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Which of the following statements about nutritional science is true?
Which of the following statements about nutritional science is true?
- Nutritional science is a relatively new field of study. (correct)
- The discipline of nutritional science has been studied for centuries.
- Research on the role of nutrition in chronic diseases has been ongoing for half a century.
- The very first vitamin was discovered over 100 years ago.
What was the significance of the discovery of the first vitamin?
What was the significance of the discovery of the first vitamin?
- It led to the development of customized nutritional recommendations for healthy people.
- It defined the core foundation of a healthy, well-balanced diet.
- It accelerated research on complex chronic diseases.
- It marked the beginning of research on nutrient deficiency diseases. (correct)
Who are the nutritional recommendations presented in this class generally applicable to?
Who are the nutritional recommendations presented in this class generally applicable to?
- People with complex chronic diseases
- People with chronic health conditions
- People with vitamin deficiencies
- Healthy people (correct)
Which macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?
Which macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?
What is the main function of nutrients in the body?
What is the main function of nutrients in the body?
Which class of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins part of?
Which class of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins part of?
Which type of carbohydrate releases glucose into the bloodstream rapidly?
Which type of carbohydrate releases glucose into the bloodstream rapidly?
Which macronutrient provides four calories per gram of protein?
Which macronutrient provides four calories per gram of protein?
What is the main constituent of cells, tissues, and organs?
What is the main constituent of cells, tissues, and organs?
Which of the following is an example of a micronutrient?
Which of the following is an example of a micronutrient?
Which of the following vitamins is fat soluble?
Which of the following vitamins is fat soluble?
What is the definition of nutrition?
What is the definition of nutrition?
What is the smallest unit of an element?
What is the smallest unit of an element?
Which factors can drive food choices?
Which factors can drive food choices?
What is the most effective and affordable method of preventing chronic disease?
What is the most effective and affordable method of preventing chronic disease?
Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?
Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?
What is the primary goal of this lesson?
What is the primary goal of this lesson?
Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of death associated with nutrition?
Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of death associated with nutrition?
What did the World Health Organization define as health in 1946?
What did the World Health Organization define as health in 1946?
Which of the following best describes the nature of nutrition science studies mentioned in the text?
Which of the following best describes the nature of nutrition science studies mentioned in the text?
What did one study find about the responses of participants to identical meals?
What did one study find about the responses of participants to identical meals?
What does the text suggest about the impact of nutrition on health?
What does the text suggest about the impact of nutrition on health?
Which equation is used to estimate the average daily calorie intake for an individual based on their age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level?
Which equation is used to estimate the average daily calorie intake for an individual based on their age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level?
What is the aim of the Framingham study?
What is the aim of the Framingham study?
Which type of study assigns participants by chance to separate groups that compare different treatments?
Which type of study assigns participants by chance to separate groups that compare different treatments?
What is the purpose of the estimated average requirement (EAR)?
What is the purpose of the estimated average requirement (EAR)?
