Test Bank for Understanding Nutrition, 17th Edition by Ellie Whitney et al
Chap 01 17e - Whitney
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. A sufficient intake of a nutrient does not guarantee that this amount is adequate for every individual. Similarly,
an insufficient intake does not mean every individual will develop a deficiency.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
2. Chronic diseases associated with the overconsumption of unhealthy foods are considered “rich countries’
problems” because they are only prevalent in highly developed, wealthy countries.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
3. If the results of one large, well-planned study finding a significant result association between two variables are
published in a peer-reviewed journal, the study’s findings can be accepted into the body of nutrition knowledge.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
4. Consumers may be misled or confused by the abundance of nutrition information available today.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
5. A food containing 11 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein, and 10 grams of fat provides 150 kcalories.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
6. Subjects receiving the placebo are in the control group.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
7. It is possible for a nutrient to have both an RDA and an AI.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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8. The RDA is set higher than the EAR to meet the needs of most healthy people.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
9. A diet is defined as a restrictive food plan designed for weight loss.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
10. Phytochemicals are categorized as nonnutrient compounds found in plants.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
11. Which of the following statements describes a double-blind experiment?
a. The experimental and control groups take turns getting each treatment.
b. Both subject groups know whether they are in the control or experimental group, but the researchers do
not know.
c. Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in the control or experimental group, but the
researchers do know.
d. Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control group and which are in the
experimental group.
ANSWER: d
12. A 520-kcalorie meal contains 34 grams of protein. What percentage of the meal’s kcalories come from protein?
a. 26 percent
b. 34 percent
c. 46 percent
d. 59 percent
ANSWER: a
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13. Amber recently returned from a week-long vacation to Italy. While away, she ate creamy pasta dishes and
cheesy pizzas every day. She also treated herself to gelato, an Italian dessert similar to ice cream, every night.
She’s now home and returned to work. Today, there was a birthday celebration in the employee breakroom,
where pizza and ice cream were served. Amber has some of each but doesn’t enjoy them like she normally
would. The pizza doesn’t taste as salty and savory as it usually does, and the ice cream doesn’t taste as sweet
as she remembers.
What is the best explanation for Amber’s decreased enjoyment of these foods?
a. Taste fatigue
b. Overindulgence syndrome
c. Decreased appetite
d. Jetlag
ANSWER: a
14. Khia has recently seen several ads for a new product that “solves any gut or digestive issue.” The product is
only sold online, and it has over 20,000 five-star reviews from people who have purchased it. The company
offers a money-back guarantee if a buyer isn’t satisfied, so she is considering purchasing the product. What
should Khia know prior to purchasing?
a. Online sales have stricter regulations in comparison to products sold at a store location.
b. Products sold online may come from other countries that have different laws regarding the sale of and
the ingredients in dietary supplements.
c. Products offering money-back guarantees tend to be safer and more effective than those that do not
offer them.
d. A significant number of positive reviews signifies that there is scientific evidence to support the product’s
claims.
ANSWER: b
15. A research study examined the effect that fruit and vegetable intake had on blood pressure in individuals
diagnosed with hypertension (ongoing high blood pressure) for a month. At the end of that month, the study
found that the more fruit and vegetable servings an individual consumed each day, the greater the reduction in
blood pressure. In fact, those who ate six or more daily servings lowered their systolic blood pressure by an
average of 10 mmHg.
Which of the following is a correct interpretation of these findings?
a. Eating six or more servings of fruits and vegetables will prevent hypertension.
b. Eating three servings of fruits and vegetables will lower systolic blood pressure by an average of 5
mmHg.
c. Eating more fruits and vegetables may be a tool to help manage or reduce high blood pressure.
d. Everyone who eats six or more servings of fruits and vegetables will have a 10 mmHg decrease in
systolic blood pressure.
ANSWER: c
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16. The following are nutrition concerns that are being considered for future research studies. Which one is least
likely to be chosen based on the focus of nutrition and health research that has shifted over the past few
decades?
a. The effect that sitting for extended periods has on cardiovascular risk
b. Factors that influence teens to start vaping
c. Best practices for treating a thiamin deficiency
d. Determining if frequently eating out in early adult years increases one’s likelihood of disability later in life
ANSWER: c
17. At a party with friends, Amal drinks wine and eats hors d’oeuvres, even though she is not hungry. This is an
example of a food choice based on which factor?
a. habit
b. social interaction
c. emotions
d. positive association
ANSWER: b
18. Sabrina is reviewing the notes she took in her nutrition class this week and sees that she wrote, “Obesity is a
form of malnutrition” in her notes. This doesn’t make sense to Sabrina, and she wonders if she wrote this
sentence down incorrectly. Since you are in her class, Sabrina asks you if the statement is correct. What should
you tell her?
a. “Your notes are correct. People with obesity don’t eat nutrient-dense foods, so you can assume they
have nutrient deficiencies.”
b. “Malnutrition is caused by energy or nutrient intakes that lead to an excess, deficiency, or imbalance of
energy or nutrients, so your notes are correct.”
c. “Your notes are not correct unless an individual with obesity also displays overt signs of a nutrition
deficiency.”
d. “A sign of malnutrition is weight loss, so your notes are incorrect.”
