HUN 2201 EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Dr. Marley works with patients with thyroid disease, which may be caused by something
in the diet. To determine whether or not this is true, she enrolled patients with the
disease and without disease (healthy). Then she compared the dietary history of the
diseased patients with those without disease (healthy). Her findings showed that those
with disease lacked dietary iodide while those without disease (healthy) had adequate
dietary iodide. This is an example of what type of research study?
A. Case control study
B. None of the above
C. Cross sectional study
D. Randomized Controlled Trial - Answer -A. Case control study
Which following internet site(s)is/are most likely NOT an accurate and reliable source
for sound nutrition information and/or advice.
A. http:/www.USDA.gov
B. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic
C. http:/www.USDA.gov
D. https://www.heart.org/
E. www.gnc.com - Answer -E. www.gnc.com
Food product A contains 105 mg of sodium that is 4% of the daily value (DV) for one
serving. This food product would be appropriate to consume to help control
hypertension (high blood pressure).
A. True
B. False - Answer -A. True
Match the food group with its primary nutrient contribution. Choose only one answer.
1. Dairy
2. Grains
3. Fruit
4. Protein
A. Vitamin B12
B. B - Vitamins
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin A and C - Answer -1. Dairy... Vitamin D
2. Grains... B vitamins
3. Fruit... Vitamin A and C
4. Protein... Vitamin B12
, The minimal nutrient intake level that would meet the needs of 50 % of the population is
the:
A. Adequate Intake
B. Upper Tolerable Limit
C. Estimated Average Requirement
D. Recommended Dietary Allowance - Answer -C. Estimated Average Requirement
The term "natural" on food labels indicates that the food was manufactured without the
use of:
A. Hormones
B. Genetic modified organisms (GM0s)
C. None of the other choices. It can mean anything the manufacturer wants to be.
D. Genetic modified organisms (GMOs) and/or hormones - Answer -C. None of the
other choices. It can mean anything the manufacturer wants to be.
Results from animal studies to make appropriate human nutrition recommendations
should be used with caution. For example, Vitamin C is a vitamin that most animals can
make except for humans.
A. True
B. False - Answer -A. True
Regularly consume oranges and whole grains to help lower blood cholesterol and
protect endothelial cells of blood vessels. Recommend or Not Recommend - Answer -
Not Recommend
Use tropical oils at least 2-3 per week to help lower blood cholesterol and reduce the
risk of blood clots. Recommend or Not Recommend - Answer -Not Recommend
Eat oatmeal to reduce high blood cholesterol. Recommend or Not Recommend -
Answer -Not Recommend
What are the major classes of nutrients? - Answer -Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins,
water, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber
How many kcal/g in each of the following:
I. Carbohydrates
II. Protein
III. Alcohol
IV. Fat - Answer -I. 1 gram Carbohydrates : 4 kcal
II. 1 gram Protein : 4 kcal
III. 1 gram Alcohol : 7 kcal
IV. 1 gram Fat : 9 kcal
Dr. Marley works with patients with thyroid disease, which may be caused by something
in the diet. To determine whether or not this is true, she enrolled patients with the
disease and without disease (healthy). Then she compared the dietary history of the
diseased patients with those without disease (healthy). Her findings showed that those
with disease lacked dietary iodide while those without disease (healthy) had adequate
dietary iodide. This is an example of what type of research study?
A. Case control study
B. None of the above
C. Cross sectional study
D. Randomized Controlled Trial - Answer -A. Case control study
Which following internet site(s)is/are most likely NOT an accurate and reliable source
for sound nutrition information and/or advice.
A. http:/www.USDA.gov
B. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic
C. http:/www.USDA.gov
D. https://www.heart.org/
E. www.gnc.com - Answer -E. www.gnc.com
Food product A contains 105 mg of sodium that is 4% of the daily value (DV) for one
serving. This food product would be appropriate to consume to help control
hypertension (high blood pressure).
A. True
B. False - Answer -A. True
Match the food group with its primary nutrient contribution. Choose only one answer.
1. Dairy
2. Grains
3. Fruit
4. Protein
A. Vitamin B12
B. B - Vitamins
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin A and C - Answer -1. Dairy... Vitamin D
2. Grains... B vitamins
3. Fruit... Vitamin A and C
4. Protein... Vitamin B12
, The minimal nutrient intake level that would meet the needs of 50 % of the population is
the:
A. Adequate Intake
B. Upper Tolerable Limit
C. Estimated Average Requirement
D. Recommended Dietary Allowance - Answer -C. Estimated Average Requirement
The term "natural" on food labels indicates that the food was manufactured without the
use of:
A. Hormones
B. Genetic modified organisms (GM0s)
C. None of the other choices. It can mean anything the manufacturer wants to be.
D. Genetic modified organisms (GMOs) and/or hormones - Answer -C. None of the
other choices. It can mean anything the manufacturer wants to be.
Results from animal studies to make appropriate human nutrition recommendations
should be used with caution. For example, Vitamin C is a vitamin that most animals can
make except for humans.
A. True
B. False - Answer -A. True
Regularly consume oranges and whole grains to help lower blood cholesterol and
protect endothelial cells of blood vessels. Recommend or Not Recommend - Answer -
Not Recommend
Use tropical oils at least 2-3 per week to help lower blood cholesterol and reduce the
risk of blood clots. Recommend or Not Recommend - Answer -Not Recommend
Eat oatmeal to reduce high blood cholesterol. Recommend or Not Recommend -
Answer -Not Recommend
What are the major classes of nutrients? - Answer -Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins,
water, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber
How many kcal/g in each of the following:
I. Carbohydrates
II. Protein
III. Alcohol
IV. Fat - Answer -I. 1 gram Carbohydrates : 4 kcal
II. 1 gram Protein : 4 kcal
III. 1 gram Alcohol : 7 kcal
IV. 1 gram Fat : 9 kcal
