Module Quizzes - Midterm (Ch 1-7)

Dorrie wants to eat a food that is a good source of fiber and phytochemicals. Based on this information, which of the following foods would you recommend? Brown eggs Organic chicken Dairy foods Green beans

Green beans

Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States? Chronic lower respiratory infections Heart disease Suicide Influenza and pneumonia

Heart disease

The amount of vitamin C that meets about 98% of the population's need for the nutrient is the _____ for the vitamin. RDA EAR UL %DV

RDA

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids? Cashew nuts Red cabbage Fat-free milk Sunflower seeds

Red cabbage

Which of the following foods or beverages is a major source of added sugars in American diets? Sugar-sweetened soft drinks Ready-to-eat cereals Fruit Flavored Greek yogurt

Sugar-sweetened soft drinks

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to ________. dehydration coronary artery disease arthritis stroke

dehydration

Hannah is in her 5th month of pregnancy. Her diet is poor because she rarely pays attention to her food choices, and she eats a limited variety of foods that she likes. Hannah was described as "undernourished" by her physician. Based on this information, Hannah is likely to ________. give birth at least two weeks later than expected deliver a baby who has breathing difficulties give birth to a high-birth-weight baby deliver a baby with type 1 diabetes

deliver a baby who has breathing difficulties

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins? Slice of American cheese Vegetable salad with greens and baby carrots Apple and watermelon chunks Peanut butter on crackers

Peanut butter on crackers

Which of the following amino acids is a dietary essential? Alanine Phenylalanine Aspartic acid Homocysteine

Phenylalanine

Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70)? Cornflakes cereal Raw carrots Banana Plain white bagel

Raw carrots

Jeremy would like to know the amount of vitamin C that is recommended for his life/stage group. He can obtain this information by checking the RDA table for vitamin C. reading Nutrition Facts panels to determine the %DV for vitamin C. checking an Exchange List for vitamin C intake recommendations. reading the ingredients' list on a food label.

checking the RDA table for vitamin C.

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is ________. production of red blood cells circulation of blood throughout the body destruction of toxic metabolic by-products regulation of body activities

circulation of blood throughout the body

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid ________. lying down after meals eating foods that contain phenylalanine consuming foods that contain gluten taking dietary supplements that contain homocysteine

consuming foods that contain gluten

Bethany consumes a very-low-carbohydrate diet that supplies less than 100 g of carbohydrate daily, but she eats high amounts of meat and fat. As a result of her diet, Bethany's cells form more _____ than normal. ketone bodies glycogen muscle cells vitamins

ketone bodies

Betty has type 2 diabetes, and she has difficulty keeping her fasting blood glucose level under 180 mg/dl. Based on this information, Betty has a high risk of kidney failure. cystic fibrosis. irritable bowel syndrome. lactose intolerance

kidney failure.

An essential nutrient ________. performs a vital function in the body is only in foods from animal sources must be supplied by the diet is not in foods that are rich sources of empty calories

must be supplied by the diet

High intakes of vitamin A during pregnancy can cause birth defects. This is an example of ________. nutrigenomics nutrigenetics nutrifanatics nutripronomics

nutrigenomics

In the United States, food insecurity is most likely to affect ________. adolescent boys experiencing a growth spurt adult women who take birth control pills older adults on fixed incomes body builders who consume too many protein supplements

older adults on fixed incomes

An _____ is a body structure composed of tissues that have related functions. organ anion electrolyte organelle

organ

A person's _____ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices. place of residence political beliefs mood health status

political beliefs

A 10-month old baby whose diet is low in fat has ____, which is a sign of an essential fatty acid deficiency. poor growth sleep apnea arterial plaque heart failure

poor growth

The host of a radio program makes a "red flag" claim about a nutrition-related product, because the claim is generally an indication that the information about the product is unreliable. The radio program host said, ________. "According to the FDA, this product is classified a dietary supplement, because it contains vitamins" "All ingredients in this product have been scientifically tested and clinically proven" "This product contains sugar and certain artificial color and flavor additives" "The ingredients in this product are listed on the label"

