Multiple-Choice Questions

1) Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition?

A) Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body.

B) Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, metabolize, and store food.

C) Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the 14th century.

D) Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating patterns.

2) Which of the following chronic diseases is NOT strongly associated with dietary choices?

A) Alzheimer’s disease

B) cancer

C) heart disease

D) type 2 diabetes

3) All nutrients are divided into how many classes?

A) two

B) four

C) six

D) eight

4) To a scientist describing nutrients, the term “organic” means nutrients that

A) contain both carbon and hydrogen.

B) contain hydrogen and nitrogen.

C) are natural, not synthetic.

D) are synthetic, not natural.

5) What is the primary source of fuel for the brain?

A) proteins

B) fats

C) carbohydrates

D) vitamins

6) Of the following nutrients, which contains nitrogen?

A) carbohydrates

B) proteins

C) lipids

D) water

7) Which of the following is an example of an inorganic nutrient?

A) vitamin A (vitamin)

B) stearic acid (fat)

C) dietary fiber (carbohydrate)

D) calcium (mineral)

8) Jane consumed a breakfast that contained 85 grams of carbohydrate, 20 grams of protein, and 18 grams of fat. How many kilocalories did Jane eat at breakfast?

A) 123 kilocalories

B) 152 kilocalories

C) 582 kilocalories

D) 1,007 kilocalories

9) For dinner, Carol consumes 250 grams of carbohydrate, 50 grams of protein, and 30 grams of fat. In addition, Carol decides that she wants a glass of wine with her meal. If she drinks one glass of wine containing 10 grams of alcohol, how many total kilocalories does she consume in this meal?

A) 340 kilocalories

B) 1,540 kilocalories

C) 1,806 kilocalories

D) 2,820 kilocalories

10) Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods?

A) butter and corn oil

B) beef and pork

C) wheat and lentils

D) bacon and eggs