Question 1

The primary function of carbohydrates as a food source is to:

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A)   regulate metabolic processes.
B)   build body tissue.
C)   supply energy.
D)   provide bulk.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

For a healthy person, the percentage of daily kcalories supplied by protein should be:

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A)   5% to 10%.
B)   10% to 35%.
C)   more than 25%.
D)   more than 35%.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

It is important to understand standard serving sizes of foods because:

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A)   it is easy to eat too much of some nutrients when choosing healthful foods.
B)   serving sizes have generally decreased over the past few decades.
C)   most people have difficulty estimating the amount of food they eat.
D)   food portions need to be weighed to check serving sizes accurately.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The sum of all chemical processes inside living cells of the body that sustain life and health is known as:

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A)   physiology.
B)   digestion.
C)   metabolism.
D)   nutrition.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

It has been generally accepted that the percentage of total daily kcalories supplied by fats should be no more than:

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A)   10% to 15%.
B)   10% to 35%.
C)   20% to 35%.
D)   40% to 55%.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

MyPlate food guidance is based on:

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A)   percentage of kcalories from each macronutrient.
B)   Exchange Lists for Meal Planning.
C)   appropriate amounts of food from each food group.
D)   amounts of macronutrients and micronutrients.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Nutrients interact in the body to regulate metabolic processes, to build and repair tissue, and to:

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A)   provide energy.
B)   control cellular wastes.
C)   control hormone levels.
D)   regulate absorption.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to:

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A)   prevention and control of chronic diseases.
B)   improved sanitation and public health.
C)   prevention and control of infectious diseases.
D)   development of healthful foods using food technology.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

An observation that provides evidence that a person has good nutritional status is:

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A)   small muscle mass.
B)   normal weight-to-height ratio.
C)   smooth tongue.
D)   fragile skin.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Exchange Lists for Meal Planning was originally intended as a meal-planning tool for people who have:

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A)   cancer.
B)   diabetes.
C)   hypertension.
D)   heart disease.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

An age group that is very vulnerable to malnutrition is:

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A)   infants.
B)   teenagers.
C)   young adults.
D)   middle-age adults.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In addition to calcium, the major minerals needed to build and maintain bone tissue include:

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A)   potassium.
B)   iron.
C)   phosphorus.
D)   fluoride.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The best source of nutrients is provided by:

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A)   specific food combinations.
B)   a variety of foods.
C)   individual foods.
D)   a variety of food supplements.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

An example of government nutrition policy is:

Accepted Answer

A)   MyPlate Food Guidance System.
B)   Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010.
C)   Healthy People 2020.
D)   Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) .E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The nutrients involved in metabolic regulation and control include minerals, vitamins, and:

Accepted Answer

A)   amino acids.
B)   carbohydrates.
C)   fats.
D)   water.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The body of scientific knowledge related to nutritional requirements of human growth, maintenance, activity, and reproduction is known as:

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A)   physiology.
B)   nutrition science.
C)   biochemistry.
D)   dietetics.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Micronutrients include:

Accepted Answer

A)   fats.
B)   proteins.
C)   vitamins.
D)   carbohydrates.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Signs of malnutrition can appear when:

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A)   nutrient reserves are depleted.
B)   nutrient intake exceeds daily needs.
C)   energy intake is restricted.
D)   caloric expenditure increases.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

A physical science that contributes to understanding how nutrition relates to health and well-being is:

Accepted Answer

A)   anatomy.
B)   biochemistry.
C)   physics.
D)   pharmacology.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The function of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)  is to designate nutrient recommendations for:

Accepted Answer

A)   different ethnic groups.
B)   all individuals.
C)   most people.
D)   most healthy people.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 1: Nutrition and Health

In addition to calcium, the major minerals needed to build and maintain bone tissue include:

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It is important to understand standard serving sizes of foods because:

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The sum of all chemical processes inside living cells of the body that sustain life and health is known as:

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The best source of nutrients is provided by:

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Nutrients interact in the body to regulate metabolic processes, to build and repair tissue, and to:

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For a healthy person, the percentage of daily kcalories supplied by protein should be:

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MyPlate food guidance is based on:

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The body of scientific knowledge related to nutritional requirements of human growth, maintenance, activity, and reproduction is known as:

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The function of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) is to designate nutrient recommendations for:

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It has been generally accepted that the percentage of total daily kcalories supplied by fats should be no more than:

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An age group that is very vulnerable to malnutrition is:

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An example of government nutrition policy is:

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Micronutrients include:

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A physical science that contributes to understanding how nutrition relates to health and well-being is:

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The nutrients involved in metabolic regulation and control include minerals, vitamins, and:

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Exchange Lists for Meal Planning was originally intended as a meal-planning tool for people who have:

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Signs of malnutrition can appear when:

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The major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to:

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The primary function of carbohydrates as a food source is to:

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An observation that provides evidence that a person has good nutritional status is:

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