HNF 150 Exam 1 WITH ANSWERS
In a study, Group A was given vitamin C while group B received water. At the end of the study, the amount of colds each group got during the study period was recorded. What kind of study is this an example of? - ANSWER- Intervention
If ALL Americans' intake of vitami...
HNF 150 Exam 1 WITH
ANSWERS
In a study, Group A was given vitamin C while group B received water. At the end of the
study, the amount of colds each group got during the study period was recorded. What
kind of study is this an example of? - ANSWER- Intervention
If ALL Americans' intake of vitamin C is the same as the EAR, _____% of Americans
are predicted to show deficiency symptoms? - ANSWER- 50
Vitamin D has an Al, but not an RDA. This means that: - ANSWER- insufficient data
exists to establish the RDA value
T/F: All of the nutrients EXCEPT water provide calories - ANSWER- False
What is true concerning essential nutrients? - ANSWER- the body cannot produce them
so they must be consumed in the diet
US food labels and health and nutrition claims are regulated by the: - ANSWER- Food
and Drug Administration (FDA)
According to the definition by the FDA, which of the following is a nutrient claim? -
ANSWER-
According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines, which of the following is recommended for an
American's diet? - ANSWER- consume more plant-based foods
Foods that are rich in non-energy yielding nutrients relative to their energy contents are
foods with high _____: - ANSWER- nutrient density
What are phytochemicals? - ANSWER- Chemical compounds derived from plants
What type of study is performed under tightly controlled situations and often involves
animals? - ANSWER- Laboratory
Suppose it is determined that 50% of Americans need 50 mg of a vitamin to avoid
deficiency and 98% of Americans need 98 mg to avoid the deficiency. Where will the
food and nutrition board set the RDA for the population? - ANSWER- 98 mg
Which of the following is the amount of a nutrient that could cause toxicity? - ANSWER-
UL
, Which of the following contains more calories per gram than alcohol? - ANSWER-
Lipids
What is NOT an example of an organic nutrient? - ANSWER- water
The FDA defines "nutrient claim" as a claim on a food product that characterizes: -
ANSWER- the level of a nutrient in the food
T/F: Nutrition label that states trans fat free may contain some trans fat - ANSWER- true
Which of the following recommendations is one of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for
Americans? - ANSWER- Reduce intake of red and processed meats
All of the following are examples of nutrient dense food choices except: - ANSWER-
butter
A functional food is a food that: - ANSWER- has nutrients that may protect against
diseases
T/F: the immune system is influenced by nutrition: - ANSWER- true
The lymphatic system is responsible for transporting _____ to the blood system: -
ANSWER- Fat
Adequate circulation requires three components, one of which is: - ANSWER- good
nutrition to replenish and supply the body with nutrients
The hormone responsible for the release of glucose from the liver is: - ANSWER-
Glucagon
A protein that speeds up a specific chemical reaction without undergoing changes itself
is known as a(n): - ANSWER- enzyme
Insulin is secreted by the _____ when blood glucose is ____ in order to take sugar out
of the blood and into cells - ANSWER- pancreas, high
Which of the following does NOT occur as part of the flight or fight response? -
ANSWER- the digestive system speeds up
T/F: Plasma is the fluid in the blood and lymph that is contained within cells - ANSWER-
false
the stomach's main function is the denaturation of what nutrient? - ANSWER- protein
T/F: Mechanical digestion is the breakdown of nutrient by enzymes? - ANSWER- False
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