Nutrition Final Study Guide
According to Adequate Intake recommendations, the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day.
11 to 15.5
According to the nutritional facts panel and a canna beans, one serving of the lagoon supplies 6 g of protein. The daily value for protein is 50 g. Estimate the percentage daily value for protein in a serving of the beans
12%
The USDA recommends that a beef steak be cooked Until it's internal temperature is at least
145
Do use day recommends that fresh pork be cooked until it's internal temperature is at least
145°
The USTA recommends that fresh ground meat be cooked until it's internal temperature is at least
160°
According to the USDA, a whole cooked chicken is safe to serve with internal temperature reaches a minimum of
165°
Before you prepare or after you use the bathroom, wash your hands with hot soapy water for at least _____ seconds to cleanse them thoroughly.
20
A pound of body fat provides about _____ kcal.
3500
A deficiency of vitamin ______ results in deterioration of epithelial cells
A
Which of the following menu items does not contain a complementary protein
A salad made of apples pears and grapes
What is the primary source of direct energy for cells
ATP
In 2010, Americans consumed more _________ than in 1970
Added sugars
Iron, calcium, and carbon are
All elements
Pathogen's
Are disease causing agents
_____Can be classified as a dietary supplement
Bitter orange
Most forms of __________ are a source of energy for cells
Carbohydrate
The complete oxidation of glucose releases energy and results in the formation of
Carbon dioxide and water
Eric's Way circumference is 42 inches. Based on this information, he has a higher risk of
Cardiovascular disease
Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent for different my plate food groups?
Casserole made with canned tuna, green onions noodles, and cheddar cheese
The ________ is the smallest Living functional unit in an organism
Cell
Jeremy would like to know the amount of vitamin C that is recommended for his life/stage group. He could obtain this information by
Checking the RDa table for vitamin C
Which of the following characteristics is a risk factor for hypertension
Cigarette smoking
Which of the following substances is a lipid that is necessary for the proper development of an infants nervous system
DHA
Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to
DeHydration
Consuela is an overweight young woman who wants to lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. The most reliable and safe way for her to lose this weight is to
Decrease her usual daily energy intake
Which of the following conditions is a major cause of pregnancy related deaths in the United States
Eclampsia
Which of the following food is a good source of vitamin B 12
Eggs
A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally Complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for a while. Based on this information, she is likely to refer her to _________ when developing a new formula
Exchange system list
In their efforts to avoid regaining the weight they have lost, members of the national weight control registry tend to
Exercise on average for 60 minutes a day
Katie is pregnant. She has type one diabetes and often has difficulty controlling her blood glucose level. Based on this information, Katie is likely to
Give birth to a baby that has birth defects
Muscle store ______, the immediate source of glucose for contracting muscles
Glycogen
Females involved in competitive sports, especially _______, or at risk of the female athlete triad
Gymnastics
Which of the following statements is a health claim that the FDA allows on a food package
Healthful diet with adequate folate may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with the brain or spinal cord defect
Mario is a seven-year-old boy who is BMI for his age is in the 75th percentile. According to this information, Mario's weight is
Healthy for his age
Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet related cause of death in the United States
Heart disease
Cells release much of the energy stored in macro nutrients as
Heat
The process of pasteurization involves the use of
Heat to kill pathogens
During her first pregnancy, Britt was unable to stop smoking. Based on this information, her baby has a
Hi risk of becoming an obese child
Which of the following statements about human milk is false?
