Nutrition Smartbook Questions & Quizzes

The quantity, proportion, variety, or combination of different foods, drinks, and nutrients in diets, and the frequency with which they are habitually consumed is known as a

dietary pattern

Which factors can affect our food choices? More than one answer may be correct.

price, food customs, flavor, advertising

What is the term for the primarily physical drive to find and eat food, mostly regulated by internal cues to eating?

hunger

Name the science that links food and health.

nutrition

The body can derive all the essential nutrients from

foods and beverages

All of the food and beverage choices we make over time form the basis for our dietary pattern.

True

Which of the following are examples of risk factors? More than one answer may be correct.

smoking, heredity, nutritional habits

Routines, habits, advertising, and economics all influence our food choices.

True

Hunger is the primarily ______ drive to find and eat food.

physiological

Cancer is defined as

a condition characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells

Nutrition is the science that links foods to health.

True

All of the following are among the leading causes of death in the United States. Select all those for which diet is a contributing factor.

heart disease, cancer, diabetes

The body gets nutrients from food.

True

Diabetes is characterized by

high blood glucose

Heredity, lifestyle choices, and nutritional habits are all examples of

risk factors

A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated is called hypertension

True

Nathan was planning to buy strawberries at the grocery store, but he decided to purchase blueberries when he saw that blueberries were on sale for $1.99 per pint. Which of the following factors influenced Nathan's food choice?

food price

Aspects such as heredity, lifestyle, and dietary choices that contribute to the development of a disease are called

risk factors

______ is a chronic condition characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.

Cancer

A condition characterized by porous, fragile bones due to low bone mineral density is called

osteoporosis

Diet plays a role in a variety of leading causes of death.

True

Obesity is considered the ______ leading cause of preventable death in North America.

second

______ is a group of diseases characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood glucose).

Diabetes

______ is the medical term for high blood pressure.

Hypertension

A cerebrovascular accident is another name for a

stroke

Choose examples of factors that increase a person's risk for chronic disease. More than one answer may be correct.

smoking, unhealthy eating, lack of physical activity

Which of the following medical professionals would help a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes to choose an appropriate diet?

registered dietitian nutritionist

Name the chronic disease characterized by decreased bone mass related to the effects of aging, genetics, and poor diet.

osteoporosis

Which of the following is not one of the six classes of nutrients?

kilocalories

Which two of the following are major contributors to the leading causes of death in the United States?

lack of physical activity & poor diet

Carbohydrates can be categorized as

simple or complex

A substance found in foods of plant origin that cannot be digested in the human stomach or small intestine is

fiber

A stroke is a

decrease or loss of blood flow to the brain

A link between two atoms formed by sharing electrons is called a

bond

What are the requirements for registered dietitian nutritionists? More than one answer may be correct.

comply with continuing education requirements, complete at least 1200 hours of supervised practice, complete an accredited degree program, pass a national registration exam

Which of the following are major classes of essential nutrients? More than one answer may be correct.

water, carbohydrates, lipids

Carbohydrates provide the body with calories.

True

Sugars, starches, and fibers are forms of

carbohydrates

Phytochemicals are potentially health-promoting compounds found in which of the following foods?

vegetables, fruits, whole grains

Which of the following statements are true about fiber? More than one answer may be correct.

adds bulk to feces, made of many sugar units bound together, not digestible by human enzymes

The linkage between glucose and fructose to form sucrose is an example of a

bond

Lipids provide ______ kilocalories per gram.

9

Almost all enzymes are made up of protein.

True

Which of the following nutrients provide the body with a major source of energy?

carbohydrates

______ are essential nutrients that do not yield energy, but participate in many chemical reactions that release energy from macronutrients.

Vitamins

What term refers to health-promoting compounds found in plants?

phytochemicals

What are structurally simple, inorganic substances that do not contain carbon atoms?

minerals

H₂O is the chemical representation of

water

Which macronutrient can be broken down to 9 kilocalories per gram?

lipids

Which of the following is the main structural material in the body?

proteins

Which non-energy-yielding nutrient functions as a solvent and lubricant, as a vehicle for transporting nutrients and wastes, and as a means for temperature regulation?

water

Vitamins can be broken down to yield energy to perform cellular work.

False

A substance (usually liquid) in which other substances dissolve is called a

Field 1: solvent

Which of the following are true statements about minerals? More than one answer may be correct.

They do not contain carbon atoms, they are structurally simple, they are inorganic

What is the chemical representation of water?

