,Human Nutrition, 2e (Stephenson)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Nutrition
1) Which of the following statements is true?
A) Nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food.
B) In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death.
C) A person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type and birth order.
D) Most people are born with the ability to choose a nutritious diet.
Answer: B
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics; Public health and nutrition; Demographic trends and statistics
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain why it is important to study nutrition.
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2) Studying nutrition is important to
A) obtain enough energy to sustain life.
B) select the appropriate mix of nutrients for proper body functioning.
C) reduce dependence on animal food products.
D) avoid pesticides and hormones in the food supply.
Answer: B
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain why it is important to study nutrition.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
3) In the United States, consumers eat more ________ than recommended.
A) cheese
B) vegetables
C) fish
D) whole grains
Answer: A
Section: 01.01
Topic: Food sources; Demographic trends and statistics
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe Americans' current food-buying practices and how they
compare to dietary recommendations.
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,4) Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of
A) fruits.
B) sugary beverages.
C) red meats.
D) refined grain products.
Answer: A
Section: 01.01
Topic: Food sources; Demographic trends and statistics
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe Americans' current food-buying practices and how they
compare to dietary recommendations.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
5) Which of the following is NOT true about water?
A) Water is an essential nutrient.
B) Water plays a role in regulation of body temperature.
C) Water is necessary for elimination of waste from the body.
D) Water is necessary for immune function.
Answer: D
Section: 01.02
Topic: Nutrition basics
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 List the six classes of nutrients, and identify major roles of each
class of nutrient in the body.
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6) Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply any energy for the
human body?
A) Carbohydrate
B) Fat
C) Protein
D) Vitamin D
Answer: D
Section: 01.02
Topic: Nutrition basics; Nutrient functions
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 List the six classes of nutrients, and identify major roles of each
class of nutrient in the body.
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, 7) Which of the following statements is true?
A) Nutrient-deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients.
B) Skin rashes are always a symptom of vitamin deficiency diseases.
C) Headaches are a common sign of a mineral deficiency disease.
D) Most phytochemicals are classified as essential nutrients.
Answer: A
Section: 01.02
Topic: Nutrition basics; Phytochemicals; Deficiency and toxicity diseases
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Identify the key features of an essential nutrient.
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8) An essential nutrient
A) is found only in fortified foods.
B) is found only in foods from animal sources.
C) must be supplied by the diet.
D) provides energy (kcals) to the diet.
Answer: C
Section: 01.02
Topic: Nutrition basics
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Identify the key features of an essential nutrient.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
9) Which of the following describe a conditionally essential nutrient?
A) A nutrient that is normally nonessential, but becomes essential under certain conditions.
B) A nutrient that may be made in the body, but in amounts that are inadequate.
C) A nutrient that becomes essential due to a metabolic disorder or serious disease (e.g. kidney
or liver disease).
D) All of the choices are correct.
Answer: D
Section: 01.02
Topic: Nutrition basics
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Identify the key features of an essential nutrient.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Nutrition
1) Which of the following statements is true?
A) Nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food.
B) In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death.
C) A person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type and birth order.
D) Most people are born with the ability to choose a nutritious diet.
Answer: B
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics; Public health and nutrition; Demographic trends and statistics
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain why it is important to study nutrition.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
2) Studying nutrition is important to
A) obtain enough energy to sustain life.
B) select the appropriate mix of nutrients for proper body functioning.
C) reduce dependence on animal food products.
D) avoid pesticides and hormones in the food supply.
Answer: B
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Explain why it is important to study nutrition.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
3) In the United States, consumers eat more ________ than recommended.
A) cheese
B) vegetables
C) fish
D) whole grains
Answer: A
Section: 01.01
Topic: Food sources; Demographic trends and statistics
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe Americans' current food-buying practices and how they
compare to dietary recommendations.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
1
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written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.
,4) Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of
A) fruits.
B) sugary beverages.
C) red meats.
D) refined grain products.
Answer: A
Section: 01.01
Topic: Food sources; Demographic trends and statistics
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Describe Americans' current food-buying practices and how they
compare to dietary recommendations.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
5) Which of the following is NOT true about water?
A) Water is an essential nutrient.
B) Water plays a role in regulation of body temperature.
C) Water is necessary for elimination of waste from the body.
D) Water is necessary for immune function.
Answer: D
Section: 01.02
Topic: Nutrition basics
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 List the six classes of nutrients, and identify major roles of each
class of nutrient in the body.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
6) Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply any energy for the
human body?
A) Carbohydrate
B) Fat
C) Protein
D) Vitamin D
Answer: D
Section: 01.02
Topic: Nutrition basics; Nutrient functions
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 List the six classes of nutrients, and identify major roles of each
class of nutrient in the body.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
2
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written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.
, 7) Which of the following statements is true?
A) Nutrient-deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients.
B) Skin rashes are always a symptom of vitamin deficiency diseases.
C) Headaches are a common sign of a mineral deficiency disease.
D) Most phytochemicals are classified as essential nutrients.
Answer: A
Section: 01.02
Topic: Nutrition basics; Phytochemicals; Deficiency and toxicity diseases
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Identify the key features of an essential nutrient.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
8) An essential nutrient
A) is found only in fortified foods.
B) is found only in foods from animal sources.
C) must be supplied by the diet.
D) provides energy (kcals) to the diet.
Answer: C
Section: 01.02
Topic: Nutrition basics
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Identify the key features of an essential nutrient.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
9) Which of the following describe a conditionally essential nutrient?
A) A nutrient that is normally nonessential, but becomes essential under certain conditions.
B) A nutrient that may be made in the body, but in amounts that are inadequate.
C) A nutrient that becomes essential due to a metabolic disorder or serious disease (e.g. kidney
or liver disease).
D) All of the choices are correct.
Answer: D
Section: 01.02
Topic: Nutrition basics
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.02.02 Identify the key features of an essential nutrient.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
3
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