Human milk is a rich source of vitamin D
Consuming a high sodium diet can increase the risk of
Hypertension
People with BMIs of 25 or more Have a greater risks of __________ then people with BMI is in the healthy range
Hypertension
Betty has type two diabetes, and she has difficulty keeping her fasting blood glucose level under 180. Based on this information, but he has a high risk of
Kidney failure
__________ infection is the most common foodborne illness in the United States
Norovirus
High intake of vitamin A during pregnancy can cause birth defects. This is an example of
Nutrigenomics
Alicia wants to meet my plate recommendation for daily consumption of dairy products, which is 3 cups of dairy products. According to the USDA, How much plain yogurt should she eat to replace one cup of milk
One cup
A scientist isolates a water-soluble compound from spider venom. The substance has nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in its chemical structure. Based on this information, the compound is probably a
Protein
In the body, fat
Provides energy
Calcitonin
Signals osteoblast to remove excess calcium from blood
During digestion, which of the following substances the nature of the proteins and food
Stomach acid
Adipose cells
Store triglycerides
_______ fat insulates the body of her text muscles and bones from bumps and bruises
Subcutaneous
Cellulite is
Subcutaneous adipose tissue that gives skin a lumpy appearance
Actress lotta talent appears in commercials endorsing a dietary supplement Containing a substance from dandelions for weight loss. Her endorsement is an example of
Testimonial
What is the triangular symbol with the number 7 on plastic bottles mean
The bottle should not be used because they probably contain bisphenol A
During pregnancy, edema can be a sign of serious health problem if
The swelling is accompanied by severe hypertension and protein in the urine
Which of the following nutrients cannot be metabolized for ATP production
Thiamin
The RDA for iron is 8 mg and 18 mg, for young men and women, respectively. Based on this information, iron is a
Trace mineral
In the human body, water is involved in
Transporting substances
Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins
Trypsin
Which of the following food is naturally a good source of high-quality protein
Tuna
Which of the following characteristics increases a persons risk of cardiovascular disease
Type two diabetes
Hey farmer and I will want to control crap pass by using integrated pest management techniques. Based on this information, the farmer will use
Viruses that attacked a variety of weeds
Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism
Vitamin B 12
Dorothy is a 65-year-old woman with pernicious anemia. What treatment would her doctor recommend?
Vitamin B 12 injections
A typical vegetarian diet supplies high amounts of
Vitamin C
A vegan can increase his intestinal tract ability to absorb iron in his diet by consuming iron rich plant foods with sources of
Vitamin C
Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults
Vitamin E
Which of the following observations as an example of a positive correlation
When women getting less weight than average during pregnancy, the birth weight of the babies tend to be lower than average
Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin C
White potato
Which of the following foods is not a good source of thiamine
Whole milk
Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral
Zinc
Humans need vitamin B-6 for
amino acid metabolism
The liver uses cholesterol to make
bile
According to the "set point theory," a person's
body fat level is genetically determined and difficult to alter.
In the United States, most
boys begin puberty when they are between 10 to 12 years of age.
A primary function of the digestive system is the
breakdown of food into nutrients
Having a control group enables researchers to
compare findings of the control group with those of the experimental group
Dehydration can cause
death
The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include
dermatitis
Tim's body is shaped like a pair, because his excess body fat is distributed mostly below his waist. His body fit distribution is associated with
fewer serious chronic health problems than if the excess fat were on the upper part of his body
Which of the following dates does not provide you have high quality proteins to support a child growth
fruitarian
Routine vitamin C supplementation
may reduce the duration of cold symptoms by a day or so.
Vitamin D helps the body absorb
phosphorus and calcium
The host of a radio program makes a "red flag" claim about a nutrition-related product, because the claim is generally an indication that the information about the product is unreliable. The radio program host said,
All ingredients in this product have been scientifically tested and clinically proven
Carmen is an active child who is allergic to peanuts. While attending a classroom party, Carmen accidentally was exposed to trail mix that contained peanuts, and she rapidly developed _____ as a result.
Anaphylactic shock
Assistance that can protect a person cells from being damaged or destroyed by certain harmful factors is an
Anti-oxidant
An ________ is a substance that protects vulnerable molecules from free radicals
Antioxidant
Women who are trying to become pregnant or or pregnant should
Avoid all forms of alcohol
Deep yellow, dark green and orange fruits and vegetables are rich sources of
Beta-carotene
Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids
Bloody liver cyst
The _________ is based on the relationship between weight and the risk of chronic health problems associated with excess body fat
Body mass index
Home-canned low-acid foods, such as beans and corn, may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that produces a dangerous toxin. To destroy the toxin, the food should be
Boil for 10 minutes before tasting or eating
Which of the following practices of the most reliable way to sanitize in pure water
Boiling the water
Kari is considering whether she should exclusively breast-feed or formula feed her new baby. To encourage Kari to breast-feed, you provide some factual information by telling her that
Breast-feeding can help her lose the body fat she gained during pregnancy
Geoff wants to lower His risk of cancer. According to scientific studies, consuming ______ may decrease the risk of this chronic disease
Broccoli
Which of the following activities is an aspect of basal metabolism
Building bone tissue
Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should limit his intake of
Butter and beef
Basal metabolism include energy needed for
Circulating blood
Trevor enjoys cooking chicken, but he wants to reduce the chances that his food preparation practices do not result in cross contamination. What should he avoid doing?
