Human Nutrition Science for Healthy Living 2Nd Edition By Tammy Stephenson -Test Bank

Human Nutrition, 2e (Stephenson)

Chapter 1   Introduction to Nutrition

1) Which of the following statements is true?

A) Nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food.

B) In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death.

C) A person’s diet is influenced by his or her blood type and birth order.

D) Most people are born with the ability to choose a nutritious diet.

Answer:  B

Section:  01.01

Topic:  Nutrition basics; Public health and nutrition; Demographic trends and statistics

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  01.01.01 Explain why it is important to study nutrition.

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2) Studying nutrition is important to

A) obtain enough energy to sustain life.

B) select the appropriate mix of nutrients for proper body functioning.

C) reduce dependence on animal food products.

D) avoid pesticides and hormones in the food supply.

Answer:  B

Section:  01.01

Topic:  Nutrition basics

Bloom’s:  2. Understand

Learning Outcome:  01.01.01 Explain why it is important to study nutrition.

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3) In the United States, consumers eat more ________ than recommended.

A) cheese

B) vegetables

C) fish

D) whole grains

Answer:  A

Section:  01.01

Topic:  Food sources; Demographic trends and statistics

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  01.01.02 Describe Americans’ current food-buying practices and how they compare to dietary recommendations.

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation