,Test Bank For Understanding Nutrition 16th Edition
Chapter 1. An Overview of Nutrition.
Chapter 1. An Overview of Nutrition.
1. 001: Question 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.
2. 002: Question 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.
3. 003: Question 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
4. 004: Question 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
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,Test Bank For Understanding Nutrition 16th Edition
Chapter 1. An Overview of Nutrition.
5. 005: Question 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
6. 006: Question 6
Why should a health-care professional ask a person about their 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
7. 007: Question 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
8. 008: Question 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
9. 009: Question 9
Which of the following does NOT represent one of the six classes of nutrients?
a. water
b. lipids
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, Test Bank For Understanding Nutrition 16th Edition
Chapter 1. An Overview of Nutrition.
*c. phytochemicals
d. carbohydrates
e. protein
10. 010: Question 10
The RDA is set higher than the EAR to meet the needs of most healthy
people.
*a. True
b. False
11. 011: Question 11
Which is the simplest nutrient?
*a. Minerals
b. Water
c. Protein
d. Carbohydrates
e. Vitamins
12. 012: Question 12
Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) provide different amounts based
on sex and age.
*a. True
b. False
13. 013: Question 13
Calories or kcalories are a measure of _______ energy.
*a. heat
b. potential
c. surface
d. work
e. light
14. 014: Question 14
Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?
a. Protein
b. Water
c. Carbohydrate
*d. Fat
e. Vitamins
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Chapter 1. An Overview of Nutrition.
Chapter 1. An Overview of Nutrition.
1. 001: Question 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.
2. 002: Question 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.
3. 003: Question 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
4. 004: Question 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
1
,Test Bank For Understanding Nutrition 16th Edition
Chapter 1. An Overview of Nutrition.
5. 005: Question 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
6. 006: Question 6
Why should a health-care professional ask a person about their 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
7. 007: Question 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
8. 008: Question 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
9. 009: Question 9
Which of the following does NOT represent one of the six classes of nutrients?
a. water
b. lipids
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Chapter 1. An Overview of Nutrition.
*c. phytochemicals
d. carbohydrates
e. protein
10. 010: Question 10
The RDA is set higher than the EAR to meet the needs of most healthy
people.
*a. True
b. False
11. 011: Question 11
Which is the simplest nutrient?
*a. Minerals
b. Water
c. Protein
d. Carbohydrates
e. Vitamins
12. 012: Question 12
Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) provide different amounts based
on sex and age.
*a. True
b. False
13. 013: Question 13
Calories or kcalories are a measure of _______ energy.
*a. heat
b. potential
c. surface
d. work
e. light
14. 014: Question 14
Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?
a. Protein
b. Water
c. Carbohydrate
*d. Fat
e. Vitamins
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