Chapter 1
Chapter 1
1. Which of the following statements is false?
"The Internet is generally a reliable source of nutrition information, because information posted at web sites has been peer-reviewed."
Web sites with .edu in their addresses are likely to provide reliable nutrition information.
"When evaluating claims for dietary supplements, be wary of products that include promises for quick remedies."
"In general, personal web sites, such as blogs, are not reliable sources of nutrition information."
2. A person 's usual pattern of food choices is his or her
nutritional status.
lifestyle.
diet.
All of these are correct.
3. Which of the following practices is most likely to result in a vitamin toxicity disorder?
Consuming 6 servings of fruits and vegetables daily
Taking megadoses of various vitamin supplements daily
Eating 4 ounces of chicken liver once a week
None of these are correct.
4.what is the proper diet for a cow?
Grass
5. Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for the human body?
Water
Protein
Carbohydrate
Alcohol
6. Scientists conduct a study in which 100 adults with chronic diarrhea are divided into 2 groups of 50 people. One group is given a supply of yogurt that contains a certain kind of bacteria and the other group is given yogurt that is bacteria free. The study 's participants and researchers do not know which group of subjects has the bacteria in the yogurt and which group does not. The scientists instruct the participants to eat the entire 8 ounces of yogurt once a day for a month and record the their bowel habits. This is an example of a(n) ____ study.
introspective
double-blind
uncontrolled
hypothetical
7. "A television advertisement for a protein supplement includes before and after photos of a young man. In the ""before"" photo, the man appears unhappy and slim, but he looks thrilled
1. Which of the following statements is false?
"The Internet is generally a reliable source of nutrition information, because information posted at web sites has been peer-reviewed."
Web sites with .edu in their addresses are likely to provide reliable nutrition information.
"When evaluating claims for dietary supplements, be wary of products that include promises for quick remedies."
"In general, personal web sites, such as blogs, are not reliable sources of nutrition information."
2. A person 's usual pattern of food choices is his or her
nutritional status.
lifestyle.
diet.
All of these are correct.
3. Which of the following practices is most likely to result in a vitamin toxicity disorder?
Consuming 6 servings of fruits and vegetables daily
Taking megadoses of various vitamin supplements daily
Eating 4 ounces of chicken liver once a week
None of these are correct.
4.what is the proper diet for a cow?
Grass
5. Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for the human body?
Water
Protein
Carbohydrate
Alcohol
6. Scientists conduct a study in which 100 adults with chronic diarrhea are divided into 2 groups of 50 people. One group is given a supply of yogurt that contains a certain kind of bacteria and the other group is given yogurt that is bacteria free. The study 's participants and researchers do not know which group of subjects has the bacteria in the yogurt and which group does not. The scientists instruct the participants to eat the entire 8 ounces of yogurt once a day for a month and record the their bowel habits. This is an example of a(n) ____ study.
introspective
double-blind
uncontrolled
hypothetical
7. "A television advertisement for a protein supplement includes before and after photos of a young man. In the ""before"" photo, the man appears unhappy and slim, but he looks thrilled