Nutrion Exam 1

Which nutrient is an organic compound?​

vitamin C

Which statement is true of nutrient intakes?​

Intakes above the UL put an individual at risk of toxicity

A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kcalories, which includes 30 g of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?

19.0%

In the scientific method, a tentative solution to a problem is called a

hypothesis

The amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of about 98% of a population is known as the

Recommended Dietary Allowance

Nutrition habits and disease trends are assessed for a large population. After the data are analyzed, the researchers find that older adults who are physically active have lower blood pressure than inactive adults. They also find that physically active adults eat more fruits and vegetables than inactive adults. This type of study is a

Epidemiological study

When designing a scientific research study, having a _____________ is essential for comparison between treated and untreated individuals

control group

The statement “boost your immune system” is a structure-function claim. A structure-function claim can be made with no proof or guarantee of any benefits to this claim

true

Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific method

The researcher collects and analyzes data that will either support or reject the theory.

The statement, “Students who eat breakfast are more likely to make an A on the exam,” is an example of a testable research question or a/an

Hypothesis

Which nutrient is an example of a macronutrient?

protein

The term organic, as related to compounds, would be best defined as

​substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds

The RDAs (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for nutrients are generally

​designed to meet the needs of almost all healthy people