Nutrition 1322 Final Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
Which of the following is a dietary principle of not excluding any foods form the diet
while also not overindulging in less healthy foods, such as foods high in solid fats, sugar,
and salt?
a)adequacy
b)moderation
c)sufficiency
d)variety
e)balance
balance
Which of the following macronutrients is the preferred fuel for the brain and red blood
cells?
a)proteins
b)lipids
c)proteins & lipids
d)water
e)carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
An animal study is being conducted to determine the effect of vitamin C on the
development of common cold. The researcher gives one group of rats the vitamin C
pills, and the other group of rats gets the "dummy" pill (placebo). The rats that
received the placebo would be called the:
a)intervention group
,b)dummy group
c)control group
d)experimental group
e)double-blind group
control group
Consider the 10 leading causes of death in the US. Which of the following lists includes
diet-related causes within the 10 leading causes?
a) liver disease, cancer, influenza, stroke
b)tuberculosis, diabetes, stroke, cancer
c)heart disease, pneumonia, stroke, cancer
d)liver disease, pneumonia, influenza, diabetes
e)heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes
heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes
A study is conducted to see if a daily exercise intervention affects blood pressure among
people with pre-hypertension. One hundred participants are recruited to participate,
and half are randomly assigned to participate in the intervention while the others serce3
as a control group. What study design is being used?
a)epidemiological study
b)randomized controlled trial
c)animal experiment
d) placebo study
e)none of these
randomized controlled trial
,Phytochemicals are found in all protein-rich foods, including chickens, eggs, and fish.
a)true
b)false
false
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range recommends that carbohydrates
contribute ___ of daily calories.
a)greater than 70%
b)30%-40%
c)less than 10%
d)45%-65%
e)15%-25%
45%-65%
Linda takes calcium and vitamin D supplements but is worried about increasing her
rick for kidney stones. Which of the following standards will provide Linda with the
information necessary to determine the maximum amount of nutrients that would be
safe for her to consume without risk of side effects?
a)Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
b) Tolerable Upper Intake Level
c) Adequate Intake
d) Estimated Average Requirement
e) Recommended Dietary Allowance
Tolerable Upper Intake Level
Susan wants to enhance her immunity during the flu season. Which of the following
would be the LEAST credible source of information?
, a)guidelines on flu prevention on the website yourhealth.com
b)advice form a registered dietitian
c)flu-prevention strategies provided by your doctor
d)CDC guidelines on their website
e)a recent peer-reviewed article on zinc from the "American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition"
guidelines on flu prevention on the website yourhealth.com
A nutrient that cannot be made by the body in sufficient quantities and that must be
obtained form food is a/an:
a)phytochemical
b)inorganic nutrient
c)essential nutrient
d)organic nutrient
e)functional nutrient
essential nutrient
The standard that provides recommendations for healthy ranges of energy-yielding
macronutrients is termed the:
a) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
b)Estimated Average Requirement
c)Tolerable Upper Intake Level
d)Recommended Dietary Allowance
e)Adequate Intake
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
Correct Answers
Which of the following is a dietary principle of not excluding any foods form the diet
while also not overindulging in less healthy foods, such as foods high in solid fats, sugar,
and salt?
a)adequacy
b)moderation
c)sufficiency
d)variety
e)balance
balance
Which of the following macronutrients is the preferred fuel for the brain and red blood
cells?
a)proteins
b)lipids
c)proteins & lipids
d)water
e)carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
An animal study is being conducted to determine the effect of vitamin C on the
development of common cold. The researcher gives one group of rats the vitamin C
pills, and the other group of rats gets the "dummy" pill (placebo). The rats that
received the placebo would be called the:
a)intervention group
,b)dummy group
c)control group
d)experimental group
e)double-blind group
control group
Consider the 10 leading causes of death in the US. Which of the following lists includes
diet-related causes within the 10 leading causes?
a) liver disease, cancer, influenza, stroke
b)tuberculosis, diabetes, stroke, cancer
c)heart disease, pneumonia, stroke, cancer
d)liver disease, pneumonia, influenza, diabetes
e)heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes
heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes
A study is conducted to see if a daily exercise intervention affects blood pressure among
people with pre-hypertension. One hundred participants are recruited to participate,
and half are randomly assigned to participate in the intervention while the others serce3
as a control group. What study design is being used?
a)epidemiological study
b)randomized controlled trial
c)animal experiment
d) placebo study
e)none of these
randomized controlled trial
,Phytochemicals are found in all protein-rich foods, including chickens, eggs, and fish.
a)true
b)false
false
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range recommends that carbohydrates
contribute ___ of daily calories.
a)greater than 70%
b)30%-40%
c)less than 10%
d)45%-65%
e)15%-25%
45%-65%
Linda takes calcium and vitamin D supplements but is worried about increasing her
rick for kidney stones. Which of the following standards will provide Linda with the
information necessary to determine the maximum amount of nutrients that would be
safe for her to consume without risk of side effects?
a)Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
b) Tolerable Upper Intake Level
c) Adequate Intake
d) Estimated Average Requirement
e) Recommended Dietary Allowance
Tolerable Upper Intake Level
Susan wants to enhance her immunity during the flu season. Which of the following
would be the LEAST credible source of information?
, a)guidelines on flu prevention on the website yourhealth.com
b)advice form a registered dietitian
c)flu-prevention strategies provided by your doctor
d)CDC guidelines on their website
e)a recent peer-reviewed article on zinc from the "American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition"
guidelines on flu prevention on the website yourhealth.com
A nutrient that cannot be made by the body in sufficient quantities and that must be
obtained form food is a/an:
a)phytochemical
b)inorganic nutrient
c)essential nutrient
d)organic nutrient
e)functional nutrient
essential nutrient
The standard that provides recommendations for healthy ranges of energy-yielding
macronutrients is termed the:
a) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
b)Estimated Average Requirement
c)Tolerable Upper Intake Level
d)Recommended Dietary Allowance
e)Adequate Intake
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
