Chapter 1 – Overview of Nutrition and Health

Chapter 1 – Overview of Nutrition and Health

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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Multiple Choice

b      A     3                      1.     The reason that most of us enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving is due to:

1. habit.
2. associations.
3. values.
4. emotional state.

c      K     3                      2.     Personal preference plays a significant part in the food choices of an individual. Widely shared preferences include:

1. a desire for sour tastes.
2. significant nutritional value.
3. tastes for salt and sugar.
4. a craving for protein.

c      A     5                      3.     You are at a friend’s house for dinner and high-fat foods are being served. You go ahead and consume these foods primarily because of:

1. emotional state.
2. associations.
3. social interaction.
4. ethnic heritage.

a      K     4                      4.     Which of the following foods best exemplify the Asian culture?

1. soybeans, squid, rice, peanuts
2. tomatoes, olives, fish, mozzarella cheese
3. tortillas, corn, avocado, refried beans
4. black-eyed peas, biscuits, peaches, beef

a      K     4                      5.     Which of the following characterizes the diet of most ethnic groups?

1. excludes milk
2. excludes green leafy vegetables
3. excludes grains and grain products
4. excludes meat and meat products

b      A     6                      6.     Orange juice fortified with calcium to help build strong bones is an example of a(n):

1. phytochemical.
2. functional food.
3. organic food.
4. convenience food.

d      K     7                      7.     All of the following nutrients are organic except:

1. carbohydrate.
2. fat.
3. protein.
4. minerals.

c      K     7                      8.     The kcalorie content of a food depends on how much it contains of each of the following except:

1. carbohydrate.
2. fat.
3. water.
4. protein.