HLTH 208- Final Review

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this fat soluble vitamin is known as a powerful antioxidant and is important for protecting cell membranes. this would be vitamin _______

E

barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate (folic acid) during her pregnancy. she should do which of the following?

eat more enriched grains and fortified ready to eat breakfast cereals

replacing lost nutrients during processing in foods is called

enrichment

which of the following is not a general characteristic of the fat soluble vitamins?

excesses are easily eliminated from the kidneys

in the quest for achieving desirable body weight, adults have control over all of the following except:

fat cell number

this mineral can be protective for the teeth when introduced into the water supply; however if can cause tooth mottling when consumed in high quantities

fluoride

the mosst reliable source of vitamin B12 for the vegan would be

fortified cereals

from what source do Americans consume most of their sodium and salt?

from eating processed and packaged foods and meals at restaurants

potassium is found in the largest quantities in

fruits and vegetables

which of the following is a good source of magnesium?

green leafy vegetables

which foods that are good sources of vitamin K will need to be consistent in the diet if our client is on an anticoagulant (blood thinner) like heparin?

green leafy vegetables, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, vegetable oils

aimee needs to increase her iron intake for pregnancy. the best absorbed iron source is found in which of the following foods?

ground beef

a less than optimum intake of chromium in individuals in the United States may be linked to

impaired glucose tolerance leading to diabetes

all of the following are true of B vitamins except

they are fat soluble

your patient is an alcoholic and is on your floor in the hospital. as a nurse, you expect which vitamin will be part of the treatment plan?

thiamin

cooking a food in liberal amounts of water is least likely to affect the vitamin content of

vitamin A

all of the following are true about vitamin A except

vitamin A dissolves in water

eating a salad with tomatoes, broccoli and spinach is going to be a good source of what vitamin?

vitamin C

eating a dip made with canned salmon is a good source of:

vitamin D

the childhood disease rickets and adult disease osteomalacia are due to a __________ deficiency

vitamin D

of the following, which is not among the recommended strategies for weight gain in an underweight person?

increased physical activity, especially strength training

cow's milk is a poor source of

iron and vitamin C ?

______ is better absorbed when a vitamin C- rich food is eaten at the same time

iron?

pots used in cooking may contribute some _______ to the diet

iron?

which of the following is not a characteristic of B6 in nutrition?

it is stored in the muscle tissue

TV watching contributes to obesity for all of the following reasons except

it replaces time that could be spent eating

megan is overweight. she is experiencing a steady weight gain over the last several months. she is interested in losing weight. she knows that goals should be realistic and attainable. what would be a good initial goal for her?

megan should first focus efforts to stop or prevent future gain

lowering blood pressure is associated with which of the following minerals found in fruits, vegetables and dairy products?

potassium

since obesity has many causes, even in a single individual, the best approach to the condition is believed to be:

prevention

almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to

provide rigidity for the bones and teeth

which of the following is not among the features of the fat soluble vitamins?

require source of water for absorption

eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods is the best way for most people to obtain the nutrients they need to be healthy and reduce their risk of chronic disease. but your doctor or registered dietitian may recommend vitamin/mineral supplementation if:

you are a vegetarian or vegan

which of the following is true about zinc?

zinc is important for sexual maturation and wound healing

which of the following is not true about calcium?

the majority of calcium in the body is stored in the liver and kidney

all foods of the foods listed below tend to be low in sodium except

a chunk of cheese

if you want to add significant quantities of vitamins to your diet from the food you eat, a good choice would be

a fortified breakfast cereal such as total raisin bran

rich sources of vitamin E are

almonds and wheat germ

vitamin B12 is supplied almost entirely by

animal products

alan is looking for ideas to lose some weight, you talk with him about all of the following ideas except:

avoiding all of his favorite foods for six months, then slowly working them back into his meal plan

which of the following symptoms would indicate a vitamin D deficiency?

bowed legs

oxalate in plant foods can inhibit the absorption of _________ by binding it

calcium

which of the following food groups ordinarily contains the highest amount of vitamins when expressed per calorie

vegetables ?

a severe iodine deficiency during early pregnancy may result in an infant afflicted with

cretinism, birth defects and infant mortality

obesity results from a chronic positive energy balance, energy intake exceeds expenditure and weight is gained. as simple as this sounds there are several factors that contribute to energy imbalance and can be quite complex. what are some factors that might be involved in the development of obesity?

genetics, age and sex, socioeconomic status, lifestyle and behavior factors


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