Question 1

A registered dietician nutritionist has passed an exam administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People who are poor can be overfed in energy nutrients but malnourished in vitamins and minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

For reporting research results, a regular magazine is just as credible as a peer- reviewed journal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The group given a specific treatment during an experiment is called the

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A)   experimental group.
B)   control group.
C)   double- blind group.
D)   blind group.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D) A

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the essential nutrients?

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A)   minerals
B)   water
C)   alcohol
D)   fatsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which nutrient class is used to build body tissues and make enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamins
B)   carbohydrates
C)   lipids
D)   proteinsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The promotion and selling of health products and services of questionable validity is known as the scientific method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The science that studies how the nutrients and compounds in foods affect your body's function and health is called nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Substances that speed up reactions in your body are known as enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A hypothesis is

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A)   an idea generated by scientists based on their observations.
B)   a stepwise process used by scientists to generate sound research findings.
C)   research that involves looking at factors in two or more groups of subjects to see if there is a relationship to certain outcomes.
D)   research involving one group of subjects that receives a specific treatment and a second group of subjects that does not receive the treatment.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Curtis is writing a paper for his nutrition class and is using the Internet as a resource. Describe what he should consider when deciding whether a site is reliable or not.

Accepted Answer

If a site's URL ends in ".edu" or ".gov"...

Question 12

The defining characteristic of an organic compound is that it

Accepted Answer

A)   contains hydrogen.
B)   contains nitrogen.
C)   is grown in rich soil.
D)   contains carbon.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is not an outcome for children who are food insecure?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased energy
B)   delayed cognitive development
C)   iron deficiency
D)   increased incidence of colds and headachesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

There are five classes of nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not true about phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are nonnutritive compounds.
B)   They are essential nutrients.
C)   They have disease- fighting properties.
D)   They come from plant foods.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

It is not a good idea to change your diet based on a single study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

The macronutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, and vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are phytochemicals and why might they be important?

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At least 900 different phytochemicals ha...

Question 19

Americans need to consume more

Accepted Answer

A)   meat and refined grains.
B)   oils and fewer vegetables.
C)   meat and saltier foods.
D)   fruits and vegetables.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 20

A research journal in which fellow scientists review studies to assess whether they are accurate before they are published is known as a peer- reviewed journal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: What Is Nutrition

A registered dietician nutritionist has passed an exam administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

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People who are poor can be overfed in energy nutrients but malnourished in vitamins and minerals.

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For reporting research results, a regular magazine is just as credible as a peer- reviewed journal.

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The group given a specific treatment during an experiment is called the

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Which of the following is not one of the essential nutrients?

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Which nutrient class is used to build body tissues and make enzymes?

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The promotion and selling of health products and services of questionable validity is known as the scientific method.

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The science that studies how the nutrients and compounds in foods affect your body's function and health is called nutrition.

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Substances that speed up reactions in your body are known as enzymes.

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A hypothesis is

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Curtis is writing a paper for his nutrition class and is using the Internet as a resource. Describe what he should consider when deciding whether a site is reliable or not.

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The defining characteristic of an organic compound is that it

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Which of the following is not an outcome for children who are food insecure?

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There are five classes of nutrients.

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Which of the following is not true about phytochemicals?

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It is not a good idea to change your diet based on a single study.

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The macronutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, and vitamins.

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What are phytochemicals and why might they be important?

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Americans need to consume more

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