HLTH 640 Quiz 1 Questions and Answers Fully Solved Latest Update 2025-2026
The leading cause of death among American adults is - Answersheart disease
Although most Americans agree that breakfast is important, 25% routinely skip breakfast. -
AnswersTrue
All macronutrients, vitamins and minerals provide energy. - AnswersFalse
Overweight persons may need to _____ their fat consumption in order to lose weight. -
Answersreduce
One gram of alcohol provides 7 calories - AnswersTrue
A 24-hour dietary recall, a food record and a food frequency questionnaire represent the ___ type
of assessment. - Answersdietary intake
An effective 24-hour intake assesses _____ intake over the last 24 hours. - Answersfood and
fluid
Minerals are - Answersinorganic
Overweight and obesity rates have been increasing among Americans. - AnswersTrue
Mary has passed a national exam after four years of nutrition training at a university. Her name
tag reads - Answersregistered dietitian nutritionist
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey is conducted to - Answersdetermine the
nutritional status of Americans of all ages.
One gram of carbohydrate and one gram of protein provide 4 kilocalories - AnswersTrue
Which of the following represents an anthropometric measurement? - Answersbody mass index
The Scientific Method is used to test hypotheses. - AnswersTrue
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins all contain - Answerscarbon, hydrogen, oxygen
The amount of energy which is needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one
degree is a - Answerskilocalorie
Macronutrients are organic - AnswersTrue
One gram of carbohydrate, protein, fat and alcohol provide calories as follows - Answers4:4:9:7
EARs, RDAs, AIs, ULs, and AMDRs represent - Answersthe DRIs
Apple pie is _______, but a fresh apple is _______. - Answerscalorie-dense; nutrient-dense
, A balanced diet includes fewer _____ foods and more _______ foods. - Answersenergy-dense;
nutrient-dense
Individuals who are providing the correct proportion of nutrients to maintain health and prevent
disease are meeting the diet principle of - Answersbalance
Percent Daily Values describe the percentage of a daily nutrient intake provided in one serving
of the food. - AnswersTrue
As long as a food is labeled "fat-free," you are free to eat any amount of it. - AnswersFalse
The recommended size of approximately 3 ounces of cooked meat, chicken, or fish is
equivalent to - Answersthe palm of the hand
_______ are updated by the USDA and HHS every 5 years. - AnswersThe Dietary Guidelines for
Americans
Men have a higher RDA for iron than women because of womens' monthly menstruation. -
AnswersFalse
Recommendations such as 1) measure your foods until you recognize a healthy portion size, 2)
use smaller glasses and plates, 3) divide larger packages of food into individual portion sizes,
and 4) share meals when eating out would be helpful to Americans who wish to - Answerslose
weight
A meal that contains foods from _____ is part of a balanced, and healthy diet. - Answersevery
food group
The exchange system groups foods according to their macronutrient content, thus making it
easier to plan meals. - AnswersTrue
If Maria consumes more than the UL of a nutrient in a supplement on a regular basis, she is
likely to experience ______ symptoms. - Answerstoxicity
To improve health, portion sizes of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins need to be reduced. -
AnswersFalse
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are used to determine the nutrient needs of hospitalized
persons. - AnswersFalse
The UL of a nutrient is higher than the RDA or the EAR. - AnswersTrue
Many people overestimate the correct portion size. - AnswersTrue
Individuals who are consuming a mixture of different food groups and foods within each group
are meeting the diet principle of - AnswersNOT balance
The leading cause of death among American adults is - Answersheart disease
Although most Americans agree that breakfast is important, 25% routinely skip breakfast. -
AnswersTrue
All macronutrients, vitamins and minerals provide energy. - AnswersFalse
Overweight persons may need to _____ their fat consumption in order to lose weight. -
Answersreduce
One gram of alcohol provides 7 calories - AnswersTrue
A 24-hour dietary recall, a food record and a food frequency questionnaire represent the ___ type
of assessment. - Answersdietary intake
An effective 24-hour intake assesses _____ intake over the last 24 hours. - Answersfood and
fluid
Minerals are - Answersinorganic
Overweight and obesity rates have been increasing among Americans. - AnswersTrue
Mary has passed a national exam after four years of nutrition training at a university. Her name
tag reads - Answersregistered dietitian nutritionist
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey is conducted to - Answersdetermine the
nutritional status of Americans of all ages.
One gram of carbohydrate and one gram of protein provide 4 kilocalories - AnswersTrue
Which of the following represents an anthropometric measurement? - Answersbody mass index
The Scientific Method is used to test hypotheses. - AnswersTrue
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins all contain - Answerscarbon, hydrogen, oxygen
The amount of energy which is needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one
degree is a - Answerskilocalorie
Macronutrients are organic - AnswersTrue
One gram of carbohydrate, protein, fat and alcohol provide calories as follows - Answers4:4:9:7
EARs, RDAs, AIs, ULs, and AMDRs represent - Answersthe DRIs
Apple pie is _______, but a fresh apple is _______. - Answerscalorie-dense; nutrient-dense
, A balanced diet includes fewer _____ foods and more _______ foods. - Answersenergy-dense;
nutrient-dense
Individuals who are providing the correct proportion of nutrients to maintain health and prevent
disease are meeting the diet principle of - Answersbalance
Percent Daily Values describe the percentage of a daily nutrient intake provided in one serving
of the food. - AnswersTrue
As long as a food is labeled "fat-free," you are free to eat any amount of it. - AnswersFalse
The recommended size of approximately 3 ounces of cooked meat, chicken, or fish is
equivalent to - Answersthe palm of the hand
_______ are updated by the USDA and HHS every 5 years. - AnswersThe Dietary Guidelines for
Americans
Men have a higher RDA for iron than women because of womens' monthly menstruation. -
AnswersFalse
Recommendations such as 1) measure your foods until you recognize a healthy portion size, 2)
use smaller glasses and plates, 3) divide larger packages of food into individual portion sizes,
and 4) share meals when eating out would be helpful to Americans who wish to - Answerslose
weight
A meal that contains foods from _____ is part of a balanced, and healthy diet. - Answersevery
food group
The exchange system groups foods according to their macronutrient content, thus making it
easier to plan meals. - AnswersTrue
If Maria consumes more than the UL of a nutrient in a supplement on a regular basis, she is
likely to experience ______ symptoms. - Answerstoxicity
To improve health, portion sizes of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins need to be reduced. -
AnswersFalse
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are used to determine the nutrient needs of hospitalized
persons. - AnswersFalse
The UL of a nutrient is higher than the RDA or the EAR. - AnswersTrue
Many people overestimate the correct portion size. - AnswersTrue
Individuals who are consuming a mixture of different food groups and foods within each group
are meeting the diet principle of - AnswersNOT balance
