FSUN HUN1201 Sample Test Questions

The main function of bile is to: a. emulsify fats. b. stimulate the activity of protein digestive enzymes. c. neutralize the contents of the intestine. d. increase peristalsis. e. all of the above

A

8. Historical information, physical examination, laboratory tests, and anthropometric measures are: a. steps in the scientific method. b. methods used in nutrition assessment. c. procedures used to determine nutrient content of diet. d. obsolete procedures used by nutritionists years ago.

b

A person engaged in physically active work in hot humid weather and who wears a rubber suit to promote weight loss is at high risk of experiencing: a. ketosis. b. heatstroke. c. hypothermia. d. overhydration.

b

Absorption of nutrients by intestinal cells occurs by all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT: a. diffusion b. transmigration c. active transport d. facilitated diffusion

b

All of the following are major causes of ulcer formation EXCEPT: a. bacterial infection. b. excessive use of antacids. c. excessive gastric acid secretion. d. use of certain anti-inflammatory medicines.

b

An important aid in any weight-loss diet program is to: a. decrease water intake b. increase physical activity c. speed up thyroid activity with metabolic enhancers d. develop ketosis by keeping carbohydrate intake as low as possible

b

Eating the right amounts of foods to maintain a healthful weight and to optimize the body's metabolic processes is applying what meal planning principle? a. variety b. moderation c. adequacy d. nutrient density e. abundance

b

How are ketones formed? a. condensing of lactic acid molecules b. condensing of acetyl CoA molecules c. hydrolysis of excess glycerol fragments d. hydrolysis of excess pyruvate fragments

b

The DASH diet was designed to help improve: a. cardiovascular risk. b. high blood pressure. c. diabetes control. d. cancer risk.

b

The muscular contractions that propel food through the digestive tract are called: a. defecation. b. peristalsis. c. hydrolysis. d. denaturation.

b

Upon eating a hamburger, in what organ is the hydrolysis of its proteins initiated? a. mouth b. stomach c. small intestine d. large intestine

b

What is the process that results in the hardening of an egg when it is exposed to heat? a. solidification b. denaturation c. condensation d. protein interaction

b

What is the structure of an enzyme? a. lipid b. protein c. nucleic acid d. carbohydrate

b

What nutrient becomes depleted most rapidly during physical exercise? a. iron b. water c. glucose d. glycogen

b

What substance protects the stomach lining from damage due to digestive juices? a. water b. mucus c. pepsinogen d. dietary fats

b

Which of the following is a characteristic of fish consumption? a. fish is a good source of iron b. fatty fish contain the highest amounts of omega-3 fatty acids c. the minimum intake to gain any benefit is 3 servings per week d. even fried fish from fast-food restaurants provide a favorable balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fats

b

Which of the following is a characteristic of hormones? a. inactivate bacteria b. act as messenger molecules c. coordinate visual response d. act as buffers in the bloodstream

b

Which of the following is a common measure of protein quality? a. metabolic value b. biological value c. protein excretion score d. protein complementation index

b

Which of the following is a component of all three dietary disaccharides? a. Sucrose b. Glucose c. Fructose d. Galactose

b

Which of the following is a factor that determines the hardness of a fat at a given temperature? a. origin of the fat b. degree of saturation c. number of acid groups d. number of oxygen atoms

b

Which of the following is known to promote fat storage in adipocytes? a. glucagons b. lipoprotein lipase c. cellulite synthetase d. lipoprotein synthetase

b

Which of the following outlines the overall sequence of events in the complete oxidation of glucose? a. Cori cycle, TCA cycle, glycolysis b. glycolysis, TCA cycle, electron transport chain c. electron transport chain, TCA cycle, Cori cycle d. TCA cycle, electron transport chain, glycolysis

b

All of the following are properties of fiber EXCEPT: a. it delays gastric emptying b. it provides a feeling of satiety c. it elevates blood glucose levels d. it contributes about 1.5-2.5 kcalories per gram

