Nutrition 1010

If Mary eats a bowl of 18 chips with one serving being 9 chips, how many grams of fat will she consume? 10 grams b.) 5 grams c.) 40 grams d.) 6 grams

10 grams

Which should be considered regarding fruit juice when building a healthy diet? 100% fruit juice should not be counted as part of your fruit intake. 100% fruit juice is not appropriate for a healthy diet. 100% fruit juice should only make up half of your fruit consumption. 100% fruit juice is a better option than whole fruits.

100% fruit juice should only make up half of your fruit consumption.

One glucose molecule produces how many ATP? a.) 8 b.) 6 c.) 4 d.) 2

4

A large cheeseburger gives you 30 grams of fat, 30 grams of carbohydrates, and 15 grams of protein. Calculate the calories in this. a.) There is no way to calculate the calories from this information. b.) 270 c.) 450 d.) 120

450

Why should we avoid highly processed foods as part of a healthy diet? a.) Highly processed foods typically are low in sugar. b.) Highly processed foods add unneeded sodium, saturated fats, and sugar to many diets, increasing the risk of chronic diseases. c.) Highly processed foods are important to our diet and should not be avoided. d.) Highly processed foods do not have any minerals.

Highly processed foods add unneeded sodium, saturated fats, and sugar to many diets, increasing the risk of chronic diseases.

Water, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are all considered __________. a.) minerals b.) macronutrients c.) micronutrients d.) vitamins

Macronutrients

What is necessary for tissue formation, cell reparation, and hormone and enzyme production? a.) Vitamins b.) Carbohydrates c.) Fat d.) Protein

protein

Which of the following web address endings represents reliable nutrition advice from an internet source? a.) .edu b.) .net c.) .health d.) .com

.edu

A female that has a sedentary job who does not engage in any physical activity would have which Physical Activity factor? a.) 1.12 b.) 2 c.) 1.5 d.) 1

1

How many calories come from carbohydrates from a diet that has 2,200 calories, of which 50% are carbs? a.) 1,100 b.) 550 c.) 500 d.) 235

1,100

A male that rides their bike 30 minutes each day would get which physical activity factor? a.) 1.12 b.) 1.11 c.) 1.25 d.) 1.27

1.11

You have one and a half cups of vanilla ice cream. How many portions is that? a.) 5 b.) 1.5 c.) 3 d.) 0.5

3

Which of the following scenarios falls within the current physical fitness guidelines for adults? a.) 200 minutes of moderate activity one day a week. b.) A brisk 20 minute walk each day. c.) 300 minutes of moderate activity per week, with two days of muscle strengthening exercises. d.) 100 minutes of moderate activity per week, with one day of muscle strengthening exercises.

300 minutes of moderate activity per week, with two days of muscle strengthening exercises.

How many total cups are in this product? a.) 4 b.) 1/2 c.) 1 d.) 2

4

How long do most food elimination diets require you to keep a food journal? a.) 1 day b.) 3-6 months c.) 3 days d.) A few weeks

A few weeks

Which of the following is considered a macronutrient? a.) minerals b.) carbohydrates c.) water d.) vitamin D

Carbohydrates

Which of the following foods would be considered the most nutrient-dense? a.) donuts b.) grapes c.) water d.) stuffed crust meat pizza

Grapes

Your lunch consists of a kale salad with sauteed shrimp, grated parmesan cheese, and green olives. Additionally, you have a fruit cup with a drizzle of honey. Which Healthy Food Style Pattern would this most fit into? Healthy Vegetarian-Style Pattern Healthy Seafood-Style Pattern Healthy U.S.- Style Food Pattern Healthy Mediterranean-Style Pattern

Healthy Mediterranean-Style Pattern

The DASH diet is meant to help treat what medical condition? Cancer Anemia Osteoporosis Hypertension

Hypertension

What is the main benefit of the regular diet? a.) It provides modifications for those with issues chewing and swallowing. b.) It provides a reduced caloric intake in order to help reduce one's weight. c.) It is helpful to use before and after surgery. d.) It provides a well-balanced diet with a wide variety of foods.

