Test Bank for Nutrition & You, 6th edition by Joan Salge Blake

Nutrition and You, 6e (Blake)
Chapter 1 What Is Nutrition?

1) The strongest determinant of what Americans eat is
A) habit.
B) taste.
C) convenience.
D) price.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 5
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Section: 1.1

2) The substance that carries nutrients to cells and waste products from cells, that helps maintain
body temperature, and acts as a lubricant and protective cushion is
A) carbon.
B) nutrients.
C) water.
D) protein.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 10-11
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 1.3
Section: 1.3

3) The stepwise process used by scientists to generate sound research findings is
A) the scientific method.
B) the hypothesis.
C) research.
D) validity.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 17
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 1.6
Section: 1.6

4) An idea generated by scientists based on their observations is a
A) theory.
B) hypothesis.
C) research.
D) study.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 17
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 1.6
Section: 1.6

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