HLTH 208- Final Review
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