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Course Introduction
Introduction to Nutrition explores the fundamental principles of human nutrition, examining the role of nutrients in maintaining health, preventing disease, and supporting growth throughout the life cycle. This course covers macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and the basic biochemistry of nutrients. Emphasis is placed on understanding dietary guidelines, evaluating food choices, and the impact of nutrition on overall wellness. Additionally, students will investigate contemporary nutrition issues and develop skills for making informed dietary decisions.
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Human Nutrition Science for Healthy Living 2nd Edition by Tammy J Stephenson
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Nutrition
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Q1) Consuming a diet that supplies large amounts of certain types of fat increase one's risk of developing heart disease.Thus,a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ________ for heart disease.
A)hypothetical variable
B)dietary modulator
C)nutritional determinant
D)risk factor
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a biological or physiological factor that influences a person's food choices?
A)Age
B)Perception of food's sensory characteristics
C)Emotional stress level
D)Hunger
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Evaluating Nutrition Information
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Q1) A medical researcher reads an article in Today's Health-Conscious Woman magazine about the benefits of using the phytochemical capsaicin to treat knee pain.She asks 10 people with arthritic knees to rub a cream that contains the phytochemical on their knee joints for 2 weeks.At the end of the 2 weeks,the researcher asks the subjects whether their knee pain improved,stayed about the same,or worsened during the treatment period.After collecting responses from the people,the researcher reports the results of her study during a popular TV show that is hosted by a doctor.Based on this information, which of the following statements is true?
A)The researcher used a standard scientific design for research involving human subjects.
B)The researcher reviewed scientific literature regarding the use of capsaicin to treat knee pain.
C)The researcher subjected the results of her study to peer review.
D)The researcher did not divide the subjects of her study into control and treatment groups.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Basis of a Healthy Diet
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Q1) The Dietary Guidelines are updated by the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services and U.S.Department of Agriculture about every ________ years. A)2 B)5
C)8
D)10
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following does NOT affect nutrient needs?
A)Age
B)Ethnicity
C)Sex
D)Health status
Answer: B
Q3) The process of adding vitamins A and D to milk is called fortification.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport
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Q1) After moving through the ileocecal sphincter,unabsorbed water and undigested remains of chyme enter the jejunum.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The Heimlich maneuver is a simple and effective first aid technique to use when an adult or child is choking.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following statements is true?
A)The gallbladder makes bile and stores the compound in the liver.
B)Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children.
C)Foods that taste bitter are generally good energy sources because of their high carbohydrate contents.
D)Segmentation enables chyme to move through the esophagus.
Q4) Which of the following compounds is secreted by the human stomach?
A)Gastric juice
B)Chyme
C)Bile salts
D)Saliva
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Chapter 5: Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true?
A)Dietary fiber includes the stringy material found in tough,overcooked meat.
B)Most Americans do not consume enough dietary fiber.
C)Scientists classify forms of fiber according to their solubility in oil.
D)Most forms of fiber are comprised of fructose molecules bonded together.
Q2) Refined carbohydrates do not satisfy hunger as well as proteins and fats,which may lead to an excessive consumption of calories.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?
A)Soluble fiber
B)High-fructose corn syrup
C)Glucose
D)Lactose
Q4) Soluble fiber is broken down completely by bacteria in the small intestine.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Plants use glucose to make fiber and starch.
A)True
B)False

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Chapter 6: Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols
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Q1) When she prepares food,Felicia wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat.Based on this information,which of the following fats should she select?
A)Unsalted butter
B)Cream cheese
C)Olive oil
D)Coconut oil
Q2) Omega-3 fatty acids ________.
A)are polyunsaturated fatty acids
B)must be taken through dietary supplements
C)include stearic and lauric acids
D)have a double bond at the third carbon from the acid end of the hydrocarbon chain
Q3) Which of the following statements regarding C reactive protein is false?
A)People with low CRP are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
B)C reactive protein is a marker of chronic inflammation.
C)C reactive protein is produced by the liver.
D)Those individuals with a family history of cardiovascular disease may benefit from having their CRP levels evaluated.
