Ch 7 CMA Exam Review - Nutrition
Zinc deficiency may result in all of the following except A. Dwarfism B. Delayed growth C. Hypogonadism D. Anemia E. Acromegaly
Acromegaly
Vitamin D deficiency can cause A. Dry skin B. Rickets C. Night blindness D. Osteomalacia E. Both B and D
Both B and D
Which of the following is the most deadly of all food poisonings? A. Trichinosis B. Salmonellosis C. Shigellosis D. Botulism E. Tinnitus
Botulism
According to the food pyramid, people should eat the most servings of which category of food? A. Vegetable group B. Fruit group C. Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group D. Milk, yogurt, and cheese group E. Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts group
Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group
Which of the following nutrients are the body's primary source of energy? A. Proteins B. Vitamins C. Amino acids D. Fats E. Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
A deficiency of which of the following vitamins may result in pernicious anemia? A. Vitamin B2 B. Vitamin B3 C. Vitamin B6 D. Vitamin B12 E. Vitamin B9
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B9 is also known as A. Cyanocobalamin B. Niacin C. Riboflavin D. Folic acid E. Thiamine
Folic acid
The best source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is A. Liver B. Fruits C. Sweet potato D. Egg yolk E. Lettuce
Fruits
Which of the following is called "good" cholesterol? A. HDL B. LDL C. VLDL D. Triglycerides E. None of the above
HDL
A bland diet is often prescribed in the treatment of all of the following except A. Ulcerative colitis B. Gastritis C. Gallbladder disease D. Heart failure E. Peptic ulcer
Heart failure
How many amino acids are essential to include in a person's diet because they cannot be produced by the adult human body? A. 9 B. 11 C. 20 D. 22 E. 30
9
In obesity, body weight exceeds normal by at least A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40% E. 50%
20%
One gram of carbohydrate yields A. 4 kilocalories B. 6 kilocalories C. 8 kilocalories D. 9 kilocalories E. 10 kilocalories
4 kilocalories
How many glasses of water a day should people drink on average? A. 3 to 5 B. 6 to 8 C. 10 to 12 D. 9 to 11 E. 48 to 64
6 to 8
Vitamin C A. Is important for night vision B. Is essential for normal formation of bones and teeth C. Helps heal wounds and protect against infections D. Is important for muscle development E. Helps prevent spina bifida
Helps heal wounds and protect against infections
Phosphorus is essential for the metabolism of all of the following except A. Calcium B. Glucose C. Protein D. Cholesterol E. Bones
Cholesterol
Iodine deficiency may cause A. Cretinism (congenital myxedema) B. Anemia C. Rickets D. Osteoporosis E. Hypertension
Cretinism (congenital myxedema)
A condition caused by an overdose of vitamins is A. Hypervitaminosis B. Beriberi C. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome D. Avitaminosis E. Anemia
Hypervitaminosis
Potassium deficiency may cause all of the following except A. Bradycardia B. Hypertension C. Hypothyroidism D. Bone fragility E. Impaired growth
Hypothyroidism
Botulism A. Is a food allergy B. Is a symptom of anorexia nervosa C. Can be treated with a restricted potassium diet D. Is caused by a roundworm E. Is a form of food poisoning often caused by poorly canned foods
Is a form of food poisoning often caused
Weight gain during pregnancy A. Should be avoided B. Is treated with a low-fat diet C. Should not exceed 10 pounds D. Is recommended to be anywhere between 24 and 35 pounds E. Both A and B
Is recommended to be anywhere between 24 and 35 pounds
Olive oil is an example of a A. Polyunsaturated fat B. Protein C. Saturated fat D. Vitamin E. Monounsaturated fat
Monounsaturated fat
Calcium deficiency may result in all of the following disorders except A. Tetany B. Rickets C. Renal hypertrophy D. Osteomalacia E. Osteoporosis
Renal hypertrophy
Water intoxication may result in which of the following conditions? A. Stroke B. Fatigue C. Hypotension D. Insomnia E. Swelling of the brain cells
Swelling of the brain cells
Excessive amounts of fluoride in drinking water may cause discoloration of the A. Skin B. Teeth C. Nails D. Hair E. Tongue
Teeth