Nutrition Final Practice
How many grams of carbohydrate would it take to equal 32 calories? A. 87 B. 8 C. 7 D. 21
B
The primary role of protein is: A. to insulate and protect body tissue B. to provide the building material for body tissue C. to provide calories D. to store energy
B
Typical americans eat: A. too many fruits/vegetables and whole grains B. too many calories and solid fat C. too few calories D. too many fruits/vegetables and fiber
B
Which of the following is a convenient way to determine appropriate portion sizes and avoid consuming extra calories? A. whatever you are served is the correct portion size B. your hand C. your foot D. your hand and your foot
B
Which one of these ingredients should you watch for on a food label when you want to avoid added sugar? A. wheat flour B. honey C. stevia D. coco butter
B
Since the 1980s, prevalence of obesity has: A. stayed the same B. decreased C. increased
C
Food is pushed through the esophagus by: A. sphincters B. pylorus C. bolus D. peristalsis
D
How many calories are provided by fat in your roommate's most recent meal? Three pieces of fried chicken (40 grams of fat) Mashed potatoes with gravy (6 grams of fat) Coleslaw (5 grams of fat) Roll with butter (5 grams of fat) Soft drink A. 392 calories B. 56 calories C. 224 calories D. 504 calories
D
How many calories are supplied by a vitamin? A. 9 B. 4 C. 7 D. 0
D
Vitamin K can be produced by A. skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation B. conversion of lactic acid tolactate C. hydrolysis of seawater D. intestinal bacteria
D
What happens to carbohydrates that are not digested (fiber) in the intestine? A. they are absorbed and converted to fat B. they are absorbed and converted to glycogen C. they pass into the large intestine and are absorbed D. they pass into the large intestine and are eliminated
D
Which fats are liquid at room temperature? A. saturated and unsaturated fats B. saturated fats C. no fats are liquid at room temperature D. unsaturated fats
D
A cookie with 13 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of fat, and 1 gram of protein provides A. 92 calories. B. 54 calories. C. 65 calories. D. 70 calories.
a
A pre-exercise snack should be A. high in carbohydrate, low in fat. B. high in carbohydrate, high in fat. C. low in carbohydrate, high in fat. D. low in protein, high in fat.
a
Joe is 57 years old. Which of the following nutrients might his body have difficulty absorbing? A. the vitamin B12 in a piece of steak B. the folate in spinach C. the riboflavin in milk D. the vitamin B6 in liver
a
A major dietary component that raises LDL cholesterol is A. green tea. B. saturated fat. C. plant sterols. D. viscous, soluble fiber.
b
Amanda's pre-pregnancy weight of 157 pounds put her BMI in the overweight range. Based on this information, her doctor in conjunction with the Institute of Medicine recommendations, would recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy. a. 28 to 40 pounds b. 15 to 25 pounds c. 25 to 35 pounds d. 11 to 20 pounds
b
The most abundant substance in the human body is A. Sodium. B. water. C. magnesium. D. iron.
b
The name of the secretion produced in the stomach that helps break down protein and activates pepsin is A. amylase. B. hydrochloric acid. C. Bile. D. Gastrin.
b
Which of the following probably has the most influence on older adults' ability to consume a nutritious diet? A. eating three meals a day. B. living on a fixed income. C. television-watching habits. D. working outside the home.
b
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are reference values for nutrients and are designed to A. only prevent nutritional deficiencies. B. provide a ballpark range of your nutrient needs. C. prevent nutritional deficiencies by meeting your nutrient needs as well as prevent the consumption of excessive and dangerous amounts of nutrients. D. Outline the health benefits of specific nutrients.
c
The primary lipid in the human body is A. chylomicrons. B. cholesterol. C. triglycerides. D. lecithin.
c
Two potential complications of pregnancy that must be closely monitored by a health care provider are A. weight gain and exercise. B. constipation and heartburn. C. preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. D. morning sickness and cravings.
