Question 1

Match the following units with their equivalent measures.
-5 grams (e.g., sugar or salt)

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A)  2.54 centimeters
B)  28 grams
C)  2.2 pounds
D)  1 teaspoon
E)  240 millilitersF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Amino acid

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures
B)  A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated.
C)  Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly
D)  Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process
E)  Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the bodyF) The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogenG) An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a diseaseH) Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.I) Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteinsJ) Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree CelsiusK) A) and E)
L) B) and F)

Question 3

Match the following units with their equivalent measures.
-1 inch

Accepted Answer

A)  2.54 centimeters
B)  28 grams
C)  2.2 pounds
D)  1 teaspoon
E)  240 millilitersF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lipids
B)   Fiber
C)   Vitamins
D)   MineralsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Phytochemicals
B)   Beta blockers
C)   Deoxidizers
D)   Free radicalsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

A large hamburger (e.g., Whopper®)  sandwich contains 628 kcal and 36 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?

Accepted Answer

A)   23%
B)   52%
C)   19%
D)   41%E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is engaging in binge drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)   A woman who drinks two 12-fl oz cans of beer while eating steamed crabs.
B)   A man who drinks four shots of whiskey at a bachelor party.
C)   A woman who drinks three 5-fl oz glasses of wine at a cocktail party.
D)   A man who drinks a six-pack of 12-fl oz bottles of beer at a cookout.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The Freshman 15 is the term used to describe the

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A)   typical waist circumference of college students after their freshman year.
B)   typical body fat percentage of college students after their freshman year.
C)   amount of weight (in pounds)  typically gained during the freshman year of college.
D)   typical BMI of college students after their freshman year.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Healthy People 2020 was designed to

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A)   eliminate health disparities, improve access to health education and quality health care, and strengthen public health services.
B)   disclose dietary practices that best support health.
C)   prevent chronic disease.
D)   eliminate dietary inadequacies and excesses, and to encourage healthful practices.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source.
-Allyl sulfides/organosulfurs

Accepted Answer

A)  Soybeans, legumes
B)  Orange, red, and yellow fruits and vegetables
C)  Grapes, peanuts, red wine
D)  Flaxseed, berries, whole grains
E)  Red, blue, and purple plants (blueberries, eggplant) F) Citrus fruit, tea, chocolateG) Garlic, onions, leekH) B) and C)
I) D) and E)

Question 11

For hydration, sports drinks are superior to water for athletes who participate in

Accepted Answer

A)   continuous workouts lasting more than 60 minutes.
B)   workouts in cold weather.
C)   strength training.
D)   outdoor athletic events.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The essential nutrients

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A)   must be consumed at every meal.
B)   are required for infants but not adults.
C)   can be made in the body when they are needed.
D)   cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed to maintain health.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Gram for gram, which provides the most energy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carbohydrates
B)   Proteins
C)   Alcohol
D)   FatsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB)  of the National Academy of Sciences, ________ of calories should come from fat.

Accepted Answer

A)   20% to 35%
B)   45% to 65%
C)   10% to 35%D) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 15

According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB)  of the National Academy of Sciences, ________ of calories should come from carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A)   20% to 35%
B)   45% to 65%
C)   10% to 35%D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Question 16

A ________ is generally a fake medicine used to disguise the treatments of participants in an experiment.

Accepted Answer

A)   placebo
B)   control
C)   case
D)   hypothesisE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide energy
B)   Become structural components of the body
C)   Enable chemical processes in the body
D)   Made in sufficient quantities by the bodyE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

A nutrition-related objective from Healthy People 2020 is to reduce

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A)   the proportion of adults who are obese.
B)   the contribution of fruits to the diet.
C)   the contribution of whole grains to the diet.
D)   the proportion of adults who are at a healthy weight.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Risk factor

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures
B)  A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated.
C)  Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly
D)  Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process
E)  Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the bodyF) The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogenG) An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a diseaseH) Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.I) Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteinsJ) Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree CelsiusK) B) and E)
L) D) and I)

Question 20

Nutrition is

Accepted Answer

A)   the science that links food to health and disease.
B)   the study of diet and disease patterns among various populations.
C)   the use of dietary supplements to cure diseases.
D)   the practice of eating only healthy foods.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 1: Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Gram for gram, which provides the most energy?

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Match the following terms with their definitions. -Amino acid

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The essential nutrients

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Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source. -Allyl sulfides/organosulfurs

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For hydration, sports drinks are superior to water for athletes who participate in

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A large hamburger (e.g., Whopper®) sandwich contains 628 kcal and 36 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?

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What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?

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Which of the following is engaging in binge drinking?

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Match the following units with their equivalent measures. -1 inch

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The Freshman 15 is the term used to describe the

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Match the following units with their equivalent measures. -5 grams (e.g., sugar or salt)

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According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences, ________ of calories should come from fat.

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Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?

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Nutrition is

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A ________ is generally a fake medicine used to disguise the treatments of participants in an experiment.

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Match the following terms with their definitions. -Risk factor

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Healthy People 2020 was designed to

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A nutrition-related objective from Healthy People 2020 is to reduce

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According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences, ________ of calories should come from carbohydrates.

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