"All ingredients in this product have been scientifically tested and clinically proven"

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids? Avocado Walnuts Milk Chicken

Avocado

Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system? Liver Brain Pancreas Gallbladder

Brain

Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent four different MyPlate food groups? Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries, blueberries, and fat-free milk Casserole made with canned tuna, green onions, noodles, and cheddar cheese Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese, Swiss cheese, and two slices of buttered whole-wheat bread Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt, fat-free milk, orange juice, wheat germ, and fresh peaches

Casserole made with canned tuna, green onions, noodles, and cheddar cheese

Hillary would like to add more soluble fiber to her diet. Which of the following foods should she add? Citrus fruits Red meats Margarine White bread

Citrus fruits

Which of the following factors has a major influence over a person's food choices? Close friends Blood type Vitamin A status Birth order

Close friends

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices? RDAs ULs AIs DVs

DVs

Which of the following websites is most likely a source of biased and unreliable nutrition information? purdue.edu dietsnomore4u.com eatright.org choosemyplate.gov

dietsnomore4u.com

Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy for human cells? Cholesterol Protein Vitamin D Iron

Protein

_____ can be classified as a dietary supplement. Chewing tobacco Ginkgo biloba Cherry jelly Orange drink

Ginkgo biloba

Table sugar is nearly _____ carbohydrate. 25% 50% 75% 100%

100%

According to the Nutrition Facts panel on a can of beans, one serving of the legumes supplies 6 g of protein. The DV for protein is 50 g. Estimate the %DV for protein in a serving of the beans. 12% 300% 8.3% Cannot be determined by using the information provided in the question

12%

Elisa weighs 62 kg, which is approximately _____ pounds. 136 152 176 202

136

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, healthy people should limit their sodium intake to ______ mg/day. 300 1000 2300 4300

2300

A serving of food contains 20 g fat, 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 5 g alcohol, and 1000 mg potassium. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal. 440 200 423 243

243

Which of the following practices is an example of integrative health care? A physician who treats a patient's back pain with cortisone injections and massage therapy. A physician who has a patient take prescription medications to reduce chronic heartburn. A surgeon who removes a cancerous tumor from a patient's stomach. A physician who applies evening primrose oil to the skin of a person to treat a rash.

A physician who treats a patient's back pain with cortisone injections and massage therapy.

The ____ is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medications. EPA FDA NRC FTC

FDA

The government agency that enforces consumer protection laws by investigating false or misleading health-related claims is the ________. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids? Flaxseeds Apples Leaf lettuce Fat-free milk

Flaxseeds

Which of the following substances is a simple sugar? Starch Lignin Fructose Glycogen

Fructose

Which of the following statements about fruits and/or vegetables is false? Fruits and vegetables are sources of phytochemicals. Vegetables are often good sources of fiber. Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat. Fruit juices provide more fiber than whole fruit.

Fruit juices provide more fiber than whole fruit.

Which of the following diets does not provide enough high-quality proteins to support a child's growth? Lactoovovegetarian Ovovegetarian Fruitarian Semivegetarian

Fruitarian

A physician who hosts a popular TV show makes several nutrition-related claims during one of the programs. Which of the doctor's claims is a "red flag" of unreliable information? Kava cures migraine headaches. The "placebo effect" often occurs in controlled studies involving human subjects. Niacin cures pellagra. Not all doctors are nutrition experts.

Kava cures migraine headaches.

