Final Exam Nutrition

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A recommended weight loss goal is

1/2 to 2 pounds per week

Question 42 2 out of 2 points The intake of saturated fat in a food should be no more than _______________ of the total fat in that food.

1/4

Skim milk is not recommended for children under the age of

2 years

Paul would like to lose some weight. His energy needs are 2400 calories per day. If he eats about 1900 calories per day, in eight weeks approximately how much weight will Paul have lost due to changes in his diet?

2-3 pounds

On the food label, the % Daily Values are based on ___________ calories per day.

2000

What is the total energy content of a serving of granola that contains 7 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbohydrate, and 4 grams of protein?

239 calories

One gram of protein contains ________ calories.

4

Which of the following diets provides approximately 25% of the total calories from fat?

41 grams of fat; 2,385 calories

If Jane weighs 150 pounds and is not an athlete, how many grams of protein does she need per day?

54.5 grams

Approximately what percentage of the human body is water?

60%

Question 31 0 out of 2 points If John eats 200 grams of carbohydrates in a day, how many calories would that be?

800 calories

Question 37 0 out of 2 points Which of the following would be the least reliable source of information about herbal supplements?

A pamphlet published by the health food store

Question 12 2 out of 2 points Which of the following influence food choices?

All of the above

Question 48 2 out of 2 points To promote a nutritious diet, one should remember to

All of the above

When considering a weight management program, which of the following should be considered

All of the above

Following a workout, it is important to

b. drink plenty of fluids until you regain your pre-event weight. c. eat foods high in carbohydrates.

Since it is important to avoid certain foods during pregnancy, which ones should be limited or avoided:

b. tuna and other cold water fish c. caffeine and unpasteurized food and beverages

The typical American diet contains _________________ sodium than recommended.

more

the energy is required by our body is

needed 24/7

Which of the following does not describe a change during the aging process

no change in their sense of taste

Question 19 0 out of 2 points Bile is

stored in the gallbladder.

Question 6 2 out of 2 points The stomach wall is protected from the acidity of the gastric juice by

the enzyme pepsin.

Which of the following is not necessary for bacteria to grow?

light

What should you consider before using a dietary supplement?

Answers: a. Does it do what you think it does? b. Are there other ingredients in the supplement you should be aware of? c. How much does it cost and is it worth it? d. None of the above since dietary supplements are harmless. e. a, b, and c should be considered

Most of the salt consumed by Americans is

Answers: a. added to food during processing and manufacturing.

Question 28 2 out of 2 points Where do most people in the U.S.A. get their nutrition information?

Mass media: television, Internet, newspaper

physical characteristics of bulimia include

None of the above

The intent of gastric bypass surgery is to

limit stomach volume and size.

Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

alcohol

most abundant mineral in the body

calcium

The best treatment for osteoporosis is to prevent it by achieving a high peak bone mess. Therefore, of the following choices/habits, which is most likely to result in a decrease risk of a broken hip or wrist in an older person?

eating plenty of calcium containing foods as a teenager

Excess amounts of water soluble vitamins tend to be

excreted by the body.

Question 26 2 out of 2 points The highest source of calories is a gram of

fat

A deficiency of ___________ causes a goiter.

iodine

Mineral intake of ________________ may be low in the diets of adolescent girls.

iron and calcium

A common reason for poor crop yield in the world is ___________ and therefore contributes to food insecurity.

All of the above

Question 14 0 out of 2 points Which of the following are sources of energy?

All of the above

Reasons for why a vitamin or mineral deficiency may occur could be

Answers: a. Poor variety of food choices b. Poor intake of required nutrients c. Problem with absorption d. Requires a particularly high dose

Which of the following can be toxic if consumed in mega doses?

Answers: a. Vitamin A and D b. Vitamin A and E c. Vitamin E and K d. All of the above

Which of the following is not a good practice for preventing food borne illness?

Answers: a. Wash fruits and vegetables before eating. b. Wash all surfaces that have come in contact with raw meat or fish. c. Wash your hands after handling raw meat, fish, poultry or eggs.

Food habits of older adults may be influenced by

Answers: a. amount of alcohol consumed. b. number of prescription or over the counter medications used. c. able to purchase and prepare food. d. how frequently they eat alone.

Diets high in animal protein tend to also high in

Answers: a. cholesterol. b. trans fat. c. simple fatty acids. d. All of the above

Which of the following is an example of proper use of the land?

Answers: a. crop rotation d. planting ground covers

Which of the following are causes of food storages?

Answers: a. drought and flood b. misuse of natural resources c. overpopulation and poverty

Consuming nutrient dense foods helps to ensure a proper diet. One effective strategy is

Answers: a. eating less processed versions of foods. b. eating foods with a high nutrient content compared to the calories provided c. limiting added fats and sugars since they reduce nutrient density

Factors that effect Basel Metabolic Rate (BMR) include

Answers: a. gender b. periods of rapid growth c. health status d. physical activity e. All of the above

An individual's aging process can be affected by

Answers: a. genetics. b. lifesytle. c. their environment.

individuals at increased risk of food borne illnesses are

Answers: a. individuals going through cancer treatment b. the elderly c. young children

Kwaahiorkor

Answers: a. is a form of protein malnutrition. b. physical sign is a swollen stomach.

