Fundamentals of Human Nutrition Question Bank
Course Introduction
Fundamentals of Human Nutrition provides an introduction to the essential concepts of nutrition, emphasizing the physiological roles, sources, and requirements of macronutrients and micronutrients in the human body. The course explores the processes of digestion, absorption, metabolism, and the influence of nutrition on growth, development, and disease prevention. Students will examine dietary guidelines, nutritional assessment, and the relationship between diet, health, and lifestyle, supporting a foundational understanding for advanced study and practical application in health sciences.
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Nutrition For Healthy Living 4th Edition by Wendy Schiff
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Chapter 1: The Basics of Nutrition
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Q1) A person's _____ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices.
A)mood
B)place of residence
C)blood type
D)health status
Answer: C
Q2) According to the U.S.Department of Agriculture,today's Americans eat more ____ than in 1970.
A)whole grains
B)eggs
C)cheese
D)red meats
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient?
A)Fat
B)Water
C)Iron
D)Protein
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Evaluating Nutrition Information
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Q1) Derek takes protein supplements before and after his workouts.He told his workout partner that he became 200% stronger within a couple of months after he added the supplements to his diet.His report about the effects of the supplements is an example of a(an)
A)case report.
B)variable.
C)anecdote.
D)factoid.
Answer: C
Q2) Scientists study 200 adults who have type 2 diabetes and 200 adults who have similar characteristics but do not have the disease.For 18 months,the researchers collect lifestyle information on all the study participants.According to the study's findings,the adults with type 2 diabetes were 25% less physically active than their counterparts who did not have type 2 diabetes.This is an example of a(n)_____ study.
A)prospective
B)anecdotal
C)case-control
D)inverse relationship
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Planning Nutritious Diets
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Q1) Theodore is an 18-year-old college student who would like to improve his health by following a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of his current "Western" diet.Based on this information,he should
A)drink less milk and more wine.
B)substitute legumes for cheeses.
C)substitute pork and lamb for fish and seafood.
D)eat more poultry and eggs.
Answer: B
Q2) According to MyPlate,Felicia should consume 3 cups of dairy products daily.How much cottage cheese should she eat to replace 1 cup of milk?
A)2½ cups
B)2 cups
C)1 cup
D)½ cup
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Body Basics
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Q1) A scientist wants to break down a carbohydrate called "maltose" into its component parts.To accomplish this task,she should
A)mix maltose with 10 ml of water to form a solution.
B)add maltase to a solution that contains maltose.
C)combine maltose with copper and zinc ions.
D)heat maltose until it decomposes.
Q2) The primary function of the cardiovascular system is
A)circulation of blood throughout the body.
B)production of red blood cells.
C)regulation of body activities.
D)destruction of toxic metabolic by-products.
Q3) Chyme moves from the stomach into the A)jejunum.
B)ileum.
C)duodenum.
D)colon.
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Chapter 5: Carbohydrates
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Q1) Leah's parents are afraid the five-year-old will develop tooth decay if she chews gum that is sweetened with sugar.Based on this information,Leah's parents should buy chewing gum that is sweetened with A)honey.
B)high-fructose corn syrup.
C)xylitol.
D)sucrose.
Q2) Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a nonnutritive sweetener that provides no calories per teaspoon.Which of the following sweeteners would she use?
A)Table sugar
B)Granulated cane juice
C)Sucralose
D)Mannitol
Q3) Franklin wants to limit his added sugar intake.He should A)replace energy drinks with unsweetened tea.
B)consume more refined sources of carbohydrates.
C)decrease his intake of polysaccharides.
D)increase his intake of beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup.
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Chapter 6: Fats and Other Lipids
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Q1) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 240 mg/dl.According to this information,
A)Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol are within healthy limits.
B)Jeanne needs to reduce her total cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease.
C)Jeanne needs to increase her intake of trans fat and decrease her intake of omega-3 fat.
D)Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health,and she should consume more foods that are rich sources of saturated fat.
Q2) When he prepares food,Edgar wants to use ingredients that are not high in trans fat.Based on this information,which of the following fats should he include in his recipes?
