Mod C Ch 35

How many minutes each week should a healthy adult spend in moderate-intensity physical exercise?

150 minutes

How mych of MYPlate should consist of the protein group?

25%

How may kilocalories make up 1 pound of body fat?

3,500

How many kilocalories are provided by one gram of carbohydrate?

4

What percentage of an adult is made up of water?

60% to 65%

Which of the following may result in an elevated triglyceride level in the body?

ALL OF THE ABOVE: Type 2 diabetes;excess alcohol consumption;being physically inactive;smoking

Which of the following is a symptom of lactose intolerance?

ALL OF THE ABOVE: abdominal bloating; diarrhea; flatulence; abdominal cramping

Which of the following individuals may require a multivitamin and mineral supplement?

ALL OF THE ABOVE: an individual consuming less thatn 1,200 kcal a day; an individual with Crohns disease; a pregnant women;an elderly individual

Which of the following conditions can result from a deficiency of vitamin C?

ALL OF THE ABOVE: bleeding gums, easy bruising, poor wound healing, muscle cramps

Which of the following may occur if high blood pressure is not brought under control?

ALL OF THE ABOVE: heart attack; kidney damage; stroke; damaged vision

Obesity increases the risk of developing which of the following?

ALL OF THE ABOVE: hypertension; type 2 diabetes; sleep apnea;osteoarthritis

Which of the following is a characteristic of soluble fiber?

ALL OF THE ABOVE: it helps lower blood cholesterol;good food sources include oatmeal, apples, broccoli,and legumes;it makes an individual feel full longer.

Which of the following are symptoms of a food allergy?

ALL OF THE ABOVE: skin rash; hives; swelling; shortness of breath

What is the purpose of adding trans fat to a food item?

ALL OF THE ABOVE: to preserve the food item; to give the food a more desirable taste; to increase shelf life of a food item

Which of the following is a function of the B vitamins?

ALL OF THE ABOVE: to regulate metabolism;to facilitate nercous system function;to maintain healthy skin; to assist enzymes in converting food into energy

Which of the following is a function of water?

ALL OF THE ABOVE: transportation of substances in and out of cells;cools the body through perspiration;provides a solvent for ridding the body of waste products;cushions the shock to bones and joints

Which of the following is an example of an empty calorie food?

ALL OF THE ABOVE; candy, cake,m cookies and soft drinks

Which of the following may result from atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries?

ALL OF THE AOVE:Narrowing of the coronary arteries; partial blockage of the coronary arteries;hardening of the arterial walls

Which of the following conditions can result from a deficiency of iron?

Anemia

Which of the following conditions can result from a deficiency of vitamins B1 (thiamine)?

Beriberi

All of the following are performed by the medical assistant using a knowledge of nutrition EXCEPT:

Conducting a nutritional assessment of a patient and recommending nutrition therapy

All of the following are characteristics of cholesterol EXCEPT:

Dietary cholesterol is only found in plant sources

All of the following are characteristics of monounsaturated fat EXCEPT

Good food sources include palm oil and coconut oil

Which of the following enables glucose to enter the body cells and be converted to energy?

Insulin

What is the disadvantage of trans fat?

It increases the risk of heart disease

All of the following are functions of fat in the body EXCEPT;

It transports water soluble vitamins in the body

Complex carbohydrates are made up of:

Many sugar units strung together in a long chain

Which of the following conditions can results from a deficiency of vitamin B9(folic acid)?

Neural tube birth defects

What is the term for a chemical substance found in food that is needed by the body for survival and well-being?

Nutrient

What is the term for the application of the science of nutrition to promote optimal health and treat illness?

Nutrition Thereapy

Which of the following requires a food label?

Packaged foods

All of the following are benefits of good nutrition EXCEPT

Prevention of cancer

What is the function of carbohydrate in the body?

Primary source of energy for the body

Type 1 diabetes is caused by an inability of the body to:

Produce insulin

ALl of the following are recommendations of the TLC (therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) eating plan EXCEPT:

Sodium: at least 5,000 mg per day

ALl of the following are examples of monosaccharides EXCEPT:

Sucrose

Which of the following vitamins is needed for healthy skin and to maintain vision in dim light?

Vitamin A

Which of the following vitamins is required for the formation of prothrombin needed for normal blood clotting?

Vitamin K

What is a complete protein?

a protein that contains all of the essential amino acids needed by the body

Through the process of digestion, protein is broken down into:

amino acids

All of the following are characteristics of fat soluble vitamins EXCEPT:

an excessive intake may lead to toxicity symptoms

Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen?

apples

ALl of the following are names for added sugar EXCEPT;

ascorbic acid

Which of the following may occur in an individual with a high blood cholesterol level?

atherosclerosis

Which of the following minerals is needed for healthy bones and teeth?

calcium

What occurs in the body with more calories are used for energy by the body than are consumed?

calorie deficit

All of the following are characteristics of lactose intolerance EXCEPT:

caused by an allergy to lactose

All of the following are good food sources of the B vitamins EXCEPT;

citrus fruits

Which of the following occurs with celiac disease?

damage to the villi of the small intestine

All of the following provide kilocalories for the body EXCEPT:

dietary fiber

All of the following are high in dietary cholesterol EXCEPT

egg whites

Which of the following foods does NOT contain gluten?

eggs

What type of nutrition therapy is typically used fort a patient with a severe food allergy to peanuts?

elimination diet

What is the term for a food that has vitamins and minerals added to it to replace those lost during processing of that food?

enriched foods

What is the term for an amino acid that is required by the body and must be obtained from food?

essential amino acid

Which of the following risk factors contributes the most to the development of type 2 diabetes?

excess body weight

Which of the following is recommended nutrition therapy for type 1 diabetes?

exchange list system

All of the following are key elements in the treatment of obesity EXCEPT:

fad diets

Which of the following minerals provide an increased resistance to dental cavities?

fluoride

Which of the following foods is low in sodium?

fruit juice

What occurs with a rotation diet?

gradual desensitization of the body to the food allergen by limiting the number of times it its ingested

What name is used on a food label to identify trans fat?

hydrogenated vegetable oil

How are ingredients listed on a food label?

in descending order of weight from lowest to highest

What is the name of the condition in which the body produces insulin but does not use it effectively?

insulin resistance

Which of the following minerals is needed to make hemoglobin?

iron

A food with a high nutrient density is:

low in calories and high in nutrients

All of the following are examples of macronutrients EXCEPT

minerals

Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?

needed in small amounts for normal growth and development

What percent of the daily caloric intake of an individual should come from fat?

no more than 20%d to 35%

All of the following contain saturated fat EXCEPT

nuts

All of the following are good food sources of protein EXCEPT;

pasta

Which of the following conditions can result from a deficiency of vitamin B12 (cobalamin)?

pernicious anemia

Which of the following conditions can result from a deficiency of vitamin D in children?

rickets

Which of the following foods does NOT contain lactose?

soy milk

How do supplemental digestive enzymes assist in treating food allergies?

they break down food into smaller, less allergenic molecules

Which of the following is primary function of protein in the body?

to build, repair, and maintain body tissue

Which of the following nutrients (listed on a food label) should be limited in the diet?

total fat

What is the term for the chemical form in which most fat exists in food?

triglycerides

Most water is lost from the body through:

urine