NUR 306- Exam 1 Question and answers
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Each of the six classes of nutrients: - correct answer ✔are essential for
growth, development, and reproduction.
All of the following are true regarding phytochemicals, EXCEPT:
a)they are classified as an essential micronutrient.
b)thousands of these compounds are found in foods.
c)they are linked to a reduced risk of cancer.
d) they are found primarily in plant foods. - correct answer ✔a) they are
classified as an essential micronutrient.
Homeostasis can be defined as: - correct answer ✔the maintenance of a
stable, internal environment in the face of external variability
Current nutrition research and policy focuses primarily on: - correct answer
✔Diseases of overconsumption
The focus of the RDA reference value: - correct answer ✔is to prevent
deficiency diseases as well as reduce the risk of chronic diet-related diseases
All of the following are true regarding the Adequate Intake (AI) value,
EXCEPT: - correct answer ✔it was established to meet the nutrient needs of
50% of a group of people based on age and sex.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is defined as: - correct answer ✔The
estimate of a safe daily level of nutrient intake that should not be exceeded
, Randomized control trials encompass all of the following characteristics,
EXCEPT: - correct answer ✔They observe without specific interventions, the
association between variables in a population
The name of the professional organization of registered dietitians in the United
States is the: - correct answer ✔Academy of nutrition and dietetics
Healthy People 2020 is: - correct answer ✔A government sponsored
initiative that sets goals and guidelines for the health of Americans
Which of the following is true with regard to a healthy diet? - correct answer
✔all of the above
Emphasizing nutrient-dense foods and reducing intake of energy-dense foods
while meeting overall energy needs typically results in: - correct answer
✔greater likelihood of achieving recommended intake of essential nutrients.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) are characterized by all of the
following, EXCEPT: - correct answer ✔they are updated every 10 years
The DGAs recommend that sodium intake should: - correct answer ✔be
restricted to 1,500 milligrams/day for individuals at risk of high blood pressure.
All of the following are true regarding the USDA MyPlate food guide,
EXCEPT: - correct answer ✔it is designed specifically for use by children
rather than adults.
The World Health Organization's dietary guidelines: - correct answer
✔reinforce recommendations from other countries around the world.
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Each of the six classes of nutrients: - correct answer ✔are essential for
growth, development, and reproduction.
All of the following are true regarding phytochemicals, EXCEPT:
a)they are classified as an essential micronutrient.
b)thousands of these compounds are found in foods.
c)they are linked to a reduced risk of cancer.
d) they are found primarily in plant foods. - correct answer ✔a) they are
classified as an essential micronutrient.
Homeostasis can be defined as: - correct answer ✔the maintenance of a
stable, internal environment in the face of external variability
Current nutrition research and policy focuses primarily on: - correct answer
✔Diseases of overconsumption
The focus of the RDA reference value: - correct answer ✔is to prevent
deficiency diseases as well as reduce the risk of chronic diet-related diseases
All of the following are true regarding the Adequate Intake (AI) value,
EXCEPT: - correct answer ✔it was established to meet the nutrient needs of
50% of a group of people based on age and sex.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is defined as: - correct answer ✔The
estimate of a safe daily level of nutrient intake that should not be exceeded
, Randomized control trials encompass all of the following characteristics,
EXCEPT: - correct answer ✔They observe without specific interventions, the
association between variables in a population
The name of the professional organization of registered dietitians in the United
States is the: - correct answer ✔Academy of nutrition and dietetics
Healthy People 2020 is: - correct answer ✔A government sponsored
initiative that sets goals and guidelines for the health of Americans
Which of the following is true with regard to a healthy diet? - correct answer
✔all of the above
Emphasizing nutrient-dense foods and reducing intake of energy-dense foods
while meeting overall energy needs typically results in: - correct answer
✔greater likelihood of achieving recommended intake of essential nutrients.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) are characterized by all of the
following, EXCEPT: - correct answer ✔they are updated every 10 years
The DGAs recommend that sodium intake should: - correct answer ✔be
restricted to 1,500 milligrams/day for individuals at risk of high blood pressure.
All of the following are true regarding the USDA MyPlate food guide,
EXCEPT: - correct answer ✔it is designed specifically for use by children
rather than adults.
The World Health Organization's dietary guidelines: - correct answer
✔reinforce recommendations from other countries around the world.
