Nutrition Multiple Choice Exam

Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition?

• Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century.

• Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body.

• Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, absorb, and store food.

• Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating patterns.

Amino acids are units of

• lipids.

• proteins.

• carbohydrates.

• vitamins.

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Which of the following is an example of disease that is directly caused by a nutritional deficiency?

• type 2 diabetes

• pellagra

• cancer

• heart disease

Joan's dinner contains 210 grams of carbohydrate, 60 grams of protein, and 52 grams of fat. What percent of kilocalories in this meal comes from carbohydrate?

• 28%

• 22%

• 35%

• 54%

A blogger has written a post about the benefits of an artificial sweetener for weight loss. Which of the following would be the best evidence to support these claims?

• testimonials from people who have used the sweetener

• recommendation from a medical doctor

• citations to research studies published in peer-reviewed journals

• conclusions from a research study funded by the manufacturer of the sweetener

A slice of pumpkin bread contains 5 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams of protein. What percent of the bread's Calories are from fat?

• 20%

• 75%

• 10%

• 40%

Prevalent in the United States during the early 1900s, pellagra was first thought to be an infectious disease. Today we know that it is caused by a deficiency of

• vitamin A.

• iron.

• niacin.

• protein.

Funding of a research study by a company that stands to benefit from a positive assessment is an example of

• a conflict of interest.

• transparency.

• the placebo effect.

• a reporting bias.

Which of the following is the primary link between poor nutrition and higher mortality rates?

• iron-deficiency anemia

• obesity

• Alzheimer's disease

• cancer

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and similar professional nutrition organizations

• sponsor the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

• set the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).

• publish reliable nutrition research studies.

• lobby the government on behalf of pharmaceutical companies.