Chapter 1 Nutrition Quiz

What is the primary source of fuel for the body, especially for the brain?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Minerals

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

• Vitamins

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

What is the average daily intake level required to meet the needs of 97–98% of healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group?

• Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)

• Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

• Adequate Intake (AI)

• Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

What is the highest average daily intake level that is not likely to have adverse effects on the health of most people?

• Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

• Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

• Adequate Intake (AI)

• Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

What is the study of the interactions among genes, the environment, and nutrition called?

• Nutrigenomics

• Epidemiological studies

• Clinical trials

• Case control studies

Which of the following is a goal of Healthy People 2020?

• Create unhealthy environments

• Achieve health equity and eliminate disparities

• Reduce quality of life

• Promote unhealthy behaviors

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What is the set of genes making up the DNA in the nucleus of a human cell called?

• Human microbiome

• GI flora

• Human genome

• Functional foods

What are the chemicals in foods that are critical to human growth and function called?

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

• Probiotics

• Phytochemicals

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What is the average dietary energy intake to maintain energy balance called?

• Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)

• Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

• Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

• Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

What is the range of energy intake from carbohydrate, fat, and protein associated with reduced risk of chronic disease called?

• Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)

• Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

• Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

• Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)