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SCI 220 Week 1 Quiz in WileyPLUS®
Complete the Week 1 Quiz in WileyPLUS®
Test Bank, Question 1
| Your answer is correct. | |
Which of the following is the best definition of essential nutrients?
| Nutrients a person must consume to build muscle |
| Nutrients a person must consume in the diet to maintain health |
| Nutrients that should be taken as supplements |
| Nutrients that are provided by animal foods only |
Test Bank, Question 3
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The term “calorie” is used in nutrition to mean the
| amount of energy a food item provides when eaten. |
| amount of fat a food item contains. |
| heat contained within a food item. |
| total nutrient content of a food item. |
Test Bank, Question 6
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Which of the following statements regarding phytochemicals is true?
| They are essential for life. |
| They are always harmful to our health. |
| They are found in plant foods. |
| They contribute to the calories that we eat in our diet. |
Test Bank, Question 13
With the exception of _______, all the classes of nutrients are involved in forming and maintaining the body’s structure.
| carbohydrates |
| lipids |
| minerals |
| vitamins |
Test Bank, Question 22
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Which of the following statements illustrates the concept of variety?
| If you can eat some extra fries, take a long walk in the afternoon. |
| Reduce your portions by using smaller bowls. |
| Skip the seconds or split your restaurant meal with a friend. |
| Try a new vegetable every week. |
Test Bank, Question 25
Which of the following represents the correct order of steps of the scientific method?
| Conduct the experiment, develop a hypothesis, form a theory, make an observation |
| Develop a hypothesis, conduct the experiment, make an observation, form a theory |
| Form a theory, conduct the experiment, develop a hypothesis, make an observation |
| Make an observation, develop a hypothesis, conduct the experiment, form a theory |
Test Bank, Question 50
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Alcohol, although it is not a nutrient because it is not needed for life, provides about 7 calories per gram.
| True |
| False |
Test Bank, Question 2
The set of health promotion and disease prevention objectives that is revised every 10 years are the ________________.
| Dietary Allowances |
| Healthy People objectives |
| USDA Food Guidance System |
| US Diet Requirements |
Test Bank, Question 7
The DRI that is most commonly used to determine the nutritional value of individual diets are the:
| Adequate Intakes. |
| Estimated Average Requirements. |
| Recommended Dietary Allowances. |
| Tolerable Upper Intake Levels. |
Test Bank, Question 8
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As intake rises above the UL, the likelihood of _____ increases.
| deficiency |
| normalcy |
| toxicity |
| nutrient density |
Test Bank, Question 13
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All of the following are nutrient-dense protein sources EXCEPT:
| almonds. |
| bananas. |
| black beans. |
| sunflower seeds. |
Test Bank, Question 23
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Discretionary calories come from:
| alcohol and added sugars. |
| added sugars and solid fats. |
| alcohol and solid fats. |
| Alcohol, added sugars, and solid fats. |
Test Bank, Question 36
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Overt nutrient deficiencies are now rare in the United States.
| True |
| False |
Test Bank, Question 1
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Which of the following is the correct order, from smallest unit to largest?
| atoms → cells → molecules → tissues |
| atoms → molecules → cells → tissues |
| cells → molecules → tissues → cells |
| molecules → atoms → cells → tissues |
Test Bank, Question 3
The pancreas is part of the endocrine system and also part of the digestive system.
| True |
| False |
Test Bank, Question 8
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Proteins are broken down into _____ whereas fats are digested mostly into _____.
| amino acids, sugars |
| amino acids, fatty acids |
| fatty acids, sugars |
| glucose, vitamins |
Test Bank, Question 34
Which of the following is NOT an end result of chemical digestion?
| Amino acids |
| Fatty acids |
| Glucose |
| Protein |
Test Bank, Question 17
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Enzymes are substrate specific, meaning that lipases will only digest lipids.
| True |
| False |
Test Bank, Question 21
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Bicarbonate neutralizes the acid in chyme, which allows ___ from the pancreas and small intestine to function.
| capillaries |
| enzymes |
| hormones |
| lacteals |
Test Bank, Question 15
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_____ lubricates, moistens, and protects the cells within the mucosa.
| Bile |
| Enzymes |
| Lumen |
| Mucus |