Test Bank For Understanding Nutrition, 13th Edition

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Lesson 1: Nutrition Basics

Ans
Objective
b
13/V1 1. The study of how a person’s genes interact with nutrients is termed
a.
genetic counseling.
b.
nutritional genomics.
c.
genetic metabolomics.
d.
nutritional nucleic acid pool.
c
2/V2 2. The nutrient that provides us with fuel for the brain and nervous system is
a.
protein.
b.
fat.
c.
carbohydrate.
d.
vitamins.
b
2/V2 3. Proteins are considered the
a.
main source of quick energy for the body.
b.
building blocks of life.
c.
activator of chemical reactions in the body.
d.
best source of concentrated energy.
c
2/V2 4. The nutrient that provides the most concentrated form of energy and carries
essential vitamins along with it is

a.
carbohydrate.
b.
minerals.
c.
fat.
d.
protein.
a
2/V2 5. Nearly every chemical reaction in the body occurs in an environment
consisting of

a.
water.
b.
minerals.
c.
carbohydrate.
d.
fat.
b
13/V3 6. What foods are found at the base of the Food Guide Pyramid?
a.
Fruits and vegetables
b.
Grains and cereals
c.
Dairy products
d.
Meat products
d
13/V3 7. The top of the Pyramid consists of
a.
foods that supply many kcalories but few nutrients.
b.
high fat and high sugar foods.
c.
"junk" foods.
d.
all of the above.
d
13/V3 8. Vegetarians can apply the Food Guide Pyramid by substituting
a.
legumes for protein.
b.
seeds/nuts for protein.
c.
peanut butter for protein.
d.
all of the above.
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c
9/V3 9. A serving of meat is
a.
what you typically get at a restaurant.
b.
what most people typically eat.
c.
3-4 ounces.
d.
6-8 ounces.
b
6/V4 10. All of the following are health concerns of each Pathway subject who will be
followed for one year EXCEPT

a.
weight control.
b.
cancer.
c.
diabetes.
d.
high blood cholesterol.
Objective
Q#
13/V1
11. What was developed by nutrition scientists in 1940 to help the nation prevent
deficiencies?

13/V3
12. According to the Food Guide Pyramid, what constitutes a serving of milk?
13/V3
13. According to the Food Guide Pyramid, what constitutes a serving of fruit?
6/V4
14. What are the three health concerns of the Pathway subjects being profiled for one
year?

Answer

11.
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
12.
Milk = 1 cup
13.
1/2 cup sliced (or one medium whole fruit, such as an apple or
banana)

14.
Type II diabetes (diabetes), high blood cholesterol (CVD, heart
disease), and weight loss (weight control)

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