NUTRITION_exam1

CHAPTER 1: NUTRITION & HEALTH 1.The major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to: a. prevention and control of chronic diseases. b. improved sanitation and public health. c. prevention and control of infectious diseases. d. development of healthful foods using food technology. 2.A physical science that contributes to understanding how nutrition relates to health and well- being is: a. anatomy. b. biochemistry. c. physics. d. pharmacology. 3. The body of scientific knowledge related to nutritional requirements of human growth, maintenance, activity, and reproduction is known as: a. physiology. b. nutrition science. c. biochemistry. d. dietetics. 4. The professional primarily responsible for application of nutrition science in clinical practice settings is the: a. nurse. b. physician. c. public health nutritionist. d. registered dietitian.