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Chapter 7: Proteins: Amino Acids
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Q1) When Thompson was 5 years of age,he began to complain that his stomach hurt,especially after eating meals and snacks.He also experienced chronic diarrhea.His parents noticed that he could eat poultry,meat,dairy foods,fruits,and vegetables without developing any intestinal problems,but he would get a "tummy ache" soon after eating sandwiches,cookies,crackers,or pancakes.Based on this information,Thompson's parents should have him evaluated for ________.
A)cystic fibrosis
B)celiac disease
C)irritable bowel syndrome
D)colon cancer
Q2) Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible persons?
A)Wine
B)Sunflower seeds
C)Blueberries
D)Crab
Q3) If Kara's body weight is 120 pounds,her RDA for protein is approximately 44 g.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Metabolism
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Q1) Lipogenesis uses the same enzymes and metabolic pathways as beta-oxidation.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is the net gain of ATP molecules produced during glycolysis?
A)2
B)4
C)30
D)32
Q3) ________ is a component of coenzyme A.
A)Pantothenic acid
B)Niacin
C)Folate
D)Thiamin
Q4) Energy is defined as ________.
A)the capacity to perform work
B)movement
C)change
D)transformation
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Chapter 9: Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins
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Q1) Activation of vitamin D from food sources requires a healthy liver and kidneys.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Jameela is an Iranian woman living in poverty.She is not seen in public places without being covered almost completely in heavy veils.Her usual diet is comprised of legumes,small amounts of yogurt,whole-grain breads and rice,fruits,and a few vegetables.Based on this information,Jameela is most at risk of ________.
A)pellagra
B)beriberi
C)scurvy
D)osteomalacia
Q3) The human body can absorb some of the ________ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.
A)vitamin K
B)riboflavin
C)thiamin
D)vitamin A
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Chapter 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins
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Q1) It is not necessary for humans to consume sources of water-soluble vitamins daily,because most of them are stored in the liver.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Humans need vitamin B-6 for ________.
A)magnesium absorption
B)vitamin C synthesis
C)carbohydrate excretion
D)amino acid metabolism
Q3) Folate metabolism is dependent on vitamin B-12.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following food items is rich in biotin?
A)Chicken liver
B)Strawberries
C)Almonds
D)Cooked eggs
Q5) Niacin is needed to make coenzyme A.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Water and Major Minerals
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Q1) Consuming a diet rich in potassium has been associated with ________ blood pressure.
A)a reduction in B)an increase in C)no effect on
Q2) Kevin is a healthy 30-year-old male. According to the adequate intake (AI)for total water,Kevin should consume approximately ________ cups of water daily.
A)15.5
B)13
C)11
D)9)5
Q3) For adults under the age of 51 years,the adequate intake for sodium is ________ daily.
A)1500 mg
B)2300 mg
C)1000 mg
D)2800 mg
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Chapter 12: Trace Minerals
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Q1) Scientists are uncertain whether ________ is an essential mineral for humans.
A)silicon
B)zinc
C)iodide
D)magnesium
Q2) Wilson's disease is characterized by the ________.
A)liver's inability to store zinc and manganese
B)excessive release of calcium from bone tissue
C)abnormal accumulation of glucose in muscle cells
D)accumulation of toxic amounts of copper in the liver,brain,kidneys,and eyes
Q3) In the United States,________ deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency.
A)selenium
B)iron
C)calcium
D)magnesium
Q4) In persons with diabetes,chromium supplementation may improve blood triglyceride and HDL levels.
A)True
B)False

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Chapter 13: Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management
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Q1) Sarah has a body fat percentage of 34%. This is considered ________.
A)overweight
B)healthy
C)obese
D)extremely obese
Q2) Thomas often describes his body shape as an "apple shape," also known as ________.
A)central-body obesity
B)lower-body obesity
C)subcutaneous obesity
D)internal obesity
Q3) Erin is following a safe and medically sound weigh-loss program to lose 20 pounds.According to this information,her program ________.
A)includes regular physical activity
B)limits her energy intake to no more than 800 kcal/day
C)reduces her metabolic rate by 20%
D)requires dietary supplements that contain vitamins,minerals,and ephedra
Q4) The Paleo Diet is low in protein and fat and high in carbohydrates.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
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Q1) People with bulimia nervosa are usually able to control their eating behavior.
