NUTRITION EXAM 1: STUDY GUIDE FULL EXAM PACK 80+ PAGES

EXAM 1: STUDY GUIDE CHAPTER 1: NUTRITION & HEALTH 1.The major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to: a. prevention and control of chronic diseases. b. improved sanitation and public health. c. prevention and control of infectious diseases. d. development of healthful foods using food technology. 2.A physical science that contributes to understanding how nutrition relates to health and wellbeing is: a. anatomy. b. biochemistry. c. physics. d. pharmacology. 3. The body of scientific knowledge related to nutritional requirements of human growth, maintenance, activity, and reproduction is known as: a. physiology. b. nutrition science. c. biochemistry. d. dietetics. 4. The professional primarily responsible for application of nutrition science in clinical practice settings is the: a. nurse. b. physician. c. public health nutritionist. d. registered dietitian. 5. The primary responsibility for nutrition care of people in the community belongs to the: a. community physician. b. public health nurse. c. public health nutritionist. d. registered dietitian. 6. The best source of nutrients is provided by: a. specific food combinations. b. a variety of foods. c. individual foods. d. a variety of food supplements. 7. Macronutrients include: a. minerals. b. proteins. c. vitamins. d. enzymes. 8. Micronutrients include: a. fats. b. proteins. c. vitamins. d. carbohydrates. 9. The sum of all chemical processes inside living cells of the body that sustain life and health is known as: a. physiology. b. digestion. c. metabolism. d. nutrition. 10. A primary function of macronutrients in the body is to: a. supply energy. b. regulate metabolic processes. c. maintain homeostasis. d. control cellular activity. 11. Nutrients interact in the body to regulate metabolic processes, to build and repair tissue, and to: a. provide energy. b. control cellular wastes. c. control hormone levels. d. regulate absorption. 12. Individual nutrients are characterized by their ability to: a. work alone. b. fulfill specific metabolic roles. c. influence weight loss. d. improve mental status. 13. The nutrient group that provides the primary source of energy for the body is: a. carbohydrates. b. fats. c. proteins. d. vitamins. 14. The primary function of carbohydrates as a food source is to: a. regulate metabolic processes. b. build body tissue. c. supply energy. d. provide bulk.