NFSC 303 Nutrition & Physical Fitness Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
Dietary protein intake greater that _______ is considered "excessive" and is of no additional
benefit. - Answers 2.0 grams per kg
What is not identified as a "Blue Zone"? - Answers Paris, France
What is a "maoi"? - Answers A committed social network that lasts a long time.
Which U.S. state saw health care costs drop by 25% amongst city employees in Spencer, after
they adopted "Blue Zone" habits? - Answers Iowa
According to the Blue Zones, what is NOT the "key to longevity"? - Answers Never eat sugar
Phytochemicals one of the six essential nutrients. - Answers False
The term macronutrient typically refers to: - Answers Carbs, proteins, and fat.
Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the
effectiveness of 4 weeks of creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists received a
creatine supplement for 1month while the other ten received a powdered supplement with the
same color and texture that has no physical effect for 1 month. The cyclists did not know which
pill they were taking but the researcher did. After 1 month, the researcher switched the creatine
and non-creatine groups. The original creatine group became the non-creatine group and visa-
versa, while they each went through 1 more month of protocol.
This study utilized a crossover design. - Answers True
The Nurses Health Study has been studying over 100,000 registered nurses since 1976 to
assess risk factors for cancer and cardiovascular disease. This is an example of an
experimental study. - Answers False
The energy in nutrients are: - Answers Protein, carbs, fat
The most common way of consuming micronutrients is by eating a lot of one food. - Answers
False
The term "food energy" refers to vitamins. - Answers False
It is not possible for an individual to be obese and suffer from micronutrient deficiency at the
same time - Answers False
How many calories do you get from a gram of alcohol? - Answers 7
Deficiency diseases, such as scurvy, can be cured by supplementing with the nutrient the
individual is deficient in - Answers True
Mary ate 101g protein, 91g fat, 290g CHO and 20g alcohol in one day. What was her total caloric
, intake for that day? - Answers 2523
According to the Blue Zones, ________ is the entrance ramp for health. - Answers Diet
An observational study establishes an "association" between two or more variables but does
not prove that one variable "caused" the others. - Answers True
In the U.S. the type of malnutrition, most commonly seen is overnutrition. - Answers True
Phytochemicals are essential nutrients and offer protection against chronic diseases. - Answers
False
Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the
effectiveness of 4 weeks of creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists received a
creatine supplement for 1month while the other ten received a powdered supplement with the
same color and texture that has no physical effect for 1 month. The cyclists did not know which
pill they were taking but the researcher did. After 1 month, the researcher switched the creatine
and non-creatine groups. The original creatine group became the non-creatine group and visa-
versa, while they each went through 1 more month of protocol.
This study utilized a placebo. - Answers True
Mary ate 79g protein, 106g fat, 250g CHO and 20g of alcohol in one day. What was her total
caloric intake for that day? - Answers 2410
The best definition of nutrition is: - Answers 1. The study of the health effects of the foods we
consume
2. The study of the nutrients in foods and in the body
3. The study of individual eating behaviors.
Major factors influencing health include: - Answers Physical activity, diet, lifestyle and genetics
What type of foods contain phytochemicals? - Answers Plant foods
The common denominator of all Blue Zones diet includes: - Answers Beans
An observational study establishes a "cause and effect: relationship. - Answers False
An observational study establishes an "association" between two or more variables but does
not prove that one variable "caused" the other(s). - Answers True
Chronic disease come on suddenly and can be cured with vitamin supplememnts. - Answers
False
Consumers do not need to worry about supplements they purchase because they have been
thoroughly tested for safety and effectiveness. - Answers False
Dietary protein intake greater that _______ is considered "excessive" and is of no additional
benefit. - Answers 2.0 grams per kg
What is not identified as a "Blue Zone"? - Answers Paris, France
What is a "maoi"? - Answers A committed social network that lasts a long time.
Which U.S. state saw health care costs drop by 25% amongst city employees in Spencer, after
they adopted "Blue Zone" habits? - Answers Iowa
According to the Blue Zones, what is NOT the "key to longevity"? - Answers Never eat sugar
Phytochemicals one of the six essential nutrients. - Answers False
The term macronutrient typically refers to: - Answers Carbs, proteins, and fat.
Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the
effectiveness of 4 weeks of creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists received a
creatine supplement for 1month while the other ten received a powdered supplement with the
same color and texture that has no physical effect for 1 month. The cyclists did not know which
pill they were taking but the researcher did. After 1 month, the researcher switched the creatine
and non-creatine groups. The original creatine group became the non-creatine group and visa-
versa, while they each went through 1 more month of protocol.
This study utilized a crossover design. - Answers True
The Nurses Health Study has been studying over 100,000 registered nurses since 1976 to
assess risk factors for cancer and cardiovascular disease. This is an example of an
experimental study. - Answers False
The energy in nutrients are: - Answers Protein, carbs, fat
The most common way of consuming micronutrients is by eating a lot of one food. - Answers
False
The term "food energy" refers to vitamins. - Answers False
It is not possible for an individual to be obese and suffer from micronutrient deficiency at the
same time - Answers False
How many calories do you get from a gram of alcohol? - Answers 7
Deficiency diseases, such as scurvy, can be cured by supplementing with the nutrient the
individual is deficient in - Answers True
Mary ate 101g protein, 91g fat, 290g CHO and 20g alcohol in one day. What was her total caloric
, intake for that day? - Answers 2523
According to the Blue Zones, ________ is the entrance ramp for health. - Answers Diet
An observational study establishes an "association" between two or more variables but does
not prove that one variable "caused" the others. - Answers True
In the U.S. the type of malnutrition, most commonly seen is overnutrition. - Answers True
Phytochemicals are essential nutrients and offer protection against chronic diseases. - Answers
False
Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the
effectiveness of 4 weeks of creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists received a
creatine supplement for 1month while the other ten received a powdered supplement with the
same color and texture that has no physical effect for 1 month. The cyclists did not know which
pill they were taking but the researcher did. After 1 month, the researcher switched the creatine
and non-creatine groups. The original creatine group became the non-creatine group and visa-
versa, while they each went through 1 more month of protocol.
This study utilized a placebo. - Answers True
Mary ate 79g protein, 106g fat, 250g CHO and 20g of alcohol in one day. What was her total
caloric intake for that day? - Answers 2410
The best definition of nutrition is: - Answers 1. The study of the health effects of the foods we
consume
2. The study of the nutrients in foods and in the body
3. The study of individual eating behaviors.
Major factors influencing health include: - Answers Physical activity, diet, lifestyle and genetics
What type of foods contain phytochemicals? - Answers Plant foods
The common denominator of all Blue Zones diet includes: - Answers Beans
An observational study establishes a "cause and effect: relationship. - Answers False
An observational study establishes an "association" between two or more variables but does
not prove that one variable "caused" the other(s). - Answers True
Chronic disease come on suddenly and can be cured with vitamin supplememnts. - Answers
False
Consumers do not need to worry about supplements they purchase because they have been
thoroughly tested for safety and effectiveness. - Answers False
