, Test Bank for Wardlaw's Perspectives in Nutrition
(12th Edition) by Byrd-Bredbenner, Berning & Kelley
– Complete Chapters 1–18 with Questions and
Answers
Perspectives in Nutrition, A Functional Approach, 12e (Byrd) Chapter
1 The Science of Nutrition
1) The science of food; the nutrients and substances therein; and their action, interaction, and balance
in relation to health and disease is a definition of ________.
A) life
B) energy metabolism
C) nutrition
D) food science
Answer: C
Explanation: This is the definition of nutrition.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
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,Test Bank for Wardlaw’s Perspectives in Nutrition: A Functional Approach, 2nd Edition, Carol Byrd-Bredbenner,
Gaile Moe, Jacqueline Berning, Danita Kelley
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
2) The leading cause of nutrition-related death in the United States is ________.
A) heart disease
B) homicide
C) suicide
D) diabetes
Answer: A
Explanation: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in US.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Demographic trends and statistics; Cardiovascular disease
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
3) Nutrients causing some signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequate amounts are
called ________.
A) essential nutrients
B) nonessential nutrients
C) nutritional supplements
D) trace nutrients
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, Answer: A
Explanation: Some signs of poor health will eventually occur less-than-adequate essential nutrient
consumption. Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
4) Energy-yielding nutrients include ________.
A) vitamins, minerals, and water
B) carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
C) trace minerals and fat-soluble vitamins
D) iron, vitamin C, and potassium
Answer: B
Explanation: Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide energy/calories.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
5) Sugars, starches, and dietary fibers are examples of ________.
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(12th Edition) by Byrd-Bredbenner, Berning & Kelley
– Complete Chapters 1–18 with Questions and
Answers
Perspectives in Nutrition, A Functional Approach, 12e (Byrd) Chapter
1 The Science of Nutrition
1) The science of food; the nutrients and substances therein; and their action, interaction, and balance
in relation to health and disease is a definition of ________.
A) life
B) energy metabolism
C) nutrition
D) food science
Answer: C
Explanation: This is the definition of nutrition.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
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,Test Bank for Wardlaw’s Perspectives in Nutrition: A Functional Approach, 2nd Edition, Carol Byrd-Bredbenner,
Gaile Moe, Jacqueline Berning, Danita Kelley
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
2) The leading cause of nutrition-related death in the United States is ________.
A) heart disease
B) homicide
C) suicide
D) diabetes
Answer: A
Explanation: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in US.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Demographic trends and statistics; Cardiovascular disease
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
3) Nutrients causing some signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequate amounts are
called ________.
A) essential nutrients
B) nonessential nutrients
C) nutritional supplements
D) trace nutrients
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, Answer: A
Explanation: Some signs of poor health will eventually occur less-than-adequate essential nutrient
consumption. Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
4) Energy-yielding nutrients include ________.
A) vitamins, minerals, and water
B) carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
C) trace minerals and fat-soluble vitamins
D) iron, vitamin C, and potassium
Answer: B
Explanation: Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide energy/calories.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
5) Sugars, starches, and dietary fibers are examples of ________.
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