26 Questions
Which of the following statements about nutritional science is true?
Nutritional science is a relatively new field of study.
What was the significance of the discovery of the first vitamin?
It marked the beginning of research on nutrient deficiency diseases.
Who are the nutritional recommendations presented in this class generally applicable to?
Healthy people
Which macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?
Lipids
What is the main function of nutrients in the body?
To produce energy
Which class of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins part of?
Carbohydrates
Which type of carbohydrate releases glucose into the bloodstream rapidly?
Simple sugars
Which macronutrient provides four calories per gram of protein?
Proteins
What is the main constituent of cells, tissues, and organs?
Water
Which of the following is an example of a micronutrient?
Vitamin
Which of the following vitamins is fat soluble?
Vitamin A
What is the definition of nutrition?
The sum of all processes involved in how organisms obtain nutrients, metabolize them, and use them to support all of life's processes
What is the smallest unit of an element?
Atom
Which factors can drive food choices?
All of the above
What is the most effective and affordable method of preventing chronic disease?
Optimal nutrition
Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?
Vitamins
What is the primary goal of this lesson?
To optimize health and prevent disease
Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of death associated with nutrition?
Influenza
What did the World Health Organization define as health in 1946?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
Which of the following best describes the nature of nutrition science studies mentioned in the text?
They are often contradictory and flawed
What did one study find about the responses of participants to identical meals?
Participants responded unpredictably to identical meals
What does the text suggest about the impact of nutrition on health?
It cannot be simply understood by examining what people eat
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?
EER
What is the aim of the Framingham study?
To identify risk factors for heart disease
Which type of study assigns participants by chance to separate groups that compare different treatments?
Randomized clinical trial
What is the purpose of the estimated average requirement (EAR)?
To define the lowest amount of nutrients needed to support some of the population
Test your knowledge on the EER equation and its role in the formulation of the US dietary guidelines!
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