Ch01
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Which of the following factors influences a person's food choices?
A. Close friends
B. Food advertisements
C. Parents' food choices
D. All of these are correct.
2. A person's _____ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices.
A. place of residence
B. racial background
C. lifestyle
D. None of the above is correct.
3. A person's usual pattern of food choices is his or her
A. nutritional status.
B. lifestyle.
C. diet.
D. All of these are correct.
4. Which of the following conditions is not a leading cause of death in the United States?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Cancer
C. Heart disease
D. Stroke
5. Tamika's 52-year-old father died as a result of a condition that is the leading cause of death in the United
States. Based on this information, Tamika's father died from
A. type 1 diabetes.
B. heart disease.
C. lung cancer.
D. influenza.
6. Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?
A. Cholesterol
B. Protein
C. Vitamin D
D. Iron
7. A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 100 ml water.
Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal.
A. 87
B. 97
C. 107
D. 117
8. Sam wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 100 kcal
per serving. The soft drink contains no fiber, protein, fat, and alcohol. To obtain this value, he should
A. divide the number of kcal per serving by 2.
B. multiply the number of kcal per serving by 4.
C. divide the number of kcal per serving by 4.
D. multiply the number of kcal per serving by 2.
,9. A serving of food supplies 100 kcal from protein. Based on this information, how many grams of protein
are in the serving?
A. 25
B. 100
C. 125
D. 400
10. Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not supply any energy for the human body?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Fat
C. Alcohol
D. Vitamin C
11. Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for the human body?
A. Water
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrate
D. Alcohol
12. ____ is the total of all chemical activities that occur in cells.
A. Synergy
B. Metabolism
C. Cytoplasm
D. Polypropism
13. Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?
A. Cholesterol
B. Iron oxide
C. Caffeine
D. None of these are correct.
14. Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals?
A. Margarine
B. Tuna
C. Grapes
D. Luncheon meat
15. Which of the following foods is not a source of phytochemicals?
A. Fresh blueberries
B. Cashew nuts
C. Whole-grain bread
D. Lean meat
16. According to the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act,
A. nutrient supplements are classified as foods.
B. herbal products cannot be classified as dietary supplements.
C. dietary supplements must provide measurable health benefits before they can be sold.
D. All of these are correct.
17. Which of the following behaviors is a risk factor for heart disease?
A. Smoking cigarettes
B. Being physically inactive
C. Consuming excess alcohol
D. All of these are correct.
,18. According to numerous scientific studies, low levels of physical activity are associated with increased
chances of developing excess body fat and type 2 diabetes. Thus, physical inactivity is a ____ for
developing excess body fat and type 2 diabetes.
A. risk factor
B. anecdote
C. determinant
D. mediator
19. According to results of numerous scientific studies, diets high in saturated fat increases people's chances
of developing heart disease. Thus, a diet that supplies an excessive amount of saturated fat is a ____ for
heart disease.
A. hypothetical variable
B. dietary modulator
C. nutritional determinant
D. risk factor
20. According to results of numerous scientific studies, high-salt diets increase people's chances of
developing high blood pressure. Thus, a diet that supplies excessive amounts of salt is a ____ for high
blood pressure.
A. hypothetical variable
B. dietary modulator
C. risk factor
D. None of these are correct.
21. Which of the following lifestyle choices is the primary cause of most preventable cancer deaths in the
United States?
A. Eating fatty food
B. Consuming alcohol
C. Exercising infrequently
D. Smoking cigarettes
22. Compared to 40 years ago, Americans generally consume more
A. eggs.
B. fruit.
C. milk.
D. None of these are correct.
23. According to a key goal of Healthy People 2020, Americans should
A. receive annual influenza vaccinations.
B. reduce children's exposure to junk foods at home and school.
C. learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources.
D. create environments that foster good health for everyone.
24. Jorge weighs 198 pounds. What is his weight in kilograms?
A. 80 kg
B. 90 kg
C. 100 kg
D. 120 kg
25. Elisa weighs 62 kg, which is approximately _____ pounds.
A. 136
B. 152
C. 176
D. 202
, 26. Jerry's height is 70 inches. What is his approximate height in centimeters?
A. 125 cm
B. 150 cm
C. 178 cm
D. 225 cm
27. Kerry weighs 48 kg. What is her approximate weight in pounds?
A. 86 pounds
B. 96 pounds
C. 106 pounds
D. 136 pounds
28. Angela weighs 66 kg, which is approximately ____ pounds.
A. 30
B. 75
C. 100
D. 145
29. A teaspoon of sugar supplies about 16 kilocalories, which is the same as _____ calories.
A. 0.016
B. 1.6
C. 1600
D. 16,000
30. Which of the following nutrients does not provide any energy for humans?
A. Sugar
B. Protein
C. Iron
D. None of the above is correct.
31. The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of
A. BTUs.
B. kilocalories.
C. rads.
D. thermals.
32. A serving of food contains 2 g carbohydrate, 16 g protein, 6 g fat, 2 mcg vitamin B12, and 60 mg iron.
Based on this information, this food provides ___ kcal/serving.
A. 96
B. 116
C. 126
D. 136
33. How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 4 g protein, 10 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate, 130
mg vitamin C, and 120 ml water?
A. 118
B. 156
C. 188
D. 206
34. Erika is making a recipe from foods that contain the following nutrients: 120 ml of water, 50 g of fat, 40
g of protein, 500 mg of vitamin C, 235 g of carbohydrate, and 600 mg of calcium. Approximately how
many kilocalories does the entire product of this recipe provide?
