BIOL 1322 Final Exam
Question 1.
Which substances are included in the 6 classes of nutrients?
ANSWER
Water, carbohydrates and fat
Question 2.
What is the leading cause of death in the United States that is linked to diet?
ANSWER
Cancer
Question 3.
You are looking for a legitimate, qualified dietician to advise you on a healthy eating plan for your family. What characteristic might
alert you to do further re-search?
ANSWER
Use of the term "nutritionist " after the individual's name
Question 4.
The credentials R.D. displayed by a dietician's name indicates registration with the ____.
ANSWER
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietitcs
Question 5.
One gram of carbohydrate yields __ calories, one gram of fat yields __ calories, and one gram of protein yields __.
ANSWER
4;9;4
Question 6.
Which term is included in the acronym CARS, and is applied in determining the quality of information found on the Internet?
ANSWER
Credibility
Question 7.
Imagine that you are reading a magazine article about a new product that claims to benefit health. What characteristic suggests that
these claims might be valid?
ANSWER
Peer reviewed scientific re-search is cited
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, Question 8.
Limiting your intake of sodium is most helpful in reducing your risk of ____.
ANSWER
Stroke
Question 9.
Which strategy is helpful when eating out?
ANSWER
Order grilled rather than fried foods
Question 10.
What is the leading cause of death in the United states for people over age 24?
ANSWER
Heart disease
Question 11.
Marcia decides to go shopping and wants to purchase foods with less fat and calories and save money at the same time. What food
item is least likely to help Marcia meet her objectives?
ANSWER
Chicken nuggets
Question 12.
If you weigh 150 pounds and are at a desirable weight, how much of that weight is water?
ANSWER
90 pounds
Question 13.
What term refers to nutrients that the body must obtain from food?
ANSWER
Essential nutrients
Question 14.
Which nutrients provide four calories per gram?
ANSWER
Carbohydrate and protein
Question 15.
Which vitamins are fat soluble?
ANSWER
A, D, E and K
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Question 1.
Which substances are included in the 6 classes of nutrients?
ANSWER
Water, carbohydrates and fat
Question 2.
What is the leading cause of death in the United States that is linked to diet?
ANSWER
Cancer
Question 3.
You are looking for a legitimate, qualified dietician to advise you on a healthy eating plan for your family. What characteristic might
alert you to do further re-search?
ANSWER
Use of the term "nutritionist " after the individual's name
Question 4.
The credentials R.D. displayed by a dietician's name indicates registration with the ____.
ANSWER
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietitcs
Question 5.
One gram of carbohydrate yields __ calories, one gram of fat yields __ calories, and one gram of protein yields __.
ANSWER
4;9;4
Question 6.
Which term is included in the acronym CARS, and is applied in determining the quality of information found on the Internet?
ANSWER
Credibility
Question 7.
Imagine that you are reading a magazine article about a new product that claims to benefit health. What characteristic suggests that
these claims might be valid?
ANSWER
Peer reviewed scientific re-search is cited
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, Question 8.
Limiting your intake of sodium is most helpful in reducing your risk of ____.
ANSWER
Stroke
Question 9.
Which strategy is helpful when eating out?
ANSWER
Order grilled rather than fried foods
Question 10.
What is the leading cause of death in the United states for people over age 24?
ANSWER
Heart disease
Question 11.
Marcia decides to go shopping and wants to purchase foods with less fat and calories and save money at the same time. What food
item is least likely to help Marcia meet her objectives?
ANSWER
Chicken nuggets
Question 12.
If you weigh 150 pounds and are at a desirable weight, how much of that weight is water?
ANSWER
90 pounds
Question 13.
What term refers to nutrients that the body must obtain from food?
ANSWER
Essential nutrients
Question 14.
Which nutrients provide four calories per gram?
ANSWER
Carbohydrate and protein
Question 15.
Which vitamins are fat soluble?
ANSWER
A, D, E and K
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