FSHN Ch. 12-13, 18-19 Test

Strategies to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease in people who drink include limiting daily alcohol to

1 drink for women and 2 for men

Approximately how many people worldwide are thought to be affected by iron-deficiency anemia?

1.6 billion

How much sodium is contained in a fast food deluxe hamburger that lists a sodium content of 2.5 grams?

2,500 mg

Even for people with normal blood pressure, what percentage are salt sensitive?

25

The suggested minimum number of daily milk servings for adults is _____ cups per day.

3

What is the minimum loss of body weight that impairs a person's physical performance?

3-4%

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage ___ or more minutes of exercise on most days of the week.

30

All adults lose bone mass as they grown older, beginning between the ages of ____ and _____ years.

30, 40

Major minerals are found in the body in amounts larger than ____ mg

5

Approximately how much water (lbs) is found in a 134 lb person?

80

What population group is at the highest risk for iron overload?

Adult men

Which of the following is a characteristic of factors associated with hypertension?

African Americans develop high blood pressure ealier in life and their average blood pressure is higher than whites

The sixth leading cause of death in the United States is

Alzheimer's disease

The immune system treats foreign substances such as bacteria and toxins as

Antigens

In the United States, iron is currently added to which of the following foods?

Breads and cereals

Which of the following shows the highest bioavailablity for calcium?

Broccoli

Which of the following are good sources of dietary calcium?

Certain green vegetables

Which of the following is NOT among the recommendations by health professionals to treat hypertension

Decrease intake of dairy products to avoid sodium

Which of the following individuals would most likely NOT need an iron supplement?

Elderly female

Iron is a non-essential nutrient

False

Malnutrition enhances the immune system.

False

Minerals are organic elements

False

Most bottle water contains fluoride

False

Recommendations for reducing cancer risk include moderation of smoking or use of tobacco products

False

The incidence of diabetes is expected to decline in the next 50 years.

False

Swallowing toothpaste on a regular basis can cause:

Fluorosis

Iron overload is also known as

Hemochromatosis

The DASH diet is recommended for individuals with__________.

High blood pressure

What is another term for hypertension?

High blood pressure

The most common form of cardiovascular disease i

Coronary heart disease

Symptoms of iron poisoning include:

Rapid heartbeat

Risk factors that predict the development of hypertension include all of the following EXCEPT

Salt intake

Match these regarding sodium content of our food: Choices - use a choice only once A. Sodium added during cooking and at the table B. Natural content of food C. Processed foods

Match each of the following to a choice 1. about 15% - A 2. about 75% - C 3. about 10% - B

Absorption of iron from supplements is improved by taking them wit

Meat

Which of the following represents the most reliable dietary source of zinc?

Meats and whole grain cereals

Being obese is known to increase the probabilities of contracting all of the following diseases EXCEPT

Osteoporosis

Direct contributors to the metabolic syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT

Osteoporosis

Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of iron per serving?

Pinto beans

What is the term given to mounds of lipid material mixed with smooth muscle cells and calcium that develop in the artery walls?

Plaques

Which of the following leading causes of death in the U.S. do NOT have a relationship to diet?

Pneumonia and influenza

A person who has not consumed anything except for water for the past 8 hours has a blood glucose concentration of 109 mg/dl. This person would be classified as

Prediabetic

What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet?

Processed foods

HDL is:

The good type of cholesterol

Aging is a risk factor for developing hypertension.

True

Alcohol containing beverages do not count towards one's daily fluid needs.

True

Bioavailablity refers to the rate and extent to which a nutrient is absorbed and used

True

Having pre-diabetes is considered a major risk factor for development of diabetes at a later time

True

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world

True

LDL stands for low density lipoprotein, the bad type of cholesterol.

True

Waist circumference is a risk factor for developing metabolic syndrome.

True

Water aids in the regulation of blood volume.

True

Which of the following nutrients enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?

Vitamin C

Identify the factor that enhances calcium absorption

Vitamin D

What is the body's most indispensable nutrient?

Water

Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body?

Water

Which of the below foods contains the highest percentage of water?

Yogurt

Deficiency of which of the following minerals is associated with retarded growth and sexual development in children?

Zinc

Calcium absorption is favored by the presence of

lactose

Match these minerals with their associated health function: Choices - use a choice only once A. Carries oxygen in the blood B. Dental health C. Goiter D. Assists insulin with glucose transportation

1. Chromium - D 2. Iron - A 3. Iodine - C 4. Fluoride - B

____% of the U.S. population has decayed, missing or filled teeth

95%

Among the following groups, which has the highest percentage of body water?

Children

Identify the factor that inhibits iron absorption:

Coffee at the same meal

The DASH diet is actually the acronym for

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Female gender is a risk factor for developing heart disease.

False

Fresh fruits are naturally a good source of fluoride

False

Low levels of blood hemoglobin most likely indicate a deficiency of

Iron

Which of the following foods should be especially limited in the diet of individuals with hemochromatosis?

Iron fortified cereals

Which of these are considered major minerals?

Magnesium and potassium

Which of these is a non-modifiable risk factor for CHD?

Male gender

When eaten at the same meal, which of the following foods enhances the absorption of iron in legumes?

Oranges