Nutrition post lecture quizzes

Each is true regarding designations for professionals in the field of nutrition, except one. Which is the exception?

A dietetic technician, registered (DTR) works under supervision of a registered nurse.

If we are looking at a chain of carbon atoms and see a cluster of additional atoms attached to it which we know behave in a specific way, what is that cluster?

A functional group

Each nonnutritive sweetener can be recommended to patients with phenylketonuria, except one. Which one is the exception?

Aspartame

Glycogen can be stored in which of these: a) Starches b) Muscles c)Liver d)Pancreas

B & C

Each is true regarding body weight in relation to height, except one. Which is the exception?

BMI reveals significant details about overall body composition.

Which food provides the most protein?

Beans

Indispensable amino acids are essential for the body but are not required in the diet. Dispensable amino acids are not essential for the body but contribute to protein formation in various ways.

Both statements are false

The small intestine is comprised of the cecum, colon, and rectum. The large intestine includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

Both statements are false.

Each is true of polysaccharides, except one. Which is the exception?

Cooking decreases the digestive process of some polysaccharides.

Which function has the least priority for protein?

Energy storage

Each daily reference value (DRV) is correct, except one. Which is the exception?

Fiber: 50 g

Which message is NOT synonymous with MyPlate?

Fruit juices should be consumed frequently

Which is least likely to be found free in nature?

Galactose

The process of metabolism is how cells complete which functions? I. Transform II. Acquire III. Store IV. Use energy

I, II, III, IV

Glucose is a simple sugar that is used as energy by your body and brain. Which hormone would be called into action if there was too much glucose in the blood?

Insulin

When carbohydrates are eliminated from the diet to lose weight, which nutrients are most likely to become insufficient?

Iron fiber B vitamins

Which is true of ketosis?

It occurs when fat stores are broken down for energy, and ketones are high in the blood

Increase in consumption of which of the following has the greatest effect on an increase in body weight?

Kilocalorie intake

Each statement is true of sugar alcohols, except one. Which is the exception?

Lactitol is twice as sweet as sucrose.

An edentulous patient dislikes eating meat. What substitutions could the dental hygienist suggest to provide the most protein intake?

Milk

Which consumption pattern of fermentable carbohydrate is considered most cariogenic?

Multiple exposures of small quantities

Hydrolysis of a starch begins with which enzyme?

Salivary amylase

The progressive loss of muscle mass and strength typically associated with the process of aging is called:

Sarcopenia

During peristalsis, doorlike mechanisms called valves or sphincter muscles perform all of the following functions, except one. Which is the exception?

Synthesize dietary enzymes necessary for chemical digestion.

During peristalsis, doorlike mechanisms called valves or sphincter muscles perform all of the following functions, except one. Which is the exception?

Synthesize dietary enzymes necessary for chemical digestion. dietary enzymes necessary for chemical digestion.

Each is true of terminology on food nutrition labels, except one. Which is the exception?

The amounts for the nutrients are based on the daily value (DV)

Taste buds, receptors of taste located in the oral cavity, play an important role in the digestive system. Visual sensory perceptions associated with the presentation and color of food are known as gustatory sensations.

The first statement is true; the second is false

Nutrition is the process by which living things use food to obtain nutrients for energy, growth and development. Energy is the measure of heat equivalent to 1000 cal needed to do work.

The first statement is true; the second is false.

The human body has adaptive mechanisms that tolerate modest ranges in nutrient intakes. The metabolic rate usually increases to compensate for decreased caloric intake.

The first statement is true; the second is false.

Dietary guidelines recommend lowering caloric requirements for older adults because metabolic rate increases with age.

The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.

Prognosis for a protein-deficient patient undergoing periodontal surgery is reduced because excess nitrogen reduces the ability of the periodontium to withstand stress of surgery.

The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.

Sucrose, lactose, and fructose can result in the demineralization of tooth enamel because they rapidly diffuse into plaque biofilm and raise pH levels.

The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.

What is the main job of digestive enzymes?

To chemically break down food macromolecules into absorbable-sized molecules

Which is NOT a macronutrient?

Vitamins

Which of the following does the large intestine most likely absorb in digestion?

Water

The substance that is most supportive of bones and teeth is:

collagen

The process of restoring iron, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid, and niacin removed during processing to approximately their original levels is called:

enrichment

The nutrient-based reference value that is defined as dietary energy intake predicted to maintain energy balance in healthy individuals of a defined age, gender, and weight is the:

estimated energy requirement (EER).

When a lactose-intolerant person consumes dairy products he or she may experience all of the following symptoms, EXCEPT _____.

headache and sore throat

A patient presents the following meal pattern of a typical day. This individual is most likely what type of vegetarian? Breakfast 1 medium orange, cup oatmeal, cup sliced almonds, 1 tsp margarine, 1 cup soy milk Lunch 1 cup cooked black beans, 1 6-inch tostada, 2 slices of tomato, 1 leaf of lettuce, 1 medium banana, 1 cup soy milk Dinner 1 cup bean soup, 1 cup raw spinach leaves, 1 slice rye bread, 1 tsp margarine, 1 cup pears, 1 cup soy milk

vegan