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Which condition's onset is NOT related to nutrition?
A. Heart Disease
B. Hypertension
C. Sickle Cell Anemia
D. Susceptibility to disease correct answers C. Sickle Cell Anemia
Correct! Sickle Cell Anemia is a purely genetic disease.
In nutrition, the word essential means:
A. A nutrient foun...
NDFS 100 All Quizzes || with 100% Error-free Solutions.
Which condition's onset is NOT related to nutrition?
A. Heart Disease
B. Hypertension
C. Sickle Cell Anemia
D. Susceptibility to disease correct answers C. Sickle Cell Anemia
Correct! Sickle Cell Anemia is a purely genetic disease.
In nutrition, the word essential means:
A. A nutrient found only in raw foods.
B. A necessary nutrient that can only be obtained from the diet.
C. The body can manufacture the nutrient from raw materials in a timely manner.
D. Compounds the body can make for itself. correct answers B. A necessary nutrient that can
only be obtained from the diet.
Correct! Essential nutrients are nutrients the body cannot make for itself or cannot make fast
enough from other raw materials; nutrients must be obtained from food to prevent deficiencies.
Which nutrient provides the most calories per gram?
A. Alcohol
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrate
D. Fat correct answers D. Fat
Correct! Fat has 9 kcal/g
Which nutrient category provides energy?
A. Minerals
B. Carbohydrates
C. Vitamins
D. Water correct answers B. Carbohydrates
Correct! Carbohydrates provide 4 kcal/g. (Page 7)
Which characteristic of a healthy diet provides limits to avoid excess?
A. Adequacy
B. Balance
C. Moderation
D. Variety correct answers C. Moderation
Correct! Moderation means to provide foods and nutrients within set limits, not to excess
A study conducted in several contries where a high intake of fish and a low intake of animal fat
were correlated with a low rate of breast cancer death is an example of a(n):
A. Epidemiological study
B. Case study
C. Intervention study
D. Blind experiment correct answers A. Epidemiological study
Correct! Epidemiological studies are studies of whole populations that can reveal a correlation
,Half of the subjects in a study are given a drink with extra whey protein and the other half are
given a drink without whey protein and both groups' muscle strength is monitored. The drink
without the whey protein is called a(n)
A. Experimental group
B. Correlation
C. Placebo
D. Regression model correct answers C. Placebo
Correct! Placebo is a sham treatment used in scientific studies. See Table 1-7, page 16.
Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:
A. Graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics
B. Completion of a medical degree
C. Use of the term "dietist" after the individual's name
D. Completion of a certificate in nutrition from a correspondence program correct answers A.
Graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics
Correct! Qualified nutrition experts complete at least a BS degree in nutrition from an accredited
college or university.
A person with heart disease is told he has to make some changes in his diet and lifestyle
practices. He states "I know that I should make changes because my father and brother both died
of heart attacks. But, I really like to have my big steaks for dinner." He is in what stage of
behavior change?
A. Preparation
B. Contemplation
C. Action
D. Maintenance correct answers B. Contemplation
Correct! Contemplation - admit a change may be needed, but weighing pros and cons of change.
See Table 1-9, page 18.
Jake's weight on the metric scale is 77 Kg. About how many pounds does Jake weigh?
A. 35 lb
77 Kg X 2.2 lb/Kg = 169 lbs
See Appendix C-1
B. 99 lb
C. 169 lb
D. 192 lb correct answers C. 169 lb
77 Kg X 2.2 lb/Kg = 169 lbs
See Appendix C-1
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the DRI?
A. The committee that publishes them is comprised of nutrition experts.
B. They are minimum requirements, not recommendations.
C. They are based on a review of available scientific research.
D. They are for individuals who are healthy. correct answers B. They are minimum
requirements, not recommendations.
, Correct! DRI are recommended intakes, not minimums. See "Dietary Reference Intakes" and
"Understanding the DRI Recommended Intakes." (Page 34)
What is the AMDR for protein?
A. 10-35% of calories
B. 20-35% of calories
C. 45-65% of calories
D. 35-65% of calories correct answers A. 10-35% of calories
Correct! The AMDR for protein is 10-35% of calorie intake. See the section titled: "The DRI
Lists and Purposes" and "AMDR-Calorie Percentage Ranges." (Page 33)
What is the recommended folate intake for a 22 year old pregnant female? (use the chart on the
first page of your book to answer this question OR if using the e-book use Dietary Reference
Intakes (DRI) found after the appendix in the chapter table of contents)
A. RDA of 600 ug
B. RDA of 600 mg
C. RDA of 400 ug
D. Al of 400 mg
E. Al of 600 ug correct answers A. RDA of 600 ug
Correct! TheDRI table shows folate as an RDA, not an AI. The amount is in micrograms. The
following abbreviations all mean microgram: mcg, ug, µg.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes all of the following guidelines EXCEPT:
A. Following a healthy eating pattern.
B. Consume added sugars
C. Focus on a variety of nutrient dense foods.
D. Choose diets lower in sodium correct answers B. Consume added sugars
Correct! The 2015-2010 DGA has five guidelines:
1. Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan
2. Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount
3. Limit calories form added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake
4. Shift to healthier food and beverage choices.
5. Support healthy eating patterns for all.
[Dietary Guidelines for Americans, table 2-1, 14th ed] (Page 38)
Which of the following groups in the USDA Eating Pattern is a rich source of protein?
A. Fruits
B. Grains
C. Milk and Milk Products (Dairy)
D. Vegetables correct answers C. Milk and Milk Products (Dairy)
Correct! The milk (dairy) group and the protein foods group are the two food groups with a
significant source of protein.
[Diet Planning with the USDA Eating Patterns, figure 2.5 14th ed] (Page 46)
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