Question 1

Joan's dinner contains 210 grams of carbohydrate, 60 grams of protein, and 52 grams of fat. What percent of kilocalories in this meal comes from carbohydrate?

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A)  22%
B)  25%
C)  35%
D)  54%

Question 2

Protein is the primary source of fuel for our brain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Amino acids are the smallest unit of a

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate.
B)  lipid.
C)  protein.
D)  vitamin.

Question 4

Nutrigenomics is an ancient specialty area of nutritional research.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

"Wellness" is a multidimensional process that includes one's physical, emotional, social, occupational, and spiritual health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fats are soluble in water.
B)  Fats are an important energy source for our bodies at rest and during low-intensity exercise.
C)  Fats are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
D)  Fats yield more calories per gram than carbohydrate or protein.

Question 7

Describe how nutrition and physical activity influence wellness.

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Question 8

For an experiment to be consistent with the principles of the scientific method, it must be repeatable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following BEST describes minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  micronutrients that are broken down easily during digestion
B)  micronutrients that are easily destroyed by heat and light
C)  inorganic micronutrients found in a variety of foods
D)  nutrients that are needed in large amounts by the body

Question 10

Nutrigenomics is a scientific discipline that studies the genetic variations in plant and animal foods and the effect on nutrient composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is another name for an epidemiological study?

Accepted Answer

A)  a single-blind study
B)  a double-blind study
C)  a model study
D)  an observational study

Question 12

Which of the following chronic diseases is NOT strongly associated with dietary choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease
B)  cancer
C)  heart disease
D)  type 2 diabetes

Question 13

Vitamins provide 4 kilocalories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A slice of pumpkin bread contains 5 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams of protein. What percent of the bread's calories are from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  10%
B)  20%
C)  40%
D)  75%

Question 15

Rich sources of carbohydrate include legumes, milk, rice, wheat, fruits, and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an inorganic nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A (vitamin) 
B)  stearic acid (fat) 
C)  dietary fiber (carbohydrate) 
D)  calcium (mineral)

Question 17

Nutrition is a relatively new scientific discipline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A)  
B)  American Dietetic Association (AD
A)  
C)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)  
D)  National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Question 19

A placebo is the misrepresentation of a product, program, or service for financial gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The type of study that compares a group of individuals with a disease to another similar but healthy group is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  double-blind study.
B)  clinical trial.
C)  intervention study.
D)  case control study.

Exam 1: The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Rich sources of carbohydrate include legumes, milk, rice, wheat, fruits, and vegetables.

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Nutrigenomics is an ancient specialty area of nutritional research.

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Vitamins provide 4 kilocalories per gram.

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Amino acids are the smallest unit of a

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What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and safety?

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Which of the following is an example of an inorganic nutrient?

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Nutrigenomics is a scientific discipline that studies the genetic variations in plant and animal foods and the effect on nutrient composition.

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The type of study that compares a group of individuals with a disease to another similar but healthy group is called a(n)

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A placebo is the misrepresentation of a product, program, or service for financial gain.

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Protein is the primary source of fuel for our brain.

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Nutrition is a relatively new scientific discipline.

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Joan's dinner contains 210 grams of carbohydrate, 60 grams of protein, and 52 grams of fat. What percent of kilocalories in this meal comes from carbohydrate?

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What is another name for an epidemiological study?

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Which of the following is FALSE?

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Which of the following chronic diseases is NOT strongly associated with dietary choices?

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"Wellness" is a multidimensional process that includes one's physical, emotional, social, occupational, and spiritual health.

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Which of the following BEST describes minerals?

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Describe how nutrition and physical activity influence wellness.

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A slice of pumpkin bread contains 5 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams of protein. What percent of the bread's calories are from fat?

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For an experiment to be consistent with the principles of the scientific method, it must be repeatable.

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