Diet and Nutrition Exam 1
A person eating lots of white bread, white rice, and ready to eat cereals would have a diet with a glycemic index that is A.Very low B.Low C.Moderate D.High
D.High
The following are all risk factors for heart disease EXCEPT A.Increased age B.High LDL C.High blood pressure D.High HDL
D.High HDL
Protein sparing in the body is best acheived under which of the following circumstances? A.Ingesting proteins of plant origin only B.Ingesting proteins of animal origin only C.Ingesting mixed protein sources on alternate days D.Ingesting adequate levels of carbohydrate and fat
D.Ingesting adequate levels of carbohydrate and fat
Which of the following would provide the most fiber in the diet? A.Whole grain breads B.Vegetables C.Fruits D.Navy beans
D.Navy beans
What element is found in proteins but not in carbohdyrates or fats? A.Carbon B.Oxygen C.Calcium D.Nitrogen
D.Nitrogen
Which of the following is not a feature of high fiber foods? A.Effective in weight control B.Decreases blood cholesterol levels C.Associated with reduced risk of cancer D.Provide more energy per gram than processed foods
D.Provide more energy per gram than processed foods
A genetic variation which causes a change in the amino acid sequence in the structure of hemoglobin is: A.Diabetes B.Marasmus C.Kwashiorkor D.Sickel cell anemia
D.Sickel cell anemia
If a patient has lactose intolerance which of the following foods would they more likely be able to tolerate? A.Skim milk B.Ice cream C.Milk shake D.Yogurt
D.Yogurt
What percent of the daily calories should come from carbohydrates? A.15-20 B.25-30 C.45-50 D.40-60
D.40-60
The protein in the blood that helps with fluid balance and preventing edema is: A.Hemoglobin B.Transferrin C.Hematocrit D.Albumin
D.Albumin
Why are nuts a heart-healthy food? A.They are rich in antioxidants B.They are low in saturated fats C.They contain plant sterols D.All of the above
D.All of the above
Which of the following statements describes the glycemic index of foods? A.A way of ranking foods according to their potential to increase blood glucose B.The newest most practical means for planning a diet for people with diabetes C.A well utilized highly valued mechanism to control the intake of simple sugars D.A measure of the percentage of digestible carbohydrates in relation to total energy content of food
A.A way of ranking foods according to their potential to increase blood glucose
Which of the following following foods would NOT be a good source of omega 3 fatty acids? A.Corn oil B.Flax seed oil C.Walnuts D.Salmon
A.Corn oil
Which of the following is not one of the six classes of nutrients? A.Fiber B.Carbs C.Protein D.Vitamins E.Lipids
A.Fiber
A food made from a processed or refined flout has a: A.High glycemic index B.Low glycemic index
A.High glycemic index
Which of the following foods would have the lowest glycemic index? A.Ice cream B.White bread C.Baked potato D.Watermelon
A.Ice cream
What is the primary carbohydrate in milk? A.Lactose B.Sucrose C.Maltose D.Glycogen
A.Lactose
A diet of dried beans, corn and chili peppers would most likely be used by a: A.Mexican Family B.Italian family C.American family in ohio
A.Mexican Family
Glycogen is stored mainly in which of the following tissues?A.Muscle & liver B.Pancreas and kidneys C.Stomach and intestines D.Brain and red blood cells
A.Muscle & liver
Which of the following would be more likely to contain carbohydrates: A.Plant foods B.Animal products C.Protein- rich foods D.Fat free products
A.Plant foods
Rice is a popular carbohydrate food in which country? A.Puerto Rico B.Central Europe C.Northern Europe D.All of the above
A.Puerto Rico
Dietary cholesterol is found only in foods from animal sources. A.True B.False
A.True
Having diabetes will increase your risk for heart disease A.True B.False
A.True
High LDL or low density lipoproteins is a risk factor for heart disease. A.True B.False
A.True
Margarine is a source of transfatty acids A.True B.False
A.True
What is stevia? A.an herb-derived sweetner B.FDA approved sugar alcohol C.Poorly digested polysaccharide D.Inhibitor of lactase enzyme activity
A.an herb-derived sweetner
Which of the following would not be a source of trans fatty acids? A.Fast food B.Processed baked goods C.Margarine D.Butter
D.Butter
Which of the following would be considered one serving size of fat? A.½ C butter B.1 teaspoon butter C.1 tablespoon butter D.¼ stick
B.1 teaspoon butter
Which of the following would be considered one carbohydrate serving or exchange? A.10 grams carbs B.15 grams carbs C.5 grams carbs D.20 grams carbs
B.15 grams carbs
What is the recommended daily intake of fiber? A.40-50 gram B.20-35 gram C.55- 70 gram D.75-100 gram
B.20-35 gram
What is the minimum daily amount of dietary carbohydrate necessary to spare the body protein from excessive breakdown? A.10-25 gm B.50-100 gm C.150-175 gm D.200- 400 gm
B.50-100 gm
At rest, the typical body stores of Glycogen can provide energy for about A.4 hours B.8 hours C.3 days D.1 week
B.8 hours
Infants, young children, adolescents, pregnant adolescents and elderly: A.Are commonly over weight B.Are among those prone to malnutrition C.Commonly suffer from osteomalacia D.Never suffer from primary nutrient deficiencies
B.Are among those prone to malnutrition
