Nutritional Science Quiz
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What is the main emphasis of nutritional science?

  • Animal nutrition
  • Fungal nutrition
  • Plant nutrition
  • Human nutrition (correct)
  • How do organisms obtain nutrients?

  • By consuming only organic matter
  • By consuming inorganic matter and water
  • By absorbing light and water
  • By consuming organic matter, inorganic matter, or absorbing light (correct)
  • What do all forms of life require?

  • Carbon, nitrogen, water, and various other molecules
  • Carbon, energy, nitrogen, and various other molecules
  • Oxygen, energy, water, and various other molecules
  • Carbon, energy, water, and various other molecules (correct)
  • How do animals obtain complex nutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins?

    <p>By consuming other organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the scientific analysis of food and nutrients begin?

    <p>During the chemical revolution in the late-18th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many different food groups did the USDA describe food as being in prior to 1943?

    <p>Eight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the food pyramid introduced?

    <p>1992</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sometimes listed apart from other food groups in nutrition guides?

    <p>Dairy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has criticized the categorization of dairy as a food group with recommended daily servings?

    <p>Harvard School of Public Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were the dietary guidelines last introduced?

    <p>2015</p> Signup and view all the answers

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