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Nutrition Exam 1 (Test Bank) EXAM 2025/2026 BANK
2025/2026 BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS/ALREADY GRADED A+
Minerals are non-essential nutrients and provide 4 kilocalories per
gram. - ANSWERS--false
Fats are similar to carbohydrates and are composed of carbon,
hydrogen, and oxygen. - ANSWERS--true
Water-soluble vitamins include vitamins C, B, and E. - ANSWERS--
false
Phytochemicals are found in all protein-rich foods, including chicken,
eggs, and fish. - ANSWERS--false
Iron-deficiency is considered to be a form of malnutrition. -
ANSWERS--true
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According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,
the majority of Americans are getting their recommended servings of
whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. - ANSWERS--false
How many classes of nutrients do we know of?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6 - ANSWERS--E
Which of the following is NOT considered a nutrient?
A. phytochemicals
B. proteins
C. fats
D. carbohydrates
E. water - ANSWERS--A
9. Essential nutrients are those that
A. are found in all animal-derived foods.
B. the body cannot produce and must be supplied through food.
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C. are found in fortified foods.
D. are sold in health food stores as supplements.
E. are found in green leafy vegetables. - ANSWERS--B
10. A nutrient that cannot be made by the body in sufficient
quantities and that must be obtained from food is a/an
A. organic nutrient.
B. inorganic nutrient.
C. essential nutrient.
D. phytochemical.
E. functional nutrient. - ANSWERS--C
11. All of the following statements about carbohydrates are true,
EXCEPT
A. they are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
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B. they are a major source of energy in the body.
C. they are categorized into simple and complex carbohydrates.
D. they provide more calories than protein.
E. they are a component of DNA and RNA. - ANSWERS--D
12. The composition of proteins is different from that of
carbohydrates due to the presence of
A. carbon.
B. hydrogen.
C. nitrogen.
D. oxygen.
E. None of the above. - ANSWERS--C
13. What is the primary form of fat in our bodies?
A. cholesterol
Nutrition Exam 1 (Test Bank) EXAM 2025/2026 BANK
2025/2026 BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS/ALREADY GRADED A+
Minerals are non-essential nutrients and provide 4 kilocalories per
gram. - ANSWERS--false
Fats are similar to carbohydrates and are composed of carbon,
hydrogen, and oxygen. - ANSWERS--true
Water-soluble vitamins include vitamins C, B, and E. - ANSWERS--
false
Phytochemicals are found in all protein-rich foods, including chicken,
eggs, and fish. - ANSWERS--false
Iron-deficiency is considered to be a form of malnutrition. -
ANSWERS--true
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According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,
the majority of Americans are getting their recommended servings of
whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. - ANSWERS--false
How many classes of nutrients do we know of?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6 - ANSWERS--E
Which of the following is NOT considered a nutrient?
A. phytochemicals
B. proteins
C. fats
D. carbohydrates
E. water - ANSWERS--A
9. Essential nutrients are those that
A. are found in all animal-derived foods.
B. the body cannot produce and must be supplied through food.
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C. are found in fortified foods.
D. are sold in health food stores as supplements.
E. are found in green leafy vegetables. - ANSWERS--B
10. A nutrient that cannot be made by the body in sufficient
quantities and that must be obtained from food is a/an
A. organic nutrient.
B. inorganic nutrient.
C. essential nutrient.
D. phytochemical.
E. functional nutrient. - ANSWERS--C
11. All of the following statements about carbohydrates are true,
EXCEPT
A. they are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
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B. they are a major source of energy in the body.
C. they are categorized into simple and complex carbohydrates.
D. they provide more calories than protein.
E. they are a component of DNA and RNA. - ANSWERS--D
12. The composition of proteins is different from that of
carbohydrates due to the presence of
A. carbon.
B. hydrogen.
C. nitrogen.
D. oxygen.
E. None of the above. - ANSWERS--C
13. What is the primary form of fat in our bodies?
A. cholesterol
