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Nutrition for Healthy Living (6th
Edition) – Schiff
Chapters 1–13: Comprehensive Test Bank
Chapter 1: The Basics of Nutrition – Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers
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Question 1
According to a major goal of the Healthy People 2020 initiative, Americans should:
A. Reduce children’s exposure to junk foods at home and school
B. Learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources
C. Create environments that foster good health for everyone
D. Receive annual influenza vaccinations
Correct Answer: C. Create environments that foster good health for everyone
Explanation:
Healthy People 2020 emphasizes creating supportive environments that promote health and
well-being across populations.
Question 2
Another key goal of Healthy People 2020 is to:
A. Ensure routine vaccinations
B. Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors for all
C. Reduce children’s exposure to unhealthy foods
D. Improve access to nutrition information
Correct Answer: B. Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors for
all
Explanation:
A central aim of Healthy People 2020 is to enhance overall quality of life and encourage
healthy behaviors across all life stages.
Question 3
Which of the following represents a primary goal of Healthy People 2020?
A. Encourage annual physical checkups
B. Increase opportunities for physical activity
C. Improve food choices nationwide
D. Promote quality of life and healthy behaviors
Correct Answer: D. Promote quality of life and healthy behaviors
Explanation:
While the other options contribute to health, the overarching goal focuses on improving
quality of life and promoting healthy development.
Question 4
Which statement is accurate?
A. Diet is determined by blood type and birth order
B. Individuals are naturally able to select nutritious diets
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C. Nutrients are phytochemicals found in food
D. Poor eating habits contribute to major causes of death in the United States
Correct Answer: D. Poor eating habits contribute to major causes of death in the United
States
Explanation:
Unhealthy dietary patterns are strongly associated with chronic diseases such as heart
disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Question 5
Which condition is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States?
A. Suicide
B. Heart disease
C. Influenza and pneumonia
D. Chronic respiratory infections
Correct Answer: B. Heart disease
Explanation:
Heart disease is closely linked to dietary factors such as high saturated fat and sodium
intake.
Question 6
Which of the following is also a leading diet-related cause of death?
A. Chronic respiratory infections
B. Influenza and pneumonia
C. Suicide
D. Stroke
Correct Answer: D. Stroke
Explanation:
Stroke risk is influenced by dietary habits, including sodium intake and overall cardiovascular
health.
Question 7
Which condition is influenced by dietary habits and is a leading cause of death?
A. Influenza
B. Diabetes
C. Suicide
D. Chronic respiratory disease
Correct Answer: B. Diabetes
Explanation:
Type 2 diabetes is strongly associated with poor dietary patterns and lifestyle factors.
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Question 8
Which factor has a significant influence on an individual’s food choices?
A. Blood type
B. Vitamin A status
C. Birth order
D. Close friends
Correct Answer: D. Close friends
Explanation:
Social influences, including peers and family, play a major role in shaping dietary habits.
Question 9
Which factor does NOT significantly influence food choices?
A. Mood
B. Place of residence
C. Blood type
D. Health status
Correct Answer: C. Blood type
Explanation:
Scientific evidence does not support blood type as a determinant of food preferences or
dietary needs.
Question 10
Which of the following is NOT a major influence on food selection practices?
A. Health status
B. Political beliefs
C. Mood
D. Place of residence
Correct Answer: B. Political beliefs
Explanation:
While social and environmental factors influence food choices, political beliefs are not
typically a primary determinant.
Question 11
Which statement is correct?
A. Poor eating habits contribute to infectious diseases
B. Nutrients are life-sustaining substances in food
C. Diet is influenced by blood type and birth order
D. Humans instinctively choose balanced diets
3/18/2026, 8:31:22 PM
Nutrition for Healthy Living (6th
Edition) – Schiff
Chapters 1–13: Comprehensive Test Bank
Chapter 1: The Basics of Nutrition – Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers
3/18/2026, 8:31:22 PM
,Page 2
Question 1
According to a major goal of the Healthy People 2020 initiative, Americans should:
A. Reduce children’s exposure to junk foods at home and school
B. Learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources
C. Create environments that foster good health for everyone
D. Receive annual influenza vaccinations
Correct Answer: C. Create environments that foster good health for everyone
Explanation:
Healthy People 2020 emphasizes creating supportive environments that promote health and
well-being across populations.
Question 2
Another key goal of Healthy People 2020 is to:
A. Ensure routine vaccinations
B. Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors for all
C. Reduce children’s exposure to unhealthy foods
D. Improve access to nutrition information
Correct Answer: B. Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors for
all
Explanation:
A central aim of Healthy People 2020 is to enhance overall quality of life and encourage
healthy behaviors across all life stages.
Question 3
Which of the following represents a primary goal of Healthy People 2020?
A. Encourage annual physical checkups
B. Increase opportunities for physical activity
C. Improve food choices nationwide
D. Promote quality of life and healthy behaviors
Correct Answer: D. Promote quality of life and healthy behaviors
Explanation:
While the other options contribute to health, the overarching goal focuses on improving
quality of life and promoting healthy development.
Question 4
Which statement is accurate?
A. Diet is determined by blood type and birth order
B. Individuals are naturally able to select nutritious diets
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C. Nutrients are phytochemicals found in food
D. Poor eating habits contribute to major causes of death in the United States
Correct Answer: D. Poor eating habits contribute to major causes of death in the United
States
Explanation:
Unhealthy dietary patterns are strongly associated with chronic diseases such as heart
disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Question 5
Which condition is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States?
A. Suicide
B. Heart disease
C. Influenza and pneumonia
D. Chronic respiratory infections
Correct Answer: B. Heart disease
Explanation:
Heart disease is closely linked to dietary factors such as high saturated fat and sodium
intake.
Question 6
Which of the following is also a leading diet-related cause of death?
A. Chronic respiratory infections
B. Influenza and pneumonia
C. Suicide
D. Stroke
Correct Answer: D. Stroke
Explanation:
Stroke risk is influenced by dietary habits, including sodium intake and overall cardiovascular
health.
Question 7
Which condition is influenced by dietary habits and is a leading cause of death?
A. Influenza
B. Diabetes
C. Suicide
D. Chronic respiratory disease
Correct Answer: B. Diabetes
Explanation:
Type 2 diabetes is strongly associated with poor dietary patterns and lifestyle factors.
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Question 8
Which factor has a significant influence on an individual’s food choices?
A. Blood type
B. Vitamin A status
C. Birth order
D. Close friends
Correct Answer: D. Close friends
Explanation:
Social influences, including peers and family, play a major role in shaping dietary habits.
Question 9
Which factor does NOT significantly influence food choices?
A. Mood
B. Place of residence
C. Blood type
D. Health status
Correct Answer: C. Blood type
Explanation:
Scientific evidence does not support blood type as a determinant of food preferences or
dietary needs.
Question 10
Which of the following is NOT a major influence on food selection practices?
A. Health status
B. Political beliefs
C. Mood
D. Place of residence
Correct Answer: B. Political beliefs
Explanation:
While social and environmental factors influence food choices, political beliefs are not
typically a primary determinant.
Question 11
Which statement is correct?
A. Poor eating habits contribute to infectious diseases
B. Nutrients are life-sustaining substances in food
C. Diet is influenced by blood type and birth order
D. Humans instinctively choose balanced diets
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