Test Bank for Wardlaw’s Perspectives in Nutrition: A
Functional Approach, 2nd Edition, Carol
Byrd-Bredbenner, Gaile Moe, Jacqueline Berning, Danita
Kelley
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, Perspectives in Nutrition, A Functional Approach, 12e (Byrd)
Chapter 1 The Science of Nutrition
1) The science of food; the nutrients and substances therein; and their action, interaction, and balance in
relation to health and disease is a definition of ________.
A) life
B) energy metabolism
C) nutrition
D) food science
Answer: C
Explanation: This is the definition of nutrition.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
2) The leading cause of nutrition-related death in the United States is ________.
A) heart disease
B) homicide
C) suicide
D) diabetes
Answer: A
Explanation: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in US.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
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,Section: 01.01
Topic: Demographic trends and statistics; Cardiovascular disease
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
3) Nutrients causing some signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequate amounts are called
________.
A) essential nutrients
B) nonessential nutrients
C) nutritional supplements
D) trace nutrients
Answer: A
Explanation: Some signs of poor health will eventually occur less-than-adequate essential nutrient
consumption.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
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4) Energy-yielding nutrients include ________.
A) vitamins, minerals, and water
B) carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
C) trace minerals and fat-soluble vitamins
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,D) iron, vitamin C, and potassium
Answer: B
Explanation: Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide energy/calories.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
5) Sugars, starches, and dietary fibers are examples of ________.
A) proteins
B) vitamins
C) carbohydrates
D) minerals
Answer: C
Explanation: Sugars, starches, and dietary fibers are types of carbohydrates.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics; Carbohydrates
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
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6) Which of the following are sources of carbohydrates?
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,A) grains
B) fruits
C) vegetables
D) All of these are sources of carbohydrates.
Answer: D
Explanation: Grains, fruits and vegetables all contain carbohydrates.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics; Carbohydrates
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
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7) Which is NOT a complex carbohydrate?
A) glycogen
B) glucose
C) fiber
D) starch
Answer: B
Explanation: Glucose is a simple sugar
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics; Carbohydrates
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
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8) Macronutrients are needed in ________ quantities in the diet, as compared to micronutrients.
A) larger
B) smaller
C) similar
Answer: A
Explanation: Macronutrients are needs in larger amounts (grams) as compared to micronutrients
(milligrams and micrograms).
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
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9) Carbohydrates can be described as ________.
A) sugars, starches, and fibers
B) compounds needed in tiny amounts
C) made of building blocks called amino acids
D) inorganic molecules regulating chemical reactions and comprising part of some body structures
Answer: A
Explanation: Sugars, starches and fibers are carbohydrates.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics; Carbohydrates
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,Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
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10) An important function of carbohydrates is to ________.
A) supply energy
B) provide amino acids
C) absorb and transport vitamins
D) promote growth and tissue repair
Answer: A
Explanation: The main function of carbohydrates is to supply energy.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrient functions; Carbohydrates
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
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11) Which of the following are complex carbohydrates not broken down by digestive processes:
A) glycogen
B) enzymes
C) fiber
D) starches
Answer: C
Explanation: Fiber cannot be broken down by the body.
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,Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics; Complex Carbohydrates
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
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12) Glucose is classified as a ________.
A) simple sugar
B) dietary starch
C) polysaccharide
D) dietary fiber
Answer: A
Explanation: Glucose is a simple sugar.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics; Carbohydrates
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
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13) A triglyceride is an example of a ________.
A) protein
B) carbohydrate
C) lipid
D) vitamin
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,Answer: C
Explanation: A triglyceride is classified as a lipid.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics; Lipids
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
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14) Lipids can be described as ________.
A) sugars, starches, and fibers
B) compounds needed in minute amounts
C) mostly fats and oils
D) made of building blocks called amino acids
Answer: C
Explanation: Fats and oils are lipids.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics; Lipids
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
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15) The major form of lipid in foods is a(n) ________.
A) triglyceride
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, B) amino acid
C) fatty acid
D) glycerol
Answer: A
Explanation: Triglyceride is the lipid most commonly found in foods.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics; Lipids
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
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16) The main structural material of the body is ________.
A) lipid
B) carbohydrate
C) protein
D) minerals
Answer: C
Explanation: Protein is the body's main structural material.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 01.01
Topic: Nutrition basics; Proteins
Learning Objective: 01.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils),
vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Bloom's: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
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