Question 1

An excess intake of any energy nutrient can lead to weight gain.​

Accepted Answer

Excess intake of any energy nutrient, including carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, can lead to weight gain if the body does not burn off the excess energy through physical activity or metabolism.

Question 2

The reason that most of us enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving is because of our _____.​
A) ​habits
B) ​associations
C) ​values
D) ​emotional states
E) age​

Accepted Answer

Our enjoyment of turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving is linked to our associations with these foods, as they are traditionally served during this holiday and are strongly tied to the cultural and familial significance of the occasion.

Question 3

Personal preference plays a significant part in the food choices of an individual. Widely shared preferences include _____.​
A) ​a desire for sour tastes
B) significant nutritional value​
C) ​tastes for salt and sugar
D) ​a craving for protein
E) craving bitter flavors​

Accepted Answer

Tastes for salt and sugar are widely shared preferences among individuals when it comes to food choices. While personal preference varies from person to person, it is common to crave food with such flavors.

Question 4

An example of an inorganic nutrient class is _____.​
A) ​carbohydrates
B) ​fats
C) ​proteins
D) ​minerals
E) ​triglycerides

Accepted Answer

Inorganic nutrients refer to any nutrients that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, therefore carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and triglycerides are all classified as organic nutrients. Minerals fall under the category of inorganic nutrients as they do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.

Question 5

You are at a friend's house for dinner and high-fat foods are being served. You go ahead and consume these foods primarily because of _____.​
A) ​emotional state
B) ​associations
C) ​social interaction
D) ​ethnic heritage
E) medical conditions​

Accepted Answer

Social interaction can be a strong motivator for consuming high-fat foods at a friend's house for dinner. The desire to fit in and not offend the host or other guests can lead to overconsumption of these foods.

Question 6

Consuming nutrient-dense foods can help control one's kcalorie intake.​

Accepted Answer

Nutrient-dense foods are typically low in calories but high in nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Consuming these types of foods can make a person feel fuller for longer, which can help control their calorie intake and promote weight loss or maintenance.

Question 7

The kcalorie content of a food is not dependent on how much _____ it contains.​
A) ​carbohydrate
B) ​fat
C) ​water
D) ​protein
E) sugar​

Accepted Answer

The kcalorie content of a food is based on the amount of carbohydrate, fat, and protein it contains (as well as alcohol, if present). However, the presence of water in a food does not contribute to its kcalorie content. Therefore, choice C (water) is the correct answer.

Question 8

The Nutrition Facts panel indicates that a carton of yogurt indicates that it contains 5 grams of fat per serving; therefore, this product can legally claim to be fat free.​

Accepted Answer

According to the FDA regulations, for a product to be legally labeled as "fat-free," it must contain less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving. Since the yogurt contains 5 grams of fat per serving, it cannot be labeled as "fat-free."

Question 9

To ensure that the vitamin and mineral recommendations meet the needs of as many people as possible, the recommendations are set near the top end of the range of the population's estimated average requirements.​

Accepted Answer

This is true. Setting the recommendations near the top end of the range ensures that most people's needs are met, even if they have higher requirements or absorption rates than average.

Question 10

A package of cookies that, according to the Nutrition Facts panel, contains 70 kcalories per serving, can legally claim to be low kcalorie food.​

Accepted Answer

According to FDA regulations, a food can only be labeled as "low calorie" if it contains no more than 40 calories per serving.

Question 11

The diets of some ethnic groups typically do not include _____.​
A) ​milk
B) ​green leafy vegetables
C) ​grains and grain products
D) ​meat and meat products
E) fish and seafood​

Accepted Answer

Some ethnic groups, such as Asian and African communities, may not consume dairy products, including milk, due to lactose intolerance.

Question 12

There is no nationally accepted definition for the term nutritionist.​

Accepted Answer

While the term "dietitian" is protected by law and requires certain qualifications, the term "nutritionist" does not have a standardized definition and can be used by anyone regardless of their education or training.

Question 13

Vitamins _____.​
A) ​are inorganic
B) ​facilitate the release of energy from the energy-yielding nutrients
C) ​facilitate all of the body's biochemical reactions
D) ​provide energy to the body
E) are directly responsible for a food's energy density​

Accepted Answer

Vitamins do not provide energy directly, but they do facilitate the release of energy from the energy-yielding nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. They also facilitate many other biochemical reactions in the body. Vitamins are organic compounds, not inorganic, and they do not directly contribute to a food's energy density.

Question 14

Which foods best exemplify the Asian culture?​
A) ​soybeans, squid, rice, peanuts
B) tomatoes, olives, fish, mozzarella cheese​
C) ​tortillas, corn, avocado, refried beans
D) ​black-eyed peas, biscuits, peaches, beef
E) couscous, polenta, bulgur, corn​

Accepted Answer

Soybeans and rice are staples in many Asian cultures, including in China, Japan, and Korea. Squid is popular in Japanese and Korean cuisine, while peanuts are commonly used in Thai, Chinese, and Indian cooking. Together, these foods provide a good representation of the flavors and ingredients found in Asian cuisine.

