TEST BANK FOR UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION 16TH EDITION
WHITNEY | COMPLETE CHAPTERS 1 - 20 | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATION | PDF FORMAT | LATEST 2024
Examples of informal education include
a. attending a workshop on coronary artery disease sponsored by the American Heart
Association.
b. watching a television show about diabetes.
c. learning about food safety techniques in a high school economics course.
d. joining a support group to help overcome an eating disorder. - (ANSWER)B
A college student exercises regularly and generally eats a healthy variety of foods, is taking a
course in general nutrition, buys locally produced food whenever possible, is an active member
of an on-campus faith-based organization, and keeps a journal to help process her emotions.
What else could be important for her to include in her life in order to develop her overall
wellness?
a. Growing some of her own food
b. Keeping a food record to help evaluate what she eats
c. Eating meals with friends throughout the week
d. Meeting with a registered dietitian to review her food choices - (ANSWER)C
For a client who is missing meals because of poor planning or is too busy to eat, emotional
health can be affected by _____, which can cause confusion or anxiety.
a. low blood sugar levels
b. high blood sugar levels
c. high blood pressure
d. extremely low blood pressure - (ANSWER)D
The best example of the type of concern that is likely to be addressed by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services when target goals for Healthy People 2030 are updated is
,a. preference for vegetarian eating patterns among white women.
b. low intake of fruits and vegetables by African American children.
c. widespread use of bottled water in higher socioeconomic groups.
d. common use of protein and vitamin supplements in athletes. - (ANSWER)B
An example of community support for health promotion is
a. teaching young mother skills in safe food preparation.
b. watching a television documentary about industry errors in food processing.
c. labeling fresh poultry packages with information about proper food storage.
d. being aware that Salmonella can be transmitted because of inadequate food preparation. -
(ANSWER)C
An example of a technique for health promotion is
a. exercising five times a week.
b. local supermarkets expanding the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables.
c. teaching a teenager how to choose healthier foods at fast-food restaurants.
d. information about the relationship of dietary intake and diet-related disorders. - (ANSWER)C
For the efficient functioning and maintenance of the body, a person needs to consume sufficient
amounts of
a. fiber.
b. nutrients.
c. minerals.
d. supplements. - (ANSWER)B
A nurse has just been assigned to a community health program for older adults. She should check
the document Healthy People 2020 to become familiar with
a. nutrition priorities and goals for older American adults.
b. dietary standards for Americans older than 50 years.
,c. dietary guidelines recommended for older adults.
d. MyPlate recommendations for older adults. - (ANSWER)A
A healthy female middle-aged client asks what she can do to prevent the development of type 2
diabetes. Weight control and nutrition strategies discussed are considered
a. primary treatment.
b. primary prevention.
c. secondary prevention.
d. tertiary prevention. - (ANSWER)B
As a home health care nurse, you are visiting a 70-year-old client who has just returned home
from the hospital after being treated for coronary artery disease. The medical nutrition therapy
developed for him by the hospital dietitian is considered
a. palliative care.
b. primary prevention.
c. secondary prevention.
d. tertiary prevention. - (ANSWER)D
A nutrient that can be made by the body is called
a. essential.
b. complete.
c. incomplete.
d. nonessential. - (ANSWER)D
A client exercises regularly and wants to make sure he has sufficient energy for his workouts.
The type of nutrient that will be most helpful in providing the energy he needs is
a.carbohydrates.
b. water.
c. minerals.
d. protein. - (ANSWER)A
, A 45-year-old man tells you that he drinks 3 oz of Scotch whiskey most evenings. His alcohol
intake is considered
a. insignificant.
b. moderate.
c. higher than is recommended.
d. dangerously high. - (ANSWER)B
A dessert contains 4 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrate, 15 g of fat, and 5 g of alcohol. The
nutrient that provides the most kilocalories in the dessert is
a. protein.
b. carbohydrate.
c. fat.
d. alcohol. - (ANSWER)C
A cup of frozen yogurt contains 24 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of fat, and 4 g of protein. The total
number of kilocalories in the frozen yogurt is
a. 110.
b. 130.
c. 140.
d. 162. - (ANSWER)B
Combinations of amino acids link together to form
a. protein.
b. carbohydrates.
c. dietary fiber.
d. lipids. - (ANSWER)A
WHITNEY | COMPLETE CHAPTERS 1 - 20 | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATION | PDF FORMAT | LATEST 2024
Examples of informal education include
a. attending a workshop on coronary artery disease sponsored by the American Heart
Association.
b. watching a television show about diabetes.
c. learning about food safety techniques in a high school economics course.
d. joining a support group to help overcome an eating disorder. - (ANSWER)B
A college student exercises regularly and generally eats a healthy variety of foods, is taking a
course in general nutrition, buys locally produced food whenever possible, is an active member
of an on-campus faith-based organization, and keeps a journal to help process her emotions.
