nutrition test review questions

For a health claim to be made about a food product, it must NOT contain more than ________. 19 g fat 70% carbohydrate 4 g saturated fat 120 mg cholesterol All of these choices are correct

4 g saturated fat

What would be the recommended amount of protein for a 121-pound female? 21 g/day 36 g/day 44 g/day 55 g/day

44

Mike has been told to reduce his fat intake to less than 30% of his total calories. It has been recommended to him that he consume an average of 2000 calories per day. How many grams of fat should he consume per day? 76 grams 67 grams 80 grams 93 grams

67 grams

Which counts as one cup of fruit? Large banana Small apple Medium pear All of these

All of these

Which is a limitation of nutritional assessment? Many signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiency disease are not very specific. Many signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiency disease take a long time to occur. It is hard to link many signs and symptoms to dietary intake. All of these are limitations of nutritional assessment.

All of these are limitations of nutritional assessment.

A person genetically at risk for heart disease could delay the onset of this disease by ________. getting regular exercise avoiding obesity eating a healthy diet All of these choices are correct None of these choices are correct

All of these choices are correct

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to reduce the risk of ________. cancer cardiovascular disease obesity foodborne illness All of these responses are correct

All of these responses are correct

Undernutrition can lead to ________. depleted nutrient stores slow down in metabolic processes few symptoms in the early stages All of these responses are correct

All of these responses are correct

Which is true about saturated fats? Saturated fats raise blood cholesterol. Saturated fats tend to be solid at room temperature. Many animal fats are rich in saturated fats. Saturated fats provide 9 kilocalories per gram. All of these statements are true.

All of these statements are true.

The nutrient standards used on Nutrition Facts panels are called ________. Recommended Dietary Allowances Daily Values Estimated Average Requirements Dietary Reference Intakes

Daily Values

The MyPlate vegetable group is divided into which subgroups? Starchy vegetables, red & orange vegetables, and dark green vegetables Dark green vegetables and other vegetables Other vegetables, starchy vegetables, and red & yellow vegetables Dark green vegetables, red & orange vegetables, starchy vegetables, beans and peas, and other vegetables

Dark green vegetables, red & orange vegetables, starchy vegetables, beans and peas, and other vegetables

Which is NOT a permitted health claim? Diets with enough calcium may reduce risk of osteoporosis. Diets low in sugar may reduce the risk of cancer. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. None of these responses are permitted.

Diets low in sugar may reduce the risk of cancer.

Which of the following is NOT true about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? The most common types are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It can cause inflammation and ulceration throughout the gastrointestinal tract. IBD is caused by a reaction to proteins in foods. Nutritional problems related to IBD include anemia, osteoporosis and poor growth (in children).

IBD is caused by a reaction to proteins in foods.

Which is NOT true of water? It is a medium for transporting nutrients throughout the body. It is an organic substance. It is the nutrient needed in the largest quantity. It acts a lubricant in the body

It is an organic substance.

Which of the following combinations of foods would provide the most dietary fiber? Kidney bean salad, turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, fresh apple, milk. Ham sandwich on white bread, potato chips, iced tea. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, coffee with sugar. Cheeseburger (white bun, lettuce, mustard, catsup, slice of tomato, 3 oz ground beef, processed cheese slice), french fries, soft drink.

Kidney bean salad, turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, fresh apple, milk.

glycemic index

Rating of the potential of foods to raise blood glucose and insulin levels.

Which claims are NOT closely regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? Health claims Structure/function claims Nutrient content claims All of these

Structure/function claims

Which is true about essential fatty acids? The body can make them from nonessential fatty acids. They help regulate blood pressure. They are found primarily in deep-fried foods. They are linked to increased risk of heart disease.

They help regulate blood pressure.

bolus

a mass of food that has been chewed, mixed with saliva and is ready to be swallowed

The absorptive process that requires energy in the form of ATP is ________. facilitated diffusion active absorption enterohepatic circulation the lymphatic system

active absorption

To be defined as a "good" source of calcium, a food must contain ________. at least 5% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food at least 10% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food at least 50% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food at least 50% of the Daily Value for calcium in 2 servings of the food

at least 10% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food

Which of the following foods has the highest glycemic index? bananas apple baked potato white bread

baled potato

The fluid mixture that moves from the stomach to the duodenum is called ________. bolus chyme food None of these choices are accurate

chyme

A health problem associated with high dietary fat intake is ________. cataracts lung cancer colon cancer osteoporosis

colon cancer

Probiotics may be most useful in treating ________. constipation diarrhea in children celiac disease food intolerance

diarrhea in children

Trans fatty acids are now considered more atherogenic than saturated fatty acids because they ________. are unnatural and only form during fat processing cause excessive blood clotting elevate LDL levels, while decreasing HDL cause sudden cardiac arrest in post-menopausal women

elevate LDL levels, while decreasing HDL

A sensible idea for preventing constipation is to ________. use a laxative when needed decrease fluid intake include more white bread, white rice, and ice cream in the diet include more whole grain breads, beans, and apples in the diet

include more whole grain breads, beans, and apples in the diet

probiotics

live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system

The hepatic portal system delivers nutrients from the digestive tract to the ________. heart liver kidneys lungs

liver

An example of anthropometric assessment is _________. analyzing compounds in the blood assessing the ability to walk measuring skinfold thickness taking a medical history

measuring skinfold thickness

Which nutrients do NOT provide energy? water and carbohydrate minerals and vitamins vitamins and protein water, minerals, and lipids

minerals and vitamins

All persons with diabetes ________. receive insulin injections daily need to eat a diet that will control their blood sugar can skip meals if they don't feel hungry should drink 4 glasses of milk daily to control their blood sugar

need to eat a diet that will control their blood sugar

Foods that provide a greater contribution to nutrient needs than calorie needs are said to be ________. empty calorie energy dense calorie dense nutrient dense

nutrient dense

The sphincter that allows chyme to pass into the small intestine is known as the ________. lower esophageal sphincter sphincter of Oddi pyloric sphincter ileocecal sphincter

pyloric sphincter

An example of two incomplete protein foods eaten together to produce a complete protein meal are ________. bread and butter red beans and rice cereal and milk hamburger with a bun

red beans and rice

Most of the digestive processes occur in the ________. mouth stomach small intestine large intestine colon

small intestine

Recommendations suggest that we consume approximately 20% of our fat as monounsaturated fats. All of the following would be appropriate to use to achieve this goal EXCEPT ________. peanut oil canola oil sunflower oil olive oil

sunflower oil

Heartburn is caused by ________. acid surrounding the heart muscle acid and other digestive enzymes within the heart muscle the backflow of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus None of these choices are accurate

the backflow of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus

Protein quality is determined by all of the following EXCEPT ________ the food's digestibility the food's cost the food's amino acid composition the food's ability to support body growth

the food's cost

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) are ________. the maximum daily intake level not likely to cause harmful effects based on intakes from only supplements and highly fortified foods nutrient intake goals set for all nutrients

the maximum daily intake level not likely to cause harmful effects

Which of the following is the best source of starch? fresh blueberries whole-grain oats low-fat yogurt dark leafy greens

whole-grain oats

Which nutrients are inorganic substances? vitamin A zinc protein thiamin

zinc