Question 1

The water-soluble vitamins include the family of B-vitamins and vitamin ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  K
B)  C
C)  D
D)  A

Question 2

An RDA is established based on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  DRI.
B)  EAR.
C)  UL.
D)  AI.

Question 3

For dinner,Marcus consumes 255 grams of carbohydrate,70 grams of protein,and 50 grams of fat.In addition,Marcus decides that he wants a glass of wine with his meal.If he drinks one glass of wine containing 8 grams of alcohol,how many total kilocalories (kcal) does he consume in this meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  56
B)  540
C)  1,675
D)  1,806

Question 4

The AMDR for protein is:

Accepted Answer

A)  20-35%.
B)  less than 10%.
C)  10-35%.
D)  45-65%.

Question 5

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  butter and corn oil
B)  beef and pork
C)  wheat and lentils
D)  bacon and eggs

Question 6

Food and nutrition mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Because they do NOT contain the element carbon,minerals and water are ________ nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonessential
B)  inorganic
C)  organic
D)  incomplete

Question 8

Which of the following nutrients is organic?

Accepted Answer

A)  minerals
B)  water
C)  protein
D)  iron

Question 9

Trace minerals are those needed in amounts less than ________ mg per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  100
B)  50
C)  200
D)  90

Question 10

The building blocks of proteins are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids.
B)  amino acids.
C)  saccharides.
D)  nitrogen fragments.

Question 11

Which of the following nutrients is classified as a major mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium
B)  iron
C)  iodine
D)  copper

Question 12

A kilocalorie is a measurement of effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) were established to refocus nutrient recommendations toward preventing and reducing the risk for:

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrient deficiencies.
B)  infectious diseases.
C)  poverty.
D)  chronic diseases.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a true anthropometric test factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  height
B)  body composition
C)  weight
D)  waist circumference

Question 15

Which element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon
B)  hydrogen
C)  nitrogen
D)  oxygen

Question 16

Nutrients are chemical sustances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following BEST describes minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Micronutrients are broken down easily during digestion.
B)  Micronutrients are easily destroyed by heat and light.
C)  Inorganic micronutrients are found in a variety of foods.
D)  Nutrients are needed in large amounts by the body.

Question 18

The second step of the scientific method is:

Accepted Answer

A)  observation and description of a phenomenon.
B)  testing a research question or hypothesis.
C)  generating a hypothesis.
D)  collecting data.

Question 19

The UL is the level of nutrient intake we should attempt to consume daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following dietary tools requires both training of the client as well as explicit take-home instructions to the client?

Accepted Answer

A)  diet history
B)  24-hour recall
C)  food-frequency questionnaire
D)  diet records

Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition: Linking Food, function, and Health

Which element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

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The water-soluble vitamins include the family of B-vitamins and vitamin ________.

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The second step of the scientific method is:

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An RDA is established based on the:

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Which of the following dietary tools requires both training of the client as well as explicit take-home instructions to the client?

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Which of the following nutrients is classified as a major mineral?

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Which of the following is NOT considered to be a true anthropometric test factor?

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Which of the following nutrients is organic?

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Because they do NOT contain the element carbon,minerals and water are ________ nutrients.

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The building blocks of proteins are called:

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The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) were established to refocus nutrient recommendations toward preventing and reducing the risk for:

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Food and nutrition mean the same thing.

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Trace minerals are those needed in amounts less than ________ mg per day.

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The UL is the level of nutrient intake we should attempt to consume daily.

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The AMDR for protein is:

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Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods?

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Which of the following BEST describes minerals?

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For dinner,Marcus consumes 255 grams of carbohydrate,70 grams of protein,and 50 grams of fat.In addition,Marcus decides that he wants a glass of wine with his meal.If he drinks one glass of wine containing 8 grams of alcohol,how many total kilocalories (kcal) does he consume in this meal?

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Nutrients are chemical sustances.

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A kilocalorie is a measurement of effectiveness.

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