c

In food exchange lists, to what group is milk assigned? a. fat b. meat c. carbohydrate d. meat substitute

c

In the digestion of fats, emulsifiers function as: a. enzymes b. hormones c. detergents d. chylomicrons

c

What dietary nutrients are most effective at raising muscle glycogen concentrations? a. fats b. proteins c. carbohydrates d. chromium and iron

c

What is the FIT principle? a. Formula that gives guidelines to build a good fitness program b. Frequency, Intensity, and Time c. Both a and b d. Diet plan for exercise

c

What is the chemical composition of fats? a. hexose polymers b. glycogen granules c. fatty acids and glycerol d. combinations of long-chain fatty acids

c

What is the storage site of bile? a. liver b. pancreas c. gallbladder d. intestinal epithelial cells

c

What substance controls the release of bile into the small intestine? a. gastrin b. secretin c. cholecystokinin d. gastric-inhibitory peptide

c

What types of enzymes are responsible for hydrolyzing the proteins in foods? a. lipases b. salivases c. proteases d. carbohydrases

c

Which of the following diets promotes superior physical performance in athletes? a. high-fat diet b. high-protein diet c. high-carbohydrate diet d. normal mixed diet with vitamin supplements

c

Which of the following foods contains cholesterol? a. corn b. olives c. roasted turkey d. roasted peanuts

c

Which of the following is NOT a food group in MyPyramid? a. fruits b. meats c. fiber d. grains e. milk

c

Which of the following is a consequence of excess protein intake? a. decreased excretion of calcium b. decreased size of liver and kidneys c. increased production and excretion of urea d. increased protein storage by the liver and kidneys

c

Which of the following is a feature of the basal metabolic rate? a. Fever decreases BMR. b. Fasting increases BMR. c. Pregnancy increases BMR. d. Females have higher BMR's than males.

c

Which of the following is a possible fate of acetyl CoA? a. degradation to urea b. synthesis to glycerol c. synthesis to fatty acids d. degradation to ammonia

c

Which of the following nutrients can be made from compounds composed of 1-carbon skeletons? a. Glucose b. Fructose c. Glycogen d. Fatty acids

c

6. The Dietary Reference Intakes may be used to: a. treat people with diet-related disorders. b. assess adequacy of all required nutrients. c. plan and evaluate diets for healthy people. d. assess adequacy of only vitamins and minerals.

a

7. Which of the following would most likely lead to a primary nutrient deficiency? a. inadequate nutrient intake b. reduced nutrient absorption c. increased nutrient excretion d. increased nutrient destruction

a

9. Which of the following best describes a college-educated nutrition and food specialist who is qualified to make evaluations of the nutritional health of people? a. Registered dietitian b. Licensed nutritionist c. Master of nutrient utilization d. Doctor of food and nutritional sciences

a

A label reading 28% daily value for calcium would reflect: a. a significant source of calcium. b. an average source of calcium. c. a poor source of calcium.

a

After the first few days of a fast, what energy source provides most of the glucose needed to fuel the body? a. protein b. ketones c. glycogen d. triglycerides

a

All of the following are common side effects of bulimia EXCEPT: a. rectal bleeding. b. mineral imbalance. c. severe weight loss. d. ulceration of the esophagus.

a

An index of a person's weight in relation to height is called: a. body mass index. b. height to weight index. c. ideal body weight index. d. desirable body weight index.

a

An organic compound is...? a. a substance or nutrient that contains carbon. b. any substance found in living organisms. c. a compound that contains oxygen atoms. d. found only in foods grown under special conditions. e. superior.

a

Bariatrics is a field of medicine that specializes in the treatment of: a. obesity b. combating fad diets c. severe underweight d. anorexia or bulimia

a

Digestion of starches takes place in the small intestines and also in the: a. mouth. b. colon. c. stomach. d. pancreas.

