DHN 101 Exam 1 with
questions and well verified
answers actual exam!!!
2026
Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals? - ANSWER -
Blueberries
Studying nutrition is important to - ANSWER -select the appropriate mix of nutrients for
proper body functioning.
Which of the following factors has a major influence over a person's food choices? -
ANSWER -Close friends
Which of the following lifestyle choices is the primary cause of preventable cancer deaths in
the United States? - ANSWER -Smoking cigarettes
Which of the following substances is a macronutrient? - ANSWER -Protein
Per serving, which of the following foods is the most energy-dense? - ANSWER -4-ounce
chocolate doughnut
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply any energy for the
human body? - ANSWER -Vitamin D
Which of the following is NOT a common marketing tactic to encourage consumers to
purchase manufactured foods? - ANSWER -Nutrition information posted next to fresh
fruits and vegetables
, Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the
United States? - ANSWER -Stroke
Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER -In the United States, poor eating
habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death.
How to find mg/kcal - ANSWER -mg/kcal
Top 4 leading causes of death - ANSWER -Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower
respiratory infections, accidents
A food that contributes significantly to total energy intake (i.e., high in solid fats, added sugars,
and/or alcohol) while supplying relatively few micronutrients is considered a source of -
ANSWER -empty calories
Certain foods are more nutritious than others, and a food that contains more vitamins and
minerals in relation to fat, sugar, and alcohol content is called a(n) - ANSWER -nutrient-
dense food.
The caloric value of a food in relation to its total weight defines how - ANSWER -energy-
dense a food is.
The usual pattern of foods that you choose to eat is referred to as your - ANSWER -diet
The foods that you eat contain _____ chemicals that are necessary for proper body
functioning. - ANSWER -nutrients
is one that must be provided by the diet because it cannot be produced by the body or
produced in the amount that is needed. - ANSWER -A(n) essential nutrient
Failure to consume adequate amounts of nutrients can lead to noticeable and measurable
physical changes that are _____ of deficiency disease. - ANSWER -signs
questions and well verified
answers actual exam!!!
2026
Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals? - ANSWER -
Blueberries
Studying nutrition is important to - ANSWER -select the appropriate mix of nutrients for
proper body functioning.
Which of the following factors has a major influence over a person's food choices? -
ANSWER -Close friends
Which of the following lifestyle choices is the primary cause of preventable cancer deaths in
the United States? - ANSWER -Smoking cigarettes
Which of the following substances is a macronutrient? - ANSWER -Protein
Per serving, which of the following foods is the most energy-dense? - ANSWER -4-ounce
chocolate doughnut
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply any energy for the
human body? - ANSWER -Vitamin D
Which of the following is NOT a common marketing tactic to encourage consumers to
purchase manufactured foods? - ANSWER -Nutrition information posted next to fresh
fruits and vegetables
, Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the
United States? - ANSWER -Stroke
Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER -In the United States, poor eating
habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death.
How to find mg/kcal - ANSWER -mg/kcal
Top 4 leading causes of death - ANSWER -Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower
respiratory infections, accidents
A food that contributes significantly to total energy intake (i.e., high in solid fats, added sugars,
and/or alcohol) while supplying relatively few micronutrients is considered a source of -
ANSWER -empty calories
Certain foods are more nutritious than others, and a food that contains more vitamins and
minerals in relation to fat, sugar, and alcohol content is called a(n) - ANSWER -nutrient-
dense food.
The caloric value of a food in relation to its total weight defines how - ANSWER -energy-
dense a food is.
The usual pattern of foods that you choose to eat is referred to as your - ANSWER -diet
The foods that you eat contain _____ chemicals that are necessary for proper body
functioning. - ANSWER -nutrients
is one that must be provided by the diet because it cannot be produced by the body or
produced in the amount that is needed. - ANSWER -A(n) essential nutrient
Failure to consume adequate amounts of nutrients can lead to noticeable and measurable
physical changes that are _____ of deficiency disease. - ANSWER -signs
