Nutrition Chapter 1 PBSC
High-fat foods appear to be a universally common food preference. - answer True
High-fat foods appear to be a universally common food preference. - answer True
The human body is made of compounds similar to those found in foods. - answer True
Of the energy-yielding nutrients, protein has the highest number of kcalories per gram. -
answer False
Minerals and vitamins are considered organic in nature. - answerFalse
A cohort research design involves collecting data from individuals once at a specific
time and location. - answerFalse
Nutrient recommendations represent optimal intakes for all individuals depending on a
variety of characteristics. - answerFalse
A hypothesis is a definite conclusion that a scientist reaches after extensive research. -
answerFalse
An individual whose body uses a nutrient inefficiently may be considered to have a
primary deficiency. - answerFalse
Anthropometric measurements provide information about specific nutrients. -
answerFalse
In order to establish a RDA for a nutrient, the EAR must be established first. -
answerTrue
The recommended intake for a nutrient should be thought of as the minimum amount
that individuals should consume for that nutrient. - answerFalse
A subclinical deficiency is the stage during which the body uses up its stores of a
nutrient. - answerTrue
Malnutrition occurs when a person receives an excess or deficiency of food energy or
nutrient intake or an imbalance of nutrients. - answerTrue
Individuals should have the goal of meeting the standard recommendations for every
nutrient every day. - answerFalse
High-fat foods appear to be a universally common food preference. - answer True
High-fat foods appear to be a universally common food preference. - answer True
The human body is made of compounds similar to those found in foods. - answer True
Of the energy-yielding nutrients, protein has the highest number of kcalories per gram. -
answer False
Minerals and vitamins are considered organic in nature. - answerFalse
A cohort research design involves collecting data from individuals once at a specific
time and location. - answerFalse
Nutrient recommendations represent optimal intakes for all individuals depending on a
variety of characteristics. - answerFalse
A hypothesis is a definite conclusion that a scientist reaches after extensive research. -
answerFalse
An individual whose body uses a nutrient inefficiently may be considered to have a
primary deficiency. - answerFalse
Anthropometric measurements provide information about specific nutrients. -
answerFalse
In order to establish a RDA for a nutrient, the EAR must be established first. -
answerTrue
The recommended intake for a nutrient should be thought of as the minimum amount
that individuals should consume for that nutrient. - answerFalse
A subclinical deficiency is the stage during which the body uses up its stores of a
nutrient. - answerTrue
Malnutrition occurs when a person receives an excess or deficiency of food energy or
nutrient intake or an imbalance of nutrients. - answerTrue
Individuals should have the goal of meeting the standard recommendations for every
nutrient every day. - answerFalse
