Nutrition chapter 1 and 2

Which of the following factors has a major influence over a person's food choices?

childhood experiences

Which of the following statements is true?

• In the United States, a person can obtain a PhD in nutrition only by graduating from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Pseudoscience is the practice of medicine without proper training and credentials.

• People who describe themselves as nutritionists are registered dietitian nutritionists.

• In general, registered dietitian nutritionists are reliable sources of nutrition information.

In general, registered dietitian nutritionists are reliable sources of nutrition information.

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply any energy for the human body?

Multiple Choice

• protein

• carbohydrate

• vitamin D

• fat

vitamin D

Which of the following is NOT true about water?

Multiple Choice

• Water is an essential nutrient.

• Water is necessary for elimination of waste from the body.

• Water is necessary for immune function.

• Water plays a role in regulation of body temperature.

Water is necessary for immune function.

Choosing foods based on religious teachings is an example of _________blank factors influencing eating habits.

Multiple Choice

• environmental

• physiological

• biological

• cognitive

environmental factors influencing eating habits.

A popular podcast includes interviews with "experts" on topics related to sports nutrition. If the podcast expert has the credentials _________blank, after his or her name, the expert is likely to be a reliable source of nutrition information.

Multiple Choice

• RDN

• MD

• MS

• DN

RDN or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Which of the following statements is true?

Multiple Choice

• A persons diet is influenced by their blood type and birth order.

• Most people are born with the ability to choose a nutritious diet.

• Nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food.

• In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death.

In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death.

The host of a popular podcast makes a "red flag" claim about a nutrition-related product, because the claim is generally an indication that the information about the product is unreliable. The host of the podcast said,

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  "All ingredients in this product have been scientifically tested and clinically proven to cure cancer."

A nutrition researcher would like to determine whether women who take fish oil supplements during pregnancy give birth to babies who score higher on basic intelligence tests when they are 5 years of age than the 5-year-old children that were born to women who did not take the fish oil supplements during pregnancy. This kind of research is a(n) _________blank study.

prospective

Which of the following statements is false?

Multiple Choice

• Websites with .edu in their addresses often provide reliable nutrition information.

• When evaluating claims for dietary supplements that appear on a website, be wary of products that include promises for quick remedies.

• The Internet is generally a reliable source of nutrition information, because information posted at websites has been peer-reviewed.

• In general, personal websites, such as blogs, are not reliable sources of nutrition information.

• The Internet is generally a reliable source of nutrition information, because information posted at websites has been peer-reviewed.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)?

Multiple Choice

• Obtain a degree from an accredited college.

• Obtain a culinary certificate of training.

• Complete extensive supervised practice hours.

• Pass a national exam.

• A culinary certificate of training is not a requirement to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), while the other options are necessary.

The vitamin effective in treating pellagra is

Multiple Choice

• ascorbic acid.

• niacin.

• biotin.

• vitamin K.

• Niacin is the vitamin effective in treating pellagra, a disease caused by niacin deficiency.

Which of the following statements is false?

Multiple Choice

• The Internet is generally a reliable source of nutrition information, because information posted at websites has been peer-reviewed.

• When evaluating claims for dietary supplements that appear on a website, be wary of products that include promises for quick remedies.

• Websites with .edu in their addresses often provide reliable nutrition information.

• In general, personal websites, such as blogs, are not reliable sources of nutrition information.

The false statement is that the Internet is generally a reliable source of nutrition information, as many websites lack peer-reviewed content.

In the United States, consumers eat more _________blank than recommended.

Multiple Choice

• dairy products

• protein foods

• vegetables

• fruits

• In the United States, consumers eat more protein foods than recommended, often exceeding dietary guidelines.

A person must be _________blank to make lasting changes to their food-related behaviors.

Multiple Choice

• motivated

• forced

• concerned

• uneager

motivated to sustain healthy habits.

Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of _________blank.

Multiple Choice

• fruits

• red meats

• sugary beverages

• refined grain products

fruits, which are essential for a balanced diet and overall health.

Which of the following sources of information features peer-reviewed articles?

Multiple Choice

• Nutrition and You: Health for Life

• Men's Health Magazine

• Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

• National Geographic Magazine

The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics features peer-reviewed articles that provide credible and scientifically-backed information on nutrition and diet.

The physician who studied pellagra in 1914 was

Multiple Choice

• John Smith.

• Joseph Goldberger.

• Arthur Lister.

• Robert Cook.

Joseph Goldberger, who conducted research that established the link between diet and the prevention of the disease.