It provides a well-balanced diet with a wide variety of foods.

Why might someone with diabetes want to avoid taking Lorcaserin? a.) Lorcaserin can cause high blood sugar. b.) Lorcaserin has to be taken by injection. c.) Lorcaserin can cause low blood sugar. d.) Lorcaserin needs to be taken with 8 oz. of fruit juice.

Lorcaserin can cause low blood sugar.

Which breakfast would fall into the Healthy Vegetarian Pattern? a.) Raisin bran, milk, coffee, half and half, whole grain toast with one scrambled egg b.) Scrambled eggs with ham, whole wheat toast, coffee c.) Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on gluten free toast d.) Raisin bran, milk, orange juice, turkey sausage, biscuit

Raisin bran, milk, coffee, half and half, whole grain toast with one scrambled egg

Which of the following is true regarding vitamin and mineral dosing recommendations? The higher the dose of vitamins the better. There are vitamin recommendations but none for minerals. There are no vitamin and mineral dosing recommendations. Reliable sources will only make recommendations that are in line with the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).

Reliable sources will only make recommendations that are in line with the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).

In order for nutrition information to be considered trustworthy, it must be science-based, peer-reviewed, and what else? a.) Tied to a supplement b.) Supported by a popular influencer c.) Replicable d.) Published

Replicable

Which Act authorized the FDA to establish regulations for dietary supplements? a.) The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act b.) The Dietary Health and Supplement Act c.) The Cosmetic Labeling Act d.) The Pure Foods and Drugs Act

The Dietary Health and Supplement Act

Under which Act were phrases like "low fat" and "light" standardized? a.) The Pure Foods and Drugs Act b.) The Dietary Health and Supplement Act c.) The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act d.) The Cosmetic Labeling Act

The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act

How are nutrient-dense foods an important part of a healthy diet? a.) They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. b.) They are not important, and you should avoid nutrient-dense foods. c.) They provide necessary added sugars and sodium. d.) They provide excess fat, calories, and carbohydrates.

They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients

Identify which statement is true regarding weight loss drugs. a.) It is rare that a person regains their weight once they stop taking the drug. b.) They are suitable for people that are breastfeeding or pregnant. c.) They are typically covered by all insurances. d.) They are typically very expensive.

They are typically very expensive.

Which of the following is true of nutrition research? a.) New findings are constantly changing our recommendations for healthy living. b.) It can be interpreted by each individual in their own manner. c.) Most findings have been historical in nature, not changing. d.) It is not considered evidenced-based.

a.) New findings are constantly changing our recommendations for healthy living.

Which secretion is important in being able to properly absorb vitamin B12? a.) intrinsic factor b.) pepsinogen c.) hydrochloric acid d.) gastric lipase

a.) intrinsic factor

Which of the following weight loss surgeries is considered the riskiest? a.) gastric band b.) gastric sleeve c.) biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch d.) gastric bypass

biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch

People with __________ can not eat gluten because it damages their small intestine. a.) Crohn's disease b.) diverticulosis c.) Celiac disease d.) Irritable Bowel Syndrome

celiac disease

This describes the clear liquid diet. a.) fat-restricted b.) mechanical soft c.) low fiber d.) clear liquid

clear liquid

Identify the area of the cell where glycolysis occurs. a.) smooth endoplasmic reticulum b.) cytoplasm c.) rough endoplasmic reticulum d.) mitochondria

cytoplasm

Which of the follow steps of the scientific method is when you would make an educated guess about what would happen in an experiment? a.) make a survey b.) identify the problem c.) gather data d.) hypothesis

d) hypothesis

A study is conducted on if vitamin C makes people sleep longer. One group gets vitamin C, the other group does not. The group that gets vitamin C is known as the what? a.)quantitative group b.) experiment group c.) placebo group d.) control group

experiment group

What energy source is utilized most during a long walk? a.) glucose b.) amino acids c.) protein d.) fat

fat

Which supplement is specifically recommended for women of childbearing age? a.) Vitamin D b.) folate c.) Vitamin C d.) zinc