Bernice is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat to supply her diet with protein? Eggs Cheese Legumes Butter

Legumes

____ is an example of an food that supplies a lot of empty calories. Whole milk Cottage cheese Lite beer Unsalted crackers

Lite beer

Which of the following organs is the main site for detoxifying alcohol? Spleen Liver Stomach Kidneys

Liver

You are planning a party for a group of college students. Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish, Islamic, and Mormon religions. Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party? Crackers topped with slices of smoked ham Cheeseburgers Meatless bean dip Beer

Meatless bean dip

_____ is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells. Anatomy Chyme Metabolism Homeostasis

Metabolism

Before she shops for groceries, Terry plans several nutritionally adequate daily menus for her family. Which of the following guides is the best menu-planning tool for her to use? Recommended Dietary Allowances Daily Values MyPlate Basic Four Food Groups

MyPlate

Which of the following groups of foods is not a major food group of MyPlate? Dairy Grains Oils Protein foods

Oils

Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol? Organic carrots Rolled oats Pork steak High-fructose corn syrup

Pork steak

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein? Tuna fish Corn oil margarine Leaf lettuce Red grapes

Tuna fish

Belle is pregnant and has two young children. She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $18,000/year. Recently, she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency. Based on this information, Belle should enroll in the _____ program. FDIC FDA WIC HWHB

WIC

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch? White rice Egg yolk Fresh chicken Raw shrimp

White rice

Which of the following foods is considered to be a probiotic? Yogurt with live and active cultures of Lactobacillus Fresh lean meat Breads and cereals made from refined enriched wheat flour Eggs laid by hens that consume organic feed

Yogurt with live and active cultures of Lactobacillus

When Leah parties with her friends, she usually drinks 6 beers during a 2-hour party. At this level of alcohol consumption, she is ________. an abstainer a moderate drinker a restrained drinker a binge drinker

a binge drinker

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. gluten sensitivity positive protein balance cirrhosis of the liver anaphylactic shock

anaphylactic shock

Zack takes 500 mg of vitamin C daily. He advises his friends to take vitamin C supplements because, he claims, the vitamin protects him from cold viruses. His claim about the usefulness of the vitamin is an ________. in-vivo report in-vitro assumption introspection anecdote

anecdote

Women who are trying to become pregnant or are pregnant should ________. limit their alcohol consumption to beer mix distilled alcohol with fruit juice before consuming it avoid all forms of alcohol drink alcohol only with meals

avoid all forms of alcohol

A primary function of the digestive system is the ________. production of red blood cells transmission of nervous impulses destruction of toxic metabolic by-products breakdown of food into nutrients

breakdown of food into nutrients

Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should limit his intake of ________. whole grain products nuts and seeds butter and beef fruit juices

butter and beef

MyPlate uses the same food groupings as the Exchange System. classifies olives in the oil foods group. can be individualized to meet a person's food preferences. was replaced by MyPyramid in 2014.

can be individualized to meet a person's food preferences.

Brett eats _____ to increase his intake of omega-3 fatty acids. baked beans whole-wheat bread fresh strawberries canned sardines

canned sardines

Most forms of _____ are a source of energy for cells. cholesterol water vitamin C carbohydrate

carbohydrate

The ____ is the smallest living functional unit in an organism. cell atom mitochondrion organelle

cell

If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need, the excess can be converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy. metabolized to form urea and excreted by the kidneys. eliminated in feces. converted into fat and stored.

converted into fat and stored.

For 5 years, Michael ate only plant foods. He recently developed numbness in his feet and a sore swollen tongue. A few days after he added eggs and milk to his diet, his tongue healed and the numbness in his feet stopped bothering him. Based on this information, Michael probably ________. had absorbed toxic minerals from plant foods, which were eliminated from his body when he consumed the animal foods suffered from a rare genetic disorder that developed when high levels of various phytochemicals were consumed developed a nutrient deficiency disorder that was cured by the eating animal foods had been infected with a rare viral disease that was transmitted by certain plant foods

developed a nutrient deficiency disorder that was cured by the eating animal foods

Iron, calcium, and carbon are ________. compounds elements solvents bases

elements

Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep. Based on this information, he is likely to develop ________. Crohn's disease gastroesophageal reflux disease chronic constipation colon cancer

gastroesophageal reflux disease

Katie is pregnant. She has type 1 diabetes and often has difficulty controlling her blood glucose level. Based on this information, Katie is likely to give birth to a baby that has birth defects. have a lower risk of gestational hypertension. require more vitamin D, calcium, and iron than a pregnant woman who does not have diabetes. require more glucagon than she needed before becoming pregnant.

give birth to a baby that has birth defects.

