TEST BANK FOR HUMAN
NUTRITION, SCIENCE FOR
HEALTHY LIVING 3RD EDITION
STEPHENSON
, Student name:__________
1) Which of the following statements is true?
A) Nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food.
B) In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes
of death.
C) A person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type and birth order.
D) Most people are born with the ability to choose a nutritious diet.
2) Studying nutrition is important to _______.
A) obtain enough energy to sustain life
B) learn about the nutritional value of foods and effects diet can have on health
C) reduce dependence on animal food products
D) avoid pesticides and hormones in the food supply
3) In the United States, consumers eat more ________ than recommended.
A) protein foods
B) vegetables
C) dairy products
D) fruits
4) Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of _______.
A) fruits
B) sugary beverages
C) red meats
D) refined grain products
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NUTRITION, SCIENCE FOR
HEALTHY LIVING 3RD EDITION
STEPHENSON
, Student name:__________
1) Which of the following statements is true?
A) Nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food.
B) In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes
of death.
C) A person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type and birth order.
D) Most people are born with the ability to choose a nutritious diet.
2) Studying nutrition is important to _______.
A) obtain enough energy to sustain life
B) learn about the nutritional value of foods and effects diet can have on health
C) reduce dependence on animal food products
D) avoid pesticides and hormones in the food supply
3) In the United States, consumers eat more ________ than recommended.
A) protein foods
B) vegetables
C) dairy products
D) fruits
4) Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of _______.
A) fruits
B) sugary beverages
C) red meats
D) refined grain products
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