Nutrition and Correct Answer

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The micronutrients include lipids, vitamins, and minerals.
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True

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False

Question 2
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The "gold standard" of research experiments is the double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
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True

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True

Question 3
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Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?
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functions as a coenzyme Correct Answer: functions as a coenzyme Question 4
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A well-balanced diet includes all of the following EXCEPT
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a variety of foods.

Correct Answer: dietary supplements.

Question 5
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Which of the following leading causes of death is NOT affected by nutrition?
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influenza/pneumoni a Correct Answer: influenza/pneumoni a

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Jane is sitting in the library, cramming for a nutrition test. She has eaten a plate full of brownies and is now ordering a pizza. Which of the following is probably affecting the way
Jane is eating?
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emotion s Correct Answer: emotion s

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Epidemiological research looks at populations of people.
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True

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True

Question 8
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Which is the first step of the scientific method?
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observe and ask a question Correct Answer: observe and ask a question Question 9
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Jim wants to improve his health and would like a professional to help him with his diet. Which of the following would be the best person to help Jim?
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a nutritionist

Correct Answer: a registered dietitian Question 10
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People who are poor can be overfed in energy nutrients but malnourished in vitamins and minerals. Answer

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False

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True

Question 11
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Which of the following influences the food choices people make?
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All these answers are correct. Correct Answer:
All these answers are correct. Question 12
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Which of the following do Americans need to consume more of?
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fruits and vegetables Correct Answer: fruits and vegetables Question 13
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The group given a specific treatment during an experiment is called
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the experimental group. Correct Answer: the experimental group. Question 14
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When obtaining information on the Internet, which ending for a URL is probably not as reliable as the others?
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They are all equally reliable. Correct Answer:
.com

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The macronutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
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True

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True

Question 16
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If a study is done on lab animals, the results are not relevant to humans.
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True

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False

Question 17
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All of the following are true about supplements, EXCEPT that
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a well-balanced diet will meet the nutrient needs of many people.

Correct Answer: a person who is lactose intolerant would benefit from taking an iron supplement. Question 18
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Which of the following is NOT a proposed focus of Healthy People 2020?
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Eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.

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Support food industry efforts to obtain favorable health claims on nutrition labels.

Question 19
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Which food is commonly included in Indian meals?
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lentil s Correct Answer: lentil s

Question 20
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Which nutrient class supplies glucose as the main source of energy for the body?
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carbohydrate s Correct Answer: carbohydrate s

Question 21
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Which nutrient class is used to build body tissues and make enzymes?

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protein s Correct Answer: protein s

Question 22
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The foods you eat do not affect the expression of genes in your cells.
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False

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False

Question 23
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A registered dietician has passed an exam administered by the American Dietetic Association.
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True

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True

Question 24
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Which food listed contains phytochemicals?
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carrot s Correct Answer: carrot s

Question 25
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If a scientist wants to design an experiment to measure the effect of vitamin C on colds, which would be an appropriate placebo?
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the recommended daily amount of vitamin
C

Correct Answer: a sugar pill that does not contain vitamin C

Question 26
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The Human Genome Project determined the complete set and sequence of DNA in human cells. Answer

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True

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True

Question 27
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A quack is a person who promotes products solely to make money, with no regard for the actual effectiveness of the product.
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True

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True

Question 28
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According to the proposed Healthy People 2020, Americans' body weights are decreasing.
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False

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False

Question 29
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Which of the following does nutritional genomics study?
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how certain nutrients affect an individual's gene expression Correct Answer: how certain nutrients affect an individual's gene expression Question 30
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What percentage of Americans experienced food insecurity in 2008?
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15 percent Correct Answer:
15
percent

Question 31
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Which of the following is illustrative of food insecurity?
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A family chooses foods that provide the most calories at the lowest cost. Correct Answer:
A family chooses foods that provide the most calories at the lowest

cost.

Question 32
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Minerals are inorganic because they do not contain carbon.
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True

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True

Question 33
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A regular magazine is just as credible as a peer-reviewed journal.
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False

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False

Question 34
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A public health nutritionist is eligible to take the American Dietetic Association (ADA) exam.
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True

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False

Question 35
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Which statement is NOT correct regarding the energy nutrients?
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The amount of calories you need daily is based on your age, gender, and activity level.

Most of your daily calories should come from protein.

Question 36
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Which of the following causes of death in the United States is NOT nutrition related?

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respiratory diseases Correct Answer: respiratory diseases

Question 37
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The genetic instructions needed to develop and direct the activities of your body are in the proteins found in the body.
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False

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False

Question 38
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All of the following are correct about the typical American diet EXCEPT that it is
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high in sodium. Correct Answer: high in fiber.

Question 39
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It is not a good idea to change your diet based on a single study.
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True

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True

Question 40
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Which of the following are NOT macronutrients?
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carbohydrate

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Correct Answer: vitamins Question 41
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Which of the following is/are NOT inorganic?
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vitamin s Correct Answer: vitamin s

Question 42
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Which is the correct definition of the term organic?
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contains

carbon
Correct Answer: contains carbon

Question 43
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Which nutrient is so vital to health that you wouldn't live more than a few days without it?
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wate r Correct Answer: wate r

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Macronutrients are so named because they are more important than micronutrients.
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False

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False

Question 45
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Alcohol is an essential nutrient because it contains energy.
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False

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False

Question 46
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Most of the $1.6 billion spent on marketing food products to children and adolescents in 2006 was spent on promoting healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables.
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False

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False

Question 47
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Which of the following questions is important to ask when you view a nutrition-related website? Answer

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Where does the information come from?

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All of these are important questions to ask. Question 48
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Being overweight is the same thing as being obese.
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True

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False

Question 49
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Which of the following is NOT true about phytochemicals?
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They are nonnutritive compounds. Correct Answer:
They are essential nutrients.

Question 50
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What percentage of American adults are considered obese?
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42 percent Correct Answer:
34
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