Nusc 1165 Final Exam 2 Versions 2024 Questions With Complete Solutions One group of individuals is asked to eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables and dairy foods while a second group of individuals is asked to eat a diet lower with amounts of fruits, vegetables and dairy foods. The two groups' blood pressure readings are monitored and compared. This is an example of a(an): Intervention study Case-control study Laboratory study Observational study - Intervention study This concept suggests that all foods can fit into a healthy diet provided than an excessive quantity of a specific food is not consumed. Variety Dietary reference intake Moderation Nutrient density - Moderation Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient? Fat Carbohydrate Vitamins Protein -Vitamins Researchers are interested in whether caffeine has an effect on short-term memory. A study is designed in which two groups of subjects are given capsules that look identical. Group A receives capsules containing caffeine and Group B receives capsules containing powdered sugar. Group B is given a: Placebo Stimulant Catalyst Simulation factor - Placebo Consuming nutrient-dense foods helps to ensure a proper diet. One effective strategy is: Eating foods that have been minimally processed Consuming foods with a high nutrient content compared to the kcalories provided Limiting added solid fats and added sugars All of these are effective strategies - All of these are effective strategies A measure of the nutrient content of a food compared to its energy content is referred to as Healthy food index Nutrient score Dietary Reference Intake Nutrient density - Nutrient density Which of the following best describes an "essential nutrient?" - Essential nutrients are not synthesized by the body in adequate amounts and must be obtained by the diet Comparison of the amount of protein consumed with the amount of the nutrient excreted is characteristic of a(an): Depletion-repletion study Nitrogen balance study Epidemiological study Health claim - Nitrogen balance study The following is true about vitamins: They are inorganic molecules They act as coenzymes for biochemical reactions They provide structure to our body Both A and C - They act as coenzymes for biochemical reactions The energy provided by food is measured in: -Kilocalories The correct sequence of events in the scientific method is: - make an observation, develop a hypothesis, conduct the experiment, and form a theory The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is revised every 5 years to reflect advances in knowledge True or False - True A 24-hour recall is sufficient in most cases to achieve an accurate assessment of an individual's overall dietary pattern True or False - False The ingredient list of a food label arranges the ingredients from highest to lowest in amount by weight. True or False - True Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are most likely to be exceeded when: People eat meat from wild game animals People are recovering from surgery and need more kcalories Dietary supplements are taken Large quantities of food are consumed by highly trained athletes - Dietary supplements are taken Dietary Supplement labels differ from Nutrition Facts labels because they: - Must provide directions for use Fat is the ideal storage form of energy due to its high energy density compared to other nutrients. True or False - True A zoochemical is a plant derived compound that is thought to prove health benefits to humans True or False - False A serving of potato chips has a high nutrient density because of its high energy content relative to its low levels of vitamins and minerals True or False - False