Cleaning the plate used to carry the chicken to the grill with a paper towel before using it for serving raw vegetables
The talks and produced by ______ can cause blurry vision, muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing and even death
Clostridium botulinum
Infant should not be fed honey because it can contain
Clostridium botulinum spores
__________are vermin that often transmit pathogen's to food
Cockroaches
If your diet supply is more sugar and starch than you need, the excess Canby
Converted into fat and stored
Which of the following safety steps did you take if your homeExperience is a loss of electricity that last for several days
Cook food and boil water on a charcoal grill that is outdoors
Which of the following food contains the lease water by weight
Corn oil
And it is in her fifth month of pregnancy. Her diet is poor because she really pays attention to her food choices, and she eats a limited variety of foods that she likes. Hannah was described as under nourished by her physician. Based on this information, Hannah is likely to
Deliver a baby with the breathing difficulties
Excess of vitamin D intakes can result in
Deposition of calcium in soft tissue
Which of the following website is most likely a source of biased and unreliable nutrition information
Dietsnomore4u.com
And magazine advertisement for a weight-loss product includes before and after photos of a woman who supposedly lost 50 pounds in three weeks while taking the product. The bottom of the ad includes the statement, results are not typical. This statement is in example of
Disclaimer
After tornado outbreak, memories house was damaged in her neighborhood experienced a power outage that lasted three days. Which of the following steps so she take to avoid foodborne illness during the loss of electricity?
Do you not eat raw or cooked foods that have been at room temperature for more than two hours
Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity
E
An _____ is a compound that speeds up (catalyzes) a chemical reaction.
Enzyme
The FDA has not approved ______ for production, sale, or use in the United States
Ephedra
The exchange system allows you to
Estimate your carbohydrate intake
_______ is a direct food additive
FD in C red number 40
Alex is concerned about the safety of the bottled water he prefers to drink. Which of the following agencies should he contact to learn more about the safety of his bottled water
FDA
The _________ is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medications
FDA
In amino acid does not contain a
Fatty acid
Which of the following US government agencies and horses Federal food safety laws
Food and drug administration
Which of the following foods is the least expensive per ounce
Frozen sliced peaches at $2.69 per 18 ounce bag
Which of the following substances is a simple sugar
Fructose
The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are
Galactose , glucose, and fructose
Obese women have higher risk of developing _________ during pregnancy then pregnant women who are not obese
Gestational diabetes
Jason is a college football player who works out for 60 minutes per day, at least 5 days a week. He weighs 230 pounds, and his BMI is 24.3. According to this information, Jason
Has more lean than fat tissue
Which of the following conditions decreases a persons metabolic rate
Having a lower than normal level of thyroid hormone
Why is taking excess amounts of fat soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxicity then taking excesses of water soluble vitamins
In general, excesses Of fat soluble vitamins cannot be excreted as easily as water soluble vitamins
Erin is following a safe and medically sound weight loss program to lose 20 pounds. According to this information, her program
Includes a regular physical activity
Extracellular water
Includes plasma and tissue fluid
In the United States, ______ deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency
Iron
The liver can convert _______ into glucose that can be released into the bloodstream or stored as glycogen
Lactate
A 25-year-old woman is producing breastmilk. She is in which life stage?