folate

Provisions for monitoring __________ came about in 1950 from the Food and Drug Administration. a.) prescription drugs b.) food and color additives c.) cleaning products d.) cosmetics

food and color additives

Which food group would provide the most potassium? a.) protein b.) grains c.) fruits d.) dairy

fruits

Pyruvate is the end product of __________. a.) glycolysis b.) the Krebs Cycle c.) the electron transport chain d.) the ATP transport chain

glycolysis

MyPlate consists of the following five food groups: fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy, and __________. a.) eggs b.) meat c.) grains d.) carbohydrates

grains

Vitamin B12 is absorbed in which section of the small intestine? a.) colon b.) jejunum c.) duodenum d.) ileum

ileum

The duodenum is responsible for absorbing which mineral? a.) calcium b.) bile salts c.) iron d.) potassium

iron

Which of the following is true regarding Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)? a.) It is the same for everyone. b.) There is a specific BMR based on age. c.) It is different for everyone. d.) There is a specific BMR based on each gender.

it is different for everyone

What might one consider a benefit to taking Orlistat? a.) You can eat whatever foods you want while on this drug. b.) There are no known gastrointestinal side effects. c.) There are no reported injuries to the liver with this drug. d.) It is available over the counter.

its available over the counter

Chewing is an example of __________. a.) mechanical digestion b.) enzymatic digestion c.) chemical digestion d.) peristalsis

mechanical digestion

The Physical Activity Committee suggests that Americans get 150 minutes of __________ per week. a.) moderate-intensity aerobic activity b.) stretching c.) muscle strengthening activity d.) bone strengthening activity

moderate-intensity aerobic activity

Using portion control is an example of which principle of a healthy diet? variety adequacy moderation balance

moderation

Which of the following would be considered a "starchy vegetable"? potatoes squash spinach tofu

potatoes

Which substance is helpful in increasing satiety? a.) substrates b.) probiotics c.) synbiotics d.) prebiotics

prebiotics

Which of the following terms means "feeling full or satisfaction of appetite"? a.) satiety b.) craving c.) hunger d.) palatability

satiety

In general, which taste do humans prefer? a.) foods higher in carbs b.) bitterness c.) sweetness d.) foods higher in protein

sweetness

What factors are considered "primary" reasons for selecting certain foods? a.) taste and hunger b.) age and income c.) age and availability d.) income and ethnicity

taste and hunger

The generation of heat that the body produces when it breaks down carbohydrates, fats, or protein as energy is known as __________. a.) BMR b.) thermogenesis c.) energy balance d.) photosynthesis

thermogenesis

Choosing foods that do not have __________ can improve your cholesterol. a.) trans-fat b.) sodium c.) vitamins d.) sugar

trns-fat

Anthropometric measures typically consist of height, weight, skinfold thickness, and __________. a.) blood tests b.) oxygen intake c.) bone density d.) waist circumference

waist circunference

Which macronutrient is responsible for transporting nutrients throughout the body, as well as removing waste products from the body? Protein Carbohydrates Water Fat

water

A female client you are working with weighs 56 kilograms. How many pounds is that? a.) 56 pounds b.) 115 pounds c.) 246 pounds d.) 123 pounds

123 pounds

Most food labels are created for an average diet of __________ calories per day. a.) 2,000 b.) 1,500 c.) 2,500 d.) 1,200

2,000

You are making a daily meal plan and want to be aware of your sodium level. What level should you try to stay below for your daily sodium intake? a.) 2,700 mg b.) 2,300 mg c.) 4,000 mg d.) 3,100 mg

2,300

Which diet would be the most successful at fostering "good" bacteria in the gut? a.) A diet high in lean protein b.) A diet high in low-fat dairy and soy products c.) A diet rich in fruits and vegetables with lots of fiber d.) A diet high in whole grains and artificial sweeteners

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables with lots of fiber

Which of the following should one avoid when looking for an effective weight loss strategy? a.) A program that claims you do not have to diet or exercise. b.) A program that is online. c.) A program that makes you pay a fee. d.) A program that offers multiple specialists in nutrition, physical activity, or behavior change.

A program that claims you do not have to diet or exercise.

