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Version 1 1 Human Nutrition 3rd Edition Stephenson Test Bank

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1) Which of the following statements is true?

• Nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food.
• In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes

of death.

• A person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type and birth order.
• Most people are born with the ability to choose a nutritious diet.

2) Studying nutrition is important to .

• obtain enough energy to sustain life
• learn about the nutritional value of foods and effects diet can have on health
• reduce dependence on animal food products
• avoid pesticides and hormones in the food supply

3) In the United States, consumers eat more than recommended.

• protein foods
• vegetables
• dairy products
• fruits

4) Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of .

• fruits
• sugary beverages
• red meats
• refined grain products 1 / 4

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5) Which of the following is NOT true about water?

• Water is an essential nutrient.
• Water plays a role in regulation of body temperature.
• Water is necessary for elimination of waste from the body.
• Water is necessary for immune function.

6) Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply any energy for the human body?

• Carbohydrate
• Fat
• Protein
• Vitamin D

7) Which of the following statements is true?

• Nutrient-deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients.
• Skin rashes are always a symptom of vitamin deficiency diseases.
• Headaches are a common sign of a mineral deficiency disease.
• Most phytochemicals are classified as essential nutrients.

8) An essential nutrient .

• is found only in fortified foods
• is found only in foods from animal sources
• must be supplied by the diet
• provides energy (kcals) to the diet 2 / 4

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9) Which of the following describe a conditionally essential nutrient?

• A nutrient that is normally nonessential, but becomes essential under certain

conditions.

• A nutrient that may be made in the body, but in amounts that are inadequate.
• A nutrient that becomes essential due to a metabolic disorder or serious disease (e.g.

kidney or liver disease).

• All of the choices are correct.

10) Which of the following is a micronutrient?

• Iron
• Glucose
• Fat
• Protein

11) Which of the following substances is a macronutrient?

• Protein
• Vitamin C
• Calcium
• Sodium

12) Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals? 3 / 4

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• Margarine
• Tuna
• Blueberries
• Chicken

13) Which of the following foods is NOT a rich natural source of phytochemicals?

• Cherries
• Green tea
• Whole-grain bread
• Lean meat

14) A teaspoon of sugar supplies about 16 kcals, which is the same as calories.

A) 1.6

B) 1600

C) 16,000

D) 160,000

15) A small apple supplies approximately 40,000 .

• calories
• kilocalories
• Calories
• Kilocalories

16) A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 100 mL water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies .

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