BIOL 2703 FINAL

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Which of the following hormones stimulates hunger sensations?

Ghrelin

Which of the following statements is true?

As people grow older, their metabolic rates decline.

Which of the following minerals accumulates in abnormal deposits called Kayser-Fleischer rings?

Copper

Which of the following is NOT a health problem associated with childhood obesity?

Type 1 diabetes

Anna would like to offer a high-fiber, nutrient-dense snack to her healthy 4-year-old son. Based on this information, she should serve ________.

a small unpeeled apple that has been cut into wedges

All of the following are common ingredients in sports drinks except ________.

caffeine

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) limits the amount of ________ athletes can have in their bodies during competition.

caffeine

Each of the following is a common sign or symptom of anorexia nervosa except _______.

frequent diarrhea

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help people with obesity lose weight. Based on this information, this researcher will explore ways to block the production, release, or action of ________.

ghrelin

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of ________.

hypertension

All of the following are consequences of undernutrition early in life except ________.

improved cognitive ability

Cretinism is due to a maternal ________.

iodine deficiency

Pregnant women are advised to consume ________.

less than 200 mg/day of caffeine

Most microbes grow well when the temperature of a potentially hazardous food is between ______ oF and ______ oF. This temperature range is known as the "danger zone" in terms of food safety.

40; 140

A low birth weight infant weighs less than _______ pounds at birth.

5.5

Which of the following is a benefit of pregnant women, infants, and children participating in the WIC program?

All of these choices are correct.

Which of the following statements about the under-5 mortality rates is true?

All of these choices are correct.

________ is a hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas. The hormone slows the digestive process by signaling the hypothalamus to reduce hunger and delaying gastric emptying.

Amylin

Which of the following U.S. government agencies oversees the quality of drinking water?

Environmental Protection Agency

Elizabeth is 90 years of age. Compared to when she was 30 years of age, her ________ now.

arteries are less flexible

Dorothy is 86 years of age. Her ________ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

arthritis

According to the DSM-5, the three main types of eating disorders are ________.

binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa

A major nutrition-related concern of adolescent females is ________ intake.

low iron

Reduced ________ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.

lung capacity

Christine loves to eat Brazil nuts and canned oysters. These food items are rich sources of ________.

selenium

Consuming too much selenium results in ________.

selenosis

Maintenance of normal extracellular fluid volume depends largely on the extracellular concentration of ________ ions.

sodium and chloride

After Ariel gave birth to a healthy baby boy, the physician immediately placed the baby next to Ariel's breast so the infant could begin breastfeeding. This practice ________.

stimulates Ariel's uterus to contract, reducing her risk of bleeding excessively

Genevieve is a 23-year-old world class ballet dancer who trains, on average, for about seven hours/day. She frequently experiences stress fractures of the bones in her feet. Although she is not pregnant, she has not had a menstrual period for the past eight months. Based on this information, Genevieve probably has ________.

the female athlete triad

During pregnancy, edema can be a sign of a serious health problem if ________.

the swelling is accompanied by hypertension and protein in the urine

The RDA for iron is 8 mg for young men and 18 mg for young women. Based on this information, iron is a ________ mineral.

trace

Phosphorus is involved in all of the following body functions EXCEPT ________.

transmission of nerve impulses

For adults under the age of 51 years, the adequate intake for sodium is ________ daily.

1500 mg

Body length increases by ________ inches per year in preschool-age children.

2.5-3

Forty-year old-Mateo has a family history of Alzheimer's disease. What recommendations do you have for Mateo to reduce his risk for Alzheimer's disease?

All of these choices are correct.

Which of the following is a risk factor for eating disorders?

Being from a dysfunctional family

Which vegetable is a rich source of chloride?

Celery

The toxin produced by ________ can cause blurry vision, muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, and even death.

Clostridium botulinum

Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for hypertension?

Consuming too little sodium

Which of the following increases iron bioavailability?

Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C

Three days after eating an undercooked hamburger patty at a picnic, Grace experienced intestinal cramps and bloody diarrhea. When Grace became too weak to walk, her roommate took her to the emergency room of a hospital. Grace required treatment for kidney failure. Based on this information, which of the following food-borne pathogens was most likely responsible for Grace's serious illness?

E. coli O157:H7

Which of the following is not a common sign or symptom of binge eating disorder?

Eating slowly during binge episodes

________ are nonprofit organizations that act as distribution centers for surplus food.

Food banks

Which of the following vitamins or minerals is one of the four leading micronutrient deficiencies worldwide?

Iron

Which of the following does not generally contribute to iron-deficiency anemia?

Lifting weights five to six days per week

The ________ is often used to predict basal calorie needs in persons who have excess body fat.

Mifflin-St.Jeor equation

According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, each of the following is a nutrient of concern for women who are pregnant except _______.

vitamin C

Holly is a healthy woman who is 22 years of age. Using this information, calculate her target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

99 to 139 bpm

Amina is a 73-year-old woman who complains to her healthcare provider that her food does not have any taste. The RDN working with Amina suggests she add more spices in each dish she prepares. Based on your knowledge about the process of aging, ________.

Amina is experiencing a normal decline in her sense of taste

Which of the following pesticides kills weeds?

Herbicide


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