Question 1

The major role in the body that all vitamins and minerals have is:

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A)   to act as regulators in body processes.
B)   to serve as parts of body structure.
C)   to provide energy.
D)   to prevent chronic disease.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The main purpose of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES)  is to:

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A)   determine what types of foods are available in grocery stores and supermarkets.
B)   determine what the nutrient and dietary intakes of the population in our country are.
C)   identify what foods have been imported from other countries.
D)   set regulations for food intake in individuals of different ages.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

One gram of alcohol provides _____ calories.

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A)   two
B)   four
C)   seven
D)   nineE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

When evaluating the nation's progress toward meeting the nutrition and physical activity objectives in Healthy People 2010, public health officials have found that:

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A)   we have been successful in reducing harm from heart disease and stroke.
B)   we have reduced the number of people with diabetes.
C)   physical activity levels have dramatically increased.
D)   the numbers of overweight individuals is being effectively reduced.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Cultural traditions regarding food are static and inflexible.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When a hospital client has to be fed through a vein, the duration should be as short as possible and real food should be reintroduced as early as possible.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 7

Identify the functions of food, in addition to providing nutrients.

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Question 8

Nutraceutical is a term that has no legal definition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and:

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A)   can be completely prevented by eating a good diet.
B)   will not be affected by lifestyle choices.
C)   is not affected by genetics.
D)   can be reduced by food choices along with lifestyle choices.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Your best friend tells you that she has started taking vitamin supplements to give her energy. How would you respond to her statement?

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A)   Vitamins are organic and are a great energy source.
B)   Vitamins provide energy because they undergo oxidation.
C)   Vitamins do not yield usable energy.
D)   a and b
E)   b and cF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

A woman who is trying to lose weight will be more successful if she:

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A)   focuses on broad goals and outcomes.
B)   includes physical activity in her plan.
C)   asks her husband to cook their meals.
D)   ignores barriers to changing her behavior.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The nutrients fall into _____ classes.

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A)   two
B)   four
C)   six
D)   eightE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol?

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A)   It is a nutrient.
B)   It contributes calories.
C)   It interferes with repair of body tissues.
D)   a and b
E)   b and cF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 14

You can tell a claim about nutrition is suspect if:

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A)   it is being made by an advertiser who is paid to make claims.
B)   the evidence used to support the claim is from a university laboratory.
C)   it appears in a scientific journal that is peer reviewed.
D)   it is being made by a public health nutritionist.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:

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A)   graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics.
B)   completion of a medical degree.
C)   use of the term "nutritionist" after the individual's name.
D)   completion of a certificate in nutrition from a correspondence program.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Malnutrition includes deficiencies, imbalances, and excesses of nutrients, any of which can be detrimental over time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identify and briefly describe the five characteristics of a nutritious diet.

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Question 18

Most foods that are high in calcium are poor sources of iron. This statement illustrates the importance of the characteristic of a nutritious diet known as:

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A)   adequacy.
B)   calorie control.
C)   moderation.
D)   balance.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

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Question 20

In the precontemplation stage of change, the best action to take is to:

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A)   collect information and learn about your current behaviors.
B)   write out a plan for change with specific actions to take.
C)   commit to making a change and set a date to start.
D)   persevere through any lapses that may occur.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 1: Food Choices and Human Health

The major role in the body that all vitamins and minerals have is:

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The main purpose of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) is to:

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One gram of alcohol provides _____ calories.

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When evaluating the nation's progress toward meeting the nutrition and physical activity objectives in Healthy People 2010, public health officials have found that:

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Cultural traditions regarding food are static and inflexible.

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When a hospital client has to be fed through a vein, the duration should be as short as possible and real food should be reintroduced as early as possible.

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Identify the functions of food, in addition to providing nutrients.

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Nutraceutical is a term that has no legal definition.

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The development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and:

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Your best friend tells you that she has started taking vitamin supplements to give her energy. How would you respond to her statement?

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A woman who is trying to lose weight will be more successful if she:

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The nutrients fall into _____ classes.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol?

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You can tell a claim about nutrition is suspect if:

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Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:

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Malnutrition includes deficiencies, imbalances, and excesses of nutrients, any of which can be detrimental over time.

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Identify and briefly describe the five characteristics of a nutritious diet.

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Most foods that are high in calcium are poor sources of iron. This statement illustrates the importance of the characteristic of a nutritious diet known as:

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Explain the concept of nutrient density and give an example.

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In the precontemplation stage of change, the best action to take is to:

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