Nutrition for Non-Majors Question Bank
Course Introduction
This course introduces the fundamental principles of nutrition and their application to everyday life, designed specifically for students with no prior background in the subject. Topics include the basic functions of nutrients, dietary guidelines, metabolism, the relationship between diet and disease, as well as current issues in nutrition. Through lectures, discussions, and practical assignments, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about food choices, healthy eating patterns, and overall wellness.
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Nutrition Your Life Science 1st Edition by Jennifer Turley
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Chapter 1: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Which of the following foods would have the most nutrient density?
A)Ice cream
B)French fries
C)Yogurt
D)Water Answer: C
Q2) Combining wheat-containing cereal with soy milk is an example of protein complementation.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Calcium provides:
A)0 Calories per gram
B)2 Calories per gram
C)4 Calories per gram
D)7 Calories per gram
E)9 Calories per gram
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Tools to Plan,Manage,and Evaluate Diets
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Q1) The Dietary Reference Intakes are used for:
A)food package labeling.
B)MyPlate patterning.
C)exchange system servings.
D)dietary analysis.
E)All of the above
Answer: D
Q2) The diet shown does not meet the 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommendation for "Shift food intake patterns to a more plant-based diet."
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) What percent of Calories come from total fat in the sunflower seeds?
A)123
B)81
C)45
D)31
E)22
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Nutrition in Chronic Disease
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Q1) Which human body part listed below is directly involved in excretion?
A)Stomach
B)Esophagus
C)Liver
D)Pancreas
E)Lungs
Answer: E
Q2) Bayo's dietary intake level of _____ increases his risk for heart disease.
A)vitamin E
B)folate
C)sodium
D)A and C
E)A,B,and C
Answer: E
Q3) Vitamins are absorbed predominately in the stomach.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: The Science of Nutrition in Energy Balance, Body Composition,Weight Control,and Fitness
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Q1) Which of the following is not a technique used to measure body composition?
A)Skin-fold calipers
B)Bod Pod
C)Body mass index
D)Hydrostatic weighing
E)Light absorption technique
Q2) Positive energy balance is associated with weight loss.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Improved fitness Answers:
A)Overload principal
B)Antagonistic muscle exercise
C)60% of 1-rep-max
D)80% of 1-rep-max
Q4) The FIT classification for fitness is based on the frequency,intensity,and duration of weekly aerobic exercise.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: The Vitamins and Minerals
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Q1) Beth's unborn baby is at risk for:
A)delayed sexual maturation.
B)spina bifida.
C)hypotension.
D)pernicious anemia.
E)pellagra.
Q2) Tea provides a source of:
A)manganese.
B)fluoride.
C)copper.
D)A and B
E)A,B,and C
Q3) Pellagra is a disease caused by a deficiency of _____.
A)riboflavin
B)thiamin
C)niacin
D)selenium
E)molybdenum
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Chapter 6: Nutrition Information and the Food Industry
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Q1) Which of the following intentional food additives is an emulsifier?
A)Lecithin
B)Simplesse
C)Aspartame
D)Peroxide
E)BHT
Q2) The honey that Barb's bees produce is nutritious.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Benzoyl peroxide is a bleaching agent added to foods.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Bacteria can produce enterotoxins or neurotoxins.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Meats but not vegetables or fruits can be irradiated to extend shelf life.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Nutrition Through the Lifespan
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Q1) The recommended amount of prenatal weight gain is based upon:
A)maternal girth circumference.
B)maternal blood pressure.
C)maternal height and weight before pregnancy.
D)maternal bone mineral density.
E)maternal fasting blood sugar.
Q2) In the division of responsibility,children are in control of whether or not they eat what their parent or caregiver provides them.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The primary type of carbohydrate consumed during the first six months of infancy is lactose.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Vegetables should be introduced before fruits during infancy.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Regular physical activity is associated with increased life expectancy.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Comprehensive, Open-Book Exam
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Q1) How many milligrams (mg)of thiamin would be supplied by a one-ounce serving of the Cheetos?
A)0.03 mg
B)0.04 mg
C)0.05 mg
D)0.06 mg
E)0.07 mg
Q2) Based upon Bobby's Calorie intake,Bobby's Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for fiber is _____ grams.
A)25
B)38
Q3) How many Calories did Bobby consume?
A)2030
B)2550
C)2887
D)2982
E)3525
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