Prevalent among U.S. Southerners during the early 1900s, pellagra was first thought to be an
infectious disease. Today we know that it is caused by a deficiency of
A) vitamin A. B) protein. C) niacin. D) vitamin C.
Q. 2Including fiber in your diet is beneficial to your GI tract, but consuming excess amounts of fiber
can result in the loss of nutrients. This statement is an example of which of the factors to
consider in planning diets?
A) moderation B) Calorie control
C) variety D) adequacy
Q. 3A blogger has written a post about the benefits of an artificial sweetener for weight loss. Which
of the following would be the best evidence to support these claims?
A) research published in a peer-reviewed journal
B) conclusions from a research study funded by the manufacturer of the sweetener
C) conclusions from one scientific study
D) testimonials from people who have used the sweetener
Q. 4Joan's dinner contains 210 grams of carbohydrate, 60 grams of protein, and 52 grams of fat. What
percent of kilocalories in this meal comes from carbohydrate?
A) 25 B) 54 C) 35 D) 22
Q. 5Which of the following is the primary link between poor nutrition and higher mortality rates?
A) obesity B) iron-deficiency anemia
C) cancer D) Alzheimer's disease
Q. 6Excess sodium in the diet is linked to what disease in some individuals?
A) high blood pressure B) hyperactivity
C) cancer D) obesity
Q. 7Diets high in sugar promote
A) hyperactivity. B) elevated blood pressure.
C) diabetes. D) tooth decay.
Q. 8What trend has been shown in research studies funded by pharmaceutical companies?
A) bias towards showing ineffectiveness of competing products
B) research journals rejecting publication of such studies
C) over-reporting of a drug's side effects
D) bias towards reporting positive results of drug being studied
Q. 9Which of the following indicates that a nutrition website may not be a reliable source of
information?
A) website address with a .gov ending
B) list of registered dietitians who contribute to the website
C) website address with a .com ending
D) recently updated website
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