Nutrition Exam

Weight (C)

A 45-year-old man who is overweight and has several family members with heart disease is concerned about developing it. Which risk factor does he have the ability to improve or change?

Very High (D)

A 55-year-old woman with a BMI of 31 and waist circumference of 37 whose father and grandfather died of heart disease is at _____ risk of developing heart disease.

It would be a good way to improve her bone density (B)

A 70-year-old woman wants to begin a weight training program. What advice would you give her?it would be a good way to improve her bone density

Overweight (b)

A body mass index of 25.0 to 29.9 in an adult indicates:

Remove the salt shaker from the table (B)

A man with pre-hypertension is trying to keep his blood pressure from going higher. Which of the following dietary changes might help?

Participate in physical activity and eat more frequently (A&B)

A person trying to gain weight should:

25 (A)

A pregnant woman needs about _____ grams of protein per day above prepregnancy needs.

it consumes time that could be spent in more vigorous activities (B)

All of the following effects of watching television contribute to obesity except:

Starvation (B)

All of the following factors are associated with a higher basal metabolic rate except:

TRUE

During pregnancy, the recommended carbohydrate intake is less than 175 grams per day. True False

340 (B)

During the second trimester of pregnancy, a daily increase of _____ calories above the allowance for nonpregnant women is recommended.

Vegetable and Whole grain intake (A&B)

In general, studies of populations have suggested that low cancer rates correlate with:

She develops fat centrally. & she is at an increased risk for disease (A&C)

Mary has a waist circumference of 38 inches. Based on this information you conclude that:

Iron (D)

Most babies are born with enough _____ to last about half a year.

FALSE

Television food ads have positive effects on children's nutrition. True False

Eat a wide variety of vegetables and fruits in generous quantities every day. (D)

The best action to take to decrease your risk of cancer is to:

Introduce them at the beginning of the meal when the child is hungry (B)

The best way to introduce new foods into to toddler's diet is to:

3500 (C)

cOne pound of body fat is equal to (#) calories?

She needs to eat high-calcium snacks such as low-fat cheese (C)

An adolescent girl is drinking diet colas instead of milk because she wants to control her weight. What advice would you give her to aid in developing peak bone mass?

High in saturated fats & trans fats (A&B)

An atherogenic diet is characterized as one that is:

Using weight machines (B)

Examples of aerobic physical activity include all of the following except:

Some cancers (A)

Excess body fatness is associated with an increased risk of...

Central Abdominal Area (B)

Excess fat around the (blank) represents a greater risk to health than excess fat elsewhere on the body.

Calories (A)

Laboratory studies suggest that diets high in _____ seem to promote cancer.

FALSE

Older adults are not able to maintain muscle mass and strength. True False

An increase in lean muscle tissue, which burns more energy (B)

One of the major benefits of physical activity for weight management is:

Appetite (B)

The psychological desire to eat is referred to as:

Have a high fruit and vegetable intake and consume whole grains and other fiber-rich foods (E= B&C)

To reduce your risks of developing cancer you would:

Visceral Fatness (A)

Waist circumference reflects the degree of (blank) in proportion to body fatness.

It can narrow passages in arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart (C)

What is the role of plaque formation in the arteries during heart disease development?

Magnesium and potassium (A&B)

Which of the following appears to help prevent and treat hypertension in certain populations?

Mild Flavors (B)

Which of the following describes foods preferred by children?

The mothers pre pregnancy nutrition (A)

Which of the following determines whether the mother is able to grow a healthy placenta?

Folate (C)

Which of the following nutrients is related to the prevention of neural tube defects?