c
To reduce the likelihood of giving birth to babies with neural tube defects, women of childbearing age should obtain adequate: A. folate B. biotin C. riboflavin D. niacin
A
Which of the following describes an action that applies to the 2020-2025 US dietary guidleines for americans? A. all of these apply B. follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage C. customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations D. focus on meeting food group needs with nutrient-dense foods and beverages, and stay within calorie limits E. limit food and beverages higher in added sugar, saturated fat, and sodium, and limit alcoholic beverages
A
Judy is 26 years old and weighs 152 pounds. What is Judy's RDA for protein? A. 69 grams B. 138 grams C. 83 grams D. 55 grams
d
Lactose is a A. polysaccharide. B. starch. C. monosaccharide. D. disaccharide.
d
The best alternative to breastfeeding is A. baby food. B. almond or soy milk. C. cow's milk. D. commercially made infant formulas.
d
A food is considered high in a nutrient if it provides: A. 20% or more of the daily value B. 15% or more of the daily value C. 10% or more of the daily value D. 5% or more of the daily value
A
A serving of food contains 10 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fat. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ________ calories? A. 84 B. 74 C. 64 D. 94
A
After her college graduation party, Jade's BAC was 0.16%. This level is _______ times the legal limit. A. 2 B. 5 C. 4 D. 3
A
Atherosclerosis can occur: A. all of these are correct B. in the arteries of the neck, decreasing blood flow to the brain C. in the arteries of the brain, leading to stroke D. in the arteries of the legs, causing pain and muscle cramps E. in the coronary arteries, causing poor to parts of the heart
A
Bob's blood alcohol concentration is 0.25. Based on this information, Bob is A. unconscious B. acting aggressively toward his partner C. able to drive safely D. acting more sociable and feeling less tense
A
If a source of fat is from an animal, then it likely contains: A. saturated fat and cholesterol B. monounsaturated fat and cholesterol C. saturated fat and polyunsaturated fat D. monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat
A
Metabolism takes place in the: A. liver B. kidneys C. gallbladder D. large intestine
A
Patients with pernicious anemia are treated with: A. high doses of vitamin B12 B. iron supplementation C. high doses of folic acid D. eating more fruits and vegetables
A
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for nutrients are generally: A. designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people B. more than twice as high as anyone needs C. the same for all ages for all nutrients D. designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population E. the minimum amounts that average people need
A
The liver can metabolize __________ drink(s) of alcohol per hour. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. the liver's ability to metabolize alcohol is limitless
A
Virtually infinite storage for energy is found in: A. fat cells B. catabolism C. glucose D. glycogen
A
Vitamins: A. are organic molecules B. occur in gram amounts in foods C. are metabolized to yeild energy D. are macronutrients
A
What are the main sources of complex carbohydrates in a person's diet? A. seeds, beans, and grains B. dairy foods C. sugary foods D. leafy green vegetables
A
When glucose and galactose are bonded together, they form: A. lactose B. maltose C. sucrose D. fructose
A
Which nutrient is the medium for all bodily processes? A. water B. minerals C. fat D. protein
A
Which of the following are diet related diseases? A. all of these are correct B. cardiovascular disease C. osteoporosis D. type 2 diabetes E. some cancers
A
Which of the following is a function of fat? A. most concentrated source of energy for the body B. all of these are functions of fat C. provides essential amino acids for growth and repair D. carries water-soluble vitamins
A
Which of the following protects the stomach from the damaging effects of the hydrochloric acid? A. mucus B. chyme C. bicarbonate D. peristalsis
A
A healthful diet can be described by which of the following? A. eat good foods, stay away from bad foods B. balance, moderation, and variety C. "think outside the bun" D. variety, moderation, and physical activity
B
Alcohol is A. digested into fatty acids in the stomach B. a depressant drug C. a food that provides 5 calories/gram D. none of these are correct
B
Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ______ cancer. A. colon B. all of these are correct C. stomach D. pancreatic
B
Diets that lack niacin can lead to: A. rickets B. pellagra C. pernicious anemia D. berberi
B
Food labels list ingredients in: A. alphabetical order B. descending order of predominance (by weight) C. ascending order if predominance (by weight) D. manufacturers are not required to list ingredients
B
Foods in a given food group in MyPlate are evquivalent in their content of: A. protein and energy content B. vitamins and minerals C. carbohydrate and fat content D. fiber content
B
If a person uses up the body's reserve supply of glycogen and still does no eat, glucose (sugar) comes from the: A. pancreas B. liver C. bloodstream D. muscle
B
It seems everyone is talking about (dietary) fat. The best way to control fat in your diet is to: A. eat all protein B. use "balance, variety, and moderation" C. cut out all meat and diary products D. non of these help control fat intake
B
Nearly all alcohol ingested is metabolized in the: A. small intestine B. liver C. stomach D. large intestine
B
The energy-yielding nutrients are: A. fats, carbohydrates, and water B. protein, carbohydrate, and fats C. protein, fats, and minerals D. fats, carbohydrates, and vitamins
B
What is the RDA for protein of a healthy adult woman who weighs 62 kg? A. 74.4 grams B. 49.6 grams C. 62.0 grams D. 86.8 grams
B
Which nutrient(s) is/are most likely missing from a vegan diet? A. iron B. vitamin B12, vitamin D, and iron C. vitamin D D. Vitamin B12
B
You have probably heard that dietary fiber is good for you. Which of these food(s) is/are a good source? A. oatmeal B. all of these are a good source of fiber C. fresh fruit D. dried beans E. baby carrots
B
____________________ is the physical changes that take place in a protein when it is exposed to abnormal conditions in the environment. A. deamination B. denaturation C. transamination D. hydrogenation
B
A hormone that lowers high levels of glucose in the blood is: A. glycogen B. glucagon C. insulin D. leptin
C
Bile functions as: A. a digestive enzyme B. lymph C. an emulsifier D. an enzyme
C
Intestinal gas is produced by: A. bile B. chyme C. bacterial fermentation D. vitamin k
C
Nutrients are absrobed in the: A. stomach B. esophagus C. small intestine D. large intestine
C
Sucrose is an example of a : A. starch B. polysaccharide C. disaccharide D. amylose
C
The most effective way to lower cholesterol is to: A. reduce monounsaturated fat intake B. increase trans fat intake C. reduce saturated fat intake D. increase saturated fat intake
C
The primary role of carbohydrate in the human body is to: A. none of these are true B. make food taste good C. provide the body with energy D. fatten the body
C
Villi and microvilli are fingerlike and hairlike projections that line the small intestines. their purpose is to: A. speeds up the chemical reactions of enzymes B. increase peristalsis C. increase surface are of the small intestine D. neutralize hydrchloric acid from the stomach
C
Which of the following foods contain complete protein? A. beef, chicken, broccoli B. oranges, milk, eggs C. beef, milk, eggs D. eggs, beans, pork
C
Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C? A. egg whites B. whole milk C. green pepper D. hamburger patty
C
Which of the following foods would a lacto-ovovegetarian eat? A. milk B. lamb chops C. milk and eggs D. fish E. eggs
C
Which of the following groups of foods do not contain cholesterol? A. canola oil, peanut oil,, and lard B. cheese, meat, and eggs C. avocados, bananas, and beans D. all of these foods contain cholesterol
C
Which of the following is "good" cholesterol? A. there is no such thing a "good" cholesterol B. VLDL-cholesterol C.HDL cholesterol D. LDL cholesterol
C
Which of the following is correct concerning alcohol's metabolism in a man and woman of the same height and weight? A. they have equal alcohol metabolizing abilities B. it is not yet known C. the woman has a lower capacity for metabolizing alcohol than the man D. the man has a lower capacity for metabolizing alcohol than the women
C
A deficiency of fat in the diet may result in which of the following? A. flaky dermatitis B. decreased growth C. deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins D. all of these are correct
D
A diet high in protein generally corresponds to a diet that is also too high in: A. water B. carbohydrate C. protein D. fat
D
A food contains 15 grams of carbohydrate, grams of protein, and 1 gram of fat. How many calories does this food contain? A. 19 calories B. 79 calories C. 76 calories D. 81 calories
