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Understanding Nutrition, 16th Edition, Ellie Whitney, Sharon Rady Rolfes 1. An Overview of Nutrition. Highlight 1: Nutrition Information and Misinformation. 2. Planning a Healthy Diet. Highlight 2: Plant-Based Diets. 3. Digestion, Absorption and Transport. Highlight 3: Common Digestive Problems. 4...

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Test Bank for Understanding Nutrition,
16th Edition, Ellie Whitney,
Sharon Rady Rolfes

, Test Bank for Understanding Nutrition, 16th Edition, Ellie Whitney,
Sharon Rady Rolfes
Chapter 1: Overview Of Nutrition

1 : Research suggests that genetics is likely to influence ____ and, therefore, food likes and
dislikes.
A : ad susceptibility
B : ethnic biases
C : taste perception
D : socioeconomic status

Correct Answer : C

2 : A child develops a strong dislike of noodle soup after she eats some while sick with the flu.
This is an example of a food-related ____.
A : habit
B : association
C : emotion
D : social interaction

Correct Answer : B

3 : A person who eats a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every day is most likely making a food
choice based on ____.
A : environmental concerns
B : availability
C : ethnic heritage
D : habit

Correct Answer : D

4 : Approximately what percentage of meals in the United States is prepared in the home?
A : 30
B : 50
C : 70
D : 90

Correct Answer : C

5 : Individuals who frequently prepare their own meals are more likely to ____.
A : consume larger amounts of fat, protein, and kcalories
B : have a lower incidence of acute health problems
C : report more positive emotions and healthier food choices
D : eat with family members than to eat alone

Correct Answer : C

6 : Eating in response to negative emotions and stress can easily lead to ____.
A : overweight and obesity
B : food aversions
C : healthy food choices
D : lack of appetite

Correct Answer : A

,7 : Foods that provide health benefits beyond their nutrient combinations are called ____.
A : health-enhancing foods
B : enriched foods
C : fortified foods
D : functional foods

Correct Answer : D

8 : What are the simplest types of functional foods?
A : whole foods
B : food supplements
C : commercial foods
D : antioxidants

Correct Answer : A

9 : Nonnutrient substances found in plant foods that show biological activity in the body are
commonly known as ____.
A : folionutrients
B : inorganic nutriments
C : phytochemicals
D : carotenoids

Correct Answer : C

10 : What is the best example of a functional food?
A : tomato
B : instant oatmeal
C : white bread
D : calcium-fortified orange juice

Correct Answer : D

11 : Approximately how much water would be found in a 120-pound person?
A : 12 pounds
B : 24 pounds
C : 36 pounds
D : 72 pounds

Correct Answer : D

12 : Inorganic nutrients are those that do not contain which element?
A : hydrogen
B : oxygen
C : carbon
D : chloride

Correct Answer : C

13 : Which term refers to a nutrient needed by the body that must be supplied by foods?
A : nutraceutical
B : metabolic unit


, C : essential nutrient
D : phytonutrient

Correct Answer : C

14 : Which element would be classified as a micronutrient?
A : protein
B : iron
C : alcohol
D : carbohydrate

Correct Answer : B

15 : Which component is an organic compound?
A : salt
B : water
C : calcium
D : vitamin C

Correct Answer : D

16 : What compound is an example of an energy-yielding nutrient?
A : protein
B : water
C : minerals
D : vitamins

Correct Answer : A

17 : Gram for gram, which element provides the most energy?
A : fats
B : alcohol
C : proteins
D : carbohydrates

Correct Answer : A

18 : Food energy is commonly expressed in kcalories and in ____.
A : kilojoules
B : thermal units
C : fluence of energy
D : newtons

Correct Answer : A

19 : Lisa is trying to lose weight and has reduced her daily intake to 1400 kcalories, which
includes 30 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy in Lisas diet
consists of fat?
A : 8.5 percent
B : 15 percent
C : 19 percent
D : 25.5 percent

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