Chapter 1 - Nutrition Basics Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Cholesterol is an essential nutrient that must be obtained through one's diet. a. True b. False 2. Lipids are soluble in water but are insoluble in fats. a. True b. False 3. Generally, our bodies absorb a greater percentage of minerals than vitamins from dietary sources. a. True b. False 4. Malnutrition can result from both inadequate and excessive levels of nutrient intake. a. True b. False 5. Secondary malnutrition can be caused by both gastrointestinal tract bleeding and alcoholism. a. True b. False 6. Individuals are 99.9 percent genetically identical, but the 0.1 percent difference in genetic codes makes everyone unique. a. True b. False 7. Water is a nonessential nutrient. a. True b. False 8. A product labeled "trans fat-free" could contain 0.4 g of trans fat. a. True b. False 9. A dietary supplement can legally claim to treat, cure, or prevent a disease. a. True b. False 10. Galactosemia is a disorder that interferes with the body's utilization of the sugar galactose found in lactose. a. True b. False 11. A DASH eating plan is effective for reducing high blood pressure as well as the risk of some types of cancer, osteoporosis, and heart disease. a. True