Question: All of the following nutrients are organic except:

Answer: minerals.

Question: Carbohydrate and protein each contain _____ calories in a gram.

Answer: 4

Question: A certain amount of fiber in foods contributes to the health of the digestive tract, but too much fiber leads to nutrient losses. The characteristic of diet planning illustrated by this statement is called:

Answer: moderation.

Question: What type of research studies populations and is often used to search for correlations between dietary habits and disease incidence?

Answer: epidemiological study

Question: Phytochemicals found in foods are important because:

Answer: they decrease the risk of developing certain diseases when they are eaten.

Question: Three ounces of beef stew offers about the same amount of iron as three ounces of water-packed tuna, but the beef contains over 300 calories while the tuna contains about 100 calories. This is an example of:

Answer: nutrient density.

Question: Which of the following is the best definition of essential nutrients?

Answer: Nutrients a person must consume in the diet to maintain health

Question: The term “calorie” is used in nutrition to mean the

Answer: amount of energy a food item provides when eaten.

Question: Which of the following statements regarding phytochemicals is true?

Answer: They are found in plant foods.

Question: Which would be best described as an emotional or psychologically- driven food choice?

Answer: Eating chocolate or ice cream after a bad day at work