Question 1

Diet is the sole culprit in causing chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Appetite is the psychological desire to eat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are organic, or carbon-containing, essential nutrients that are vital to life but needed only in relatively minute amounts?

Accepted Answer

A)   trace minerals
B)   catalysts
C)   micro minerals
D)   metabolites
E)   vitaminsF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Cutting back on intake of meat and poultry is a viable option for reducing fat in the diet and trimming food budgets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List four perceived barriers for healthful eating.

Accepted Answer

Perceived barriers for healthful eating ...

Question 6

Because the U.S. media is closely regulated, nutritional information disseminated by the media is highly reliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Even when people are served more food, they tend to eat the same amount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A nutrition claim that appears in a newspaper is usually a confirmed, and therefore reliable, finding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Imagine that you are reading a magazine article about a new product that claims to benefit health. Which characteristic suggests that these claims might be valid?

Accepted Answer

A)   The product is described as a "secret formula."
B)   The article provides anecdotal evidence that the product works.
C)   The p eer-reviewed scientific research is cited.
D)   The product is available only through a commercial.
E)   The article includes testimonials from satisfied customers.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

As a consequence of an abundant food supply, Americans experience some of the lowest rates of degenerative diseases in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the approximate prevalence of obesity among adults in the U.S. today?

Accepted Answer

A)   20 percent
B)   33 percent
C)   42 percent
D)   48 percent
E)   54 percentF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

Accepted Answer

A)   A, D, E, and K
B)   A, B, C, and D
C)   B, C, and K
D)   B, C, and D
E)   C, E, and KF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

If you weigh 150 pounds and are at a desirable weight, how much of that weight is water?

Accepted Answer

A)   20 pounds
B)   30 pounds
C)   50 pounds
D)   60 pounds
E)   90 poundsF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

List six possible strategies for keeping the saturated fat and calories in check when considering options for meals on-the-go.

Accepted Answer

Possible strategies for keeping the satu...

Question 15

Okinawans are a group of Eskimos that eat a high-fat diet but still maintain good health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Where do most Americans obtain nutrition information?

Accepted Answer

A)   doctors
B)   family/friends
C)   television
D)   magazines
E)   radioF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

Discuss how environmental, behavioral, social, and genetic factors work together to determine a person's likelihood of suffering from a degenerative disease.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. The following is an ex...

Question 18

Sasha wants to consume 30 percent of her total calories from fat and she eats 2000 calories per day. What is the maximum number of fat grams she should eat?

Accepted Answer

A)   35 grams
B)   45 grams
C)   55 grams
D)   65 grams
E)   75 gramsF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

You are looking for a legitimate, qualified dietitian to advise you on a healthy eating plan for your family.  Which characteristic might alert you to do further research?

Accepted Answer

A)   An undergraduate degree in food and nutrition or a related science
B)   Completion of an approved dietetic internship or its equivalent
C)   Use of the term nutritionist after the individual's name
D)   Successful completion of a national examination and maintenance of continuing education
E)   A degree earned at an institution accredited by the Council on EducationF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

According to the current assessment of research studies, what disease risk is reduced by a diet rich in fiber from fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains?

Accepted Answer

A)   diabetes mellitus type 1
B)   diverticular disease
C)   Alzheimer's disease
D)   sickle-cell anemia
E)   osteoporosisF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 1: The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

According to the current assessment of research studies, what disease risk is reduced by a diet rich in fiber from fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

List six possible strategies for keeping the saturated fat and calories in check when considering options for meals on-the-go.

Correct AnswerverifiedPossible strategies for keeping the satu...View AnswerShow Answer

Imagine that you are reading a magazine article about a new product that claims to benefit health. Which characteristic suggests that these claims might be valid?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Okinawans are a group of Eskimos that eat a high-fat diet but still maintain good health.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

List four perceived barriers for healthful eating.

Correct AnswerverifiedPerceived barriers for healthful eating ...View AnswerShow Answer

Discuss how environmental, behavioral, social, and genetic factors work together to determine a person's likelihood of suffering from a degenerative disease.

Correct AnswerverifiedAnswers may vary. The following is an ex...View AnswerShow Answer

Because the U.S. media is closely regulated, nutritional information disseminated by the media is highly reliable.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A nutrition claim that appears in a newspaper is usually a confirmed, and therefore reliable, finding.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Sasha wants to consume 30 percent of her total calories from fat and she eats 2000 calories per day. What is the maximum number of fat grams she should eat?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Where do most Americans obtain nutrition information?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

You are looking for a legitimate, qualified dietitian to advise you on a healthy eating plan for your family. Which characteristic might alert you to do further research?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What are organic, or carbon-containing, essential nutrients that are vital to life but needed only in relatively minute amounts?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If you weigh 150 pounds and are at a desirable weight, how much of that weight is water?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Appetite is the psychological desire to eat.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Even when people are served more food, they tend to eat the same amount.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Cutting back on intake of meat and poultry is a viable option for reducing fat in the diet and trimming food budgets.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

As a consequence of an abundant food supply, Americans experience some of the lowest rates of degenerative diseases in the world.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What is the approximate prevalence of obesity among adults in the U.S. today?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Diet is the sole culprit in causing chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Possible strategies for keeping the satu...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Perceived barriers for healthful eating ...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified
Answers may vary. The following is an ex...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified