Q: How many Calories are provided by 10 g of carbohydrates, 8 g of fat, and 3 g of protein? Use the following values: carbohydrates = 4 Calories/g, fat = 9 Calories/g, protein = 4 Calories/g.

$$10 \times 4 + 8 \times 9 + 3 \times 4 = 40 + 72 + 12 = 124$$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the science of nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition is a biological science that studies how food affects health and is still evolving.

Question 2

A nutritious diet is important because it:

Accepted Answer

Can prevent both acute and chronic health problems.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a common reason people choose what they eat?

Accepted Answer

Nutritional content only

Question 4

Which of the following is a correct statement about macronutrients and micronutrients?

Accepted Answer

Macronutrients are required in large amounts and provide energy, while micronutrients are required in small amounts and do not provide energy.

Question 5

Which of the following nutrients is considered organic?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Question 6

A person develops scurvy due to a deficiency in which nutrient?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C

Question 7

Which of the following is a general recommendation for improving the average American diet?

Accepted Answer

Eat more fruits and vegetables

Question 8

Which macronutrient is the main source of energy for the body during high-intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Question 9

Which of the following statements about vitamins and minerals is correct?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins are organic molecules, while minerals are chemical elements.

Question 10

Phytochemicals are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Non-nutritive chemicals found in plants that may have health benefits.

Question 11

How many Calories are provided by 10 g of carbohydrates, 8 g of fat, and 3 g of protein? Use the following values: carbohydrates = 4 Calories/g, fat = 9 Calories/g, protein = 4 Calories/g.

Accepted Answer

$$10 	imes 4 + 8 	imes 9 + 3 	imes 4 = 40 + 72 + 12 = 124$$

Question 12

Which of the following best explains why alcohol is not considered an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is not necessary for general health and well-being.

Question 13

What is the relationship between a 'calorie', a 'Calorie', and a 'Kcal'?

Accepted Answer

A 'Kcal' is equal to a 'Calorie'. A 'Calorie' is equal to 1000 'calories'.

Question 14

After analyzing data and drawing conclusions in a nutrition study, what is the next step according to the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Publish findings in a peer-reviewed journal.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes a double-blind clinical trial?

Accepted Answer

Neither the participants nor the researchers know who is in the experimental or control group.

Question 16

Why are clinical trials sometimes preferred over epidemiological studies in nutrition research?

Accepted Answer

Clinical trials are usually better able to establish causal relationships.

Question 17

Which of the following would be a good source of credible nutritional information?

Accepted Answer

Studies from universities published in peer-reviewed journals.

Question 18

Which professional is qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Counseling?

Accepted Answer

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Question 19

A person is diagnosed with rickets. Which dietary deficiency is most likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

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