Nutrition
A deficiency of vitamin ____results in deterioration of epithelial cells
A
Which of the following characteristics is a risk factor for hypertension
Cigarette smoking
Which of the following foods are legumes
Peanuts
Which of the following is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible persons
Peanuts
You are planning a party for a group of friends. Which of the following foods can you serve to everyone at the party without having to worry about your friend who has celiac disease
Pieces of fresh fruit
Of the following foods, which is the best source of essential amino acids
Sunflower seeds
A scientist isolates a water-soluble compound from a spider venom. The substance has nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in its chemical structure. Based on this information, the compound is probably a
protein
aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone act to increase urinary
water conservation
According to Adequate Intake recommendations, the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day.
11 to 15.5
According to the Nutrition Facts panel on a can of beans, one serving of the legumes supplies 6g of protein. The DV for protein is 50 g. Estimate the %DV for protein in a serving of the beans
12%
Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity
E
Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12
Eggs
Alex is concerned about the safety of the bottled water he prefers to drink. Which of the following agencies should he contact to learn more about the safety of his bottled water?
FDA
Which of the following diets does not provide enough high-quality proteins to support a childs growth
Fruitarian
A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid
Gluten
Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin K
Green leafy vegetables
Which of the following foods is not a good source of vitamin E
Ground Beef
Why is taking excess amounts of fat-soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxicity than taking excesses of water-soluble vitamins?
In general, excesses of fat-soluble vitamins cannot be excreted as easily as water-soluble vitamins.
Bernice is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat to supply her diet with protein
Legumes
Calcitonin
Lowers blood calcium levels
Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism
Niacin
Which of the following hormones acts to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion
Parathyroid hormone
Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins
Peanut butter on crackers
Which of the following foods is the richest source of bio-available calcium per one cup serving.
Plain yogurt
Which of the following nutrients helps the body maintain normal fluid balance
Potassium
Mariyah loves leafy green salads, so which of the following items should she add to the salads to increase their calcium content?
Raw, shredded bok choy
Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids
Red cabbage
Which of the following menu items does not contain complementary protein
Salad made with apples, pears and grapes
During digestion, which of the following substances denatures the proteins in food
Stomach acid
While at a garage sale, Jenna purchased a set of used plastic baby bottles. She noticed the symbol "7" in a triangle on the bottom of the bottles. What would you tell her concerning the use of these bottles to feed her baby?
These bottles should not be used because they probably contain bisphenol A
In the human body, water is involved in
Transporting substances
Which of the following substances in an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins
Trypsin
Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein
Tuna fish
Dorothy is a 65-year-old woman with pernicious anemia. What treatment would her doctor recommend?
Vitamin B-12 injections
A typical vegetarian diet supplies high amounts of
Vitamin C
Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin C
White potatos
Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral
Zinc
Humans need vitamin B-6 for
amino acid metabolism
Carmen is an active child who is allergic to peanuts. While attending a classroom party, Carmen accidentally was exposed to trail mix that contained peanuts, and she rapidly developed _____ as a result.
anaphylactic shock
An _____ is a substance that protects vulnerable molecules from free radicals.
antioxidant
While Aaron was at a party, he drank too much alcohol. The following morning, he had a headache and his mouth felt very dry. Based on this information, Aaron was
being affected by the dehydration that resulted from drinking alcohol
Deep yellow, dark green and orange fruits and vegetables are rich sources of
beta-caratene
Geoff wants to lower his risk of cancer, According to scientific studies, consuming ___ may decrease his risk of this chronic disease
broccoli
Dehydration can cause
death
Consuming to much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to
dehydration
The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include
dermatitis
An amino acid does not contain
fatty acid
Consuming a high-sodium diet can increase the risk of
hypertention
extracellular water
includes plasma and tissue fluid
In the United States, _____ deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency
iron
Iodine is necessary for
maintaining normal thyroid function
Routine vitamin C supplementation
may reduce the duration of cold symptoms by a day or so.
A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from
measles
A typical American eats more protein from _____than he or she did in the early 1900's
meat
Megadoses of ____ may be used to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol levels.
niacin
An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is
night blindness
High intakes of Vitamin A during pregnancy can cause birth defects. This is an example of
nutrigeomics
Which of the following foods contains the least water by weight
oil
Which of the following amino acids is a dietary essential
phenylalanine
Vitamin D helps the body absorb
phosphorus and calcium
In general, fresh fruits and vegetables are good sources of
potassium
You would like to make chicken soup for a friend who has celiac disease. To make the soup according to the recipe you need to cook chicken, celery, onions, barley, salt, paper, bay leaf and carrots in a large amount of water. Based on this information how can you make the soup safe for your friend to eat
replace the barley with rice
Blake is a college student whose diet consists primarily of enriched white bread, chicken, meat, cheese, yogurt, and milk. Furthermore, he doesn't take dietary supplements. Based on this information, Blake has a high risk of developing
scurvy
Pickled foods, canned soups, soy sauce, and deli (luncheon) meats contain high amounts of
sodium
In the United States, the practice of fortifying ____with iodine has reduced the risk of goiter
table salt
The RDA for iron is 8mg and 18mg for young men and women, respectively. Based on this information iron is a ____ mineral.
trace
Jared is a vegan (total vegetarian). He can increase his intestinal tract's ability to absorb iron in his diet by combining iron-rich plant foods with sources of
vitamin C
In the United States, newborns receive an injection of ____to prevent____.
vitamin K; bleeding
Yesterday, Jenny ran in a marathon race. While she ran, she drank several large cups of water at water stations along the race course. At the end of the race, she experienced difficulty making it to the finish line. She was confused, and she complained of having a headache and feeling dizzy. Based on this information, Jenny was probably suffering from
water intoxication
Which of the following foods is not a good source of thiamin
whole mild