According to the main nutrition-related goal of Healthy People 2020, Americans should ________.
A.
learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources
B.
reduce the risk of chronic diseases by consuming a healthy diet
C.
increase their use of dietary supplements that contain vitamins and minerals
D.
reduce young children's exposure to substances in foods that cause allergies
2.
Which of the following statements is true?
A.
In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death
B.
Nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food.
C.
A person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type, birth order, and sustainability.
D.
Most people are born with the ability to choose a nutritious diet.
3.
Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States?
A.
suicide
B.
heart disease
C.
influenza and pneumonia
D.
chromic lower respiratory infections
4.
A person's _____ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices.
A.
mood
B.
blood type
C.
place of residence
D.
health status
5.
Which of the following statements is true?
A.
In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to the ten leading causes of death, including influenza and pneumonia.
B.
A person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type, birth order, and sustainability.
C.
People are born with the ability to choose a nutritious variety of foods.
D.
Nutrients are life-sustaining substances in food.
6.
Which of the following statements is true?
A.
People develop scurvy when their diets lack vitamin E.
B.
Phytochemicals are antioxidants produced by animal cells.
C.
Under certain conditions, the human body can make iron, copper, and zinc.
D.
An essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet.
7.
Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?
A.
glucose
B.
zinc
C.
caffiene
D.
pantothenic acid
8.
Which of the following conditions is not a leading cause of death in the United States?
A.
stroke
B.
cancer
C.
tuberculosis
D.
heart disease
9.
Tamika's 52-year-old father died as a result of a condition that is the leading cause of death in the United States. Based on this information, Tamika's father died from ________.
A.
heart disease
B.
lung cancer
C.
type 1 diabetes
D.
influenza
10.
Most forms of _____ are a source of energy for cells.
A.
carbohydrate
B.
water
C.
vitamin C
D.
cholesterol
11.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans consumed more ____ in 2010 than in 1970.
A.
red meat
B.
milk
C.
eggs
D.
chicken
12.
In 2010, Americans consumed more ____ than in 1970.
A.
added sugars
B.
red meat
C.
eggs
D.
milk
13.
Which of the following foods is naturally a source of phytochemicals?
A.
grapes
B.
margarine
C.
tuna
D.
luncheon meat
14.
Eating diets that contain high amounts of certain kinds of fat raise the risk of developing heart disease. Thus, a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ____ for heart disease.
A.
dietary modulator
B.
risk factor
C.
hypothetical variable
D.
nutritional determinant
15.
Eating a high-salt diet increases people's chances of developing high blood pressure. Thus, a diet that supplies excessive amounts of salt is a ____ for high blood pressure.
A.
hypothetical variable
B.
dietary modulator
C.
risk factor
D.
primary predictor
16.
The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of ________.
A.
kilocalories
B.
BTUs
C.
rads
D.
thermals
17.
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving?
A.
olive oil
B.
french fries
C.
grape drink
D.
soy milk
18.
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving?
A.
cheese nachos
B.
soft margarine
C.
iceberg lettuce
D.
orange slices
19.
According to some nutrition scientists, fiber is a key beneficial nutrient.
A.
true
B.
false
20.
According to some nutrition scientists, selenium is a key beneficial nutrient.
A.
True
B.
False
21.
The recommended amount of a nutrient is 100 mg. Therefore, a megadose of this nutrient would be
A.
100 mcg
B.
10 mg
C.
1 mcg
D.
1 g
22.
Each day, Phil takes ten pills that each supply 1000 mg of vitamin C. The recommended amount of vitamin C is 90 mg/day. His daily vitamin C intake is an example of a ________.
A.
marginal intake
B.
physiological level
C.
requirement
D.
medadose
23.
Benjamin limits his sodium intake to 1.5 g/day. This amount is equivalent to ________.
A.
15,000 mcg/day
B.
15 mg/day
C.
1500 mg/day
D.
150 mg/day
24.
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that provides energy for humans?
A.
sugar
B.
alcohol
C.
thiamin
D.
caffiene
25.
Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient?
A.
cholesterol
B.
fat
C.
vitamin D
D.
water
26.
Which of the following statements is true?
A.
Most naturally occurring foods contain more than one nutrient.
B.
Milk, bananas, and soybeans are among the few nutritionally perfect foods for humans.
C.
Strawberries are an energy-dense food.
D.
According to nutrition experts, junk foods have no nutritional value.
27.
Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving?
A.
fat-free milk
B.
chocolate chip cookie
C.
baked chicken
D.
fresh blueberries
28.
Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient dense?
A.
strawberries
B.
raw apple slices
C.
peanut butter
D.
whole-grain bread
29.
An essential nutrient ________.
A.
must be supplied by the diet
B.
is only in foods from animal sources
C.
performs a vital function in the body
D.
is not in foods that are rich sources of empty calories
30.
Which of the following nutrients is the most essential for life?
A.
vitamin C
B.
protein
C.
omega 3 fatty acid
D.
water
31.
which is not a manifestation of inadequate nutrition?
A.
dry brittle hair/dry patches on skin
B.
heart rate 90 bpm
C.
poor wound healing
D.
enlarged spleen or liver
32.
A BMI of 30 or greater indicates that a person is obese
A.
True
B.
False
33.
medications that suppress appetite and reduce food intake are referred to as:
A.
anoretic medications
B.
antipyretic medications
C.
diuretic medications
D.
anxiolytic medications
34.
All the following are anoretic medications except:
A.
Orlistat
B.
Phentermine-topiramate
C.
Lorcaserin
D.
Promazine
35.
All of the following are expected findings for obesity in a female EXCEPT:
A.
weight over 150 lbs
B.
waist circumference over 88.9 cm (35 inches)
C.
BMI of 30 or greater
D.
waist-to-hip ratio of 0.8 or greater
36.
Which of these is NOT a complication of obesity?
A.
respiratory problems
B.
GIRD
C.
increased life expectancy
D.
diabetes type 2
37.
A nurse would identify which of the following clients BMIs as overweight?
A.
24
B.
27
C.
30
D.
32
38.
Which values indicates a client is in a catabolic state?