A)Corn oil
B)Stick margarine made with olive oil
C)Partially-hydrogenated peanut oil
D)Shortening
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Chapter 7: Proteins
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Q1) To tenderize a piece of thin cut of raw meat before cooking it,place the meat in a marinade that contains
A)raw mushrooms.
B)red wine.
C)distilled water.
D)olive oil.
Q2) Which of the following foods is not usually responsible for causing allergic responses?
A)Peanuts and other nuts
B)Fish and shellfish
C)Carrots and celery
D)Wheat and shellfish
Q3) _____ is an essential amino acid.
A)Aspartic acid
B)Homocysteine
C)Alanine
D)Methionine
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Chapter 8: Vitamins
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Q1) _____ is the most biologically active form of vitamin A in the body.
A)Retinol
B)Alpha-tocopherol
C)Beta-carotene
D)Lutein
Q2) Dorothy is a 65-year-old woman with pernicious anemia.What treatment would her doctor recommend?
A)Vitamin C supplements
B)Iron supplements
C)Vitamin B-12 injections
D)A vegan diet
Q3) As a result of an inherited metabolic defect,Christopher's cells have difficulty converting homocysteine to A)cysteine.
B)tryptophan.
C)folate.
D)vitamin B-6.
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Chapter 9: Water and Minerals
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Q1) Scientists are uncertain whether ____ is an essential mineral for humans.
A)chromium
B)potassium
C)vanadium
D)magnesium
Q2) Paul wants to maintain his bone mass.To help him achieve this goal,which of the following activities would be the best for him to perform?
A)Cycling on a stationary bike for 45 minutes daily
B)Swimming 15 laps every other day
C)Stretching hamstrings for 15 minutes daily
D)Playing basketball with friends for 45 minutes,every other day
Q3) Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?
A)Safflower oil
B)Crackers,saltine
C)Peach
D)Whole-wheat bread
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Chapter 10: Energy Balance and Weight Control
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Q1) Macey's BMI is 30.2.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.
A)underweight
B)overweight
C)healthy
D)obese
Q2) Barry is a 25-year-old man who weighs 222 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is his estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?
A)1056 kcal
B)3282 kcal
C)5328 kcal
D)2424 kcal
Q3) People with BMIs of 25 or more have greater risks of _____ than people with BMIs in the healthy range.
A)anemia
B)fluorosis
C)osteomalacia
D)hypertension
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Chapter 11: Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles
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Q1) Which of the following nutrients can be metabolized for ATP production?
A)Iron
B)Vitamin C
C)Glucose
D)Magnesium
Q2) Porter is a resistance athlete who weighs 100 kg.According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,he should consume at least _____ g of protein daily.
A)150
B)140
C)120
D)130
Q3) Curtis is a healthy man who is 32 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.
A)94 to 132 bpm
B)122 to 174 bpm
C)115 to 161 bpm
D)88 to 128 bpm
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Chapter 12: Food Safety Concerns
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Q1) The _____ prohibits food manufacturers from adding a new compound to food that causes cancer.
A)Delaney Clause of the Food Additives Amendment
B)Pure Food and Drug Act
C)First Amendment of the U.S.Constitution
D)Cancer Prevention Act
Q2) According to the Food Additives Amendment of 1958,
A)manufacturers of new food additives did not need to test the compounds for safety before they could be used in food.
B)the Delaney Clause was unconstitutional.
C)substances on the GRAS list were classified as food additives.
D)an additive that was in use and deemed safe prior to 1958 was placed on the GRAS list.
Q3) Which of the following foods is likely to be a source of Salmonella?
A)Canned applesauce
B)Honey
C)Raw chicken
D)Dry milk powder
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Chapter 13: Nutrition for a Lifetime
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Q1) Angie is due to give birth to a boy in June.Before she became pregnant,Angie weighed 215 pounds,which was in the obese BMI range.She should gain no more than ______ pounds during her pregnancy.
A)10
B)15
C)20
D)5
Q2) Victoria is a 7-year-old girl whose BMI-to-age is in the 95th percentile.According to this information,Victoria's weight is
A)too low for her age.
B)in the overweight category.
C)in the obese range.
D)healthy for her age.
Q3) Major nutrition-related concerns of adolescents include _____ intakes.
A)low calcium
B)low protein
C)high niacin
D)high iron
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