Which of the following would fall into the Key Recommendations set forth by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? a.) Consumption of saturated fats that were 5% of daily intake b.) Added sugar equal to 25% of calories for the day c.) 3 alcoholic drinks per day for women d.) Sodium consumption of 2,800 mg per day

Consumption of saturated fats that were 5% of daily intake

How is the gastric sleeve effective in aiding in weight loss? a.) Food bypasses the stomach and goes directly into the duodenum. b.) The surgery reduces the amount of food that can fit into the stomach. c.) It prevents fat from being absorbed into the body. d.) The surgery divides the small intestine into two tracts.

The surgery reduces the amount of food that can fit into the stomach.

Sprinting (or a short bout of running) is considered to be __________. a.) medium intensity b.) low intensity c.) anaerobic d.) aerobic

anaerobic

Which major allergen must be listed on the food label? barley wheat rye oats

wheat

Your breakfast has 10 grams of fat and 10 grams of protein. How many total calories does your breakfast contain? a.) 315 b.) 130 c.) 150 d.) 250

130

If you are on a 2,000 calorie diet per day, and you are aiming for 20% to come from fat/lipids, how many grams of fat would you try to consume? 35 24 44 60

44

Explain what happens when one takes in more food energy than is used in activity. a.) The excess is lost through perspiration. b.) The excess is lost through urination. c.) The excess is stored as fat deposits. d.) The excess is stored as muscle deposits.

The excess is stored as fat deposits.

What is a potential outcome of calorie-restriction diets? a.) decline in bone density b.) They are easy to keep up with long-term. c.) increased aerobic capacity d.) increase in lean body mass

decline in bone density

Which meal has the most calories? A meal with 1 gram of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein, and 1 gram of fat A meal with 5 grams of fat, 1 gram of carbohydrates A meal with 10 grams of carbohydrates and 5 grams of fat A meal with 10 grams of protein

A meal with 10 grams of carbohydrates and 5 grams of fat

When building a healthy diet, which should be considered in relation to grains? a.) Try to avoid whole grains when possible. b.) All of your grains should be whole grains. c.) At least 10% of your grains should be whole grain. d.) At least half of your grains should be whole grains.

d.) At least half of your grains should be whole grains

Which process makes the food smaller, increasing the surface area so it is easier to move through the digestive tract? a.) peristalsis b.) enzymatic digestion c.) chemical digestion d.) mechanical digestion

d.) mechanical digestion

Which of the following is true of ATP (adenosine triphosphate)? a.) It is found in the cells of all living organisms. b.) Only human cells have ATP. c.) It is a storage mechanism for chemical energy. d.) ATP is only found in plants.

It is found in the cells of all living organisms.

Which of the following is true regarding blood serum food sensitivity tests? a.) They have low specificity and low sensitivity. b.) They do not focus on IgG levels. c.) They are extremely accurate in identifying food allergies and sensitivities. d.) They are seen to be the gold standard in identifying food sensitivities.

They have low specificity and low sensitivity.

Which is true regarding physical fitness guidelines for youth? a.) They should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. b.) They need to work out 3 out of 7 days per week. c.) They should aim to get 15 minutes of physical activity per day. d.) They should get at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day.

They should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day.

Why is the low sodium diet typically prescribed? a.) To help those that are allergic to gluten. b.) To help those with hypertension. c.) To help those that have chewing issues. d.) To help those with high cholesterol.

To help those with hypertension.

The EER is appropriate to determine nutrient needs for which group? women only aged 19 and older children between the age range of 10-15 years old adults aged 19 and older men only aged 19 and older

adults aged 19 and older

Which component in this product has the greatest % Daily Value (DV)? a.) total fat b.) cholesterol c.) total carbohydrates d.) sodium

sodium

Why are essential nutrients termed "essential"? a.) They can be made in our bodies. b.) All nutrients are considered essential. c.) They must be supplied by our diets because our bodies can't make them. d.) They must be provided as a supplement or vitamin.

c.) They must be supplied by our diets because our bodies can't make them.

