The Science of Nutrition, 3e (Thompson)
Chapter 1 The Science of Nutrition: Linking Food, Function, and Health
1) Which of the following BEST describes nutrition?
A) Nutrition is not a science.
B) Nutrition is the science that studies food and how food nourishes our bodies and
influences our health.
C) Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century.
D) Nutrition is the science of food.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 4
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 1.1
2) Which BEST defines chronic disease?
A) A disease that comes on slowly and can persist for years.
B) A condition that has a rapid onset and is easily cured.
C) A disease caused by a microorganism.
D) A disease that affects only elderly people.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 5
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 1.2
3) Three chronic diseases in the U.S.– heart disease, stroke and ________– are strongly
associated with poor nutrition.
,A) osteoporosis
B) kidney disease
C) diabetes
D) pneumonia
Answer: C
Page Ref: 7
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 1.2
4) The health promotion and disease prevention plan for the U.S. is called:
A) The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).
B) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
C) Healthy People 2020.
D) MyPlate.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 8, 9
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 1.2
,5) Which class of nutrients provides the primary source of energy for our body?
A) carbohydrates
B) vitamins
C) minerals
D) water
Answer: A
Page Ref: 10
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 1.3
6) Which element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?
A) carbon
B) hydrogen
C) nitrogen
D) oxygen
Answer: C
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Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 1.3
7) Which of the following is classified as a micronutrient?
A) carbohydrates
B) vitamins
C) lipids
D) alcohol
, Answer: B
Page Ref: 14
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 1.3
8) Which of the following are examples of inorganic nutrients?
A) vitamins
B) lipids
C) carbohydrates
D) minerals
Answer: D
Page Ref: 15
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 1.3
Chapter 1 The Science of Nutrition: Linking Food, Function, and Health
1) Which of the following BEST describes nutrition?
A) Nutrition is not a science.
B) Nutrition is the science that studies food and how food nourishes our bodies and
influences our health.
C) Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century.
D) Nutrition is the science of food.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 4
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 1.1
2) Which BEST defines chronic disease?
A) A disease that comes on slowly and can persist for years.
B) A condition that has a rapid onset and is easily cured.
C) A disease caused by a microorganism.
D) A disease that affects only elderly people.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 5
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 1.2
3) Three chronic diseases in the U.S.– heart disease, stroke and ________– are strongly
associated with poor nutrition.
,A) osteoporosis
B) kidney disease
C) diabetes
D) pneumonia
Answer: C
Page Ref: 7
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 1.2
4) The health promotion and disease prevention plan for the U.S. is called:
A) The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).
B) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
C) Healthy People 2020.
D) MyPlate.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 8, 9
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 1.2
,5) Which class of nutrients provides the primary source of energy for our body?
A) carbohydrates
B) vitamins
C) minerals
D) water
Answer: A
Page Ref: 10
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 1.3
6) Which element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?
A) carbon
B) hydrogen
C) nitrogen
D) oxygen
Answer: C
Page Ref: 13
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 1.3
7) Which of the following is classified as a micronutrient?
A) carbohydrates
B) vitamins
C) lipids
D) alcohol
, Answer: B
Page Ref: 14
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 1.3
8) Which of the following are examples of inorganic nutrients?
A) vitamins
B) lipids
C) carbohydrates
D) minerals
Answer: D
Page Ref: 15
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 1.3
