NDFS final exam

The dietary guidelines for Americans recommend limiting our intake of ________ and replacing them with _________.

(Trans Fat and Saturated Fat), (mom is saturated, poly unsaturated and omega-3 fats)

Your friends Paul is trying to gain weight and a healthy rate (1/2-2 pounds per week or 10% of initial weight in a 6 month period). His starting weight was 140 pounds in three months later he is right on track. In theory, what would you expect his weight to be at that point?

147

Using the HAMMI equation (rule of 5's and 6's), estimate the appropriate weight range for an adult male who is 5'10"

149-183 lbs

Your friend, Jessica, is trying to lose weight at a healthy rate (1/2-2lbs Per week or 10% of initial weight in a 6 month period). Her starting weight was 220 pounds and, three months later, she is right on track. In theory, what would you expect her weight to be at that point (3 months in)?

209 pounds

A pound of body fat provides about _____ kcal.

3500

Eric's waist circumference is 42 inches. Bashed on this information, he has a high risk of ____.

Cardiovascular disease

Which of the following is not a typical sign of symptom of food-borne illness?

Chest pain

_________ occurs when the normal shape of a protein is disrupted by exposure to heat or acid.

Denaturation

This segment of the small intestine is connected to the stomach and where bile, bicarbonate, and other digestive juices into the small intestine.

Duodenum

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

E. Coli

Carbohydrates are sometimes found in meat. T/F

False

The term appetite describes a biological need for food T/F

False

The risk of dehydration in older adults compared to younger adults is_____.

Higher

This sphincter is situated between the small intestine and colon.

Ileocecal valve

Which of the following statements about diabetes is the most correct?

In type one diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin.

The synthesis of fatty acid is known as ____

Lipogenesis

Which of the following measurement techniques is a convenient, practical and inexpensive way to determine if a person has an unhealthy distribution of body fat

Measuring the person's waist circumference

Which of the following measurement techniques is a convenient, practical, and inexpensive way to determine if a person has an unhealthy distribution of body fat?

Measuring the persons waist circumference

Hey deficiency of this water soluble vitamin is characterized by "the 4 D's" (dermatitis, dementia, diarrhea, and death) are characteristics of a deficiency of this water soluble vitamin.

Niacin

Suppose you want to have a salad with fresh fruits and vegetables. To help reduce the risk of foodborne illness, you should ________.

Rinse them under cold running water

A food borne illness is a sickness caused by pathogens or third toxins in food. T/F

True

A food-borne illness is a sickness caused by pathogens or their toxins in food. T/F

True

A person who has a BMI of 17.0 has a greater risk of infections than a person who has a BMI of 21.0

True

Carbohydrates are created by photosynthesis implants T/F

True

It is generally safe to eat food a day or two after the sell by date T/F

True

Obesity increases the risk of sleep apnea. T/F

True

This photo shows a woman washing fresh produce in the kitchen sink. She is showing the proper washing technique by holding the carrot under fresh running water to remove dirt and bacteria that may be clinging to the surface. T/F

True

To calculate body mass index, divide weight in kilograms buy height in meters, squared. T/F

True

Which of the following Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) recommendations were developed to guard against overconsumption?

UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Levels)

Vegans are at risk for a deficiency of this vitamin because it is only found in animal products

Vitamin B12

Babies are given oral dose or injection of this fat soluble vitamin shortly after birth.

Vitamin D

This fat soluble vitamin can be synthesized in the GI tract

Vitamin K

Which of the following is not a common source of food-borne pathogens?

White

Dennis wants to gain weight, primarily as lean tissue. In addition to performing resistance exercise regularly, he should

add nutrient-dense, healthy sources of energy to his diet, including fatty fish, whole-grain cereals, nuts, peanut butter, and olive oil.

Which of the following body fat assessment techniques relies on the principle that water and electrolytes conduct electricity?

bioelectrical impedance

The organic cofactors that help enzymes catalyze reactions are called ______.

coenzymes

The organic cofactors that help enzymes catalyze reactions are called _______.

coenzymes

Consuela is an overweight young woman who wants to lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. The most reliable and safe way for her to lose this weight is to

decrease her usual energy intake

This sphincter is situated between the small intestine and colon.

ileocecal valve

The GREEN section of MyPlate resents which food group?

vegetables