The bag of pretzels you ate has 10 grams of carbohydrates. How many calories from carbohydrates would you have eaten in those 10 grams? a.) 50 b.) 10 c.) 80 d.) 40

40

The second phase of glycolysis produces ATP and __________. a.) Enzymes b.) Vitamin B c.) NADH d.) CO2

NADH

You calculate a BMI as 19.49. What category does that put the person in? a.) underweight b.) It depends on if they are male or female c.) overweight d.) healthy weight

healthy weight

What is the main concern of taking the Chinese herbs caowu and chuanwu? a.) arthritis b.) highly toxic alkaloids c.) bruising d.) high blood pressure

highly toxic alkaloids

Which type of tissue is more metabolically active? a.) All tissues are the same amount of active. b.) bone tissue c.) fat tissue d.) lean tissue

lean tissue

A client tells you that they have been using an herb to treat gastric ulcers but is now suffering from high blood pressure. Which herb do you suspect they are using? a.) ginger b.) licorice root c.) chuanwu d.) caowu

licorice root

For breakfast, you have scrambled eggs with shredded cheese, a glass of orange juice, and a piece of whole grain toast. Which could you add to your meal to ensure you have an item from every food group? a.) jelly for your toast b.) a glass of whole milk c.) a handful of strawberries d.) shredded spinach for your scrambled eggs

shredded spinach for your scrambled eggs

Identify the organ in the digestive tract that comes after the esophagus. a.) mouth b.) small intestine c.) throat d.) stomach

stomach

Our tastes change as we grow older; the preference for __________ increases. saltiness sweetness bitterness fat

sweetness

Poultry and seafood belong to the __________ food group. a.) vegetable b.) grains c.) protein d.) fruits

protein

You can generally trust nutritional information that comes from qualified professionals. What credential is given to a nutrition expert that must complete a specialized degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or another related science? a.) Nutritionalist b.) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist c.) Certified in Public Health d.) Dietitian

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Which of the following is considered a micronutrient? a.) Amino Acids b.) Carbohydrates c.) Lipids d.) Vitamin D

Vitamin D

Which of the following is true regarding the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)? a.) RDAs typically can not be determined. b.) It is the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals in a group. c.) It takes into account average servings by month. d.) It tells you how much can be consumed before getting sick.

It is the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals in a group.

Why are peer-reviewed journals considered more trustworthy than other publishing outlets? Peer-reviewed journals are required to only publish articles that have a lot of researchers. Peer-reviewed journals require longer time spans for the experiment. Peer-reviewers look to ensure that the scientific method was followed and consider the study's hypothesis, methodology, statistical results, and conclusions. Peer-reviewed journals must publish all articles that are submitted to them.

Peer-reviewers look to ensure that the scientific method was followed and consider the study's hypothesis, methodology, statistical results, and conclusions.

Which of the following is true regarding elimination diets? a.) They can be used to determine if specific foods contribute to symptoms. b.) These typically last only a few days. c.) They typically remove diet groups one at a time. d.) These diets do not involve help from a health professional.

They can be used to determine if specific foods contribute to symptoms.

Three ways that nutrients are absorbed through the small intestine are facilitated diffusion, simple diffusion, and __________. a.) peristalsis b.) simple transport c.) passive transport d.) active transport

active transportation

Low-intensity activity uses __________ metabolism because it is more efficient and fatty acids can be mobilized to provide the energy source. a.) aerobic b.) anaerobic c.) protein metabolism d.) amino acid metabolism

aerobic

You have a client that ate on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the previous week. Which type of restriction diet are they following? a.) 5:2 eating pattern b.) alternate day fasting c.) periodic fasting d.) time-restricted feeding

alternate day fasting

Lean body mass (LBM) is analyzed by taking into account muscle mass, body water, and __________. a.) fat tissue b.) fat mass c.) bone mass d.) height

bone mass

Which of the following is a muscular contraction that helps push the bolus down the digestive tract? a.) mastication b.) bile c.) peristalsis d.) chyme

c.) peristalsis

Which pathway of energy metabolism requires energy? a.) aerobic b.) anaerobic c.) anabolic d.) catabolic

anabolic