D
A patient was just diagnosed with celiac disease. What foods should they avoid eating? A. grilled chicken and steamed broccoli B. steak and potatoes C. vegetables and rice D. pulled pork sandwich and coleslaw
D
A protein A. is a complex inorganic molecule B. is compromised of glucose molecules C. provided more energy per gram than carbohydrate D. has nitrogen in its chemical structure
D
A protein is said to be "complete" when: A. it satisfies your appetite B. it is found in unprocessed foods C. it supplies 100 percent of the RDA D. all essential amino acids are present and in proper proportion
D
A statement linking the nutritional profile of a food to a reduced risk of a particular disease is known as a: A. nutrient content claim B. disease reducer C. composition claim D. health claim
D
Alcohol metabolism is not influenced by a person's A. sex B. prior history of alcohol use C. body size and composition D. level of caffeine consumption
D
An essential nutrient: A. non of these are correct B. is only in foods from animal sources C. performs a vital function in the body D. must be obtained from food
D
Bicarbonate: A. is made from cholesterol B. is stored in the gallbladder C. acts as a protein catalyst D. neutralizes acid from the stomach
D
Nutrient density refrs to foods that: A. carry the USDA nutrition seal B. are rich in protein C. contain a mixture of carbohydrate, protein, and fat D. are rich in nutrients but relatively low in calories
D
Which of the following can influence the absorption and metabolism of alcohol: A. the presence of food in the stomach B. gender C. ethnicity D. all of these are correct E. type of alcohol and amount consumed
D
Which of the following disease/conditions may be a possible risk of consuming a vegetarian diet? A. all of these are a risk B. edema C. type 2 diabetes D. iron deficiency anemia E. high blood pressure
D
Which of the following is a definition of "nutrients"? A. calories B. substances in food used by the body for digestion C. MyPlate D. chemicals in food used by the body for growth and health
D
Which of the following practices may reduce your risk of cancer? A. eating grilled meats regularly B. smoking no more than 10 cigarettes daily C. consuming two to three standard alcoholic drinks daily D. eating more fruits and vegetables
D
While at a party, Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine. Based on this information, her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ______ standard alcoholic drinks. A. 6 B. 8 C. 2 D. 4
D
_________________ chemical reactions in the cells of the body that change food into energy. A. catabolism B. physiology C. anatomy D. metabolism
D
Teenage boys and girls are at risk for a deficiency in which of the following nutrients? A. iron B. fat C. vitamin A D. vitamin C
a
The process of isolating and inserting a gene (DNA) from one organism into another is called A. genetic engineering. B. plant breeding. C. bioterrorism. D. DNA insertion.
a
Which of the following foods is most nutrient dense? A. an orange B. orange-flavored punch C. an orange ice pop D. orange sherbet
a
Yogurt makes a great morning snack and has a label stating that a serving provides 30 percent of the Daily Value for calcium. A serving of this yogurt is A. low in calcium. B. high in calcium. C. an insignificant source of calcium. D. a good source of both calcium and vitamin D.
b
A thiamine deficiency can cause A. rickets. B. osteomalacia. C. beriberi. D. pellagra.
c
Grayson's birth weight was 6 pounds 10 ounces. How much would we expect him to weigh at 6 months old? a. 18 pounds 10 ounces b. 12 pounds 5 ounces c. 13 pounds 4 ounces d. 19 pounds 14 ounces
c
Jeff usually consumes about 3,000 kcal/day. On average, his total fat intake is approximately 80 grams/day. Based on this information, what is Jeff's average percent calories from fat/day? a. 11% b. 3% c. 24% d. 19%
c
Kerry is an endurance athlete who weighs 75 kgs. According to our Zimmerman textbook, Kerry should consume at least A. 150 grams of protein/kg/day. B. 60 grams of protein/kg/day. C. 90 grams of protein/kg/day. D. 75 grams of protein/kg/day.
c
Which of the following nutrients are added to enriched grains? A. folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, B12, and iron B. folic acid, thiamin, B12, niacin, and calcium C. folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and iron D. fiber, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and iron
c
