Nutrition Midterm Chapters 1-7
Which statement if FALSE concerning the field of nutrition?
- Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body.
- Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, absorb and store food.
- Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century
- Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating patterns
- Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century
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Which of the following chronic diseases is NOT strongly associated with dietary choice?
- Alzheimer's disease
- obesity
- heart disease
- type 2 diabetes
(Ans- A) Alzheimer's disease
How many classes of nutrients are there?(Ans- Six
What's the name of the six nutrient groups?(Ans- Carbohydrates, Fats and oils, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Which of the following nutrients are inorganic?
- carbohydrates
- fats 1 / 3
- vitamins
- minerals
(Ans- Minerals
What is nutrition?(Ans- the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and influences our health.
What is the primary source of fuel for the brain?(Ans- carbohydrates
Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods?
- butter and corn oil
- beef and pork
- wheat and lentils
- bacon and eggs
(Ans- wheat and lentils
Which of the following nutrients is the MOST energy dense?
- carbohydrate
- fat
- protein
- vitamins
(Ans- carbohydrate
Which of the following BEST describes minerals?
- micronutrients that are broken down easily during digestion
- micronutrients that are easily destroyed by heat and light
- inorganic micronutrients found in a variety of foods
- nutrients that are needed in large amounts by the body
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(Ans- inorganic micronutrients found in a variety of foods
The building blocks of proteins (Ans- amino acids
Which of the following is NOT a major function of dietary of protein?
- building new cells and tissues
- repairing damaged structures
- maintaining the structure and strength of bone
- serving as a primary source of energy for the body
(Ans- serving as a primary source of energy for the body
Vitamin C and the B vitamins are (Ans- soluble in water
Which of following describes the vitamins A, D, E, and K?
- excess amounts are excreted via the urine
- potentially toxic with excessive intake
- soluble in water
- not stored to any extent in the body
(Ans- potentially toxic with excessive intake
Overconsumption of which nutrient has the greatest potential for toxicity?(Ans- Vitamin B6
What is the standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all health individuals?(Ans- Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?
- helps to regulate nervous impulses and muscle contraction
- helps to transport nutrients and oxygen
- helps too excrete waste products
- provides a source of energy to work and play
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