Nutrition

A deficiency of vitamin ____results in deterioration of epithelial cells

A

Which of the following characteristics is a risk factor for hypertension

Cigarette smoking

Which of the following foods are legumes

Peanuts

Which of the following is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible persons

Peanuts

You are planning a party for a group of friends. Which of the following foods can you serve to everyone at the party without having to worry about your friend who has celiac disease

Pieces of fresh fruit

Of the following foods, which is the best source of essential amino acids

Sunflower seeds

A scientist isolates a water-soluble compound from a spider venom. The substance has nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in its chemical structure. Based on this information, the compound is probably a

protein

aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone act to increase urinary

water conservation

According to Adequate Intake recommendations, the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day.

11 to 15.5

According to the Nutrition Facts panel on a can of beans, one serving of the legumes supplies 6g of protein. The DV for protein is 50 g. Estimate the %DV for protein in a serving of the beans

12%

Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity

E

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12

Eggs

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

Which of the following diets does not provide enough high-quality proteins to support a childs growth

Fruitarian

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid

Gluten

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin K

Green leafy vegetables

Which of the following foods is not a good source of vitamin E

Ground Beef

Why is taking excess amounts of fat-soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxicity than taking excesses of water-soluble vitamins?

In general, excesses of fat-soluble vitamins cannot be excreted as easily as water-soluble vitamins.

Bernice is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat to supply her diet with protein

Legumes

Calcitonin

Lowers blood calcium levels

Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism

Niacin

Which of the following hormones acts to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion

Parathyroid hormone

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins

Peanut butter on crackers

Which of the following foods is the richest source of bio-available calcium per one cup serving.

Plain yogurt

Which of the following nutrients helps the body maintain normal fluid balance

Potassium

Mariyah loves leafy green salads, so which of the following items should she add to the salads to increase their calcium content?

Raw, shredded bok choy

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids

Red cabbage

Which of the following menu items does not contain complementary protein

Salad made with apples, pears and grapes

During digestion, which of the following substances denatures the proteins in food

Stomach acid

While at a garage sale, Jenna purchased a set of used plastic baby bottles. She noticed the symbol "7" in a triangle on the bottom of the bottles. What would you tell her concerning the use of these bottles to feed her baby?

These bottles should not be used because they probably contain bisphenol A

In the human body, water is involved in

Transporting substances

Which of the following substances in an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins

Trypsin

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein

Tuna fish

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

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin C

White potatos

Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral

Zinc

Humans need vitamin B-6 for

amino acid metabolism

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

An _____ is a substance that protects vulnerable molecules from free radicals.

antioxidant

While Aaron was at a party, he drank too much alcohol. The following morning, he had a headache and his mouth felt very dry. Based on this information, Aaron was

being affected by the dehydration that resulted from drinking alcohol

Deep yellow, dark green and orange fruits and vegetables are rich sources of

beta-caratene

Geoff wants to lower his risk of cancer, According to scientific studies, consuming ___ may decrease his risk of this chronic disease

broccoli

Dehydration can cause

death

Consuming to much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to

dehydration

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include

dermatitis

An amino acid does not contain

fatty acid

Consuming a high-sodium diet can increase the risk of

hypertention

extracellular water

includes plasma and tissue fluid

In the United States, _____ deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency

iron

Iodine is necessary for

maintaining normal thyroid function

Routine vitamin C supplementation

may reduce the duration of cold symptoms by a day or so.

A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from

measles

A typical American eats more protein from _____than he or she did in the early 1900's

meat

Megadoses of ____ may be used to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol levels.

niacin

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is

night blindness

High intakes of Vitamin A during pregnancy can cause birth defects. This is an example of

nutrigeomics

Which of the following foods contains the least water by weight

oil

Which of the following amino acids is a dietary essential

phenylalanine

Vitamin D helps the body absorb

phosphorus and calcium

In general, fresh fruits and vegetables are good sources of

potassium

You would like to make chicken soup for a friend who has celiac disease. To make the soup according to the recipe you need to cook chicken, celery, onions, barley, salt, paper, bay leaf and carrots in a large amount of water. Based on this information how can you make the soup safe for your friend to eat

replace the barley with rice

Blake is a college student whose diet consists primarily of enriched white bread, chicken, meat, cheese, yogurt, and milk. Furthermore, he doesn't take dietary supplements. Based on this information, Blake has a high risk of developing

scurvy

Pickled foods, canned soups, soy sauce, and deli (luncheon) meats contain high amounts of

sodium

In the United States, the practice of fortifying ____with iodine has reduced the risk of goiter

table salt

The RDA for iron is 8mg and 18mg for young men and women, respectively. Based on this information iron is a ____ mineral.

trace

Jared is a vegan (total vegetarian). He can increase his intestinal tract's ability to absorb iron in his diet by combining iron-rich plant foods with sources of

vitamin C

In the United States, newborns receive an injection of ____to prevent____.

vitamin K; bleeding

Yesterday, Jenny ran in a marathon race. While she ran, she drank several large cups of water at water stations along the race course. At the end of the race, she experienced difficulty making it to the finish line. She was confused, and she complained of having a headache and feeling dizzy. Based on this information, Jenny was probably suffering from

water intoxication

Which of the following foods is not a good source of thiamin

whole mild