Question 1

Which of the following best defines nutrition?

Accepted Answer

The science that encompasses everything about food.

Question 2

Consuming a nutritious diet contributes to our health in all the following ways EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

All of the above contribute to our health.

Question 3

Nutrition is strongly associated with which three chronic diseases?

Accepted Answer

Heart disease, stroke, and diabetes

Question 4

Nutrition has been shown to play a minor role in which two diseases?

Accepted Answer

Some cancers and osteoporosis

Question 5

Which disease is the direct result of a nutritional deficiency of niacin?

Accepted Answer

Pellagra

Question 6

Which two nutrients are considered to be 'inorganic'?

Accepted Answer

Water and minerals

Question 7

Which nutrients are usually the primary fuel sources for the body?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates and fats

Question 8

What is one major difference between vitamins and minerals?

Accepted Answer

Minerals maintain their structure no matter what environment they are in.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins

Question 10

Which dietary standard defines recommended intake values of various nutrients for healthy people?

Accepted Answer

RIs

Question 11

What is one difference between the EAR and the RDA?

Accepted Answer

The EAR represents intake levels for just half the healthy individuals of a particular gender and age group.

Question 12

Which value is based on observations or experiments involving healthy people and is used when an RDA cannot be determined?

Accepted Answer

Al

Question 13

What is the EER?

Accepted Answer

The average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy individual.

Question 14

The AMDR defines:

Accepted Answer

A range of macronutrient intakes associated with reduced risk of chronic disease.

Question 15

What is the standardized method used by researchers when looking at evidence?

Accepted Answer

The scientific method.

Question 16

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Observation.

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Observation-hypothesis-experimental design

Question 18

Observational studies inform us of:

Accepted Answer

Existing relationships.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a key question when evaluating a company's website for nutrition information?

Accepted Answer

How much traffic does the website receive each day?

Question 20

Which abbreviation/term is used to describe someone who has completed a registration exam for dietetics?

Accepted Answer

RDN or registered dietitian nutritionist

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