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Question #1

Which factor is the primary driver of food choices by U.S. consumers?

A social pressure

B taste

C availability

D advertising

E weight

Question #2

________________examine populations and are used to find correlations between two factors, and __________________ are a study design in which one group receives a treatment (experimental group) and another group receives a placebo (control group) and the outcomes between the two separate groups are compared.

A Controlled clinical trials, epidemiological studies

B Epidemiological studies, controlled clinical trials

Question #3

Sarah has started reading books on weight loss and fitness and has decided she needs to improve her fruit consumption and physical activity. Sarah is in which stage of change?

A contemplation

B maintenance

C action

D preparation

E precontemplation

Question #4

What is the first step of the scientific method?

A Formulate a hypothesis and make a prediction that can be tested.

B Develop a theory that integrates conclusions with those from numerous other studies.

C Design a study and conduct the research to collect relevant data.

D Identify a problem to be solved or ask a specific question to be answered.

E Summarize, analyze, and interpret the data; draw conclusions.

Question #5

All of these chronic diseases are connected to diet EXCEPT ________.

A cancers

B diabetes

C stroke

D heart disease

E None; All of these diseases are linked to diet.

Question #6

Which food item will provide the most calories?

A 5 gram of salt (mineral)

B 3 gram of salt (mineral)

C 2 gram of sugar (carbohydrate)

D 1 gram of sugar (carbohydrate)

E 1 gram of butter (lipid)

Question #7

What is an essential nutrient?

A a nutrient that is required for survival and is made by the body

B a nutrient that is made by the body

C a nutrient that must be consumed in the diet

D a nutrient that contains energy and vitamins

E a nutrient that is required for survival

Question #8

In terms of an individual’s diet, how many stages of behavior change are typically described by psychologists?

A six

B two

C four

D nine

E ten

Question #9

What characteristic or class best describes a carbohydrate?

A organic, nutrient-yielding, nonessential

B essential, organic

C organic, nutrient-yielding

D inorganic, essential

E inorganic, nutrient-yielding

Question #10

Bill eats one cup of yogurt every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and he also eats candy for dessert. He exercises every day and never eats more calories than he burns. What characteristic of a nutritious diet does Bill’s diet display?

A moderation

B calorie control

C balance

D variety

E adequacy

Question #11

Liquid formulas that have been introduced as “meal replacers” have been shown to ________.

A have a similar action as a diet containing only whole foods

B be better than a diet of real foods for many people because of their food choices

C have a limited use that is lifesaving for hospitalized patients who cannot eat ordinary foods

D be useful as supplements for adults whose diets are adequate but not varied

E help support growth and health without medical complications in severely ill patients

Question #12

What type of research uses the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES)?

A epidemiological studies

B clinical studies

C laboratory studies

D intervention studies

E case studies

Question #13

What type of research is performed under tightly controlled conditions and designed to pinpoint causes and effects?

A epidemiological studies

B laboratory studies

C intervention studies

D case studies

E clinical studies

Question #14

Once a weakness is identified, what is the next step in behavior change?

A Set small, achievable goals.

B Move on to other goals.

C Set overall outcomes.

D Collect information about health effects of current behavior.

E Track progress.

Question #15

Which of the following causes of death is directly related to nutrition?

A suicide

B sickle-cell anemia

C pneumonia and influenza

D stroke

E Alzheimer’s disease

Question #16

Which of the following is a Healthy People 2020 objective?

A Increase vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, solid fats and added sugars.

B Increase the number of schools offering breakfast.

C Decrease the proportion of schools that require daily physical education for all students.

D Decrease the proportion of children, adolescents, and adults who are at a healthy weight.

E Eliminate very high food security among children in U.S. households.

Question #17

What are the only energy-yielding nutrients?

A fiber, carbohydrates, and vitamin water

B fiber, fats, and protein

C carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

D carbohydrates, vitamin water, and minerals

E carbohydrates, minerals, and proteins

Question #18

A healthy diet can be characterized by adequacy, balance, calorie control, moderation, and variety.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #19

A scoop of premium ice cream has 5 grams of protein, 21 grams of carbohydrate, and 22 grams of fat. How many total calories will this provide?

A 100 calories

B 302 calories

C 192 calories

D 48 calories

E 104 calories

Question #20

Malnutrition only occurs when there are nutrient deficiencies, such as in developing countries.

A TRUE

B FALSE

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