WILLIAMS' ESSENTIALS OF
NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY
13TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)JOYCE ANN GILBERT;
ELEANOR SCHLENKER
TEST BANK
1. Nutrition is best defined as which of the following?
A. The process of digestion and absorption only
B. The science that studies nutrients and their actions in the
body
C. The planning of therapeutic diets for disease management
D. The regulation of food supply by government agencies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The textbook defines nutrition as the science that
examines nutrients and how the body uses them for growth,
maintenance, and health.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., Nutrition and Health
,2. Which factor has MOST contributed to current nutrition-
related health challenges in the United States?
A. Decreased food availability
B. Increased physical labor
C. High intake of energy-dense foods
D. Increased micronutrient deficiencies
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The text emphasizes overconsumption of calorie-
dense, nutrient-poor foods as a major contributor to chronic
disease.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., New Challenges for Health Professionals
3. Which chronic disease is strongly linked to poor dietary
patterns according to the textbook?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Cardiovascular disease
D. Rheumatoid arthritis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cardiovascular disease is identified as a major
national health problem influenced by diet and lifestyle factors.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., Nutrition and Health
,4. The primary goal of nutrition science is to:
A. Cure disease through diet
B. Determine food preferences
C. Promote optimal health and prevent disease
D. Replace medical treatment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nutrition science focuses on supporting health,
preventing disease, and maintaining body functions.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., The Science of Nutrition
5. Which discipline contributes to understanding how
nutrients affect metabolism?
A. Sociology
B. Biochemistry
C. Economics
D. Anthropology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The text explains that biochemistry helps explain
nutrient metabolism and energy production.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., The Science of Nutrition
, 6. Nutrition policy in the United States primarily aims to:
A. Control individual eating behaviors
B. Regulate restaurant practices
C. Improve the nutritional status of the population
D. Eliminate chronic disease
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nutrition policies are designed to improve public
health and nutritional well-being at the population level.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., Nutrition Policy and National Health Problems
7. Which federal program is designed to improve nutrition for
women, infants, and children?
A. SNAP
B. WIC
C. Medicare
D. Medicaid
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The WIC program is specifically discussed as
targeting nutritionally vulnerable women and children.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., Nutrition Policy and National Health Problems
NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY
13TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)JOYCE ANN GILBERT;
ELEANOR SCHLENKER
TEST BANK
1. Nutrition is best defined as which of the following?
A. The process of digestion and absorption only
B. The science that studies nutrients and their actions in the
body
C. The planning of therapeutic diets for disease management
D. The regulation of food supply by government agencies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The textbook defines nutrition as the science that
examines nutrients and how the body uses them for growth,
maintenance, and health.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., Nutrition and Health
,2. Which factor has MOST contributed to current nutrition-
related health challenges in the United States?
A. Decreased food availability
B. Increased physical labor
C. High intake of energy-dense foods
D. Increased micronutrient deficiencies
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The text emphasizes overconsumption of calorie-
dense, nutrient-poor foods as a major contributor to chronic
disease.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., New Challenges for Health Professionals
3. Which chronic disease is strongly linked to poor dietary
patterns according to the textbook?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Cardiovascular disease
D. Rheumatoid arthritis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cardiovascular disease is identified as a major
national health problem influenced by diet and lifestyle factors.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., Nutrition and Health
,4. The primary goal of nutrition science is to:
A. Cure disease through diet
B. Determine food preferences
C. Promote optimal health and prevent disease
D. Replace medical treatment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nutrition science focuses on supporting health,
preventing disease, and maintaining body functions.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., The Science of Nutrition
5. Which discipline contributes to understanding how
nutrients affect metabolism?
A. Sociology
B. Biochemistry
C. Economics
D. Anthropology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The text explains that biochemistry helps explain
nutrient metabolism and energy production.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., The Science of Nutrition
, 6. Nutrition policy in the United States primarily aims to:
A. Control individual eating behaviors
B. Regulate restaurant practices
C. Improve the nutritional status of the population
D. Eliminate chronic disease
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nutrition policies are designed to improve public
health and nutritional well-being at the population level.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., Nutrition Policy and National Health Problems
7. Which federal program is designed to improve nutrition for
women, infants, and children?
A. SNAP
B. WIC
C. Medicare
D. Medicaid
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The WIC program is specifically discussed as
targeting nutritionally vulnerable women and children.
Citation: Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
13th ed., Nutrition Policy and National Health Problems
