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1 Foundations of Nutrition Science Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Foundations of Nutrition Science, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Choose one
1 point

Which macronutrient both forms part of cell membranes and helps the body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K?

  1. A

    Carbohydrates

  2. B

    Fats

  3. C

    Proteins

  4. D

    Water

02
True or false
1 point

Vitamins and minerals help regulate bodily processes, but they do not provide calories.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

In the stomach, acid and enzymes help digest .

04
Written response
1 point

Which nutrient helps the body absorb iron from plant foods?

05
Choose one
1 point

Which nutrient helps regulate body temperature and transport substances but does not provide energy?

  1. A

    Water

  2. B

    Carbohydrates

  3. C

    Fats

  4. D

    Proteins

06
Choose all
1 point

Select all food-group and nutrient pairings supported by the material.

  1. A

    Leafy greens — folate and vitamin K

  2. B

    Citrus fruits — calcium

  3. C

    Citrus fruits — vitamin C

  4. D

    Legumes — iron and other minerals

  5. E

    Legumes — vitamin K

07
True or false
1 point

An observational study that finds an association between a food and a health outcome cannot, by itself, prove that the food caused the outcome.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

Over time, a sustained energy surplus can the body's energy stores.

09
Written response
1 point

About how many kilocalories per gram does fat provide? Give the value in kcal/g.

10
Choose all
1 point

A health professional interprets a person's dietary assessment cautiously. Select all limitations of dietary assessment described in the material.

  1. A

    A person may forget foods they ate.

  2. B

    A person may misjudge portion sizes.

  3. C

    A person may change what they eat while recording it.

  4. D

    A food record automatically proves that a dietary pattern caused a health outcome.

11
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1 point

A person completes a dietary recall for one day. What is an important reason not to treat that day's intake as a complete picture of their usual diet?

  1. A

    It identifies every nutrient deficiency without any other information.

  2. B

    It may not represent the person's usual eating pattern.

  3. C

    It shows that a reported food caused a health outcome.

  4. D

    It measures only the nutrients absorbed by the body.

12
Open ended
1 point

Compare what a controlled trial and an observational study can contribute to nutrition research. Include one limitation of observational studies and at least one factor researchers consider when weighing evidence.

13
Choose one
1 point

After absorption, a person takes in more energy than they use. Which statement best describes one possible metabolic outcome?

  1. A

    Absorbed nutrients must be excreted immediately.

  2. B

    Only vitamins and minerals can be stored after absorption.

  3. C

    Excess energy can be stored for later use, including as body fat.

  4. D

    All absorbed glucose is converted directly into vitamins.

14
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1 point

Which role of water is most directly related to helping the body maintain a stable temperature?

  1. A

    It provides calories as the body's main stored fuel.

  2. B

    It helps regulate body temperature.

  3. C

    It breaks down proteins into amino acids in the stomach.

  4. D

    It supplies essential fatty acids.

15
Choose one
1 point

Which food source provides both folate and vitamin K?

  1. A

    Leafy greens

  2. B

    Citrus fruits

  3. C

    Dairy foods and fortified alternatives

  4. D

    Legumes

16
True or false
1 point

Energy balance describes the relationship between energy consumed and energy expended over time, including energy used at rest, during physical activity, and in digesting and processing food.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

17
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1 point

After food has been digested, where does most nutrient absorption into the blood or lymph occur?

  1. A

    The stomach

  2. B

    The small intestine

  3. C

    The large intestine

  4. D

    The mouth

18
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1 point

Why can including beans, vegetables, fruits, or whole grains be beneficial even though their fiber is not fully digested?

  1. A

    It is not fully digested, but it supports bowel function and can influence blood cholesterol and glucose.

  2. B

    It is fully digested into glucose and is the body's only source of energy.

  3. C

    It supplies calories but has no effect on bowel function.

  4. D

    It is absorbed intact and used to build antibodies.

19
Written response
1 point

What are the reference values used to plan and assess nutrient intake called?

20
Written response
1 point

Alcohol provides about 77 kcal per gram. How many kcal are in 1212 g of alcohol? Enter the value in kcal.