NUTR 331 NUTRITION FOR HEALTH CHAPTER
1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY
,Chapter 1 Food Choices and Human Health
MULTICHOICE
1. Which of the following nutrients is the most energy-rich?
(A) fat
(B) protein
(C) minerals
(D) carbohydrate
Answer : (A)
2. Which of the following units do food scientists use to measure food energy?
(A) units of mass
(B) kilocalories
(C) kilograms
(D) grams
Answer : (B)
3. Which of the following characteristics applies to alcohol?
(A) It contributes no Calories.
(B) It interferes with repair of body tissues.
(C) It is a nutrient.
(D) It is non-toxic to the body.
Answer : (B)
4. How many Calories are there in 1 gram of carbohydrate or protein?
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 7
(D) 9
, Answer : (B)
5. How many Calories does 1 gram of alcohol provide?
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 7
(D) 9
Answer : (C)
6. How many Calories are there in a food that contains 20 grams of carbohydrate, 8 grams
protein, and 5 grams of fat?
(A) 132 Calories
(B) 157 Calories
(C) 231 Calories
(D) 297 Calories
Answer : (B)
7. When given to severely ill people unable to eat ordinary food, what are elemental diets
designed to do?
(A) support life
(B) enable people to thrive
(C) support optimal growth
(D) enhance digestive tract health
Answer : (A)
8. What class of compound gives hot peppers their burning taste?
(A) nonnutrient
(B) nutrient
(C) supplement
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