EXAM 1: STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTER 1: NUTRITION & HEALTH
1. The major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to:
a. prevention and control of chronic diseases.
b. improved sanitation and publ
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EXAM 1: STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTER 1: NUTRITION & HEALTH
1. The major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to:
a. prevention and control of chronic diseases.
b. improved sanitation and public health.
c. prevention and control of infectious diseases.
d. development of healthful foods using food technology.
2. A physical science that contributes to understanding how nutrition relates to health and well- being is:
a. anatomy.
b. biochemistry.
c. physics.
d. pharmacology.
3. The body of scientific knowledge related to nutritional requirements of human growth, maintenance, activity, and reproduction is known as:
a. physiology.
b. nutrition science.
c. biochemistry.
d. dietetics.
4. The professional primarily responsible for application of nutrition science in clinical practice settings is the:
a. nurse.
b. physician.
c. public health nutritionist.
d. registered dietitian.
5. The primary responsibility for nutrition care of people in the community belongs to the:
a. community physician.
b. public health nurse.
c. public health nutritionist.
d. registered dietitian.
6. The best source of nutrients is provided by:
a. specific food combinations.
b. a variety of foods.
c. individual foods.
d. a variety of food supplements.
7. Macronutrients include:
a. minerals.
b. proteins.
c. vitamins.
d. enzymes.
8. Micronutrients include:
a. fats.
b. proteins.
c. vitamins.
d. carbohydrates.
9. The sum of all chemical processes inside living cells of the body that sustain life and health is known as:
a. physiology.
b. digestion.
c. metabolism.
d. nutrition.
10. A primary function of macronutrients in the body is to:
a. supply energy.
b. regulate metabolic processes.
c. maintain homeostasis.
d. control cellular activity.
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