Question 1

Overweight and obesity rates have been increasing among Americans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Non- communicable diseases include conditions such as

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A)   influenza, suicide.
B)   heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes.
C)   pneumonia, Alzheimer's disease.
D)   respiratory diseases.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Describe the main difference between organic nutrients and minerals.

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Carbohydrates, fats and protei...

Question 4

The leading cause of death among American adults is

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A)   heart disease.
B)   obesity.
C)   cancer.
D)   osteoporosis.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Non- nutritive animal compounds such as omega- 3 fatty acids, beneficial bacteria/probiotics are

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A)   functional foods.
B)   essential nutrients.
C)   zoochemicals.
D)   phytochemicals.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

How are carbohydrates, proteins and lipids similar?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids cont...

Question 7

The terms "kcal", and "kilocalorie" are the same as a

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A)   cal.
B)   calorie.
C)   energy- yielding nutrient.
D)   macronutrient.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Minerals contain a single element.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Carbohydrates, fats and proteins

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A)   do not contain carbon.
B)   are the primary energy source.
C)   are the building blocks for the synthesis of tissues.
D)   provide energy as kilocalories.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Since most Americans do not eat enough fiber, the best solution would be to take fiber supplements.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Are macronutrients more important than micronutrients?

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Macronutrients are the energy- containin...

Question 12

The study of food and the nutrients needed to sustain life and for reproduction is called

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A)   nutrition.
B)   protein- calorie nutrition.
C)   malnutrition.
D)   nutritional status.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Most Americans need to learn to use the scientific method to decipher nutrition misinformation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Foods which provide health benefits along with the functions of nutrients are called

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A)   functional chemicals.
B)   macronutrients.
C)   functional nutrients.
D)   functional foods.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

A 24- hour dietary recall, a food record and a food frequency questionnaire represent the ________ type of assessment.

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A)   dietary intake
B)   biochemical
C)   anthropometric
D)   clinicalE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

A retired person who is eating a healthy diet is likely to prevent nutrient deficiencies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why is water important to body cells?

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Water bathes the inside and outside of e...

Question 18

Each of the six classes of nutrients in foods performs the same functions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Persons who are eating a low- carbohydrate diet often

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A)   adopt a sedentary lifestyle.
B)   use no nutritional supplements.
C)   use cost as the primary determinant of their food choices.
D)   move effortlessly and willingly.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The non- nutritive plant compounds in fruits and vegetables help to fight chronic diseases are called

Accepted Answer

A)   functional nutrients.
B)   phytochemicals.
C)   zoochemicals.
D)   nutrient chemicals.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 1: What Is Nutrition

Non- nutritive animal compounds such as omega- 3 fatty acids, beneficial bacteria/probiotics are

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Each of the six classes of nutrients in foods performs the same functions.

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The terms "kcal", and "kilocalorie" are the same as a

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The non- nutritive plant compounds in fruits and vegetables help to fight chronic diseases are called

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How are carbohydrates, proteins and lipids similar?

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Minerals contain a single element.

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Persons who are eating a low- carbohydrate diet often

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Since most Americans do not eat enough fiber, the best solution would be to take fiber supplements.

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The study of food and the nutrients needed to sustain life and for reproduction is called

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Why is water important to body cells?

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A retired person who is eating a healthy diet is likely to prevent nutrient deficiencies.

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Non- communicable diseases include conditions such as

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Are macronutrients more important than micronutrients?

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Foods which provide health benefits along with the functions of nutrients are called

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Overweight and obesity rates have been increasing among Americans.

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Carbohydrates, fats and proteins

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Most Americans need to learn to use the scientific method to decipher nutrition misinformation.

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The leading cause of death among American adults is

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Describe the main difference between organic nutrients and minerals.

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A 24- hour dietary recall, a food record and a food frequency questionnaire represent the ________ type of assessment.

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