TEST BANK FOR WILLIAMS' ESSENTIALS OF NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY, 13TH EDITION SCHLENKER & GILBERT CHAPTER 1 – 25 Q&A 2025-26 (A+ GRADED)

TEST BANK FOR WILLIAMS' ESSENTIALS OF NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY, 13TH EDITION SCHLENKER & GILBERT CHAPTER 1 – 25 Q&A 2025-26 (A+ GRADED) Chapter 01: Nutrition and Health Schlenker & Gilbert: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 13th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 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. ANSWER: A DIF: Easy REF: p. 2 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 2. A physical science that contributes to understanding how nutrition relates to health and well- being is: a. anatomy. b. biochemistry. c. physics. d. pharmacology. ANSWER: B DIF: Easy REF: p. 6 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 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. ANSWER: B DIF: Easy REF: p. 7 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 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. ANSWER: D DIF: Easy REF: p. 7 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 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. ANSWER: C DIF: Easy REF: p. 7 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 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. ANSWER: B DIF: Easy REF: p. 7 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 7. Macronutrients include: a. minerals. b. proteins. c. vitamins. d. enzymes. ANSWER: B DIF: Easy REF: p. 7 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 8. Micronutrients include: a. fats. b. proteins. c. vitamins. d. carbohydrates. ANSWER: C DIF: Easy REF: p. 7 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 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. ANSWER: C DIF: Easy REF: p. 7 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 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. ANSWER: A DIF: Medium REF: p. 7 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 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. ANSWER: A DIF: Medium REF: p. 7 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 12. Individual nutrients are characterized by their ability to: a. work alone.