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NUTR 280 Exam 1 ALL 300 Questions
and Verified Solutions Latest Update
This Year
NUTR 280 Exam 1
QUESTION: Which of the following does not provide energy for the body?
fat
water
carbohydrate
vitamins
alcohol
minerals
protein - ANSWER-water, minerals, vitamins
QUESTION: A nutrient that cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by food is
considered ___ - ANSWER-essential
QUESTION: People who choose to ____ may reduce their chance of developing serious chronic
diseases.
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consume low-fat or fat-free dairy products
travel to exotic locations
pursue enjoyable hobbies
exercise regularly
eat fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole-grain cereals - ANSWER-consume low-fat or fat-free
dairy products
exercise regularly
eat fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole-grain cereals
QUESTION: What are the diseases that most often develop as a result of poor eating habits? -
ANSWER-heart disease, certain cancers, and type 2 diabetes
QUESTION: Macronutrients and alcohol supply the body with energy in the form of - ANSWER-
calories
QUESTION: What type of training has a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) completed? -
ANSWER-College trained with extensive knowledge in foods and nutrition
Trained in dietetics
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QUESTION: Which of the following foods would be considered nutrient dense?
Banana
Baked potato
Candy bar
Cola-type drink
Low-fat milk - ANSWER-Banana
Baked potato
Low-fat milk
Q; Approximately 50%-70% of the body's total weight is - ANSWER-Water
QUESTION: A calorie is such a small unit of measurement that energy in food is reported in
1000-calorie units called kilocalories or Blank______. - ANSWER-Calories -- capitalization is
important
QUESTION: The basic substances that make up all living things, and that themselves cannot be
separated into simpler substances by ordinary chemical or physical means, are called ___ -
ANSWER-elements
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QUESTION: A nutrient that must be supplied by food and cannot be made in sufficient
quantities by the body is called a(n) ____ nutrient. - ANSWER-essential (essential nutrient)
QUESTION: All of the following are macronutrients EXCEPT
proteins
carbohydrates
lipids
vitamins - ANSWER-vitamins
QUESTION: Calories are measured through a process known as - ANSWER-direct calorimetry
QUESTION: The substance found in many plants that is not considered a nutrient but has many
healthful benefits is called a(n) ____ - ANSWER-phytochemical
QUESTION: Kilocalorie - ANSWER-The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1000
grams of water 1 degree Celsius.
QUESTION: calorie - ANSWER-The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of
water 1 degree Celsius.
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NUTR 280 Exam 1 ALL 300 Questions
and Verified Solutions Latest Update
This Year
NUTR 280 Exam 1
QUESTION: Which of the following does not provide energy for the body?
fat
water
carbohydrate
vitamins
alcohol
minerals
protein - ANSWER-water, minerals, vitamins
QUESTION: A nutrient that cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by food is
considered ___ - ANSWER-essential
QUESTION: People who choose to ____ may reduce their chance of developing serious chronic
diseases.
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consume low-fat or fat-free dairy products
travel to exotic locations
pursue enjoyable hobbies
exercise regularly
eat fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole-grain cereals - ANSWER-consume low-fat or fat-free
dairy products
exercise regularly
eat fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole-grain cereals
QUESTION: What are the diseases that most often develop as a result of poor eating habits? -
ANSWER-heart disease, certain cancers, and type 2 diabetes
QUESTION: Macronutrients and alcohol supply the body with energy in the form of - ANSWER-
calories
QUESTION: What type of training has a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) completed? -
ANSWER-College trained with extensive knowledge in foods and nutrition
Trained in dietetics
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QUESTION: Which of the following foods would be considered nutrient dense?
Banana
Baked potato
Candy bar
Cola-type drink
Low-fat milk - ANSWER-Banana
Baked potato
Low-fat milk
Q; Approximately 50%-70% of the body's total weight is - ANSWER-Water
QUESTION: A calorie is such a small unit of measurement that energy in food is reported in
1000-calorie units called kilocalories or Blank______. - ANSWER-Calories -- capitalization is
important
QUESTION: The basic substances that make up all living things, and that themselves cannot be
separated into simpler substances by ordinary chemical or physical means, are called ___ -
ANSWER-elements
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QUESTION: A nutrient that must be supplied by food and cannot be made in sufficient
quantities by the body is called a(n) ____ nutrient. - ANSWER-essential (essential nutrient)
QUESTION: All of the following are macronutrients EXCEPT
proteins
carbohydrates
lipids
vitamins - ANSWER-vitamins
QUESTION: Calories are measured through a process known as - ANSWER-direct calorimetry
QUESTION: The substance found in many plants that is not considered a nutrient but has many
healthful benefits is called a(n) ____ - ANSWER-phytochemical
QUESTION: Kilocalorie - ANSWER-The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1000
grams of water 1 degree Celsius.
QUESTION: calorie - ANSWER-The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of
water 1 degree Celsius.
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