a

In reality, a person with anorexia nervosa is: a. starving to death. b. losing water weight only. c. losing weight by fad dieting. d. damaging herself psychologically only.

a

In which of the following food groups are legumes found? a. meats b. dairy c. fruits d. grains

a

The Cori cycle involves the interconversion of: a. lactic acid and glucose. b. glucose and amino acids. c. pyruvate and citric acids. d. fatty acids and acetyl CoA.

a

The Exchange System was originally developed for people with: a. diabetes. b. terminal diseases. c. cardiovascular disease. d. life-threatening obesity.

a

What are cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and lignin? a. Fibers b. Starches c. Sugar alcohols d. Artificial sweeteners

a

What is the first vessel to receive absorbed water-soluble vitamins? a. portal vein b. hepatic vein c. mesenteric vein d. mesenteric artery

a

What is the major energy carrier molecule in most cells? a. ATP b. Glucose c. Pyruvate d. Calorie

a

What is the predominant fuel used by muscle cells during low or moderate intensity activity? a. fat b. protein c. glycogen d. blood glucose

a

When two amino acids are chemically joined together, the resulting structure is called a: a. dipeptide b. diglyceride c. polypeptide d. polysaccharide

a

Which of the following best exemplifies an activity that promotes flexibility? a. yoga b. pilates c. weight lifting d. jumping rope

a

Which of the following foods has the best assortment of essential amino acids for the human body? a. eggs b. fish c. corn d. rice

a

Which of the following is NOT an essential amino acid in human nutrition? a. Proline b. Threonine c. Methionine d. Tryptophan

a

Which of the following is NOT one of the six classes of nutrients? a. Fiber b. Protein b. Minerals d. Vitamins

a

Which of the following is a feature of specific ergogenic aids? a. Caffeine may enhance short-term, high-intensity performance b. Carnitine supplements appear to increase the concentration of muscle carnitine c. Conjugated linoleic acid supplements permit longer, more intense workouts in most athletes d. Chromium supplements appear to enhance fat oxidation in most athletes

a

Which of the following is a feature of the body mass index? a. It correlates with disease risk. b. It decreases by 1 unit for every 10 years of life. c. It provides an estimate of the fat level of the body. d. It is defined as the person's height divided by the square of the weight.

a

Which of the following is a feature of the metabolism of surplus dietary fat? a. excess fat is almost all stored b. excess fat promotes increased fat oxidation c. excess fat spare breakdown of body proteins d. conversion of excess fat to storage fat is inefficient

a

Which of the following is an alternative choice for meats in the USDA Food Guide? a. nuts b. bacon c. baked potatoes d. sweet potatoes

a

Which of the following is generally NOT associated with a regular program of physical fitness? a. lowering of bone density b. lowering of blood pressure c. lowering of blood cholesterol d. lowering of resting pulse rate

a

Which of the following regulates the pH of the stomach? a. gastrin b. insulin c. secretin d. cholescystokinin

a

4. Which of the following is a characteristic of an essential nutrient? a. cannot be found in food b. cannot be degraded by the body c. cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body d. cannot be used to synthesize other compounds in the body

d

5. What is the kilocalorie value of a meal supplying 110 g of carbohydrate, 25 g of protein, 20 g of fat, and 5 g of alcohol? a. 160 b. 345 c. 560 d. 755

d

A nutrient needed by the body that must be supplies by foods is termed a(n): a. neutraceutical. b. metabolic unit. c. organic nutrient. d. essential nutrient.

d

All of the following are characteristics of the results of weight loss surgery except: a. hunger is suppressed b. deficiencies of vitamins and minerals are common in the long term c. dramatic improvements are seen in blood lipids, diabetes, and blood pressure d. lifestyle changes are much easier for long term maintenance of weight loss

d

All of the following foods are rich sources of soluble fiber EXCEPT: a. barley b. legumes c. oat bran d. wheat bran

d

Each of the following may act as an emulsifier in the intestinal tract EXCEPT: a. lecithin. b. bile acids. c. bile phospholipids. d. pancreatic lipase.

