Principles of Nutrition Test Questions
Course Introduction
Principles of Nutrition provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts related to human nutrition. The course explores the structure and function of essential nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals and their roles in supporting health and preventing disease. Students learn about digestion, absorption, and metabolism, as well as the impact of dietary choices on overall wellness. The course also examines nutrition guidelines, food labeling, and contemporary issues such as special diets, malnutrition, and global health trends. Through scientific inquiry and case studies, students develop the skills to analyze nutritional information and make informed decisions about diet and health.
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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) Nonessential amino acids provide 4 Calories per gram.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) The human body prefers to burn _____ for energy.
A)Carbohydrates
B)Proteins
C)Phospholipids
D)Sterols
E)Water
Answer: A
Q3) Amylose 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: C
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Chapter 2: Tools to Plan,Manage,and Evaluate Diets
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Q1) Diet is not linked to which disease or condition below?
A)Heart disease
B)Diabetes
C)Cancer
D)Osteoporosis
E)None of the above
Answer: E
Q2) Foods in the MyPlate grain group provide the majority of their Calories from carbohydrate.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The minimum carbohydrate intake according to the Dietary Reference Intake is:
A)20 grams.
B)60 grams.
C)130 grams.
D)210 grams.
E)300 grams.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Nutrition in Chronic Disease
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Q1) _____ increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL)cholesterol levels.
A)Triglycerides and folic acid
B)Antioxidants like vitamins E and C
C)Elevated intakes of saturated fat
D)Aerobic physical activities and omega-3 fatty acids
Answer: D
Q2) Diarrhea is a sign common to both lactose maldigestion and lactose intolerance.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) _____ is a risk factor for heart disease.
A)Hyperproteinemia
B)A high-fiber diet
C)Hypoglycemia
D)Hypotension
E)Hyperhomocystemia
Answer: E
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Chapter 4: The Science of Nutrition in Energy Balance, Body
Composition,Weight Control,and Fitness
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Q1) The body mass index is a weight-for-height calculation that is used to determine an interpretation of body weight.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Essential body fat (female)
A)Three percent of body weight
B)Twelve percent of body weight
C)Four percent of body weight
D)3,500 Calories per pound
Q3) The Bod Pod is an accurate method of determining LeBron's body fat percentage.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A four-pound-per-week weight loss will cause the loss of lean body mass.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The Mifflin-St.Jeor equation is used to determine a person's resting energy expenditure (REE).
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: The Vitamins and Minerals
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Q1) The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for _____ is based on Calorie intake.
A)vitamin B
B)riboflavin
C)iron
D)biotin
E)boron
Q2) Which nutrient functions in nucleic acid synthesis?
A)Thiamin
B)Riboflavin
C)Choline
D)Vitamin B
E)Pantothenic acid
Q3) Which of the following foods would not be a good source of vitamin C?
A)Strawberries
B)Oranges
C)Peppers
D)Cabbage
E)Legumes
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Chapter 6: Nutrition Information and the Food Industry
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Q1) Carrageenan is a chelating agent.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Food irradiation has been approved by the USDA.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Dredging and trawling are fishing methods that damage the environment.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Pesticides are known endocrine disruptors.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Organic food production
A)Sustainable
B)Decomposers
C)Producers
D)Bioaccumulation
E)Genetically modified organisms
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Chapter 7: Nutrition Through the Lifespan
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Q1) Adolescent girls gain more _____ while boys gain more _____.
A)fat,muscle
B)muscle,fat
C)bone,brain
D)brain,bone
E)None of the above
Q2) Which of the following are signs or symptoms of morning sickness that may develop during pregnancy?
A)Nausea and/or vomiting
B)Diarrhea and electrolyte loss
C)Constipation and hemorrhoids
D)Heartburn and esophagitis
E)All of the above
Q3) Regular physical activity is associated with increased life expectancy.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The DRI for protein is lower for older adults due to the decline in muscle mass with aging.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Comprehensive, Open-Book Exam
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Q1) The level of saturated fat intake in Nolan's diet meets the American Heart Association recommendations.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which one of June's information sources on diet,health,and fertility is the most credible?
A)Men's Magazine
B)The local newspaper
C)Diet-and-Health.net
D)Healthfinder.gov
E)eMaxHealth.com
Q3) Which of the following artificial sweeteners could appear in the ingredients list for Bobby's diet soda?
A)Honey
B)Aspartame
C)Sorbitol
D)Mannitol
E)Aspartic acid
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