body.
C. they are categorized into simple and complex carbohydrates.
D. they provide more calories than protein.
E. they are a component of DNA and RNA. - correct answers>>>D
12. The composition of proteins is different from that of carbohydrates due to the presence of
A. carbon.
B. hydrogen.
C. nitrogen.
D. oxygen.
E. None of the above. - correct answers>>>C
13. What is the primary form of fat in our bodies?
A. cholesterol
B. triglycerides
C. phospolipids
D. lipoproteins
, E. omega-3 fatty acids - correct answers>>>B
14. The carbohydrate family includes
A. sugar, starch, and fiber.
B. starch, calcium, and fiber.
C. fiber, sugar, and sulfur.
D. sugar, water, and starch.
E. starch, fiber, and sterol. - correct answers>>>A
15. Nutrients are classified into macronutrients and micronutrients. All of the following are
macronutrients, EXCEPT
A. sodium.
B. water.
C. protein.
D. iron.
E. A and D - correct answers>>>E
16. Which of the following macronutrients does NOT provide energy?
Minerals are non-essential nutrients and provide 4 kilocalories per gram. - correct answers>>>false
Fats are similar to carbohydrates and are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. - correct
answers>>>true
Water-soluble vitamins include vitamins C, B, and E. - correct answers>>>false
Phytochemicals are found in all protein-rich foods, including chicken, eggs, and fish. - correct
answers>>>false
Iron-deficiency is considered to be a form of malnutrition. - correct answers>>>true
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the majority of Americans are
getting their recommended servings of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. - correct answers>>>false
How many classes of nutrients do we know of?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6 - correct answers>>>E
Which of the following is NOT considered a nutrient?
A. phytochemicals
B. proteins
C. fats
D. carbohydrates
E. water - correct answers>>>A
,9. Essential nutrients are those that
A. are found in all animal-derived foods.
B. the body cannot produce and must be supplied through food.
C. are found in fortified foods.
D. are sold in health food stores as supplements.
E. are found in green leafy vegetables. - correct answers>>>B
10. A nutrient that cannot be made by the body in sufficient quantities and that must be obtained from
food is a/an
A. organic nutrient.
B. inorganic nutrient.
C. essential nutrient.
D. phytochemical.
E. functional nutrient. - correct answers>>>C
11. All of the following statements about carbohydrates are true, EXCEPT
A. they are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
,B. they are a major source of energy in the body.
C. they are categorized into simple and complex carbohydrates.
D. they provide more calories than protein.
E. they are a component of DNA and RNA. - correct answers>>>D
12. The composition of proteins is different from that of carbohydrates due to the presence of
A. carbon.
B. hydrogen.
C. nitrogen.
D. oxygen.
E. None of the above. - correct answers>>>C
13. What is the primary form of fat in our bodies?
A. cholesterol
B. triglycerides
C. phospolipids
D. lipoproteins
, E. omega-3 fatty acids - correct answers>>>B
14. The carbohydrate family includes
A. sugar, starch, and fiber.
B. starch, calcium, and fiber.
C. fiber, sugar, and sulfur.
D. sugar, water, and starch.
E. starch, fiber, and sterol. - correct answers>>>A
15. Nutrients are classified into macronutrients and micronutrients. All of the following are
macronutrients, EXCEPT
A. sodium.
B. water.
C. protein.
D. iron.
E. A and D - correct answers>>>E
16. Which of the following macronutrients does NOT provide energy?