Erika has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level. One afternoon, Erika tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose level was 260 mg/dl. Based on this information, Erika should consume candy or fruit juice to increase her blood glucose level. do nothing to intervene, because her blood glucose level is normal. take a dietary supplement that contains vitamin C. give herself a specific dose of insulin.

give herself a specific dose of insulin.

Albert is a healthy, 23-year-old college student. He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease, so he can take preventive measures, if they are necessary. Albert should ________. test his urine for the presence of glucocorticoids have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood undergo cardiac catheterization to determine the ejection factor of his heart have a chest x-ray

have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood

Having high blood levels of _____ may increase a person's risk of CVD. HDL tryptophan aspartic acid homocysteine

homocysteine

Betty is constipated; she generally has bowel movements only twice a week. To help relieve her constipation without taking medications, Betty should reduce her intake of fruits and vegetables. increase her intake of fiber-rich foods. use colon cleansing enemas daily. restrict her fluid intake.

increase her intake of fiber-rich foods.

Caden develops intestinal cramps and gas after he drinks more than a half cup of milk. He can eat yogurt and cheese without any discomfort. Based on this information, Caden probably has lactose intolerance. milk allergy. diverticulosis. inflamed hemorrhoids.

lactose intolerance.

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome usually includes making dietary changes and ________. learning ways to manage stress effectively moving to a drier climate having the lower third of the colon removed reducing physical activity

learning ways to manage stress effectively

Coretta has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). To reduce her likelihood of developing heartburn, her physician recommended that she ________. avoid high-fiber fruits and vegetables eat a small piece of peppermint candy after meals drink chocolate milk shakes with meals lose excess body fat

lose excess body fat

According to Shawn's physician, Shawn has a high risk of _____ because his waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl. metabolic syndrome cystic fibrosis diverticulitis constipation

metabolic syndrome

The process of digesting food begins in the ________. colon liver mouth esophagus

mouth

Tyler smokes cigarettes, drinks excess alcohol, and takes aspirins regularly to treat his headaches. Based on this information, Tyler has a high risk of developing ________. cystic fibrosis peptic ulcers irritable bowel syndrome chronic constipation

peptic ulcers

According to the main nutrition-related goal of Healthy People 2020, Americans should ________. increase their use of dietary supplements that contain vitamins and minerals reduce young children's exposure to substances in foods that cause allergies learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources reduce the risk of chronic diseases by consuming a healthy diet

reduce the risk of chronic diseases by consuming a healthy diet

Eating a high-salt diet increases people's chances of developing high blood pressure. Thus, a diet that supplies excessive amounts of salt is a ____ for high blood pressure. hypothetical variable dietary modulator risk factor primary predictor

risk factor

Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving. This amount of the beverage substitutes for 3 eating fresh oranges. provides a nutrient-dense source of a watery fluid. is nutritionally equivalent to 3 cups of orange juice. should be considered a source of empty calories

should be considered a source of empty calories

Most of the people living in a small South African village have access to nutritious foods. Soon after their birth, 10 infants in the village developed severe diarrhea, which resulted in dehydration. After questioning the infants' parents, local public health officials were able to determine the cause of the diarrhea. Based on the officials' findings, the parents were advised to ________. give megadoses of vitamin C to each baby add more fruit juice to the babies' diets stop diluting the babies' formula with local well water reduce the amount of iron in the babies' diets

stop diluting the babies' formula with local well water

Impoverished children who live in developing countries have a high risk of dying from ________. consuming too much fat and sugar vitamin A deficiency developing cystic fibrosis developing type 2 diabetes

vitamin A deficiency

The typical vegetarian diet supplies high amounts of ________. saturated fat cholesterol vitamin B-12 vitamin C

vitamin C