Chapter 01: Overview of Healthy Eating
Habits Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Each of the following is true regarding designations for professionals in
... [Show More] the field of
nutrition except one. Which one is the exception?
a. A nutritionist usually works in a public health setting.
b. A registered dietitian (RD) must pass a national registration examination.
c. An RD who works in public health can call herself a registered dietitian
nutritionist (RDN).
d. A dietetic technician, registered (DTR) works under supervision of a
registered nurse.
ANS: D
A dietetic technician, registered (DTR) normally works under the supervision of a registered
dietitian. Like the registered dietitian, the DTR must pass a national registration examination
and receive continuing education. Although the DTR can complete a 4-year curriculum,
there also is a 2-year option. Regarding the distinction between the registered dietitian and
the nutritionist, all registered dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are registered
dietitians.
REF: p. 3
2. Nutrition is the process by which living things use food to obtain nutrients for energy,
growth and development. Energy is the measure of heat equivalent to 1000 calories needed
to do work.
a. Both statements are true.
b. Both statements are false.
c. The first statement is true; the second is false.
d. The first statement is false; the second is true.
ANS: C
The second statement confuses energy with the definition of a kilocalorie. Energy is the ability or
power to do work. Kilocalories are related in that the potential energy value of foods within the
body is expressed in terms of the kilocalorie. More frequently, the term calorie is used
incorrectly. A kilocalorie (kcal) is a measure of heat equivalent to 1000 calories.
REF: pp. 3-4
3. Increase in consumption of which of the following has the greatest effect on an increase
in body weight?
a. Carbohydrate intake
b. Protein intake
c. Fat intake
d. Total kilocalories
ANS: D [Show Less]