Chapter 01: An Overview of Nutrition Understanding Nutrition 16th Edition Whitney Test Bank 1. Which statement about nutrition’s role in a person’s life is FALSE? a. Nutrition is the science of the nutrients in foods and their actions within the body. b. Nutrition is the study of human behaviors related to food and eating. c. Careless food choices can contribute to chronic disease. d. Chronic diseases progress slowly. e. A diet is defined as a restrictive food plan designed for weight loss. ANSWER: e 2. Your classmate prefers to consume strawberries rather than other fruits. Based on what you’ve learned about influences on food choices, what would be the most likely reason your classmate prefers strawberries? a. Strawberries are cheap. b. He likes the flavor and taste of strawberries the most. c. Strawberries are a convenient snack. d. Strawberries are a nutritionally rich food. e. Eating strawberries is a habit. ANSWER: b 3. At a party with friends, Amal drinks wine and eats hors d’oeuvres, even though she is not hungry. This is an example of a food choice based on . a. established habits b. social interaction c. emotional turmoil d. negative association e. comfort eating ANSWER: b 4. A person who eats a granola bar from a vending machine is most likely making a food choice based on: . a. Established habit b. Easy availability c. Body image d. Environmental concerns e. Cultural values ANSWER: b Chapter 01: An Overview of Nutrition 5. Which individual is making a food choice based on values? a. A woman who avoids gluten due to allergies b. A child who spits out his mashed potatoes because they taste too salty c. A teenager who mindlessly eats potato chips while watching television d. A man who eats oatmeal each day without exception e. A Catholic woman who fasts on Good Friday to honor religious custom ANSWER: e 6. Why should a health -care professional take a drug history before making nutrition recommendations? a. To assess for possible interactions that lead to nutrient deficiencies b. To identify conditions with a genetic component c. To identify diseases that interfere with nutrient absorption d. To assess for possible drug abuse of misuse e. To rule out the possibility of suspected nutrition problems ANSWER: a 7. Ang is a movie fan and always eats a big bucket of buttery popcorn at the theater. His food choice is most likely based on . a. regional cuisine b. personal values c. Ethnic value d. positive association e. functional value ANSWER: d 8. Which of the following is an example of an ultra-processed food? a. Skim milk b. Swiss cheese c. Chicken nuggets d. Sunflower seeds e. Apple juice ANSWER: c Chapter 01: An Overview of Nutrition 9. Which of the following does NOT represent one of the six classes of nutrients? a. water b. lipids c. phytochemicals d. carbohydrates e. protein ANSWER: c 10. The RDA is set higher than the EAR to meet the needs of most healthy people. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 11. Which is the simplest nutrient? a. Minerals b. Water c. Protein d. Carbohydrates e. Vitamins ANSWER: a 12. Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) provide different amounts based on sex and age. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 13. Calories or kcalories are a measure of energy. a. heat b. potential c. surface d. work e. light ANSWER: a
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