Nutrition 1020 Module 4 Assessment
Questions All Answered Correct Rated
A+.
The scientific method is hypothesis driven. - Answer True.
Which of the following is considered the most well-designed scientific experiment? - Answer
e. Double-blind crossover experiment.
Dr. Jones performed a vitamin supplementation study. She had 6 subjects, all of which were
men age 18-22. The subjects took 10 mg of vitamin B6 once a day for 10 days. At the end of the
study, the subjects reported increased stamina and an average increase in muscle of 1.3
pounds. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding this study? - Answer e. None of
the above.
Which of the following best describes obesity? - Answer a. Obesity is caused by chronically
maintaining positive energy balance.
Negative energy balance is required for weight gain to occur. - Answer False.
Over time, if a person ate ______ more than required for an isocaloric diet, then approximately
1 pound of body fat would be gained. - Answer e. All of the above.
The resting energy expenditure reflects the total amount of calories needed in a 24-hour period
for a moderately active person. - Answer False.
Which of the following is the most modifiable parameter affecting basal metabolic rate? -
Answer d. State of energy balance.
If a person ate 2,300 Calories in one day (a 24-hour period), then that person's specific dynamic
action of food (SDA) would be approximately: - Answer b. 230 calories.
To preserve lean body mass, which daily Calorie deficit is recommended to produce a 1-pound-
per-week weight loss? - Answer c. 500 calories.
Questions All Answered Correct Rated
A+.
The scientific method is hypothesis driven. - Answer True.
Which of the following is considered the most well-designed scientific experiment? - Answer
e. Double-blind crossover experiment.
Dr. Jones performed a vitamin supplementation study. She had 6 subjects, all of which were
men age 18-22. The subjects took 10 mg of vitamin B6 once a day for 10 days. At the end of the
study, the subjects reported increased stamina and an average increase in muscle of 1.3
pounds. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding this study? - Answer e. None of
the above.
Which of the following best describes obesity? - Answer a. Obesity is caused by chronically
maintaining positive energy balance.
Negative energy balance is required for weight gain to occur. - Answer False.
Over time, if a person ate ______ more than required for an isocaloric diet, then approximately
1 pound of body fat would be gained. - Answer e. All of the above.
The resting energy expenditure reflects the total amount of calories needed in a 24-hour period
for a moderately active person. - Answer False.
Which of the following is the most modifiable parameter affecting basal metabolic rate? -
Answer d. State of energy balance.
If a person ate 2,300 Calories in one day (a 24-hour period), then that person's specific dynamic
action of food (SDA) would be approximately: - Answer b. 230 calories.
To preserve lean body mass, which daily Calorie deficit is recommended to produce a 1-pound-
per-week weight loss? - Answer c. 500 calories.
