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Ch 01 Flashcards

1
Q

Nutrients are _____ that are critical to human growth and functioning.

A) groups of amino acids
B) chemical substances or compounds
C) foods we eat
D) supplements

A

B) chemical substances or compounds

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2
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There are _____ groups of nutrients found in foods.

A) 4
B) 6
C) 7
D) 9

A

B) 6

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3
Q

Energy nutrients are referred to as ____.

A) macronutrients
B) minerals
C) vitamins
D) water

A

A) macronutrients

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4
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“Organic” refers to nutrients containing ____.

A) carbon and hydrogen
B) nitrogen
C) oxygen and helium
D) hydrogen only

A

A) carbon and hydrogen

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5
Q

Alcohol ____.

A) provides 7 kilocalories per gram
B) is considered a nutrient
C) supports regulation of body functions
D) is considered a drug and a toxin

A

D) is considered a drug and a toxin

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6
Q

Which is the primary source of fuel for the human body?

A) carbohydrates
B) fats
C) proteins
D) lipids

A

A) carbohydrates

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7
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Lipids provide ___ kilocalories per gram.

A) 4
B) 6
C) 7
D) 9

A

D) 9

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8
Q

Vitamins ____.

A) provide kilocalories/energy
B) occur only in foods
C) must be taken as supplements
D) are micronutrients

A

D) are micronutrients

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9
Q

Forty (40) grams of carbohydrate contain ____ kilocalories.

A) 120
B) 160
C) 210
D) 360

A

B) 160

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10
Q

Which of the following are an important energy source during rest and low-to-moderate intensity exercise?

A) Fluids
B) Proteins
C) Amino acids
D) Lipids

A

D) Lipids

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11
Q

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are designed for ____.

A) everyone in the United States
B) only healthy people
C) curing deficiency diseases
D) treating chronic diseases

A

B) only healthy people

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12
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Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) consist of the following values except:

A) Adequate Intake (AI)
B) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
C) Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
D) Daily Values (DV)

A

D) Daily Values (DV)

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13
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Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is _____.

A) the highest average daily nutrient intake level not likely to pose a health risk
B) defined for all nutrients
C) designed for high level athletic performance
D) the guideline established for healthy weight management programs

A

A) the highest average daily nutrient intake level not likely to pose a health risk

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14
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The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) represents a nutrient intake level that meets the requirement of _____ of healthy individuals in a particular group.

A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 80%
D) 100%

A

B) 50%

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15
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The Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is defined as the _____.

A) average dietary energy intake for a healthy adult
B) intake for a particular macronutrient
C) amount of energy to prevent chronic diseases
D) minimum of carbohydrates to sustain energy requirements

A

A) average dietary energy intake for a healthy adult

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16
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Clinical trials include two groups, an experimental group and a/an ____ group.

A) control
B) placebo
C) epidemiological
D) case study

A

A) control

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17
Q

A technique to assess an individual’s nutrient and energy intake is to collect the following information:

A) list of traditional foods
B) diet record
C) annual family income
D) family food budget

A

B) diet record

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18
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A 24 hour dietary recall ____.

A) reveals a subject’s eating patterns over time
B) identifies all nutrient deficiencies
C) gives an indication of a person’s typical intake
D) relies on a subject’s memory

A

D) relies on a subject’s memory

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19
Q

Diet records _____.

A) list all foods and beverages consumed over a specified period
B) include only foods that are weighed or measured
C) provide objective data
D) are oral, not written, records

A

A) list all foods and beverages consumed over a specified period

20
Q

Which of the following is true about anthropometric assessments?

A) They provide subjective data in a study.
B) Anyone can take the measurements accurately.
C) They are compared to standards specific for age and gender.
D) The most common measurements are body fat and lean body mass.

A

C) They are compared to standards specific for age and gender.

21
Q

A very valid source of nutrition information is _____.

A) news articles
B) science journals
C) TV programs
D) health magazines

A

B) science journals

22
Q

A clear characteristic of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert is ____.

A) a bachelor’s degree
B) completion of a supervised clinical workshop
C) a Nutritionist title
D) a Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

A

D) a Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

23
Q

Nutrition professionals work in _____.

A) local communities
B) research labs
C) hospitals
D) a variety of settings

A

D) a variety of settings

24
Q

The leading federal agency that protects the health and safety of people in the United States is the _____.

A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
C) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
D) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

A

A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

25
Q

A situation in which an individual’s nutritional status is out of balance is called ____.

A) undernutrition
B) overnutrition
C) malnutrition
D) hyponutrition

A

C) malnutrition

26
Q

___ is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of of 1kg of water by 1 degree C.

A

Kilocalorie

27
Q

___ and ___ are the primary energy sources for the human body.

A

Carbohydrates and Lipids

28
Q

Most ___ soluble vitamins need to be consumed daily.

A

Water

29
Q

Our body can store ___ soluble vitamins.

A

Fat

30
Q

___ is the daily nutrient intake level that meets requirements of 97-98% of healthy individuals in a particular group.

A

RDA

31
Q

___ studies indicate relationships, but not cause and effect.

A

Observational

32
Q

T/F

The RDA represents the highest daily nutrient intake level that is not associated with health risks.

A

False

33
Q

T/F

An epidemiological study is a clinical trial in which a large population participates as members of the experimental and control groups.

A

False

34
Q

___ support tissue growth, repair, and maintenance.

A

Proteins

35
Q

___ provide us with fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids in addition to storing large quantities of energy.

A

Lipids

36
Q

___ are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They are the primary energy source for the human body, particularly for the brain.

A

Carbohydrates

37
Q

What are the 6 essential nutrients?

A
  1. Carbohydrates
  2. Lipids
  3. Protein
  4. Vitamins
  5. Minerals
  6. Water
38
Q

Christopher’s lunch contains 121 grams of carbohydrate, 40 grams of protein, and 25 grams of fat. What percent of kilocalories (kcal) in this meal come from fat?

A) 19%
B) 26%
C) 34%
D) 42%

A

B) 26%

39
Q

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods?

A) butter and corn oil
B) beef and pork
C) wheat and lentils
D) bacon and eggs

A

C) wheat and lentils

40
Q

Alcohol is not considered a ___ because it does not support body regulation, or tissue repair or rebuilding.

A) kilocalorie
B) carbohydrate
C) nutrient
D) wellness factor

A

C) nutrient

41
Q

An RDA is established based on the:

A) DRI.
B) EAR.
C) UL.
D) AI.

A

B) EAR.

42
Q

The AMDR for fat is:

A) 20-35%.
B) less than 10%.
C) 10-35%.
D) 45-65%.

A

A) 20-35%.

43
Q

The AMDR for protein is:

A) 20-35%.
B) less than 10%.
C) 10-35%.
D) 45-65%.

A

C) 10-35%.

44
Q

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a true anthropometric test factor?

A) height
B) body composition
C) weight
D) waist circumference

A

B) body composition

45
Q

The type of study that is used in assessing nutritional habits, disease trends, and other health phenomena of large populations, and determining factors that influence those phenomena, is called a(n):

A) case controlled study.
B) clinical trial.
C) observational study.
D) animal study.

A

C) observational study.

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