Basic Nutrition Final
- 1.
A double-blind study is a study in which:
- A.
Neither the subjects nor the researchers know which group is receiving the experimental treatment.
- B.
Preliminary data is gathered in order to determine the make-up of future experimental, or blind, groups.
- C.
There are two experimental groups but no control group.
- D.
The experimental group is not significantly different from the control group.
Correct Answer
A. Neither the subjects nor the researchers know which group is receiving the experimental treatment. -
- 2.
Which of the following is not a societal cause of undernutrition?
- A.
Anorexia
- B.
Civil war
- C.
Population
- D.
Inadequate road development
Correct Answer
A. Anorexia -
- 3.
Food preference or food choices is the same across all regions of the United States.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 4.
An undernourished mother poses no risk for for the infant such as higher risk of disease and death during childhood.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 5.
If you are looking for reliable nutrition information, which of the following is the best source?
- A.
Popular fitness and health magazines
- B.
Newspaper articles
- C.
Scientific journals
- D.
Dr Phil
Correct Answer
C. Scientific journals -
- 6.
Lipids or fats contain how many calories per gram?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
7
- D.
9
Correct Answer
D. 9 -
- 7.
Essential nutrients are defined as nutrients that:
- A.
Are required for metabolism
- B.
Are only needed in large quantities
- C.
Must be obtained through the diet
- D.
Are synthesized by the organism
Correct Answer
C. Must be obtained through the diet -
- 8.
Food preference is based solely on a person's genetic makeup.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
Obesity is a form of malnutrition.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
Phytochemicals are essential nutrients that protect body cells.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 11.
The two major categories of malnutrition in the world are ________ and ________.
- A.
Covert, overt
- B.
Anorexia nervosa, obesity
- C.
Intentional, unintentional
- D.
Undernutrition, overnutrition
Correct Answer
D. Undernutrition, overnutrition -
- 12.
Which government agency does not regulate the production of genetically modified foods?
- A.
Food and Drug Administration
- B.
United States Department of Agriculture
- C.
Federal Trade Commission
- D.
Environmental Protection Agency
Correct Answer
C. Federal Trade Commission -
- 13.
Which type of food would likely contain the highest amount of calories per gram?
- A.
Fat-free yogurt
- B.
Sugar
- C.
Whole wheat flour
- D.
Butter
Correct Answer
D. Butter -
- 14.
What is the name of the government program designed to help supplement the nutritional needs of women and children under the age of 5 years?
- A.
School Lunch and Breakfast Programs
- B.
USDA Dietary Guidelines
- C.
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
- D.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Correct Answer
D. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) -
- 15.
Valerie, who is fairly active, has a recommended total caloric intake for one day equal to 1600 calories. Valerie consumed exactly 1600 calories. If 60% of her calories for the day were carbohydrates, how many grams of carbohydrates did Valerie consume?
- A.
106
- B.
200
- C.
300
- D.
240
Correct Answer
D. 240 -
- 16.
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense?
- A.
Plain peanuts
- B.
A chocolate bar
- C.
Jelly beans
- D.
Sugar free gum
Correct Answer
A. Plain peanuts -
- 17.
All of the following are true of Healthy People 2020 except:
- A.
It identifies the most significant preventable health threats
- B.
It was created by a collaborative effort of scientists, federal and state agencies, and public feedback
- C.
It is funded and managed through private organizations
- D.
It sets guidelines for health promotion programs
Correct Answer
C. It is funded and managed through private organizations -
- 18.
What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for fat?
- A.
45%-65%
- B.
30%-45%
- C.
10%-35%
- D.
20%-35%
Correct Answer
D. 20%-35% -
- 19.
All of the following are a required part of the food label except:
- A.
The health benefits of the food
- B.
The name of the food
- C.
The manufacturer information
- D.
The Nutrition Fact Panel
Correct Answer
A. The health benefits of the food -
- 20.
What is considered a 1-ounce equivalent of grain?
- A.
Two slices of bread
- B.
1 ½ cups of ready-to-eat breakfast cereal
- C.
1 cup of cooked rice
- D.
½ cup of cooked pasta
Correct Answer
D. ½ cup of cooked pasta -
- 21.
To be considered for the nutrient claim, low, a product must be 5% or less of the daily value.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 22.
Which of the following foods is not a good source of protein for vegetarians?
- A.
Soy products
- B.
Nuts
- C.
Beans
- D.
Root vegetables
Correct Answer
D. Root vegetables -
- 23.
Soluble fiber found in whole-grain oats can help decrease the risk of heart disease.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 24.
What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range for carbohydrates?
- A.