What else could be important for her to include in her life in order to develop her overall
wellness?
a. Growing some of her own food
b. Keeping a food record to help evaluate what she eats
c. Eating meals with friends throughout the week
d. Meeting with a registered dietitian to review her food choices - (ANSWER)C
For a client who is missing meals because of poor planning or is too busy to eat, emotional
health can be affected by _____, which can cause confusion or anxiety.
a. low blood sugar levels
b. high blood sugar levels
c. high blood pressure
d. extremely low blood pressure - (ANSWER)D
The best example of the type of concern that is likely to be addressed by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services when target goals for Healthy People 2030 are updated is
,a. preference for vegetarian eating patterns among white women.
b. low intake of fruits and vegetables by African American children.
c. widespread use of bottled water in higher socioeconomic groups.
d. common use of protein and vitamin supplements in athletes. - (ANSWER)B
An example of community support for health promotion is
a. teaching young mother skills in safe food preparation.
b. watching a television documentary about industry errors in food processing.
c. labeling fresh poultry packages with information about proper food storage.
d. being aware that Salmonella can be transmitted because of inadequate food preparation. -
(ANSWER)C
An example of a technique for health promotion is
a. exercising five times a week.
b. local supermarkets expanding the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables.
c. teaching a teenager how to choose healthier foods at fast-food restaurants.
d. information about the relationship of dietary intake and diet-related disorders. - (ANSWER)C
For the efficient functioning and maintenance of the body, a person needs to consume sufficient
amounts of
a. fiber.
b. nutrients.
c. minerals.
d. supplements. - (ANSWER)B
A nurse has just been assigned to a community health program for older adults. She should check
the document Healthy People 2020 to become familiar with
a. nutrition priorities and goals for older American adults.
b. dietary standards for Americans older than 50 years.
,c. dietary guidelines recommended for older adults.
d. MyPlate recommendations for older adults. - (ANSWER)A
A healthy female middle-aged client asks what she can do to prevent the development of type 2
diabetes. Weight control and nutrition strategies discussed are considered
a. primary treatment.
b. primary prevention.
c. secondary prevention.
d. tertiary prevention. - (ANSWER)B
As a home health care nurse, you are visiting a 70-year-old client who has just returned home
from the hospital after being treated for coronary artery disease. The medical nutrition therapy
developed for him by the hospital dietitian is considered
a. palliative care.
b. primary prevention.
c. secondary prevention.
d. tertiary prevention. - (ANSWER)D
A nutrient that can be made by the body is called
a. essential.
b. complete.
c. incomplete.
d. nonessential. - (ANSWER)D
A client exercises regularly and wants to make sure he has sufficient energy for his workouts.
The type of nutrient that will be most helpful in providing the energy he needs is
a.carbohydrates.
b. water.
c. minerals.
d. protein. - (ANSWER)A
, A 45-year-old man tells you that he drinks 3 oz of Scotch whiskey most evenings. His alcohol
intake is considered
a. insignificant.
b. moderate.
c. higher than is recommended.
d. dangerously high. - (ANSWER)B
A dessert contains 4 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrate, 15 g of fat, and 5 g of alcohol. The
nutrient that provides the most kilocalories in the dessert is
a. protein.
b. carbohydrate.
c. fat.
d. alcohol. - (ANSWER)C
A cup of frozen yogurt contains 24 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of fat, and 4 g of protein. The total
number of kilocalories in the frozen yogurt is
a. 110.
b. 130.
c. 140.
d. 162. - (ANSWER)B
Combinations of amino acids link together to form
a. protein.
b. carbohydrates.
c. dietary fiber.
d. lipids. - (ANSWER)A
