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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to:
a. prevention and control of chronic diseases.
b. improved sanitation and public health.
c. prevention and control of infectious diseases.
d. development of healthful foods using food technology.
ANS: A
DIF: Easy
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
REF: p. 2
2. A physical science that contributes to understanding how nutrition relates to health and well-
being is:
a. anatomy.
b. biochemistry.
c. physics.
d. pharmacology.
ANS: B
DIF: Easy
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
REF: p. 6
3. The body of scientific knowledge related to nutritional requirements of human growth,
maintenance, activity, and reproduction is known as:
a. physiology.
b. nutrition science.
c. biochemistry.
d. dietetics.
ANS: B
DIF: Easy
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
REF: p. 7
4. The professional primarily responsible for application of nutrition science in clinical practice
settings is the:
a. nurse.
b. physician.
c. public health nutritionist.
d. registered dietitian.
ANS: D
DIF: Easy
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
REF: p. 7
5. The primary responsibility for nutrition care of people in the community belongs to the:
a. community physician.
b. public health nurse.
c. public health nutritionist.
d. registered dietitian.
ANS: C
DIF: Easy
REF: p. 7
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