Factors that can affect the quality of a vitamin or mineral are

Answers: a. light, temperature, and pH level b. air, moisture, and improper storage c. All of the above

The factor(s) that affect the nutritional status of the elderly are

Answers: a. living alone. b. economic status c. overall health

Which of the following is likely to limit availability of food?

Answers: a. socioeconomic status b. health status c. geographic area

Question 35 2 out of 2 points Which of the following are macronutrients?

Carbohydrates& Protein

Question 45 0 out of 2 points Which of the following foods are good sources of polyunsaturated fats?

Corn oil

Question 29 2 out of 2 points Certain fatty acids cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed in the diet to meet the needs (functions) of the body. ______________ fatty acids are not produced by the body.

Essential

It is the responsibility of the _________________ for testing the safety of dietary supplement

Food and Drug Administration

Question 49 0 out of 2 points Which of the following statements about the typical American diet is true?

The intake of whole grains is less than recommended and more energy is consumed than expended.

Question 17 2 out of 2 points Which of these forms of diabetes often begins in childhood and is characterized by the pancres' inability to make insulin?

Type II diabetes

Which of the following should be avoided when feeding children

Using food as a bribe

Night blindness is associated with a deficiency of

Vitamin A

________ may be lacking in the diet of vegans.

Vitamin B 12

Lack of intrinsic factor can cause

Vitamin B 12 deficiency

The disease Scurvy is associated with a deficiency of

Vitamin C

The inability of the blood to clot is associated with a deficiency of

Vitamin K

Which statement is not true?

You must eat a variety of foods to get in all the vitamins and minerals needed.

Of the following behavior modification techniques for weight loss, which one is the most common reason people are not successuful is

all of the above.

Which of the following are important when it comes to feeding young children

always supervise them while they eat.

Of the following foods, which one is lowest in sodium?

apple

it is unwise to thaw meats and poultry

at room temperature.

When consumers were surveyed and asked what they looked at on a food label to determine if the food was healthy, which of the following did they not consider

calories

Question 34 2 out of 2 points The enzyme amylase is secreted in the mouth to begin the digestions of

carbohydrates

Processed foods and convenience foods tend to ____________________ compared to freshly prepared foods.

contain fewer nutrients but more fiber

Question 9 2 out of 2 points In a controlled experiment, the group that is NOT subject to treatment is called the

control group

Question 39 0 out of 2 points Cholesterol is found in all of the following except

corn oil

Sports drinks are beneficial for events lasting longer that 90 minutes because they

delay fatigue in endurance activities.

To determine the % calories from fat on a food label, you must

divide the calories from fat by the Total calories and multiply by 100

What lifestyle factors increase the requirement for Vitamin C?

drinking alcohol

Adolescent boys frequently have better nutrient intakes than girls because

girls are more likely than boys to restrict calorie intake

Which of the following hormones increases blood glucose levels?

glucagon

Question 16 2 out of 2 points A blood sugar test, a diagnostic test for certain types of diabetes, measures the concentration of _________________ in the blood.

glucose

Which of the following pairs of nutrients are major sources of energy during excerise?

glucose and fat

Question 44 0 out of 2 points People with diabetes may benefit from limiting foods that produce too great a rise, or too sudden a fall, in blood glucose. The _______________ reflects a ranking of how specific foods affect blood glucose compared to the response of a reference food.

glycemic index

Common nutrition related diseases of older adults include

heart disease and hypertension

Iron is a component of the protein ________________, that transports oxygen in the bloodstream.

hemoglobin

Since young children have a short attention span, they should be allowed to

learn to eat following a structured meal and snack schedule.

If a young child wants to awkwardly spoon feed themself, the caregiver should

let the child try even if they make a mess

Consuming either too much or too little of one or more nutrients can cause

malnutrition

Another name for ergogenic aids is

performance enhancers.

The DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) diet is best characterized by

plenty of high protein foods and plenty of fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products.

Question 23 2 out of 2 points The main function of carbohydrates in the diet is to

provide energy.

Food irradiation

results in harmful products in food.

The reason milk is not in glass bottles is because _____________ is destroyed by light and milk is a good source of the nutrient.

riboflavin

Question 18 2 out of 2 points Which of the following organs release its secretions into the digestive tract?

salivary glands

What are the major risk factors associated with being overweight?

sleep apnea, heart disease, and lactose intolerance

Question 7 2 out of 2 points Fats containing mostly saturated fat tends to be

solid at room temperature

The most water is lost daily viaAnswers:

urine

Protein complementation is most important for people who are

vegan vegetarins

The most important step in proper food handling is to

wash your hands

Initial weight loss on a fad diet is mostly ___________ loss.

wate

According to DETERMINE, which of the following is not a factor to consider

what time of the day they normal like to eat their meals


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