NURSING 2058 EXAM 1: STUDY GUIDE CHAPTER 1: NUTRITION & HEALTH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

1.The major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to: a. prevention and control of chronic diseases. b. improved sanitation and public health. c. prevention and control of infectious diseases. d. development of healthful foods using food technology. 2.A physical science that contributes to understanding how nutrition relates to health and wellbeing is: a. anatomy. b. biochemistry. c. physics. d. pharmacology. 3. The body of scientific knowledge related to nutritional requirements of human growth, maintenance, activity, and reproduction is known as: a. physiology. b. nutrition science. c. biochemistry. d. dietetics. 4. The professional primarily responsible for application of nutrition science in clinical practice settings is the: a. nurse. b. physician. c. public health nutritionist. d. registered dietitian. 5. The primary responsibility for nutrition care of people in the community belongs to the: a. community physician. b. public health nurse. c. public health nutritionist. d. registered dietitian. 6. The best source of nutrients is provided by: a. specific food combinations. b. a variety of foods. c. individual foods. d. a variety of food supplements. 7. Macronutrients include: a. minerals. b. proteins. c. vitamins. d. enzymes. 8. Micronutrients include: a. fats. b. proteins. c. vitamins. d. carbohydrates. 9. The sum of all chemical processes inside living cel