H2O

Phytochemicals can be classified as ______ nutrients.

non-essential

Compared to carbohydrates, lipids provide

more kcal per gram

Which of the following statements are true about water? More than one answer may be correct.

water helps regulate body temperature, water helps transport waste, water is a solvent and lubricant

A solvent is a substance (usually liquid) in which another substance is dissolved.

True

What is 7% of 65?

4.55

Phytochemicals are essential nutrients.

False

What is the kilocalorie content of a food that provides 7 grams fat, 4 grams carbohydrate, and 3 grams protein?

91 kcal

Lubrication of joints, transport of nutrients, excretion of wastes, and regulation of body temperature are a few of the many functions of

water

How many liters are in 5000 milliliters?

5

Water is sometimes called the "universal ______" because it is able to dissolve many other substances.

solvent

Which of the following accurately describes the scientific method?

a testing procedure designed to detect and eliminate error

16 is ______% of 64.

25

When Dr. Barry Marshall first observed that many people with stomach ulcers were also infected with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, he came up with the ______ that bacteria are the cause of stomach ulcers.

hypothesis

Proteins can be broken down to provide approximately ______ kcal per gram.

4

What is the final step of the scientific method?

Conduct more research to confirm or refute previous findings.

Match the calorie cost for each of the nutrients in the following food.

10 grams carbohydrate → 40 kcal

5 grams fat → 45 kcal

4 grams protein → 16 kcal

An explanation of a phenomenon that has numerous lines of evidence by different researchers to support it is called a(n)

theory

One liter is nearly the same volume as one

quart

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study design is the ______ type of controlled experimental design.

most rigorous

When a researcher observes a natural phenomenon, forms a hypothesis about that phenomenon, and then tests the hypothesis using an experiment, the researcher is using

the scientific method

Obesity plays a role in the development of some other health conditions. Which of the following health conditions can be influenced by obesity? More than one answer may be correct.

diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease

A tentative explanation for an observed phenomenon is a(n)

hypothesis

Plant sources supply about two-thirds of protein intake for most North Americans.

False

The first step in the scientific method is the ______ of a natural phenomenon.

observation

When many experiments support a hypothesis, scientists accept the hypothesis as a

theory

Which of the following are among the overarching goals of Healthy People 2030? More than one answer may be correct.

• engage leadership, key constituents, and the public across multiple sectors to take action and design polices that improve the health and well-being of all

• eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all

• promote healthy development, healthy behaviors, and well0being across all life stages

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to investigate the tolerable upper intake level of calcium, which of the following groups are required? More than one answer may be correct.

experimental group & control group

To promote health and prevent chronic diseases, choose a dietary pattern with plenty of

water

Obesity is a conditon of excess body fat that has been linked to ______ risk of several chronic diseases, such as heart disease and stroke.

increased

Choose the statements that are true about alcohol. More than one answer may be correct.

supplies about 7 kcal per gram & not considered an essential nutrient

Most Americans get about two-thirds of their protein from ______ sources.

animal

Match each beverage with the volume that is equal to a "standard drink."

12 fl oz → regular beer

8 fl oz → malt liquor

5 fl oz → wine

1.5 fl oz → distilled spirits

Alcohol production relies on the process of

fermentation

One overarching goal of Healthy People 2030 is to eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all.

True

A healthy lifestyle extends beyond food choices. Which of the following are behaviors other than dietary choices that will promote health and prevent chronic disease?

• getting adequate sleep

• avoiding use of tobacco products

• finding effective ways to manage stress

Which calorie source requires no digestion and is the most efficiently absorbed?

alcohol

Alcohol provides ______ but is considered nonessential because it serves no required function in the body.

7 kcal per gram

Benefits of alcohol use are associated with the specific intake of about two drinks per day for females.

False

The size of a standard drink for malt liquor and craft beers is ______ than most beer servings.

smaller

Which of the following criteria are used to diagnose alcohol use disorders? More than one answer may be correct.

• alcohol cravings

• experiencing withdrawal symptoms when alcohol is not consumed

• using alcohol in greater amounts or more often than intended

Match the products that are used to produce each type of alcohol.

wine → fermentation of grape or other fruit juices

distilled spirits → made from fruits, vegetables, and grains

beer → made from malted cereal grain

Cirrhosis of the liver, motor vehicle accidents, suicide, heart failure, and certain forms of cancer are all leading causes of death that are influenced by excessive _____ comsumption

alcohol

For which of the following people is alcohol consumption contraindicated? More than one answer may be correct.

• individuals who are pregnant

• individuals who cannot control their alcohol intake

The processes of alcohol digestion and absorption are very slow and inefficient.

False

Adult males may derive health benefits from consuming an average of no more than ______ of alcohol per day.

2