Introduction to Nutrition Practice Questions
Course Introduction
Introduction to Nutrition provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of nutritional science and their application to human health. This course explores the structure, function, and metabolism of essential nutrients carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals as well as water. Students examine how nutrition influences growth, development, energy balance, and disease prevention across diverse populations. Topics include dietary guidelines, evaluating nutrition information, nutrition in the life cycle, and the relationship between diet and chronic diseases. Through lecture, discussion, and practical assignments, students gain a foundational understanding necessary for making informed dietary choices and promoting overall wellness.
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Nutrition Essentials A Personal Approach 1st Edition by Wendy J Schiff
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Chapter 1: Food Is More Than Something to Eat
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Q1) Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving?
A)½ cup fresh strawberries
B)4-ounce chocolate doughnut
C)4 ounces fat-free milk
D)4 ounces orange juice
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following statements is true?
A)To achieve optimal health,you should individualize your diet to match your blood type,eye color,and other physical characteristics.
B)Nutritional needs of healthy people vary during different life stages,such as infancy and pregnancy.
C)Regardless of their ages and physical conditions,people don't need to take dietary supplements that include vitamins and minerals.
D)By taking dietary supplements that provide nutrients and phytochemicals,people can maintain good health without eating foods.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction
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Q1) A researcher observes that first-grade children who only eat foods sweetened with honey seem to behave the same as first-grade children who eat foods sweetened with cane sugar.After making the observation,the research decides to conduct a study to explore whether eating honey has any affect on school-age children's behavior.The researcher wants to follow the basic steps of the scientific method.Now that he's made the observation,his next step will be to
A)form at least two basic conclusions about behavioral problems that affect children who eat sweeteners such as honey.
B)analyze information about the general dietary practices and common behavioral problems of first-grade children.
C)ask a group of peer reviewers for their help in designing a single-blind study involving the dietary practices of children.
D)develop a question that's based on his observations of the children's behavior and their intakes of sweeteners such as honey.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Making More Nutritious Choices
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Q1) The RDA for a mineral is 5 mg/day.A megadose of this mineral would be at least ____ mg/day.
A)0.50
B)0.05
C)50.0
D)5.00
Answer: C
Q2) Maple syrup supplies about 200 kcal per ¼ cup serving.To be labeled "light" pancake syrup,a product that simulates maple syrup should provide about _____ or fewer kcal per ¼ cup.
A)43
B)52
C)133
D)152
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: How Food Becomes You
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true?
A)Acid reflux often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly.
B)A thin layer of chyme protects the lining of the digestive tract from being broken down by enzymes.
C)Hydrochloric acid (HCl)begins the partial digestion of fats in the small intestine.
D)The body needs more time to digest a high-carbohydrate meal than a high-fat meal.
Q2) During the past two months,Theresa has had intestinal pain after eating and diarrhea,and she's noticed blood in her feces.Additionally,she's lost about 10 pounds.Based on this information,Theresa should be tested for A)irritable bowel syndrome.
B)gallstones.
C)gastroesophageal reflux disease.
D)ulcerative colitis.
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Chapter 5: Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber
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Q1) Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch?
A)liver,apples,and cheese
B)eggs,fat-free milk,and honey
C)corn,potatoes,and rice
D)beef,seafood,and roast chicken
Q2) Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a substance that provides about 2 kcal/g.Which of the following sweeteners would she use?
A)honey
B)sucrose
C)mannitol
D)fructose
Q3) According to Cleo's physician,her blood cholesterol level is too high.Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol?
A)cooked oatmeal
B)whole milk
C)lean beef
D)American cheese
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Chapter 6: Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol
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Q1) Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).Based on this information,Bill should
A)become more physically active.
B)consume more saturated fat.
C)smoke no more than a pack of cigarettes daily.
D)reduce his intake of soluble fiber.
Q2) Victor is making cake batter.When he added corn oil,fat-free milk,baking powder,and salt together,the oil and milk separated into two layers.To make a mixture that does not separate into oily and watery components,Victor should add _____ and stir the ingredients together.
A)sugar
B)egg yolks
C)milk protein
D)fruit juice
Q3) Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?
A)beans
B)butter
C)banana
D)potato
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Chapter 7: Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks
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Q1) Erika is a vegan.To avoid developing a serious nutritional deficiency,she needs to include a source of _____ in her diet.
A)vitamin B-12
B)fiber
C)magnesium
D)folate
Q2) Luis is 23 years of age and weighs 220 pounds.Based on his body weight,his RDA for protein is ____ grams.
A)80
B)100
C)120
D)140
Q3) Which of the following statements is true?
A)The end products of protein digestion are dipeptides and tripeptides.
B)The absorptive cells of the small intestine remove amino acids from chyme.
C)Protein digestion cannot occur with the help of pancreatic amylase.
D)A healthy person digests and absorbs about 40% of the protein in food.
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Chapter 8: Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask
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Q1) Damon has a chronic illness,and to treat the condition,he takes an antibiotic every day.Despite his illness,Damon's diet is nutritionally adequate,and he exercises regularly.Based on this information,Damon may need to A)reduce his protein intake.
B)eat more vitamin-C rich foods.
C)take a dietary supplement that contains vitamin K.
D)consume fewer foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids.
Q2) Jameela is an Iranian woman living in poverty.She is not seen in public places without being covered almost completely in heavy veils.Her usual diet is comprised of legumes,small amounts of yogurt,whole-grain breads and rice,fruits,and a few vegetables.Based on this information,Jameela is most at risk of A)pellagra.
B)beriberi.
C)scurvy.
D)osteomalacia.
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Chapter 9: Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol
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Q1) While at a party,Dimitrius became drunk after consuming 6 cans of beer and 2 shots of whiskey.To sober up as fast as possible,he should
A)drink a glass of orange juice that contains a raw egg and tabasco sauce.
B)run a mile and then take a cold shower.
C)drink 3 cups of strong coffee.
D)stop drinking alcohol.
Q2) Which of the following practices would help a vegan (total vegetarian)increase his or her iron intake from plant foods?
A)taking zinc,calcium,and selenium supplements with meals
B)cooking vegetables in a cast iron skillet with tomatoes or lemon juice
C)drinking more milk and avoiding in-between-meal snacks
D)replacing butter with olive oil
Q3) Which of the following foods is low in sodium and high in potassium?
A)dill pickles
B)orange juice
C)soy sauce
D)canned soup
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Chapter 10: Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true?
A)The average woman has a higher metabolic rate than the average man.
B)As the typical person ages,his or her metabolic rate increases slightly.
C)Fat tissue is more metabolically active than muscle tissue.
D)A person can reduce his or her metabolic rate by eating a very-low-calorie diet.
Q2) Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who are not obese.
A)iron-deficiency anemia
B)gallbladder disease
C)elevated HDL cholesterol
D)cretinism
Q3) _____ is the primary source of direct energy for cells.
A)Glucose
B)Fat
C)Protein
D)ATP
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Q1) Which of the following federally subsidized food programs is designed to improve the nutritional status specifically of low-income,school-age children?
A)School Food Program
B)Meals for Needy Kids
C)Children's Congregate Meal Program
D)School Breakfast Program
Q2) Which of the following conditions is a major cause of death among pregnant women in the United States?
A)pica
B)severe morning sickness
C)eclampsia
D)iron-deficiency anemia
Q3) Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.
A)soy-based formulas
B)formulas containing lactose or DHA
C)rice cereal
D)honey
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