$$9 \times 10 = 90$$ kilocalories

$$(20 \times 4) + (10 \times 9) + (30 \times 4) = 80 + 90 + 120 = 290$$ kilocalories

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a factor that commonly drives our food choices?

Accepted Answer

Genetic modification of food

Question 2

Which of the following best defines 'nutrition'?

Accepted Answer

The science of food and how it affects the body

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the six essential classes of nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Phytochemicals

Question 4

Which nutrient is the most abundant in both food and the human body?

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 5

Which of the following statements about essential nutrients is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

They must be consumed from food because the body cannot make enough.

Question 6

How many kilocalories are provided by 10 grams of fat?

Accepted Answer

$$9 	imes 10 = 90$$ kilocalories

Question 7

Which of the following nutrients provides the primary energy source for the brain and red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Question 8

A meal contains 20g of protein, 10g of fat, and 30g of carbohydrates. What is the total energy content in kilocalories?

Accepted Answer

$$(20 	imes 4) + (10 	imes 9) + (30 	imes 4) = 80 + 90 + 120 = 290$$ kilocalories

Question 9

Which of the following is a function of proteins in the body?

Accepted Answer

Building and maintaining tissues

Question 10

Which of the following statements about vitamins is correct?

Accepted Answer

Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body and must be consumed daily.

Question 11

Which of the following is a major mineral, and how much is required daily?

Accepted Answer

Calcium; at least 100 mg/day

Question 12

Which of the following is a key function of water in the body?

Accepted Answer

Transports nutrients and waste products

Question 13

Which of the following is a reason why food sources are generally preferred over supplements?

Accepted Answer

Supplements are not regulated and may not contain what they claim.

Question 14

A person who does not go in the sun and does not consume vitamin D-rich foods may develop a deficiency. This is an example of which type of nutrient?

Accepted Answer

Conditionally essential nutrient

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a chronic disease influenced by diet?

Accepted Answer

Influenza

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the ABCD method of nutrition assessment?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive approach including Anthropometric, Biochemical, Clinical, and Dietary assessments

Question 17

Which of the following is a common deficiency in the average American diet?

Accepted Answer

Fiber

Question 18

Which of the following is a reliable way to identify credible nutrition information?

Accepted Answer

Looking for consensus from multiple peer-reviewed research findings

Question 19

If a snack contains 5g of alcohol, how many kilocalories does it provide from alcohol alone?

Accepted Answer

$$5 	imes 7 = 35$$ kilocalories

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of phytochemicals found in plant foods?

Accepted Answer

Act as antioxidants and may reduce risk of chronic disease

Chapter 1: What Is Nutrition? – Foundations of Nutritional Science

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