ch. 21 Nutrition

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How many kilocalories are provided by one gram of carbohydrate? a. 12 b. 9 c. 6 d. 4

d. 4

What occurs with a rotation diet? a. Exposure of the food allergen to acid to prevent an allergic reaction b. Removal of the food allergen from the diet c. Exposure of the food allergen to heat so the body no longer recognizes it as an allergen d. Gradual desensitization of the body to the food allergen by limiting the number of times it is ingested

d. Gradual desensitization of the body to the food allergen by limiting the number of times it is ingested

Which of the following vitamins is required for the formation of prothrombin needed for normal blood clotting? a. Vitamin E b. Vitamin D c. Vitamin C d. Vitamin K

d. Vitamin K

Through the process of digestion, protein is broken down into a. disaccharides b. glucose c. fatty acids d. amino acids

d. amino acids

What is the term for a chemical substance found in food that is needed by the body for survival and well-being? a. Diet b. Antioxidant c. Nutrition d. Nutrient

d. nutrient

All of the following are examples of monosaccharides except: a. Galactose b. Fructose c. Glucose d. Sucrose

d. sucrose

What percent of the daily caloric intake of an individual should come from fat? a. No more than 20% to 35% b. Between 70% and 80% c. Approximately 45% to 65% d. Less than 7%

a. No more than 20% to 35%

All of the following are characteristics of fat soluble vitamins except: a. They cannot be stored in the body b. An excessive intake may lead to toxicity symptoms c. They include vitamins A, D, E, and K d. They dissolve in fat

a. They cannot be stored in the body

All of the following provide kilocalories for the body except: a. Dietary fiber b. Protein c. Carbohydrates d. Fat

a. dietary fiber

Which of the following may result from atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries? a. Partial blockage of the coronary arteries b. All of the above c. Narrowing of the coronary arteries d. Hardening of the arterial walls

b. All of the above

What occurs in the body when more calories are used for energy by the body than are consumed? a. Malnutrition b. Calorie deficit c. Calorie surplus d. Insulin resistance

b. Calorie deficit

Which of the following minerals is needed to make hemoglobin? a. Chromium b. Iron c. Magnesium d. Calcium

b. Iron

Which of the following foods does not contain gluten? a. Pasta b. Eggs c. Beer d. Whole wheat bread

b. eggs

How much of MyPlate should consist of the protein group? a. 50% b. 30% c. 25% d. 10%

c. 25%

All of the following are characteristics of lactose intolerance except: a. Body cannot fully digest lactose b. Caused by an allergy to lactose c. Body does not produce enough lactose d. Usually begins during late adolescence or adulthood

c. Body does not produce enough lactose

Which of the following is recommended nutrition therapy for type 1 diabetes? a. Low sodium diet b. Reduced calorie diet c. Exchange list system d. Low fat diet

c. Exchange list system

How are ingredients listed on a food label? a. In descending order of weight from lowest to highest b. In descending order of calories from most to least c. In descending order of weight from highest to lowest d. From the most nutritious ingredient to the least nutritious ingredient

c. In descending order of weight from highest to lowest

What is the disadvantage of trans fat? a. It interferes with the absorption of iron b. It increases the HDL cholesterol level c. It increases the risk of heart disease d. It increases the risk of liver disease.

c. It increases the risk of heart disease

Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins? a. Provide energy for the body b. Consists of inorganic compounds c. Needed in small amounts for normal growth and development d. Can be produced by the body e. All of the above

c. Needed in small amounts for normal growth and development

Which of the following conditions can result from a deficiency of vitamin B (cobalamin)? a. Muscle cramps b. Dermatitis c. Pernicious anemia d. Night blindness

c. Pernicious anemia

How do supplemental digestive enzymes assist in treating food allergies? a. They reduce the amount of histamine released by the body. b. They suppress the allergic response. c. They break down food into smaller, less allergenic molecules. d. They cause the blood to become more alkaline which helps to relieve allergic symptoms.

c. They break down food into smaller, less allergenic molecules.

What is the term for the chemical form in which most fat exists in food? a. Fatty acids b. Polyunsaturated fat c. Triglycerides d. Amino acids

c. Triglycerides

Which of the following is a function of water? a. Provides a solvent for ridding the body of waste products b. Cushions the shock to bones and joints c. All of the above d. Transportation of substances in and out of cells e. Cools the body through perspiration

c. all of the above

Which of the following is recommended for the prevention and control of hypertension? a. TLC eating plan b. Exchange list system c. MyPlate eating plan d. DASH eating plan

d. DASH eating plan

What is the term for a food that has vitamins and minerals added to it to replace those lost during processing of that food? a. Fortified food b. Whole-grain food c. Pasteurized food d. Enriched food

d. Enriched food


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