NR 228-Nutrition Exam 1
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Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Food preference
Correct Answer
Those foods we choose to eat when all foods are available at the same time and in the same quantity. Determined by
genetic and environmental effects.
Question 2
Food choice
Correct Answer
This concerns the specific foods that are convenient to choose when we are actually ready to eat; rarely are all our preferred
foods available at the same time to satisfy our preferences. These are restricted by convenience.
Question 3
Food liking
Correct Answer
Considers what food we really like to eat. We may want to eat foods that enhance our health, but we like to eat chocolate cake.
Question 4
What affects someone's food preference?
Correct Answer
1. Genetic Determinants (ex. liking for salts or sweets)
2. Environmental influences
3. Media influences
Question 5
Hunger
Correct Answer
The inability to access enough food to feel nourished and satisfied.
,Question 6
Variety
Correct Answer
One of the four themes of MyPlate recommendations.
This involves eating food from all food groups and subgroups.
Question 7
Proportionality
Correct Answer
One of the four themes of MyPlate recommendations. It involves eating more of some foods (fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk products) and less of others (foods high in saturated or trans fats, added
sugars, cholesterol salt, and alcohol).
Question 8
Moderation
Correct Answer
One of the four themes of MyPlate recommendations. Choose types of foods that limit intake of saturated or trans
fats, added sugars, cholesterol, salt, and alcohol.
Question 9
Activity
Correct Answer
One of the four themes of MyPlate recommendations. Be physically active every day.
Question 10
Syndrome X
Correct Answer
Also known as "metabolic syndrome" is a group of heart disease risk factors including abdominal obesity,
glucose intolerance, high blood pressure, and abnormal blood lipid levels
Question 11
Healing foods pyramid
Correct Answer
The ___________ ________ __________ emphasizes foods with restorative benefits and/or essential nutrients in natural
forms. The core of dietary intake is primarily plant-based foods, with small amounts of animal foods. the "healing"
aspect of this also applies to the production of the food supply.
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, Question 12
Experimental study
Correct Answer
Type of research. Consists of an experimental group receiving treatment (or dietary change) and a control
group receiving no treatment (no dietary change); differences, if any, are then noted. called clinical or laboratory
study.
Question 13
Case study
Correct Answer
Type of research. analyzes an individual case of a disease or health difference to determine how factors may
influence health; a naturalistic study because no manipulation of dietary intake or behavior occurs.
Question 14
Epidemiologic study
Correct Answer
Type of research. Studies populations; tracks the occurrence of health or disease processes among populations;
may use historical data, surveys, and/or medical records to determine possible factors influencing the health of a
group of people.
Question 15
Irradiation
Correct Answer
A procedure by which food is exposed to radiation that destroys microorganisms, insect growth, and parasites
that could spoil food or cause illness. This food preservation technology results in an increase of international and
domestic food trade. These foods may have a longer shelf life
Question 16
Glycogen
Correct Answer
Carbohydrate energy stored in the liver and in the muscles.
Question 17
Glycogenolysis
Correct Answer
Process when glycogen stored in the liver and muscle tissue is converted back to glucose.
Question 18
Gluconeogenesis
Correct Answer
The process of producing glucose from fat.
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(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key
120+
Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Food preference
Correct Answer
Those foods we choose to eat when all foods are available at the same time and in the same quantity. Determined by
genetic and environmental effects.
Question 2
Food choice
Correct Answer
This concerns the specific foods that are convenient to choose when we are actually ready to eat; rarely are all our preferred
foods available at the same time to satisfy our preferences. These are restricted by convenience.
Question 3
Food liking
Correct Answer
Considers what food we really like to eat. We may want to eat foods that enhance our health, but we like to eat chocolate cake.
Question 4
What affects someone's food preference?
Correct Answer
1. Genetic Determinants (ex. liking for salts or sweets)
2. Environmental influences
3. Media influences
Question 5
Hunger
Correct Answer
The inability to access enough food to feel nourished and satisfied.
,Question 6
Variety
Correct Answer
One of the four themes of MyPlate recommendations.
This involves eating food from all food groups and subgroups.
Question 7
Proportionality
Correct Answer
One of the four themes of MyPlate recommendations. It involves eating more of some foods (fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk products) and less of others (foods high in saturated or trans fats, added
sugars, cholesterol salt, and alcohol).
Question 8
Moderation
Correct Answer
One of the four themes of MyPlate recommendations. Choose types of foods that limit intake of saturated or trans
fats, added sugars, cholesterol, salt, and alcohol.
Question 9
Activity
Correct Answer
One of the four themes of MyPlate recommendations. Be physically active every day.
Question 10
Syndrome X
Correct Answer
Also known as "metabolic syndrome" is a group of heart disease risk factors including abdominal obesity,
glucose intolerance, high blood pressure, and abnormal blood lipid levels
Question 11
Healing foods pyramid
Correct Answer
The ___________ ________ __________ emphasizes foods with restorative benefits and/or essential nutrients in natural
forms. The core of dietary intake is primarily plant-based foods, with small amounts of animal foods. the "healing"
aspect of this also applies to the production of the food supply.
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, Question 12
Experimental study
Correct Answer
Type of research. Consists of an experimental group receiving treatment (or dietary change) and a control
group receiving no treatment (no dietary change); differences, if any, are then noted. called clinical or laboratory
study.
Question 13
Case study
Correct Answer
Type of research. analyzes an individual case of a disease or health difference to determine how factors may
influence health; a naturalistic study because no manipulation of dietary intake or behavior occurs.
Question 14
Epidemiologic study
Correct Answer
Type of research. Studies populations; tracks the occurrence of health or disease processes among populations;
may use historical data, surveys, and/or medical records to determine possible factors influencing the health of a
group of people.
Question 15
Irradiation
Correct Answer
A procedure by which food is exposed to radiation that destroys microorganisms, insect growth, and parasites
that could spoil food or cause illness. This food preservation technology results in an increase of international and
domestic food trade. These foods may have a longer shelf life
Question 16
Glycogen
Correct Answer
Carbohydrate energy stored in the liver and in the muscles.
Question 17
Glycogenolysis
Correct Answer
Process when glycogen stored in the liver and muscle tissue is converted back to glucose.
Question 18
Gluconeogenesis
Correct Answer
The process of producing glucose from fat.
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