TEST BANK FOR HUMAN NUTRITION: SCIENCE FOR HEALTHY LIVING, 2ND EDITION, TAMMY STEPHENSON, WENDY SCHIFF, ISBN10: 1259709957, ISBN13: 9781259709951

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. 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