Question 15

Minerals and water are organic molecules that yield energy in the human body.​

Accepted Answer

Minerals and water are inorganic molecules that do not yield energy in the human body. Energy-yielding organic molecules include carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.

Question 16

The essential nutrients are those _____.​
A) ​the body can make for itself
B) ​that are predominant in most foods
C) ​that must be obtained from foods
D) ​included in the main DRI table
E) that are most easily used as fuel by the body​

Accepted Answer

Essential nutrients are those that must be obtained from foods because the body cannot make them in sufficient quantities to sustain life.

Question 17

The Nutrition Facts panel on a package of prunes indicates that the product contains 12% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber; therefore, this product can legally make the claim that it is a good source of fiber.​

Accepted Answer

According to FDA regulations, a product can be labeled as a good source of a nutrient if it contains 10-19% of the Daily Value for that nutrient per serving. Since the package of prunes contains 12% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber, it can legally make the claim that it is a good source of fiber.

Question 18

The ingredients list on a food label must list the ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight.​

Accepted Answer

This is a requirement set by the FDA for all food labels in the United States.

Question 19

Orange juice fortified with calcium to help build strong bones is an example of a(n) _____.​
A) ​phytochemical
B) ​functional food
C) ​organic food
D) ​convenience food
E) association food​

Accepted Answer

Orange juice fortified with calcium is an example of a functional food, which is a food that has added beneficial physiological effects beyond basic nutritional needs. In this case, the added calcium helps build strong bones.

Question 20

Dietary Reference Intakes are values that are appropriate to use for planning and assessing diets for individuals and groups.​

Accepted Answer

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are a set of values developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) that are used for planning and assessing diets for individuals and groups. They include recommended intake levels for nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients, as well as guidelines for physical activity and other lifestyle factors. DRIs are based on scientific research and are updated periodically to reflect the latest findings.

Quiz 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health

An excess intake of any energy nutrient can lead to weight gain.​

The reason that most of us enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving is because of our _____.​

Personal preference plays a significant part in the food choices of an individual. Widely shared preferences include _____.​

An example of an inorganic nutrient class is _____.​

You are at a friend's house for dinner and high-fat foods are being served. You go ahead and consume these foods primarily because of _____.​

Consuming nutrient-dense foods can help control one's kcalorie intake.​

The kcalorie content of a food is not dependent on how much _____ it contains.​

The Nutrition Facts panel indicates that a carton of yogurt indicates that it contains 5 grams of fat per serving; therefore, this product can legally claim to be fat free.​

To ensure that the vitamin and mineral recommendations meet the needs of as many people as possible, the recommendations are set near the top end of the range of the population's estimated average requirements.​

A package of cookies that, according to the Nutrition Facts panel, contains 70 kcalories per serving, can legally claim to be low kcalorie food.​

The diets of some ethnic groups typically do not include _____.​

There is no nationally accepted definition for the term nutritionist.​

Vitamins _____.​

Which foods best exemplify the Asian culture?​

Minerals and water are organic molecules that yield energy in the human body.​

The essential nutrients are those _____.​

The Nutrition Facts panel on a package of prunes indicates that the product contains 12% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber; therefore, this product can legally make the claim that it is a good source of fiber.​

The ingredients list on a food label must list the ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight.​

Orange juice fortified with calcium to help build strong bones is an example of a(n) _____.​

Dietary Reference Intakes are values that are appropriate to use for planning and assessing diets for individuals and groups.​

An excess intake of any energy nutrient can lead to weight gain.

The reason that most of us enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving is because of our _____.

Personal preference plays a significant part in the food choices of an individual. Widely shared preferences include _____.

An example of an inorganic nutrient class is _____.

You are at a friend's house for dinner and high-fat foods are being served. You go ahead and consume these foods primarily because of _____.

Consuming nutrient-dense foods can help control one's kcalorie intake.

The kcalorie content of a food is not dependent on how much _____ it contains.

The Nutrition Facts panel indicates that a carton of yogurt indicates that it contains 5 grams of fat per serving; therefore, this product can legally claim to be fat free.

To ensure that the vitamin and mineral recommendations meet the needs of as many people as possible, the recommendations are set near the top end of the range of the population's estimated average requirements.

A package of cookies that, according to the Nutrition Facts panel, contains 70 kcalories per serving, can legally claim to be low kcalorie food.

The diets of some ethnic groups typically do not include _____.

There is no nationally accepted definition for the term nutritionist.

Vitamins _____.

Which foods best exemplify the Asian culture?

Minerals and water are organic molecules that yield energy in the human body.

The essential nutrients are those _____.

The Nutrition Facts panel on a package of prunes indicates that the product contains 12% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber; therefore, this product can legally make the claim that it is a good source of fiber.

The ingredients list on a food label must list the ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight.

Orange juice fortified with calcium to help build strong bones is an example of a(n) _____.

Dietary Reference Intakes are values that are appropriate to use for planning and assessing diets for individuals and groups.