$$10 \times 4 + 5 \times 4 + 2 \times 9 = 73$$ kcal

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary reason most people choose the foods they eat?

Accepted Answer

Taste and personal preference

Question 2

Which statement best defines an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A nutrient that must be obtained from the diet because the body cannot make it in sufficient quantities

Question 3

Which atoms are commonly found in carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the six classifications of nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Fiber

Question 5

How many kilocalories are provided by 1 gram of protein?

Accepted Answer

$$4$$ kcal

Question 6

Which classification of nutrients provides energy (kcals)?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, alcohol

Question 7

During high-intensity exercise, which macronutrient is the preferred source of fuel?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Question 8

Which statement best describes the difference between vitamin supplements and whole foods?

Accepted Answer

Whole foods provide additional beneficial compounds not found in supplements

Question 9

Which component of the ABCD assessment involves measuring body composition?

Accepted Answer

Anthropometric

Question 10

Which of the following leading causes of death in the US is most directly linked to nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Heart disease

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a chronic disease as outlined in Chapter 1?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes

Question 12

Approximately what percentage of adults dislike slippery foods?

Accepted Answer

$$6\%$$

Question 13

How much money is spent annually on food advertising in the United States?

Accepted Answer

$$10$$ billion

Question 14

What is the primary function of vitamins in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Regulate body processes and support metabolism

Question 15

Approximately what percentage of US adults are obese?

Accepted Answer

$$42\%$$

Question 16

Obesity is most closely related to which of the following chronic diseases?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes

Question 17

If a food contains 10 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat, how many total kilocalories does it provide?

Accepted Answer

$$10 	imes 4 + 5 	imes 4 + 2 	imes 9 = 73$$ kcal

Question 18

Which of the following best describes a non-essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A nutrient that the body can synthesize in sufficient amounts

Question 19

Which macronutrient is the preferred fuel source during low-intensity activities?

Accepted Answer

Lipids (fats)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT included in the ABCD method of nutritional assessment?

Accepted Answer

Environmental

Chapter 1: Foundations of Nutrition – Key Concepts and Assessment

Study Guide - Practice Questions