FSHN 120 Exam 1 || 100% Detailed Answers.
The energy derived from food is expressed in units called kilocalories. correct answers True
Nutrigenomics is a scientific discipline that studies the genetic variations in plant and animal
foods and the effect on nutrient composition. correct answers False
A placebo is the misrepresentation of a product, program, or service for financial gain. correct
answers False
Overconsumption of which nutrient has the greatest potential for toxicity? correct answers
Vitamin D
For an experiment to be consistent with the principles of the scientific method, it must be
repeatable. correct answers True
Nutrition is a relatively new scientific discipline. correct answers True
Macronutrients are nutrients that contain inorganic components. correct answers False
The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of adverse health
effects to almost all individuals in a particular age and gender group is called the correct answers
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).
An important source of energy for muscles during times of rest and low-intensity exercise is
correct answers Fat
In the United States and Canada, what set of standards defines the recommended intake values
for various nutrients for healthy people? correct answers Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
Protein is the only macronutrient that contains the element nitrogen correct answers True
, Nutrition researchers studying agouti mice discovered a link between correct answers diet and
gene expression.
Nutrigenomics is an ancient specialty area of nutritional research correct answers False
Prevalent among U.S. Southerners during the early 1900s, pellagra was first thought to be an
infectious disease. Today we know that it is caused by a deficiency of correct answers niacin
Vitamins provide 4 kilocalories per gram. correct answers False
Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods? correct answers wheat and
lentils
Inorganic nutrients that are NOT broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat or light
are called correct answers minerals
Which dietary standard, expressed as percentages of total energy, defines the recommended
intake range for the macronutrients? correct answers Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution
Range (AMDR)
What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and safety?
correct answers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Protein's primary role is to provide energy for the body. correct answers False
Which statement BEST describes nutrient density? correct answers Consume foods that have the
most nutrients for their Calories.
The energy derived from food is expressed in units called kilocalories. correct answers True
Nutrigenomics is a scientific discipline that studies the genetic variations in plant and animal
foods and the effect on nutrient composition. correct answers False
A placebo is the misrepresentation of a product, program, or service for financial gain. correct
answers False
Overconsumption of which nutrient has the greatest potential for toxicity? correct answers
Vitamin D
For an experiment to be consistent with the principles of the scientific method, it must be
repeatable. correct answers True
Nutrition is a relatively new scientific discipline. correct answers True
Macronutrients are nutrients that contain inorganic components. correct answers False
The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of adverse health
effects to almost all individuals in a particular age and gender group is called the correct answers
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).
An important source of energy for muscles during times of rest and low-intensity exercise is
correct answers Fat
In the United States and Canada, what set of standards defines the recommended intake values
for various nutrients for healthy people? correct answers Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
Protein is the only macronutrient that contains the element nitrogen correct answers True
, Nutrition researchers studying agouti mice discovered a link between correct answers diet and
gene expression.
Nutrigenomics is an ancient specialty area of nutritional research correct answers False
Prevalent among U.S. Southerners during the early 1900s, pellagra was first thought to be an
infectious disease. Today we know that it is caused by a deficiency of correct answers niacin
Vitamins provide 4 kilocalories per gram. correct answers False
Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods? correct answers wheat and
lentils
Inorganic nutrients that are NOT broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat or light
are called correct answers minerals
Which dietary standard, expressed as percentages of total energy, defines the recommended
intake range for the macronutrients? correct answers Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution
Range (AMDR)
What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and safety?
correct answers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Protein's primary role is to provide energy for the body. correct answers False
Which statement BEST describes nutrient density? correct answers Consume foods that have the
most nutrients for their Calories.
