HUN1201 FINAL EXAM EXPECTED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which nutrient is an example of a macronutrient?
A proteins
B fat-soluble vitamins
C water-soluble vitamins
D minerals
C water
A
When designing a scientific research study, having a
_____________ is essential for comparison between
treated and untreated individuals.
A theory
B Hypothesis
C Control group
D Epidemiological study
C
The amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of
about 98% of a population is known as the
A Recommended Dietary Allowance.
B Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
C Adequate Intake.
D Daily Recommended Value.
E Necessary and Sufficient Intake.
A
What is the AMDR for carbohydrate?
A 30-40%
B 45-65%
,C 5-10%
D 15-25%
E 70-80%
B
How does a double-blind experiment work?
Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in
the control or experimental group, but the researchers
do know.
A Both subject groups take turns getting each
treatment.
B Neither the subjects nor the persons having contact
with the subjects know the true purpose of the
experiment.
C Both subject groups know whether they are in the
control or experimental group, but the researchers do
not know.
D Neither subjects nor researchers know which
subjects are in the control or experimental group.
D
The RDAs (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for
nutrients are generally ____.
A the minimum amounts that average people need
B more than twice as high as anyone needs
C reflective of current dietary preferences
D designed to prevent deficiency diseases in half the
population
,E designed to meet the needs of almost all healthy
people
E
Nutrition habits and disease trends are assessed for a
large population. After the data are analyzed, the
researchers find that older adults who are physically
active have lower blood pressure than inactive adults.
They also find that physically active adults eat more
fruits and vegetables than inactive adults. This type of
study is a:
A All of the above
B Clinical trial
C Case control
D Epidemiological study
D
The statement "boost your immune system" is a
structure-function claim. A structure-function claim
can be made with no proof or guarantee of any
benefits to this claim.
A true
B false
A
What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a
nutrient represent?
A The amount that can be absorbed from a typical diet
B The maximum allowable amount available in
supplement form
The maximum amount allowed for fortifying a food
C The maximum amount from all sources that appears
, safe for most healthy people
D A number calculated by taking twice the RDA or
three times the AI
C
The Dietary Reference Intakes may be used to ____.
A plan and evaluate diets for healthy people
B treat people with diet-related disorders
C assess adequacy of only vitamins and minerals
D assess adequacy of all required nutrients
E diagnose diet-related disorders
A
Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific
method?
A The researcher collects and analyzes data that will
either support or reject the theory.
B The experiment must be repeatable so other
researchers can obtain similar results.
C The researcher makes an observation of a
phenomenon.
D A conclusion will be drawn if the data supports the
original hypothesis.
A
A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of
1400 kcalories, which includes 30 g of fat.
Approximately what percentage of the total energy is
contributed by fat?
A 15.0%
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which nutrient is an example of a macronutrient?
A proteins
B fat-soluble vitamins
C water-soluble vitamins
D minerals
C water
A
When designing a scientific research study, having a
_____________ is essential for comparison between
treated and untreated individuals.
A theory
B Hypothesis
C Control group
D Epidemiological study
C
The amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of
about 98% of a population is known as the
A Recommended Dietary Allowance.
B Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
C Adequate Intake.
D Daily Recommended Value.
E Necessary and Sufficient Intake.
A
What is the AMDR for carbohydrate?
A 30-40%
B 45-65%
,C 5-10%
D 15-25%
E 70-80%
B
How does a double-blind experiment work?
Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in
the control or experimental group, but the researchers
do know.
A Both subject groups take turns getting each
treatment.
B Neither the subjects nor the persons having contact
with the subjects know the true purpose of the
experiment.
C Both subject groups know whether they are in the
control or experimental group, but the researchers do
not know.
D Neither subjects nor researchers know which
subjects are in the control or experimental group.
D
The RDAs (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for
nutrients are generally ____.
A the minimum amounts that average people need
B more than twice as high as anyone needs
C reflective of current dietary preferences
D designed to prevent deficiency diseases in half the
population
,E designed to meet the needs of almost all healthy
people
E
Nutrition habits and disease trends are assessed for a
large population. After the data are analyzed, the
researchers find that older adults who are physically
active have lower blood pressure than inactive adults.
They also find that physically active adults eat more
fruits and vegetables than inactive adults. This type of
study is a:
A All of the above
B Clinical trial
C Case control
D Epidemiological study
D
The statement "boost your immune system" is a
structure-function claim. A structure-function claim
can be made with no proof or guarantee of any
benefits to this claim.
A true
B false
A
What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a
nutrient represent?
A The amount that can be absorbed from a typical diet
B The maximum allowable amount available in
supplement form
The maximum amount allowed for fortifying a food
C The maximum amount from all sources that appears
, safe for most healthy people
D A number calculated by taking twice the RDA or
three times the AI
C
The Dietary Reference Intakes may be used to ____.
A plan and evaluate diets for healthy people
B treat people with diet-related disorders
C assess adequacy of only vitamins and minerals
D assess adequacy of all required nutrients
E diagnose diet-related disorders
A
Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific
method?
A The researcher collects and analyzes data that will
either support or reject the theory.
B The experiment must be repeatable so other
researchers can obtain similar results.
C The researcher makes an observation of a
phenomenon.
D A conclusion will be drawn if the data supports the
original hypothesis.
A
A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of
1400 kcalories, which includes 30 g of fat.
Approximately what percentage of the total energy is
contributed by fat?
A 15.0%
