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,Chapter 1 . The Science of Nutrition . . .
1) The science offood; the nutrients and substances therein; and theiraction, interaction,and balancein
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. relation to health and disease is a definition of
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A) life
B) energy metabolism .
C) nutrition
D) food science .
Answer: C . .
Explanation: Thisisthe definition of nutrition. . . . . . .
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Section: 01.01 . .
Topic: Nutrition basics
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Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins,
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. minerals, water, and calories. . . .
Bloom's: Remember .
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2) The leading cause of nutrition-related death in the United States is
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A) heart disease .
B) homicide
C) suicide
D) diabetes
Answer: A . .
Explanation: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in US. . . . . . . . . . .
. Difficulty: 1 Easy . .
Section: 01.01 . .
Topic: Demographic trends and statistics; Cardiovascular disease
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,Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins,
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. minerals, water, and calories. . . .
Bloom's: Remember .
. Est Time: 0-1 minute
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3) Nutrients causingsome signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequate amountsare called
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A) essential nutrients .
B) nonessential nutrients .
C) nutritional supplements .
D) trace nutrients .
Answer: A . .
Explanation: Some signs of poor health will eventuallyoccur less-than-adequate essential nutrient
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. consumption.
Difficulty: 1 Easy . .
Section: 01.01 . .
Topic: Nutrition basics
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Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins,
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. minerals, water, and calories. . . .
Bloom's: Remember .
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4) Energy-yielding nutrients include . . . .
A) vitamins, minerals, and water . . .
B) carbohydrates, proteins, and fats . . .
C) trace minerals and fat-soluble vitamins
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D) iron, vitamin C, and potassium
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Answer: B . .
Explanation: Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide energy/calories. . . . . . . .
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, Difficulty: 1 Easy . .
Section: 01.01 . .
Topic: Nutrition basics
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Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins,
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. minerals, water, and calories. . . .
Bloom's: Remember .
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5) Sugars, starches, and dietary fibers are examples of
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A) proteins
B) vitamins
C) carbohydrates
D) minerals
Answer: C . .
Explanation: Sugars, starches, and dietary fibers are types of carbohydrates.
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Section: 01.01 . .
Topic: Nutrition basics; Carbohydrates
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Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins,
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. minerals, water, and calories. . . .
Bloom's: Remember .
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6) Which of the following are sources of carbohydrates?
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A) grains
B) fruits
C) vegetables
D) All of these are sources of carbohydrates.
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Answer: D . .
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,Chapter 1 . The Science of Nutrition . . .
1) The science offood; the nutrients and substances therein; and theiraction, interaction,and balancein
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. relation to health and disease is a definition of
. . . . . . . . . .
A) life
B) energy metabolism .
C) nutrition
D) food science .
Answer: C . .
Explanation: Thisisthe definition of nutrition. . . . . . .
. Difficulty: 1 Easy . .
Section: 01.01 . .
Topic: Nutrition basics
. . .
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins,
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. minerals, water, and calories. . . .
Bloom's: Remember .
. Est Time: 0-1 minute
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2) The leading cause of nutrition-related death in the United States is
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A) heart disease .
B) homicide
C) suicide
D) diabetes
Answer: A . .
Explanation: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in US. . . . . . . . . . .
. Difficulty: 1 Easy . .
Section: 01.01 . .
Topic: Demographic trends and statistics; Cardiovascular disease
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,Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins,
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. minerals, water, and calories. . . .
Bloom's: Remember .
. Est Time: 0-1 minute
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3) Nutrients causingsome signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequate amountsare called
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A) essential nutrients .
B) nonessential nutrients .
C) nutritional supplements .
D) trace nutrients .
Answer: A . .
Explanation: Some signs of poor health will eventuallyoccur less-than-adequate essential nutrient
. . . . . . . . . . .
. consumption.
Difficulty: 1 Easy . .
Section: 01.01 . .
Topic: Nutrition basics
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Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins,
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. minerals, water, and calories. . . .
Bloom's: Remember .
. Est Time: 0-1 minute
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4) Energy-yielding nutrients include . . . .
A) vitamins, minerals, and water . . .
B) carbohydrates, proteins, and fats . . .
C) trace minerals and fat-soluble vitamins
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D) iron, vitamin C, and potassium
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Answer: B . .
Explanation: Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide energy/calories. . . . . . . .
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, Difficulty: 1 Easy . .
Section: 01.01 . .
Topic: Nutrition basics
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Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins,
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. minerals, water, and calories. . . .
Bloom's: Remember .
. Est Time: 0-1 minute
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5) Sugars, starches, and dietary fibers are examples of
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A) proteins
B) vitamins
C) carbohydrates
D) minerals
Answer: C . .
Explanation: Sugars, starches, and dietary fibers are types of carbohydrates.
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. Difficulty: 1 Easy . .
Section: 01.01 . .
Topic: Nutrition basics; Carbohydrates
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Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins,
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. minerals, water, and calories. . . .
Bloom's: Remember .
. Est Time: 0-1 minute
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6) Which of the following are sources of carbohydrates?
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A) grains
B) fruits
C) vegetables
D) All of these are sources of carbohydrates.
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Answer: D . .
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