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FCS 331 Final Exam Questions And Accurate AnswersWhich of the following statements is correct? - ANSWER In the United States, poor
eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death.
Studying nutrition is important to - ANSWER choose the appropriate mix of nutrients for
proper body functioning.
In the United States, consumers eat more ________ than recommended. - ANSWER
cheese
Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of - ANSWER fruits
Which of the following is NOT true about water? - ANSWER Water is required for immune
function.
Which of the following is a nutrient that does NOT provide energy to the human body?-
ANSWER vitamin D
Which of the following statements is FALSE?- ANSWER Nutrient-deficiency diseases
arise when diets are deficient in vital nutrients.
A nutrient that is essential- ANSWER must be provided by the diet
Which of the following describe a conditionally essential nutrient? - ANS - An always
nonessential nutrient, but becomes essential under certain conditions.
A nutrient that perhaps can be synthesized in the body, but only in insufficient amounts.
A nutrient that becomes essential because of a metabolic disorder or serious disease,
for example kidney or liver disease.
,Which of the following is a micronutrient? - ANS iron
Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals? ANSWER
blueberries
One serving of a food provides 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C,
and 100 mL water. What do we know from this list about the energy a serving of this food
supplies? ANSWER 117 kcal
How many grams of carbohydrate does a sugar-sweetened beverage contain if it
provides 200 kcals and contains no fiber, fat, protein, or alcohol? - ANSWER 50 grams of
carbohydrate
Based on results from the United States, which of the following conditions or diseases is
a leading diet-related cause of death? - ANSWER heart disease
Which of the following factors most influences the food choices of a person? - ANSWER
close friends
Which of the following is NOT a biological or physiological factor that influences an
individual's food choices? - ANSWER emotional stress level
Which of the following statements is TRUE? - ANSWER Most foods are mixes of
nutrients.
Which of the following foods, per serving, is the most energy-dense? - ANSWER 3
ounces of baked chicken
Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient-dense? - ANSWER peanut
butter
,Which of the following statements is FALSE? - ANSWER To be sold, all research studies
on a dietary supplement must demonstrate that the supplement produces a beneficial
effect on health.
Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER A scientist's professional
affiliations and sources of financial support potentially influence research findings.
Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER Science studies conducted to
investigate the same question may reach different conclusions.
A research team feels that eating habits account in part for differences in hypertension
among adults within various ethnic/racial populations. Using this hypothesis, the
researchers examine data regarding each population group's hypertension rates along
with their traditional dietary habits. This is a _____ study. - ANSWER retrospective
A group of registered dietitian nutritionists want to conduct an experiment to determine
whether consuming honey has an impact on behavior in school-aged children. Of
course, first the researchers will - ANSWER observe
A medical researcher reads an article in Today's Health-Conscious Woman magazine
about how the use of the phytochemical capsaicin might help to ease knee pain. She
recruits 10 individuals with arthritic knees and asks them to massage a cream
containing the phytochemical into the joint areas of their knees for 2 weeks. After the
2-week period, the researcher asks the participants whether their knee pain improved,
remained about the same, or worsened over the treatment period. Using the information
provided which of the following is true? ANSWER The researcher did not divide the
subjects of her study into control and treatment groups. Following the collection of the
responses from the people, the findings of her study are reported in a popular TV show
that is hosted by a doctor.
A research team of scientists is conducting a scientific study to analyze dietary
influences on the risk of developing breast cancer. Which activity below is NOT likely to
be done as part of their research? - ANSWER posting results on the lead researcher's
personal website
, Scientists recruit 500 healthy adults into a study and collect data on the eating and
other lifestyle habits of this group. The researchers then track the participants for 6
years and find that the study participants who consumed at least 5 servings of fruits and
vegetables daily were less likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure than those
who ate less than 5 servings of these foods daily. This is an example of a(n) ________
study. - ANSWER prospective
A team of scientists records the eating behaviors and physical activity patterns of a
group of healthy 8-year-old children for a period of 2 years to see whether these factors
are associated with weight gain. This is best described as what type of study? -
ANSWER prospective
Which of the following types of studies would be the best to use when designing a
scientific investigation to determine if there is an association between consuming diets
low in calcium during adolescence and developing osteoporosis (bone disease) in older
adulthood? - ANSWER observational study
Scientists who study lifestyle factors that influence the prevalence of obesity among
different population groups are conducting a(n) ________ study. - ANSWER
epidemiological
Epidemiological studies usually _____. - ANSWER cannot establish cause and effect
relationships
Zack has been taking 500 mg of vitamin C every day. He recommends the vitamin C
supplements to his friends because, according to him, the vitamin keeps him safe from
cold viruses. The claim about utility of the vitamin by Zack is an _____. - ANSWER
anecdote
Having a control group allows researchers to - ANSWER compare results of the control
group with results of the experimental group.
Phil is involved in an experiment that is testing how the consumption of an herbal
supplement effects muscle tissue growth. Phil believes that he is in the experimental
condition because he is confident that his muscles are larger and more defined than
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