ANSWER: b
19. One serving of pizza is two slices, which contains a total of 660 kcalories. How many grams of carbohydrate
does one serving contain if the pizza is 18% protein and 45 percent fat?
a. 37g
b. 27g
c. 43g
d. 61g
ANSWER: d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. A sufficient intake of a nutrient does not guarantee that this amount is adequate for every individual. Similarly,
an insufficient intake does not mean every individual will develop a deficiency.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
2. Chronic diseases associated with the overconsumption of unhealthy foods are considered “rich countries’
problems” because they are only prevalent in highly developed, wealthy countries.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
3. If the results of one large, well-planned study finding a significant result association between two variables are
published in a peer-reviewed journal, the study’s findings can be accepted into the body of nutrition knowledge.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
4. Consumers may be misled or confused by the abundance of nutrition information available today.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
5. A food containing 11 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein, and 10 grams of fat provides 150 kcalories.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
6. Subjects receiving the placebo are in the control group.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
7. It is possible for a nutrient to have both an RDA and an AI.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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8. The RDA is set higher than the EAR to meet the needs of most healthy people.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
9. A diet is defined as a restrictive food plan designed for weight loss.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
10. Phytochemicals are categorized as nonnutrient compounds found in plants.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
11. Which of the following statements describes a double-blind experiment?
a. The experimental and control groups take turns getting each treatment.
b. Both subject groups know whether they are in the control or experimental group, but the researchers do
not know.
c. Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in the control or experimental group, but the
researchers do know.
d. Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control group and which are in the
experimental group.
ANSWER: d
12. A 520-kcalorie meal contains 34 grams of protein. What percentage of the meal’s kcalories come from protein?
a. 26 percent
b. 34 percent
c. 46 percent
d. 59 percent
ANSWER: a
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chap 01 17e - Whitney
13. Amber recently returned from a week-long vacation to Italy. While away, she ate creamy pasta dishes and
cheesy pizzas every day. She also treated herself to gelato, an Italian dessert similar to ice cream, every night.
She’s now home and returned to work. Today, there was a birthday celebration in the employee breakroom,
where pizza and ice cream were served. Amber has some of each but doesn’t enjoy them like she normally
would. The pizza doesn’t taste as salty and savory as it usually does, and the ice cream doesn’t taste as sweet
as she remembers.
What is the best explanation for Amber’s decreased enjoyment of these foods?
a. Taste fatigue
b. Overindulgence syndrome
c. Decreased appetite
d. Jetlag
ANSWER: a
14. Khia has recently seen several ads for a new product that “solves any gut or digestive issue.” The product is
only sold online, and it has over 20,000 five-star reviews from people who have purchased it. The company
offers a money-back guarantee if a buyer isn’t satisfied, so she is considering purchasing the product. What
should Khia know prior to purchasing?
a. Online sales have stricter regulations in comparison to products sold at a store location.
b. Products sold online may come from other countries that have different laws regarding the sale of and
the ingredients in dietary supplements.
c. Products offering money-back guarantees tend to be safer and more effective than those that do not
offer them.
d. A significant number of positive reviews signifies that there is scientific evidence to support the product’s
claims.
ANSWER: b
15. A research study examined the effect that fruit and vegetable intake had on blood pressure in individuals
diagnosed with hypertension (ongoing high blood pressure) for a month. At the end of that month, the study
found that the more fruit and vegetable servings an individual consumed each day, the greater the reduction in
blood pressure. In fact, those who ate six or more daily servings lowered their systolic blood pressure by an
average of 10 mmHg.
Which of the following is a correct interpretation of these findings?
a. Eating six or more servings of fruits and vegetables will prevent hypertension.
b. Eating three servings of fruits and vegetables will lower systolic blood pressure by an average of 5
mmHg.
c. Eating more fruits and vegetables may be a tool to help manage or reduce high blood pressure.
d. Everyone who eats six or more servings of fruits and vegetables will have a 10 mmHg decrease in
systolic blood pressure.
ANSWER: c
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16. The following are nutrition concerns that are being considered for future research studies. Which one is least
likely to be chosen based on the focus of nutrition and health research that has shifted over the past few
decades?
a. The effect that sitting for extended periods has on cardiovascular risk
b. Factors that influence teens to start vaping
c. Best practices for treating a thiamin deficiency
d. Determining if frequently eating out in early adult years increases one’s likelihood of disability later in life
ANSWER: c
17. At a party with friends, Amal drinks wine and eats hors d’oeuvres, even though she is not hungry. This is an
example of a food choice based on which factor?
a. habit
b. social interaction
c. emotions
d. positive association
ANSWER: b
18. Sabrina is reviewing the notes she took in her nutrition class this week and sees that she wrote, “Obesity is a
form of malnutrition” in her notes. This doesn’t make sense to Sabrina, and she wonders if she wrote this
sentence down incorrectly. Since you are in her class, Sabrina asks you if the statement is correct. What should
you tell her?
a. “Your notes are correct. People with obesity don’t eat nutrient-dense foods, so you can assume they
have nutrient deficiencies.”
b. “Malnutrition is caused by energy or nutrient intakes that lead to an excess, deficiency, or imbalance of
energy or nutrients, so your notes are correct.”
c. “Your notes are not correct unless an individual with obesity also displays overt signs of a nutrition
deficiency.”
d. “A sign of malnutrition is weight loss, so your notes are incorrect.”
ANSWER: b
19. One serving of pizza is two slices, which contains a total of 660 kcalories. How many grams of carbohydrate
does one serving contain if the pizza is 18% protein and 45 percent fat?
a. 37g
b. 27g
c. 43g
d. 61g
ANSWER: d
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