Question 1

Which title is given to a person who has a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, has completed a supervised practice program, and has passed a national examination administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

Accepted Answer

A)   medical doctor
B)   registered dietitian nutritionist
C)   certified nutritionist
D)   certified nutrition therapist
E)   registered nutritional consultantF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following best describes randomization?

Accepted Answer

A)   repetition of an experiment and getting the same results
B)   process of choosing members of experimental and control groups without bias
C)   personal account of an experience
D)   experimentation on subjects who do   know to which group they've been assigned
E)   knowledge that experimental results were based in factF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 3

The international unit for measuring food energy is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   kilojoules
B)   kilograms
C)   kilometers
D)   kilonewtons
E)   kilolitersF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following reflects the correct sequence of stages in the development of a nutrient deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   declining nutrient stores, abnormal functions within the body, and overt signs
B)   abnormal functions within the body, declining nutrient stores, and overt signs
C)   abnormal functions within the body, overt signs, and declining nutrient stores
D)   declining nutrient stores, overt signs, and abnormal functions within the body
E)   overt signs, abnormal functions, and declining nutrient storesF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

For those who do not smoke or drink alcohol excessively, the one choice that can influence chronic disease risks more than any other is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   diet
B)   avoiding toxins
C)   hand washing
D)   physical activity
E)   safe sexF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

The ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

How are risk factors for chronic diseases determined? What do they mean?

Accepted Answer

Factors that increase or reduce the risk...

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT represent one of the six classes of nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)   water
B)   lipids
C)   phytochemicals
D)   carbohydrates
E)   proteinF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which term describes the process in which a panel of scientists rigorously evaluates a research study to ensure that the scientific method was followed?

Accepted Answer

A)   peer review
B)   systematic review
C)   research validity
D)   meta-analysis
E)   peer replicationF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

To be accepted into the body of nutrition knowledge, research findings must stand up to rigorous, repeated testing in experiments conducted by other researchers. This is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   validity
B)   correlation
C)   replication
D)   randomization
E)   anecdotal evidenceF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which is a strength of laboratory-based studies?

Accepted Answer

A)   It cannot apply results from test tubes or animals to human beings.
B)   It can determine the effects of a variable.
C)   Results from animal studies can be applied to human beings.
D)   The list of possible causes of disease can be expanded.
E)   It can control variables that may influence the prevention of a disease.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)  for a nutrient meets the needs of about ________ of the population.

Accepted Answer

A)   5%
B)   25%
C)   50%
D)   75%
E)   98%F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following statements about essential nutrients is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   They must be obtained from food.
B)   They are also called "more than just necessary" nutrients.
C)   They cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body.
D)   They meet the body's physiological needs.
E)   There are about 100 nutrients essential for the human body.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

An apple is composed primarily of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   fats
B)   Water and carbohydrates
C)   proteins
D)   phytochemicals
E)   vitamins and mineralsF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following statements accurately describes vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamins are inorganic and do not provide energy.
B)   Vitamins are indestructible.
C)   Almost every action in the body requires the assistance of vitamins.
D)   Vitamins A, D, E, and K are water-soluble vitamins.
E)   Cooking vegetables at high temperatures helps maintain the vitamins.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Why are the EER and AMDR such important metrics?

Accepted Answer

Estimated Energy Requirement (EER: The e...

Question 17

Your classmate prefers to consume strawberries rather than other fruits. Based on what you've learned about influences on food choices, what would be the most likely reason your classmate prefers strawberries?

Accepted Answer

A)   Strawberries are cheap.
B)   He likes the flavor and taste of strawberries the most.
C)   Strawberries are a convenient snack.
D)   Strawberries are a   nutritionally rich food.
E)   Eating strawberries is a habit.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Imagine that a friend tells you she was watching her favorite morning news program on television and saw a segment featuring a story on "surprising new findings" about the health benefits of a new over-the-counter product. She found the product at her local drugstore and shows you the package. What advice would you give her regarding her latest discovery?

Accepted Answer

Consumers get much of their nutrition in...

Question 19

At a party with friends, Janine drinks wine and eats hors d'oeuvres, even though she is not hungry. This is an example of a food choice based on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   habit
B)   social interaction
C)   emotional turmoil
D)   negative association
E)   comfort eatingF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Which individual is making a food choice based on values?

Accepted Answer

A)   A woman who avoids gluten due to allergies
B)   A child who spits out his mashed potatoes because they taste too salty
C)   A teenager who mindlessly eats potato chips while watching television
D)   A man who eats oatmeal each day without exception
E)   A Catholic woman who fasts on Good Friday to honor religious customF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following does NOT represent one of the six classes of nutrients?

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Why are the EER and AMDR such important metrics?

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For those who do not smoke or drink alcohol excessively, the one choice that can influence chronic disease risks more than any other is ________.

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The international unit for measuring food energy is ________.

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Which of the following best describes randomization?

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