and CORRECT Answers
Gram for gram, which class of nutrient provides the most energy?
fats
vitamins and minerals
alcohols
proteins
carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER Fats
What is the AMDR for protein?
80-80%
65-75%
10-35%
50-60%
40-45% - CORRECT ANSWER 10-35%
How does a double-blind experiment work?
Both subject groups know whether they are in the control or experimental group, but the
researchers do not know.
Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control or experimental group
Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in the control or experimental group, but the
researchers do know.
Neither the subjects nor the persons having contact with the subjects know the true purpose of
the experiment.
Both subject groups take turns getting each treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER Neither
subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control or experimental group
,Which nutrient source will yields more than 4 kcalories per gram?
animal carbohydrates
plant fats
plant carbohydrates
animal proteins
plant proteins - CORRECT ANSWER plant fats
What is the AMDR for carbohydrate?
15-25%
70-80%
45-65%
5-10%
30-40% - CORRECT ANSWER 45-65%
The term organic, as related to compounds, would be best defined as ____.
products grown without use of pesticides
substances that contain water
foods having superior nutrient qualities
products sold at health food stores
substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds - CORRECT ANSWER
substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds
Which nutrient is an organic compound?
calcium
water
,salt
iron
vitamin C - CORRECT ANSWER Vitamin C
What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient represent?
The maximum amount allowed for fortifying a food
The amount that can be absorbed from a typical diet.
The maximum amount from all sources that appears safe for most healthy people
A number calculated by taking twice the RDA or three times the AI
The maximum allowable amount available in supplement form - CORRECT ANSWER
The maximum amount from all sources that appears safe for most healthy people
A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kcalories, which includes 30 g of fat.
Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?
25.5%
15.0%
8.5%
32.0%
19.0% - CORRECT ANSWER 19.0%
What is the AMDR for fat?
40-50%
10-30%
70-80%
20-35%
55-65% - CORRECT ANSWER 20-35%
, An ----- value refers to the average daily amount of a nutrient that appears sufficient to maintain
a specified criterion - CORRECT ANSWER Adequate Intake (AI)
A ---- value refers to the average daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the
known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people; a goal for dietary intake by individuals. -
CORRECT ANSWER Recommended daily allowance (RDA)
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
vitamins
minerals
water - CORRECT ANSWER Organic, macronutrient
O, Mac
O, Mac
O, Mic
inorganic, mic
I, Neither
A woman consumes 500 grams of carbohydrate, 30 grams of protein, and 75 grams of fat in one
day. How many total kcalories has she taken in, and how many and what percentage of kcalories
are from carbohydrate, protein, and fat? - CORRECT ANSWER Total kcalories: 2795 kcal
Percentage of kcalories from carbohydrate: 72%
Percentage of kcalories from protein: 4%
Percentage of kcalories from fat: 24%