HUN 2201 CH. 1, 2, 10. 11 QUIZ QUESTIONS
Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition? - Answer -Nutrition is an
ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century.
Which dietary standard, expressed as percentages of total energy, defines the
recommended intake range for the macronutrients: carbohydrates, fat and protein? -
Answer -Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of
adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular age and gender group is
called the - Answer -Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).
Which nutrients are the primary fuel source for the body; in particular the brain and
during physical exercise? - Answer -Carbohydrates
Your grandmother has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which of the
following professionals is MOST likely to be qualified to offer your grandmother
assistance in planning her diabetic diet? - Answer -Registered dietitian (RD)
What is the first step of the scientific method? - Answer -Observe a phenomenon.
What is another name for a study of patterns of health and disease in a large
population? - Answer -An epidemiological study
What common flaw has been found in research studies funded by pharmaceutical
companies? - Answer -Lack of transparency
Which of the following is the primary link between poor nutrition and higher mortality
rates? - Answer -Obesity
Which are the Fat Soluble Vitamins - Answer -Vitamins A, D and K
Which of the following statements is true? - Answer -Pellagra is caused by a nutrient
deficiency
The microorganisms in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract benefit our health by - Answer -
Enable us to digest food and absorb nutrients that otherwise would be unavailable.
The characteristics of a healthful diet include - Answer -Nutrient density and variety.
The information provided on a food label that identifies how much a serving of food
contributes to your intake of nutrients based on 2,000 Calories a day is called the -
Answer -Percent Daily Values.
Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition? - Answer -Nutrition is an
ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century.
Which dietary standard, expressed as percentages of total energy, defines the
recommended intake range for the macronutrients: carbohydrates, fat and protein? -
Answer -Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of
adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular age and gender group is
called the - Answer -Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).
Which nutrients are the primary fuel source for the body; in particular the brain and
during physical exercise? - Answer -Carbohydrates
Your grandmother has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which of the
following professionals is MOST likely to be qualified to offer your grandmother
assistance in planning her diabetic diet? - Answer -Registered dietitian (RD)
What is the first step of the scientific method? - Answer -Observe a phenomenon.
What is another name for a study of patterns of health and disease in a large
population? - Answer -An epidemiological study
What common flaw has been found in research studies funded by pharmaceutical
companies? - Answer -Lack of transparency
Which of the following is the primary link between poor nutrition and higher mortality
rates? - Answer -Obesity
Which are the Fat Soluble Vitamins - Answer -Vitamins A, D and K
Which of the following statements is true? - Answer -Pellagra is caused by a nutrient
deficiency
The microorganisms in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract benefit our health by - Answer -
Enable us to digest food and absorb nutrients that otherwise would be unavailable.
The characteristics of a healthful diet include - Answer -Nutrient density and variety.
The information provided on a food label that identifies how much a serving of food
contributes to your intake of nutrients based on 2,000 Calories a day is called the -
Answer -Percent Daily Values.