A. 580
B. 930
C. 1550
D. 2020
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Which of the following factors influences a person's food choices?
A. Close friends
B. Food advertisements
C. Parents' food choices
D. All of these are correct.
2. A person's _____ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices.
A. place of residence
B. racial background
C. lifestyle
D. None of the above is correct.
3. A person's usual pattern of food choices is his or her
A. nutritional status.
B. lifestyle.
C. diet.
D. All of these are correct.
4. Which of the following conditions is not a leading cause of death in the United States?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Cancer
C. Heart disease
D. Stroke
5. Tamika's 52-year-old father died as a result of a condition that is the leading cause of death in the United
States. Based on this information, Tamika's father died from
A. type 1 diabetes.
B. heart disease.
C. lung cancer.
D. influenza.
6. Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?
A. Cholesterol
B. Protein
C. Vitamin D
D. Iron
7. A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 100 ml water.
Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal.
A. 87
B. 97
C. 107
D. 117
8. Sam wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 100 kcal
per serving. The soft drink contains no fiber, protein, fat, and alcohol. To obtain this value, he should
A. divide the number of kcal per serving by 2.
B. multiply the number of kcal per serving by 4.
C. divide the number of kcal per serving by 4.
D. multiply the number of kcal per serving by 2.
,9. A serving of food supplies 100 kcal from protein. Based on this information, how many grams of protein
are in the serving?
A. 25
B. 100
C. 125
D. 400
10. Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not supply any energy for the human body?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Fat
C. Alcohol
D. Vitamin C
11. Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for the human body?
A. Water
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrate
D. Alcohol
12. ____ is the total of all chemical activities that occur in cells.
A. Synergy
B. Metabolism
C. Cytoplasm
D. Polypropism
13. Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?
A. Cholesterol
B. Iron oxide
C. Caffeine
D. None of these are correct.
14. Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals?
A. Margarine
B. Tuna
C. Grapes
D. Luncheon meat
15. Which of the following foods is not a source of phytochemicals?
A. Fresh blueberries
B. Cashew nuts
C. Whole-grain bread
D. Lean meat
16. According to the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act,
A. nutrient supplements are classified as foods.
B. herbal products cannot be classified as dietary supplements.
C. dietary supplements must provide measurable health benefits before they can be sold.
D. All of these are correct.
17. Which of the following behaviors is a risk factor for heart disease?
A. Smoking cigarettes
B. Being physically inactive
C. Consuming excess alcohol
D. All of these are correct.
,18. According to numerous scientific studies, low levels of physical activity are associated with increased
chances of developing excess body fat and type 2 diabetes. Thus, physical inactivity is a ____ for
developing excess body fat and type 2 diabetes.
A. risk factor
B. anecdote
C. determinant
D. mediator
19. According to results of numerous scientific studies, diets high in saturated fat increases people's chances
of developing heart disease. Thus, a diet that supplies an excessive amount of saturated fat is a ____ for
heart disease.
A. hypothetical variable
B. dietary modulator
C. nutritional determinant
D. risk factor
20. According to results of numerous scientific studies, high-salt diets increase people's chances of
developing high blood pressure. Thus, a diet that supplies excessive amounts of salt is a ____ for high
blood pressure.
A. hypothetical variable
B. dietary modulator
C. risk factor
D. None of these are correct.
21. Which of the following lifestyle choices is the primary cause of most preventable cancer deaths in the
United States?
A. Eating fatty food
B. Consuming alcohol
C. Exercising infrequently
D. Smoking cigarettes
22. Compared to 40 years ago, Americans generally consume more
A. eggs.
B. fruit.
C. milk.
D. None of these are correct.
23. According to a key goal of Healthy People 2020, Americans should
A. receive annual influenza vaccinations.
B. reduce children's exposure to junk foods at home and school.
C. learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources.
D. create environments that foster good health for everyone.
24. Jorge weighs 198 pounds. What is his weight in kilograms?
A. 80 kg
B. 90 kg
C. 100 kg
D. 120 kg
25. Elisa weighs 62 kg, which is approximately _____ pounds.
A. 136
B. 152
C. 176
D. 202
, 26. Jerry's height is 70 inches. What is his approximate height in centimeters?
A. 125 cm
B. 150 cm
C. 178 cm
D. 225 cm
27. Kerry weighs 48 kg. What is her approximate weight in pounds?
A. 86 pounds
B. 96 pounds
C. 106 pounds
D. 136 pounds
28. Angela weighs 66 kg, which is approximately ____ pounds.
A. 30
B. 75
C. 100
D. 145
29. A teaspoon of sugar supplies about 16 kilocalories, which is the same as _____ calories.
A. 0.016
B. 1.6
C. 1600
D. 16,000
30. Which of the following nutrients does not provide any energy for humans?
A. Sugar
B. Protein
C. Iron
D. None of the above is correct.
31. The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of
A. BTUs.
B. kilocalories.
C. rads.
D. thermals.
32. A serving of food contains 2 g carbohydrate, 16 g protein, 6 g fat, 2 mcg vitamin B12, and 60 mg iron.
Based on this information, this food provides ___ kcal/serving.
A. 96
B. 116
C. 126
D. 136
33. How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 4 g protein, 10 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate, 130
mg vitamin C, and 120 ml water?
A. 118
B. 156
C. 188
D. 206
34. Erika is making a recipe from foods that contain the following nutrients: 120 ml of water, 50 g of fat, 40
g of protein, 500 mg of vitamin C, 235 g of carbohydrate, and 600 mg of calcium. Approximately how
many kilocalories does the entire product of this recipe provide?
A. 580
B. 930
C. 1550
D. 2020