d

Eating disorders include all of the following EXCEPT: a. anorexia nervosa. b. bulimia nervosa. c. binge-eating disorder. d. disordered eating.

d

Gluconeogenesis is a term that describes the synthesis of: a. amino acids from glucose. b. lactose from a source of sucrose. c. fat from excess carbohydrate intake. d. glucose from a non-carbohydrate substance.

d

Providing enough, but not an excess, of a food is a diet-planning principle of diet planning? a. variety b. balance c. moderation d. kcalorie control

d

What athlete would benefit from carbohydrate loading? a. sprinters b. basketball players c. wrestlers d. marathon runners

d

What is the best approach to weight loss? a. Avoid foods containing carbohydrates. b. Eliminate all fats from the diet and decrease water intake. c. Greatly increase protein intake to prevent body protein loss. d. Reduce daily energy intake and increase energy expenditure.

d

What is the primary absorption site for digestible carbohydrates? a. Mouth b. Stomach c. Large intestine d. Small intestine

d

What is the primary storage form of carbohydrate in the body? a. Fiber b. Starch c. Glucose d. Glycogen

d

What part of the gastrointestinal tract is the predominant site of dietary fat digestion? a. mouth b. stomach c. large intestine d. small intestine

d

What term is specific to reactions in which simple compounds are combined into more complex molecules? a. anabolic b. catabolic c. ergogenic d. gluconeogenic

d

Which of the following can be used to gauge the amount of a person's abdominal fat? a. BMI b. Essential body fat c. Hydrodensitometry d. Waist circumference

d

Which of the following defines the body's set point? a. minimum weight of a person b. maximum weight of a person c. point at which a dieter plateaus and then drops weight quickly d. point above which the body tends to lose weight and below which it tends to gain weight

d

Which of the following dietary nutrients would most rapidly reverse the state of ketosis in a starving person? a. fat b. protein c. amino acids d. carbohydrate

d

Which of the following does NOT describe a function of fat? a. adds flavor to food b. serves as a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins c. is an essential constituent of body tissues d. supplies up to 25% of the body's energy needs during rest

d

Which of the following is NOT a personality trait of someone with anorexia nervosa? a. obsessive-compulsive b. perfectionism c. emotional restraint d. makes lots of close friends

d

Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent an eating disorder? a. Reduce peer and family weight-related criticism. b. Improve media to be more realistic. c. Establish healthy eating habits. d. Do not discuss anything.

d

Which of the following is a characteristic of dietary fibers? a. They cause diverticulosis b. They raise blood cholesterol levels c. They are usually found in high-fat foods d. They are classified according to solubility in water

d

Which of the following proteins inactivates foreign bacteria and viruses? a. enzymes b. collagen c. hormones d. antibodies

d

10. In the scientific method, a tentative solution to a problem is called the: a. theory. b. prediction. c. hypothesis. d. correlation.

c

A sensible idea for preventing constipation is to: a. take medication on a regular basis. b. cut down on water intake. c. include more high-fiber foods in the diet. d. include fewer high-fiber foods in the diet.

c

According to nutrition labeling laws, the amounts of what two vitamins MUST be listed on the package label? a. vitamins D and E b. vitamin B6 and niacin c. vitamins A and C d. thiamin and riboflavin

c

According to the Diet and Health report, what should be the total fat intake as a percent of energy intake? a. 10 b. 20 c. 30 d. 40

c

All of the following are features of artificial sweeteners EXCEPT: a. There is a lack of scientific consensus on their benefits for weight reduction b. There is an Acceptable Daily Intake which provides a wide margin of safety c. They provide about one half the energy of carbohydrates plus small amounts of vitamins and minerals. d. If used, the American Dietetic Association advises moderate intake and only in a well-balanced, nutritious diet

c