Chapter 01: An Overview of Nutrition
Understanding Nutrition 16th Edition Whitney Test Bank
- Which statement about nutrition’s role in a person’s life is FALSE?
- Nutrition is the science of the nutrients in foods and their actions within the body.
- Nutrition is the study of human behaviors related to food and eating.
- Careless food choices can contribute to chronic disease.
- Chronic diseases progress slowly.
- A diet is defined as a restrictive food plan designed for weight loss.
ANSWER: e
- Your classmate prefers to consume strawberries rather than other fruits. Based on what you’ve learned about
- Strawberries are cheap.
- He likes the flavor and taste of strawberries the most.
- Strawberries are a convenient snack.
- Strawberries are a nutritionally rich food.
- Eating strawberries is a habit.
influences on food choices, what would be the most likely reason your classmate prefers strawberries?
ANSWER: b
- At a party with friends, Amal drinks wine and eats hors d’oeuvres, even though she is not hungry. This is an
- established habits
- social interaction
- emotional turmoil
- negative association
- comfort eating
example of a food choice based on .
ANSWER: b
- A person who eats a granola bar from a vending machine is most likely making a food choice based on: .
- Established habit
- Easy availability
- Body image
- Environmental concerns
- Cultural values
ANSWER: b 1 / 4
Chapter 01: An Overview of Nutrition
- Which individual is making a food choice based on values?
- A woman who avoids gluten due to allergies
- A child who spits out his mashed potatoes because they taste too salty
- A teenager who mindlessly eats potato chips while watching television
- A man who eats oatmeal each day without exception
- A Catholic woman who fasts on Good Friday to honor religious custom
ANSWER: e
- Why should a health-care professional take a drug history before making nutrition recommendations?
- To assess for possible interactions that lead to nutrient deficiencies
- To identify conditions with a genetic component
- To identify diseases that interfere with nutrient absorption
- To assess for possible drug abuse of misuse
- To rule out the possibility of suspected nutrition problems
ANSWER: a
- Ang is a movie fan and always eats a big bucket of buttery popcorn at the theater. His food choice is most likely
- regional cuisine
- personal values
- Ethnic value
- positive association
- functional value
based on .
ANSWER: d
- Which of the following is an example of an ultra-processed food?
- Skim milk
- Swiss cheese
- Chicken nuggets
- Sunflower seeds
- Apple juice
ANSWER: c 2 / 4
Chapter 01: An Overview of Nutrition
- Which of the following does NOT represent one of the six classes of nutrients?
- water
- lipids
- phytochemicals
- carbohydrates
- protein
ANSWER: c
- The RDA is set higher than the EAR to meet the needs of most healthy people.
- True
- False
ANSWER: True
- Which is the simplest nutrient?
- Minerals
- Water
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Vitamins
ANSWER: a
- Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) provide different amounts based on sex and age.
- True
- False
ANSWER: True
- Calories or kcalories are a measure of energy.
- heat
- potential
- surface
- work
- light
ANSWER: a 3 / 4
Chapter 01: An Overview of Nutrition
- Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?
- Protein
- Water
- Carbohydrate
- Fat
- Vitamins
ANSWER: d
- Which of the following statements about essential nutrients is FALSE?
- They must be obtained from food.
- They are also called “more than just necessary” nutrients.
- They cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body.
- They meet the body’s physiological needs.
- There are about 100 nutrients essential for the human body.
ANSWER: e
- Which nonnutritive substance contributes energy, but does not sustain life?
- Fats
- Sugar
- Artificial sweeteners
- Alcohol
- Phytochemicals
ANSWER: d
- What happens when the body uses energy-yielding nutrients?
- The bonds between the atoms break and release energy.
- The body converts them into storage compounds.
- A person’s energy stores are depleted.
- The amount of water in the body decreases.
- A person’s body mass increases.
ANSWER: a
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