Week 1 Quiz: Introduction to Nutrition
Question 1 Which
nutrient contains the most kilocalories per gram?
lipid
carbohydrate
protein
vitamins
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Question 2 Carbohydrates,
protein, and fat are known as_______.
macronutrients
micronutrients
prime nutrients
macrofoods
Question 3 “Natural” is the word that the USDA uses to
describe unprocessed foods.
True
False
Question 4 The
nutrient intake level estimated to meet the needs of 50 percent of the
individuals in a life-stage and gender group is known as the ________.
Estimated Average Requirement
Recommended Dietary Allowance
Tolerable Upper Limit
Average Needs Level
Question 5 The
________ are the maximum levels of daily nutrient intakes that are unlikely to
pose health risks to almost all individuals in the group for whom they are
designed.
Recommended Daily Allowances
Adequate Intakes
Tolerable Upper Intake Level(s)
Estimated Average Requirements
Question 6 Janice is studying the breakfast choices of male
and female students at Apex College for her senior research project. What type
of study is this?
cross-sectional
case Study
prospective cohort study
placebo trial
Question 7 Alana is looking for a way to identify a
reputable supplement vitamin manufacturer. What is one factor that might help?
recommendations by the manufacturer
recommendations from a famous television personality
recommendations from a peer-reviewed journal
conclusions drawn from a single case study
Question 8 What types of studies are conducted by pharmaceutical
companies before new drugs can be released in the market?
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
epidemiological studies
case-control studies
Researcher Defined Trials
Question 9 The school dietitian is required to include all
of the MyPlate food groups in each day’s student lunches. Please select the
only menu below that meets that requirement.
stir-fry with rice and veggies; milk
chicken fingers, rice, applesauce, French fries, milk
grilled-cheese sandwich, fruit cup, milk
fish filet, ketchup, apple slices, French fries, fruit juice
Question 10 Excess consumption of highly-processed foods can
lead to _____ .___obesity___ Response