Lactation
After being absorbed, most lipids become incorporated into chylomicrons and enter
Lacteals within the villi
Treatment of IBS usually includes making dietary changes and
Learning ways to manage stress effectively
Bernice is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat to supply her diet with protein
Legumes
_______ is an example of a food that supplies a lot of empty calories
Lite beer
Which of the following organs is the main site for detoxifying alcohol
Liver
Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of
Liver cancer
According to where in tear theories of aging,
Longevity results when the body continues to repair the damage that occurs from a lifetime of exposures and experiences
How can you tell if a food has been irradiated to preserve it
Look for the Radura symbol on the package
Coretta has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). To reduce her likelihood of developing heartburn, her physician recommended that she
Lose excess body fat
A child with protein energy mail nutrition has a higher risk of dying from
Measles
Which of the following foods is not a good source of vitamin E
Meat
You're planning a party for a group of college students. Some of the Stupid spell the dietary practices of the Jewish, Islamic, in Mormon religion. Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party
Meatless bean dip
During a natural disaster, it is safe to drink the water from
Melted ice cubes that are in the freezer
According to Shawn's physician, Shawn has a high Risk of _____ Because his waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure consistently measures 140/90, and his fasting blood glucose is 110
Metabolic syndrome
________Is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells
Metabolism
You have a higher risk of developing travelers diarrhea when you visit
Mexico City, Mexico
Lactose is a disaccharide in
Milk
________ are often referred to as the power houses of cells because most of the energy stored in macro nutrients is released in them
Mitochondria
What is physical activity
Movement that results from contracting skeletal muscles
An essential nutrient
Must be supplied by the diet
While in class, Barry can't seem to sit still. He constantly taps his feet on the floor in frequently shifts his position. The energy beer or uses for these involuntary movements is classified as
NEAT
Megadoses of _______ may be used to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol levels
Niacin
In early symptoms of vitamin a deficiency is
Night blindness
Which of the following hormones asked to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion
Parathyroid hormone
Harold grows apple trees on his small farm. He practices organic farming methods, so he doesn't use pesticides. This fall, he would like to make minimally-processed organic apple juice that does not contain preservatives. He wants to sell the beverage at the local farmer's market. Based on this information, Harold should _____ before bottling the juice to make it safe for consumers.
Pasteurize the juice
Which of the following foods are legumes
Peanuts
Which of the following amino acids is dietary essential
Phenylalanine
Which of the following foods of the richest source of bio available calcium per 1 cup serving
Plain yogurt
In general fresh fruits and vegetables are good sources of
Potassium
Which of the following nutrients helps the body maintain normal fluid balance
Potassium
Which of the following foods is likely to be a source of salmonella?
Raw chicken
Maria love leafy green salad, so which of the following items should she add to the salad's to increase their calcium content
Raw, shredded bok choy
Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids
Red cabbage
Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include
Reduce bone mineral density
Which of the following foods contain cholesterol
Roast pork
Reduced ___________ is a normal physiological change associated with aging
Saliva production
The primary function of an adipose cell is
Storing fat
Of the following foods, which is the best source of essential amino acids
Sunflower seeds
____________ includes farming techniques that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment
Sustainable agriculture
Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch
Sweet potatoes
In the United States, the practice of fortifying _____ with iodide has reduced the risk of goiter
Table salt
Today Sharon only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns, three slices of cheese and 10 ounces of roast beef, he also drank 3 cups of orange juice. According to my plate, he ate nothing from the food group that includes
Vegetables
In the knighted states, newborns receive an injection of _____ to prevent _____
Vitamin K to prevent bleeding
Aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone act to increase urinary
Water conservation
Julio wants to cook chicken and bake a pie made with eggs and milk for his roommates. Julio and his dinner guest are likely to experience foodborne illness if he
Wipes the knife used to cut up raw chicken with a handheld before using the knife to cut up salad vegetables
A young man in a rural Iranian village eats very little meat and dairy products, but his diet contains a lot of unleavened whole-grain flat bread. He is very short for his age; his sexual organs are not fully developed; his intelligence is lower than normal; and he suffers from iron-deficiency anemia. Based on this information, the man probably has a(n) ____ deficiency.
Zinc
Human milk is a rich source of
lipids
Iodine is necessary for
maintaining normal thyroid function