Which of the following describes a relationship between protein intake and calcium metabolism? A.Calcium excretion falls with increasing intake of animal protein B.Calcium excretion rises with increasing intake of animal protein C.Calcium absorbtion declines with higher intakes of plant derived protein D.Calcium absorption increases with higher intake of animal proteins
B.Calcium excretion rises with increasing intake of animal protein
Which of the following foods would not be a good source of omega 3 fatty acids? A.Flax seed B.Corn oil C.Fish D.Canola oil
B.Corn oil
The term DASH stands for A.Dietary Advice for Standard Health B.Direct Advanced in Stroke Hypertension C.Drug Administration Standards for Health
B.Direct Advanced in Stroke Hypertension
Lipids differ in their degree of saturation or unsaturation due to their number of A.Amino acids B.Double bonds or hydrogens C.Saccharide units D.Peptide linkages
B.Double bonds or hydrogens
Most of the added sugar in the diet comes from ice creams and yogurt. A.True B.False
B.False
Patients with heart disease should be encouraged to consume trans fatty acids. A.True B.False
B.False
Which of the following is not a rich source of dietary starch(complex carbohydrate)? A.Grains B.Fruits C.Root vegetables D.Legumes
B.Fruits
The trans configuration found in transfatty acids at the double bond site is usually the result of A.Oxidation B.Hydrogenation C.Condensation D.Rancidity
B.Hydrogenation
What term describes the illness a child develops when the next child is born and has the characteristic symptom of edema? A.Marasmus B.Kwashiorkor C.Psych malnutrition D.Post birth malnutrition
B.Kwashiorkor
What is the usual state of nitrogen balance for healthy infants and pregnant women. A.Normal or equilibrium B.Positive C.Negative D.Metabolic
B.Positive
Which of the following types of fiber is associated with lower blood cholesterol levels? A.Insoluble B.soluble
B.soluble
If a patient ask how would be the best way to add more protein to their diet which of the following menu items would you not advise? A.Milk B.Lean chicken breast C.100% whole grain bread without preservatives D.½ c cottage cheese
C.100% whole grain bread without preservatives
Which of the following is characteristic of an essential nutrient? A.Cannot be found in food B.Cannot be degraded by the body C.Cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body D.Cannot be used to synthesize other compounds in the body
C.Cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body
All of the following are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids except: A.Flax seed or flax oil B.Fish C.Corn oil D.Walnuts
C.Corn oil
Foods such as potato chips, cakes, soda and candy are: A.High nutrient density foods B.Essential nutrient foods C.Low nutrient density foods D.Nutritious foods
C.Low nutrient density foods
Which of the following types of fatty acids would help to lower cholesterol levels? A.Saturated B.Transfatty acids C.Monounsaturated D.Hydrogenated fat
C.Monounsaturated
Which type of fatty acid is found in high amounts in olive oil? A.Saturated B.Hydrogenated C.Monounsaturated D.Polyunsaturated
C.Monounsaturated
When nitrogen taken into the body is less than the nitrogen excreted by the body, we say the person is in A.Healthy state, normal nitrogen balance B.Positive nitrogen balance C.Negative nitrogen balance
C.Negative nitrogen balance
The result of those processes whereby the body takes in and uses food for growth, development, and maintenance of health is? A.Respiration B.Diet therapy C.Nutrition D.Digestion
C.Nutrition
Terms to classify amino acids in the diet include all of the following except: A.Essential B.Nonessential C.Partially essential D.Conditionally essential
C.Partially essential
Which component accounts for the sweet taste of fruits? A.Fats B.Fiber C.Simple sugars D.Complex carbohydrates
C.Simple sugars
What nutrient makes up most of the endosperm sections of a grain of wheat? A.Fat B.Fiber C.Starch D.Protein
C.Starch
In which form are most dietary lipids found? A.Sterols B.Glycerols C.Triglycerides D.Monoglycerides
C.Triglycerides
Which of the following nutrients does not yield energy during metabolism? A.Fat B.Protein C.Vitamins D.Carbohydrates
C.Vitamins
Which of the following fats would not be a source of saturated fat? A.Steak B.Milk C.Walnuts D.Palm oil
C.Walnuts
What type of nutrient is the starch in bread? A.Fiber B.Gluten C.Simple carbohydrate D.Complex carbohydrate
D.Complex carbohydrate
Your aunt has a family history of heart disease. She decides to begin eating a bowl of oatmeal every morning to help lower her blood cholesterol. After about a month of following this routine, her cholesterol declined about 5 points. Which of the following is most likely an explanation for this effect? A. Oatmeal is a low-fat food and inhibits the body's synthesis of cholesterol B. Oatmeal is high in complex fibers that inhibit cholesterol-sythesizing enzymes C. Oatmeal consumed on a regular basis suppresses the craving for high-cholesterol foods D. Oatmeal is high in soluble fibers that trap bile, causing the body to use more cholesterol for bile replacement
Oatmeal is high in soluble fibers that trap bile, causing the body to use more cholesterol for bile replacement
