Chapter 01: An Overview of Nutrition
Understanding Nutrition 16th Edition Whitney
Test Bank
- Which statement about nutrition’srole in a person’slife is FALSE?
a. Nutrition isthe science ofthe nutrientsin foods and their actions within the body.
b. Nutrition isthe study of human behaviorsrelated to food and eating.
c. Carelessfood choices can contribute to chronic disease.
d. Chronic diseases progressslowly.
e. A diet is defined as a restrictive food plan designed for weight loss.
ANSWER: e - Your classmate prefersto consume strawberriesrather than other fruits. Based on what you’ve learned about
influences on food choices, what would be the most likely reason your classmate prefersstrawberries?
a. Strawberries are cheap.
b. He likesthe flavor and taste ofstrawberriesthe most.
c. Strawberries are a convenientsnack.
d. Strawberries are a nutritionally rich food.
e. Eating strawberriesis a habit.
ANSWER: b - At a party with friends, Amal drinks wine and eats hors d’oeuvres, even though she is not hungry. Thisis an
example of a food choice based on .
a. established habits
b. social interaction
c. emotionalturmoil
d. negative association
e. comfort eating
ANSWER: b - A person who eats a granola bar from a vending machine is most likely making a food choice based on: .
a. Established habit
b. Easyavailability
c. Body image
d. Environmental concerns
e. Culturalvalues
ANSWER: b
Chapter 01: An Overview of Nutrition
- Which individual ismaking a food choice based on values?
a. A woman who avoids gluten due to allergies
b. A child who spits out his mashed potatoes because they taste too salty
c. A teenager whomindlessly eats potato chips while watching television
d. A man who eats oatmeal each day without exception
e. 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?
a. To assessfor possible interactionsthat lead to nutrient deficiencies
b. To identify conditions with a genetic component
c. To identify diseasesthat interfere with nutrient absorption
d. To assessfor possible drug abuse of misuse
e. To rule out the possibility ofsuspected nutrition problems
ANSWER: a - Ang is a movie fan and always eats a big bucket of buttery popcorn at the theater. Hisfood choice is most likely
based on .
a. regional cuisine
b. personal values
c. Ethnicvalue
d. positive association
e. functionalvalue
ANSWER: d - Which of the following is an example of an ultra-processed food?
a. Skimmilk
b. Swiss cheese
c. Chicken nuggets
d. Sunflowerseeds
e. Apple juice
ANSWER: c
Chapter 01: An Overview of Nutrition
- Which ofthe following does NOT represent one ofthe six classes of nutrients?
a. water
b. lipids
c. phytochemicals
d. carbohydrates
e. protein
ANSWER: c - The RDA is set higher than the EAR to meet the needs of most healthy people.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True - Which isthe simplest nutrient?
a. Minerals
b. Water
c. Protein
d. Carbohydrates
e. Vitamins
ANSWER: a - Estimated AverageRequirements(EARs) provide different amounts based on sex and age.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True - Calories or kcalories are a measure of energy.
a. heat
b. potential
c. surface
d. work
e. light
ANSWER: a
Chapter 01: An Overview of Nutrition
- Which nutrient hasthe greatest energy density?
a. Protein
b. Water
c. Carbohydrate
d. Fat
e. Vitamins
ANSWER: d - Which ofthe following statements about essential nutrientsis FALSE?
a. They must be obtained from food.
b. They are also called “more than just necessary” nutrients.
c. They cannot bemade in sufficient quantities by the body.
d. Theymeet the body’s physiological needs.
e. There are about 100 nutrients essential for the human body.
ANSWER: e - Which nonnutritive substance contributes energy, but does not sustain life?
a. Fats
b. Sugar
c. Artificialsweeteners
d. Alcohol
e. Phytochemicals
ANSWER: d - What happens when the body uses energy-yielding nutrients?
a. The bonds between the atoms break and release energy.
b. The body convertsthem into storage compounds.
c. A person’s energy stores are depleted.
d. The amount of water in the body decreases.
e. A person’s body mass increases.
ANSWER: a