Chapter 01 Quiz: An Overview of Nutrition

Which is the number one reason that most people choose certain foods?

Preference

Which substance is found in the largest amount in both fruits and vegetables?

Water

A person consumes 8 grams of protein, 25 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of fat, and 4 grams of alcohol. What is the total energy value (in kcalories) from these stated amounts?

214 kilocalories

Which class of nutrients does NOT contain carbon?

Minerals

Which statement accurately describes a cross-sectional study?

Observing how much and what kinds of foods a group of people eat and how healthy these people are.

While reading a research article, you note a prediction that "it seems likely that individuals who exercise more will lose weight more easily." How would you categorize this statement?

Hypothesis

Nutrient recommendations _____

Are not minimum requirements and may not represent optimal intakes for all individuals.

What is the average daily amount of a nutrient that will maintain a specific biochemical or physiological function in half the healthy people of a given age and sex?

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

Which value can specify the point at which a nutrient could become toxic?

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

Which statement accurately describes the Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) and Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)?

If people consumed the EAR of a given nutrient daily, half would develop a deficiency.

Aretha's health history indicates that she is anemic because she is excreting too much iron. What type of deficiency does this suggest?

Secondary deficiency

Aretha's blood and urine tests at a recent checkup show that her levels of iron are low. She is surprised by the results because she doesn't have any of the symptoms associated with low iron, such as fatigue and headaches. Which type of deficiency does this suggest?

Subclinical

In a recent nutritional assessment, 10-year-old Gabby shows higher-than-average weight and height measurements than others of her age and sex. What type of assessment provided these results?

Anthropometric data

Which information would be part of a person's historical information when completing a nutrition assessment?

Laboratory tests

Which of the following statements regarding risk factors for disease is accurate?

Risk factors tend to cluster.