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A subclinical nutrient deficiency is defined as one that
is in the early stages.
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Of the ten leading causes of illness and death, how many are associated directly with nutrition?
4
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Which of the following is NOT classified as a macronutrient
calcium
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A health magazine contacted you for your expert opinion on what measure best describes the amounts of nutrients that should be consumed by the population. Your reply should be:
The RDA because they represent the average daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people.
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The RDA for nutrients are generally
designed to meet the needs of almost all healthy people.
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Which of the following CANNOT add fat to the body
inorganic nutrients.
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Which of the following is an example of a macronutrient
protein
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Which of the following is an organic nutrient
fat
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How much energy is required to raise the temperature of one kilogram (liter) of water to 1 degree C
i kilocalorie
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Which of the following is a purpose of both the RDA and Adequate Intake (AI)
setting nutrient goals for individuals
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all of the following features are shared by the RDA and the AI EXCEPT
neither is useful for evaluating nutrition programs for groups of people.
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Inspection of hair, eyes, skin, and posture is part of the nutrition assessment component known as
physical examination
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All of the following are examples of functional foods EXCEPT
regular white bread
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RDAs may be used to
assess dietary nutrient adequacy for individuals.
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A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kcalories, which includes 30g of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?
19
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Which of the following best describes a college-educated nutrition and food specialist who is qualified to make evaluations of the nutritional health of people.
registered dietician
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What type of deficiency is caused by inadequate absorption of a nutrient
secondary
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Which of the following nutrients does NOT yield energy during its matabolism.
vitamins
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Factors known to be related to a disease but not proven to be causal are called
risk factors.
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Which of the following is a result of the metabolism of energy nutrients
energy is released.
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What is the kcalorie value of a meal supplying 110 g of carbohydrates, 25 g of protein, 20 g of fat, and 5 g of alcohol?
755
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As a registered dietician at Jones Hospital, you are instructed to write a policy statement on nutrition assessment procedures for all new patients. Which of the following are the most useful parameters for the nutrition assessment of individuals?
Historical information, anthropometric data, physical examination, laboratory tests.
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A parent who offers a child a favorite snack as a reward for good behavior is encouraging a food behavior known as
positive association
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For which of the following titles, by definition, must the individual be college educated and pass a national examination administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?
Registered dietician
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Gram for gram, which of the following provides the most energy
Fats
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Which of the following leading causes of death in the U.S. does NOT bear a relationship to diet?
Pneumonia and influenza
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Nonnutrient substances found in plant foods that show biological activity in the body are commonly known as
phytochemicals
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A person viewing an exciting sports match of her favorite team and eating because of nervousness would be displaying
emotional eating
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Your friend Carrie took a daily supplement of vitamin C and stated that she felt a lot better. Her experience is best described as an
anecdote
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Which of the following describes the legal limitations, if any, for a person who disseminates dietary advice to the public?
A license to practice as a nutritionist or dietitian is required by some states.
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Which of the following represents a rationale for DRI energy recommendations
Because of a margin of safety would result in excess energy intake for a large number of people, the figures are set at the average energy intake.
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Which of the following is an anthropometric measure?
body weight
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Which of the following nutrient sources yields MORE than 4 kcalories per gram
plant fats
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The 5 most common causes of death today in the U.S. include all of the following EXCEPT
suicide
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What is the benefit of using placebos in an experiment?
all subjects receive a treatment
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What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient represent
The maximum amount from all sources that appears safe for most healthy people.
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RDAs are based on the
Estimated average requirement
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Which of the following factors makes the greatest contribution to deaths in the U.S.
tobacco
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What is the benefit of using controls in an experiment
The subjects are similar in all respects except for the treatment being tested.
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Which of the following most accurately defines the term organic
substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds.
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Which of the following is NOT among the consequences of making poor food choices
when made over just a single day, they exert great harm to your health
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To identify early-stage malnutrition, a health professional would use which of the following parameters?
laboratory tests
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Which of the following statements defines the association between a risk factor and the development of a disease
the presence of a factor such as heredity can be modified to lower the risk of degenerative disease
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When consumed in excess, all of the following can be converted to body fat and stored EXCEPT
vitamin C
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The amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of about 98% of a population is termed the
RDA
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A person who assists registered dietitians has the formal title of
dietetic technician
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