Exam 3

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The most common symptoms of foodborne infection include all of the following except Select one: a. fever. b. cramps. c. diarrhea. d. double vision.

d. double vision

What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States? Select one: a. 21-30 years b. 35-50 years c. Over 65 years d. Over 85 years

d. over 85 years

What is the minimum amount of fluid that an athlete should drink for each pound of body weight lost during an activity? Select one: a. 1/4 liter b. 1/2liter c. 1 liter d. 2 liters

b. 1/2 liter

Why should new foods be introduced to an infant one at a time? Select one: a. It prevents overfeeding b. Any allergic reactions can be detected c. Immunological protection hasn't been developed d. The swallowing reflex is not under voluntary control

b. Any allergic reactions can be detected

What is gestational diabetes? Select one: a. A severe form of type 1 diabetes in newborns b. Abnormal blood glucose maintenance during pregnancy c. Reactive hypoglycemia expressed during the third trimester of pregnancy d. A temporary loss of insulin secretion during the first trimester of pregnancy

b. abnormal blood glucose maintenance during pregnancy

Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in the elderly? Select one: a. The DRI is 800-1000 mg b. Calcium intakes are well below recommendations c. Calcium supplements are not effective sources of calcium due to poor digestibility d. Calcium from food is not well absorbed due to the intake of calcium-binding laxatives

b. calcium intakes are well below recommendations

Diseases of poverty are known to include all of the following except Select one: a. cholera. b. diabetes. c. dysentery. d. whooping cough.

b. diabetes

Vitamin B12 deficiency in the elderly is least likely to occur from Select one: a. intestinal bacterial overgrowth. b. insufficient intake of vitamin B12. c. reduced output of intrinsic factor. d. reduced output of hydrochloric acid.

b. insufficient intake of B12

A significant reduction in blood flow to the brain is termed Select one: a. angina. b. a stroke. c. a vascular event. d. metabolic syndrome.

b. stroke

What minimum fraction of the RDA for key nutrients for children 10-12 years of age should be provided by public school lunches? Select one: a. 1/8 b. 1/4 c. 1/3 d. 1/2

c. 1/3

What branch of the Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for monitoring foodborne illness? Select one: a. EPA b. FAO c. CDC d. WHO

c. CDC

The volume of blood ejected by the heart each minute is known as the Select one: a. VO2 max. b. one-half VO2 max. c. cardiac output. d. cardiac conditioned index.

c. cardiac output

Most people with type 2 diabetes have Select one: a. sarcopenia. b. osteoporosis. c. excess body fat. d. insulin dependency.

c. excess body fat

Which of the following is not among the recommendations issued by health professionals to reduce cancer risks? Select one: a. Limit intake of red meats b. Moderate, if any, intake of alcohol c. Increase intake of foods high in iron d. Eat at least 5 servings a day of vegetables and fruits

c. increase intake of foods high in iron

Being obese is known to increase the probabilities of contracting all of the following diseases except Select one: a. cancer. b. diabetes. c. kwashiorkor. d. hypertension.

c. kwashiorkor

The component of weight gain during pregnancy that is similar to the average weight of the infant at birth is the Select one: a. placenta. b. amniotic sac fluid. c. maternal fat stores. d. uterus and supporting muscles.

c. maternal fat stores

The nutrients most likely to be lacking in the diet worldwide include all of the following except Select one: a. iron. b. iodine. c. protein. d. vitamin A.

c. protein

in general, what are the chief consequences of nutritional deprivation in the lactating mother? Select one: a. Cessation of lactation b. Reduced quality of milk c. Reduced quantity of milk d. Reduced quality and quantity of milk

c. reduced quantity of milk

All of the following are among antioxidant agents used by food processors except Select one: a. BHA. b. BHT. c. solanine. d. vitamin E

c. solanine

Marasmus occurs most commonly in children of ages Select one: a. 1-5 months. b. 6-18 months. c. 1-1/2 to 3 years. d. 4-10 years.

a. 6-18 months

Which of the following are examples of heavy metals? Select one: a. Mercury and lead b. Iron and chromium c. Carbon and nitrogen d. Molybdenum and fluoride

a. Mercury and lead

Which of the following nutrients need to be supplied first by solid foods in a baby's diet? Select one: a. Vitamin C and iron b. Vitamin A and zinc c. Vitamin B12 and fluoride d. Vitamin E and magnesium

a. Vitamin C and iron

Which of the following should not be used to feed an infant? Select one: a. Whole milk b. Ready-to-feed formula c. Liquid concentrate formula appropriately diluted d. Powdered formula or evaporated milk formula appropriately reconstituted

a. Whole milk

What is a congregate meal? Select one: a. A meal provided for the elderly in a place such as a community center b. A meal prepared for the elderly that meets one-third of the Dietary Recommended Intakes c. A meal prepared for disadvantaged people of all ages to encourage communal gathering of diverse population groups d. A meal provided through the Nutrition Screening Initiative for the elderly and served primarily to church congregations

a. a meal provided for the elderly in a place such as a community center

What is the best predictor for risk of a stroke? Select one: a. Blood pressure b. LDL-cholesterol c. HDL-cholesterol d. Trans-fatty acid intake

a. blood pressure

Which of the following is a feature of malnutrition? Select one: a. Dysentery is common and leads to diarrhea and nutrient depletion b. Intestinal villi grow slightly larger to provide additional absorptive surfaces for nutrients c. Digestive enzyme production increases in order to extract as much of the ingested nutrients as possible d. Infections are uncommon due to insufficient availability of nutrients in the body to support growth of bacteria and viruses

a. dysentery is common and leads to diarrhea and nutrient depletion

Which of the following is one of the recommendations to treat pregnancy-associated heartburn? Select one: a. Eat many small meals b. Drink fluids only with meals c. Exercise within 30 minutes after eating d. Lie down within 15 minutes after eating

a. eat many small meals

Among the elderly, malnutrition is most common in those living Select one: a. in nursing homes. b. with their children. c. at home with others. d. at home by themselves.

a. in nursing homes

Of the following nutrient needs, which is considered the most difficult to meet during pregnancy? Select one: a. Iron b. Protein c. Vitamin D d. Vitamin B6

a. iron

What is colostrum? Select one: a. A clot in the bloodstream b. A major protein in breast milk c. A hormone that promotes milk production d. A milk-like substance secreted right after delivery

a. milk-like substance secreted right after delivery

Which of the following is the primary cause for hunger in the United States and in less developed countries? Select one: a. Poverty b. High cost of food c. Excessive food waste d. Lack of nutrition education

a. poverty

Which of the following is generally not associated with a regular program of physical fitness? Select one: a. Reduced bone density b. Lower blood pressure c. Fall in resting pulse rate d. Diminished blood cholesterol

a. reduced bone density

What is the primary source of dietary mercury? Select one: a. Seafood b. Legumes c. Unfiltered water d. Undercooked poultry

a. seafood

What is the usual fate of muscle glycogen during exercise? Select one: a. Utilized as a fuel within the muscle cells only b. Released into the bloodstream to provide fuel for brain cells c. Released into the bloodstream to replenish liver glycogen as needed d. Utilized to support lung and heart function under conditions of intense physical performance

a. utilized as a fuel within the muscle cells only

In the immediate postexercise period, what type of diet enhances muscle protein synthesis? Select one: a. Protein alone b. Carbohydrate alone c. Carbohydrate plus fat d. Carbohydrate plus protein

d. Carbohydrate plus protein


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