Course Description:
This self-study course of the human diet contains substantial elements of biology and chemistry as they relate to course topics. Major topics include: six classes of nutrients (organic and inorganic) and their importance to a well-balanced diet, sources of important nutrients and the value of obtaining these nutrients from certain foods, impact of physical activity as it relates to nutrition and health, nutrition-related diseases and disorders, categories of people (children and pregnant women) and their need for special diets.
Course Structure:
Study Guide PowerPoint
Crash Course Video
Practice questions
Exam Structure:
40 multiple choice questions (60 points)
6 open ended (30 points)
1 series of questions reading and interpreting data on two charts (10 points)
2 hours to complete
Sample Questions:
1) Including 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. Adequacy
B. Calorie control
C. Variety
D. Moderation
2) One of your friends is trying to decrease his intake of saturated fat. Which of the following items would you recommend he choose to add to his coffee?
A. Whipping cream
B. Half and half
C. Non-dairy creamer
D. Fat-free milk of 1% milk
3) Which of the following foods contains the lowest amount of sodium?
A. 1 medium fresh orange
B. 1 cup of canned vegetable soup
C. 1 large dill pickle
D. 1 oz of potato chips
4) Which of the following is not a recommended method for preventing cross-contamination?
A. Washing utensils and cutting boards in the dishwasher
B. Using a porous wood cutting board
C. Washing dishtowels and aprons often
D. Separating raw and cooked foods
5) Matt has just been diagnosed with hypertension, and his physician has instructed him to reduce his sodium intake. Which of the following would be good advice for Matt?
A. Snack on fresh fruits and vegetables instead of salty snacks
B. Do not rinse canned beans with cold water before eating
C. Eat a variety of canned and dried soups
D. Eat canned creamed corn instead of fresh
Answers:
D 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. A