A)True
B)False
Q2) People with binge-eating disorder often suffer from psychological illnesses such as depression.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Carey skips breakfast and eats only organic foods.Before exams,she avoids eating anything that is "alive" or "had a face" while it was alive.Her BMI is 21.6 and she seems to be healthy.Based on this information,Carey is at risk of developing ________.
A)an eating disorder
B)diabulimia
C)muscle dysmorphia
D)the female athlete triad
Q4) Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)is a form of phototherapy that may be beneficial in treating night eating syndrome.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
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Q1) Carbohydrate loading helps delay fatigue in athletes participating in events lasting 30 to 60 minutes.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following statements is true?
A)The oxygen energy system does not produce ATP.
B)Gram per gram,sugars supply more energy than fats.
C)The lactic acid energy system requires large quantities of oxygen to function properly.
D)While at rest,a muscle cell stores only a small amount of ATP.
Q3) Iron deficiency is more common in young female athletes than in young male athletes.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Use of intramuscular triglycerides is greatest in low- to moderate-intensity physical activity.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Pregnancy and Lactation
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Q1) Belle is pregnant with her first baby.During a routine prenatal visit with her doctor,Belle was told she has developed a condition that is associated with pregnancy.This condition increases the risk that she will give birth to a baby that weighs more than 8.8 pounds.Based on this information,Belle has ________.
A)chronic eclampsia
B)gestational diabetes
C)cystic fibrosis
D)pernicious anemia
Q2) During her 7th month of pregnancy,Sari developed a life-threatening complication of pregnancy that is characterized by hypertension and convulsions.Based on this information,Sari developed ________.
A)echolalia
B)eclampsia
C)endocarditis
D)endometriosis
Q3) The placenta prevents arsenic from entering the embryo/fetus.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Infants, children, and Adolescents
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Q1) Adding fluoridated water to powdered or concentrated infant formula may result in dental fluorosis.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Body length increases by ________ inches per year in preschool-age children.
A)2)5-3
B)3-5
C)1-2.5
D)about 4
Q3) A major nutrition-related concern of adolescents is ________ intake.
A)low protein
B)high niacin
C)low calcium
D)high iron
Q4) Which of the following is NOT a health problem associated with childhood obesity?
A)Type 1 diabetes
B)Asthma
C)Gallstones
D)Joint discomfort
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Chapter 18: Nutrition for Older Adults
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true?
A)Longevity is a natural change that results when the human body reaches 85 years of age.
B)People who experience more "wear and tear" of their bodies tend to live longer than people who do not experience as much wear and tear.
C)Longevity results when a person does not wear out his or her digestive system by eating too much food.
D)People whose cells are able to repair their damaged DNA may live longer than people whose cells do not have this ability.
Q2) Age-related dementia includes ________. Check all that apply.
A)Alzheimer's Disease
B)vascular dementia
C)pellagra
D)Parkinson's disease
Q3) One of the main goals of the Nutrition Program for the Administration of Community Living (ACL)is to promote socialization in older Americans.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Food and Water Safety
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Q1) Local health departments have the authority to close restaurants that receive low sanitation scores and prevent them from reopening until food safety hazards have been corrected.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following animals is an example of a vermin?
A)Mouse
B)Cow
C)Salmon
D)Bird
Q3) Which of the following pesticides controls the spread of molds that damage crops?
A)Rodenticide
B)Fungicide
C)Herbicide
D)Insecticide
Q4) Some bottled water products originate from the same city water sources that supply tap water.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Global Nutrition
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Q1) ________ are nonprofit organizations that act as distribution centers for surplus food.
A)Food banks
B)Meals on Wheels
C)Congregate meals
D)Soup kitchens
Q2) Which of the following countries had the highest under-5 mortality rate in 2015?
A)Mali
B)Ethiopia
C)Mexico
D)Japan
Q3) ________ is the use of living organisms to produce new products.
A)Biotechnology
B)Genetic modification
C)Splicing
D)Sustainable agriculture
Q4) The U.S.government provides food assistance programs to any family regardless of their size or income.
A)True
B)False

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