5-35 percent of total calories
- B.
10-35 percent of total calories
- C.
20-35 percent of total calories
- D.
45-65 percent of total calories
Correct Answer
D. 45-65 percent of total calories -
- 25.
The % Daily Value helps consumers:
- A.
Understand how much food they need each day
- B.
Determine if a food is a high or low source of a particular nutrient
- C.
Understand that they need only 2000 calories a day
- D.
Determine the amount of physical activity they need each day
Correct Answer
B. Determine if a food is a high or low source of a particular nutrient -
- 26.
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) includes all of the following except
- A.
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
- B.
Minimum Intake (MI)
- C.
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
- D.
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
Correct Answer
B. Minimum Intake (MI) -
- 27.
The Daily Value, used on food labels, is based on a ________ calorie diet.
- A.
1500
- B.
1700
- C.
2000
- D.
2400
Correct Answer
C. 2000 -
- 28.
Which concept of a healthy diet focuses on portion control?
- A.
Variety
- B.
Adequacy
- C.
Balance
- D.
Moderation
Correct Answer
D. Moderation -
- 29.
Putting together a healthy diet plan requires little planning.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 30.
The Dietary Reference Intakes are designed to do all of the following except:
- A.
Prevent the onset of chronic disease
- B.
Treat chronic disease
- C.
Set limits for over consumption of nutrients
- D.
Prevent deficiency diseases
Correct Answer
B. Treat chronic disease -
- 31.
Carbohydrates are an inexpensive source of calories for people around the world.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 32.
Cassava is a source of starchy carbohydrates often consumed by people living in Africa.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 33.
Sugar intake in the Western diet provides approximately 25% of total calories.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 34.
Sugar alcohols contain 4 calories per gram and are digested in the same way as sugar.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 35.
Consuming foods with a low glycemic index prevents weight gain and diabetes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 36.
It is not necessary to eat carbohydrates daily because we store a large reserve in our liver and muscle.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 37.
Dietary fiber is primarily found in meats and dairy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 38.
Excess sugar consumption by children can lead to hyperactivity.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 39.
Someone who is lactose intolerant produces too much of the enzyme lactase.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 40.
All of the following are involved in the process of photosynthesis except:
- A.
Nitrogen
- B.
Water
- C.
Chlorophyll
- D.
Carbon dioxide
Correct Answer
A. Nitrogen -
- 41.
The main product of photosynthesis is:
- A.
Sucrose
- B.
Glucose
- C.
Carbon dioxide
- D.
ATP
Correct Answer
B. Glucose -
- 42.
All of the following are disaccharides except:
- A.
Lactose
- B.
Maltose
- C.
Galactose
- D.
Sucrose
Correct Answer
C. Galactose -
- 43.
All of the following are warning signs of diabetes except:
- A.
Weight loss, irritability, and weakness
- B.
Extreme hunger or cravings for sweets
- C.
Increased energy or hyperactivity
- D.
Excess urination and intense thirst
Correct Answer
C. Increased energy or hyperactivity -
- 44.
Carbohydrates are stored in the ________ and the ________.
- A.
Blood, muscles
- B.
Brain, blood
- C.
Brain, liver
- D.
Muscles, liver
Correct Answer
D. Muscles, liver -
- 45.
All of the following foods contain an abundance of fructose except:
- A.
Root vegetables
- B.
Milk
- C.
Fruit
- D.
Honey
Correct Answer
B. Milk -
- 46.
________ is a protein that is important in maintaining fluid balance between the blood and the cells.
- A.
Insulin
- B.
Hemoglobin
- C.
Albumin
- D.
IgG
Correct Answer
C. Albumin -
- 47.
Which of the following statements about cholesterol is not true?
- A.
Cholesterol is produced by the body in the liver.
- B.
Saturated fat and trans fat in the diet raise blood cholesterol more than dietary cholesterol.
- C.
Cholesterol helps produce important hormones in the body like testosterone.
- D.
Cholesterol is an essential nutrient
Correct Answer
D. Cholesterol is an essential nutrient -
- 48.
Carlos wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. What type of food should he consume?
- A.
Tropical oils, coconut oil and palm oil
- B.
Fatty fish
- C.
Butter
- D.
Whole milk
Correct Answer
B. Fatty fish -
- 49.
Which of the following type of fatty acid is not normally found in the cell membrane?
- A.
Monounsaturated fatty acids
- B.
Trans fatty acids
- C.
Saturated fatty acids
- D.
Omega-3 and omega-6
Correct Answer
B. Trans fatty acids -
- 50.
People who consume a very low-fat diet may also have a low intake of iron, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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