DHN 101: Exam 1, 2, and 3 | All Questions and Correct Answers | 2026 Versions | Just Released | Graded A+

DHN 101: Exam 1, 2, and 3 | All Questions and
Correct Answers | 2026 Versions | Just
Released | Graded A+

DHN 101: Exam 1
Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient?
•Magnesium
•Protein
•Fat
•Water ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Magnesium




Which of the following lifestyle choices is the primary cause of preventable cancer
deaths in the United States?
•Eating fatty food
•Consuming alcohol
•Smoking cigarettes
•Exercising infrequently ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Smoking cigarettes




Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient dense?
•Strawberries
•Whole-grain bread
•Peanut butter

,•Raw apple slices ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Peanut Butter




According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans consumed more
________ in 2010 than in 1970. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------cheese




A serving of food supplies 136 kcal from protein. Based on this information, how
many grams of protein are in the serving? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
34




Maria limits her sodium intake to 2.3 g/day. This amount is equivalent to
________. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------2300 mg/day




According to some nutrition scientists, selenium is a key beneficial nutrient. --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False




Archie weighs 72 kg, which is approximately ________ pounds. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------158




According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which of the following
substances can not be classified as a dietary supplement?

,•Copper
•Lysine
•Vitamin E
•Tobacco ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Tobacco




According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans consumed more
________ in 2010 than in 1970. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------chicken




An aspect of ______ involves studying causes of health problems in a population.
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------epidemiology




Which of the following websites is most likely to provide biased and unreliable
nutrition information?
•The site of a nationally recognized health association (*.org)
•A site that promotes or sells dietary supplements (*.com)
•The site of a U.S. government agency (*.gov)
•An accredited college or university's site (*.edu) ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------A site that promotes or sells dietary supplements (*.com)




Which of the following activities is an alternative health care practice?
•Drinking green tea to lose weight
•Taking ibuprofen to treat a headache

, •Consuming more calcium-rich foods to help increase bone mass
•Eating fewer salty snacks to reduce sodium intake ---------CORRECT ANSWER------
-----------Drinking green tea to lose weight




Generally, epidemiological studies _______. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
-cannot determine cause-and-effect relationships




Which of the following substances would be classified as a dietary supplement
according to the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994?
•Tobacco
•Chicken liver
•Melatonin
•Plain yogurt ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Melatonin




A team of scientists conducts a survey of 1000 people who are between 60 and 75
years of age to determine whether their past consumption of seafood may have
influenced their current state of health. This study is an example of _______. ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a retrospective study




The government agency that enforces consumer protection laws by investigating
false or misleading health-related claims is the _______. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Federal Trade Commission (FTC)