FSHN Ch. 12-13, 18-19 Test
Strategies to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease in people who drink include limiting daily alcohol to
1 drink for women and 2 for men
Approximately how many people worldwide are thought to be affected by iron-deficiency anemia?
1.6 billion
How much sodium is contained in a fast food deluxe hamburger that lists a sodium content of 2.5 grams?
2,500 mg
Even for people with normal blood pressure, what percentage are salt sensitive?
25
The suggested minimum number of daily milk servings for adults is _____ cups per day.
3
What is the minimum loss of body weight that impairs a person's physical performance?
3-4%
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage ___ or more minutes of exercise on most days of the week.
30
All adults lose bone mass as they grown older, beginning between the ages of ____ and _____ years.
30, 40
Major minerals are found in the body in amounts larger than ____ mg
5
Approximately how much water (lbs) is found in a 134 lb person?
80
What population group is at the highest risk for iron overload?
Adult men
Which of the following is a characteristic of factors associated with hypertension?
African Americans develop high blood pressure ealier in life and their average blood pressure is higher than whites
The sixth leading cause of death in the United States is
Alzheimer's disease
The immune system treats foreign substances such as bacteria and toxins as
Antigens
In the United States, iron is currently added to which of the following foods?
Breads and cereals
Which of the following shows the highest bioavailablity for calcium?
Broccoli
Which of the following are good sources of dietary calcium?
Certain green vegetables
Which of the following is NOT among the recommendations by health professionals to treat hypertension
Decrease intake of dairy products to avoid sodium
Which of the following individuals would most likely NOT need an iron supplement?
Elderly female
Iron is a non-essential nutrient
False
Malnutrition enhances the immune system.
False
Minerals are organic elements
False
Most bottle water contains fluoride
False
Recommendations for reducing cancer risk include moderation of smoking or use of tobacco products
False
The incidence of diabetes is expected to decline in the next 50 years.
False
Swallowing toothpaste on a regular basis can cause:
Fluorosis
Iron overload is also known as
Hemochromatosis
The DASH diet is recommended for individuals with__________.
High blood pressure
What is another term for hypertension?
High blood pressure
The most common form of cardiovascular disease i
Coronary heart disease
Symptoms of iron poisoning include:
Rapid heartbeat
Risk factors that predict the development of hypertension include all of the following EXCEPT
Salt intake
Match these regarding sodium content of our food: Choices - use a choice only once A. Sodium added during cooking and at the table B. Natural content of food C. Processed foods
Match each of the following to a choice 1. about 15% - A 2. about 75% - C 3. about 10% - B
Absorption of iron from supplements is improved by taking them wit
Meat
Which of the following represents the most reliable dietary source of zinc?
Meats and whole grain cereals
Being obese is known to increase the probabilities of contracting all of the following diseases EXCEPT
Osteoporosis
Direct contributors to the metabolic syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT
Osteoporosis
Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of iron per serving?
Pinto beans
What is the term given to mounds of lipid material mixed with smooth muscle cells and calcium that develop in the artery walls?
Plaques
Which of the following leading causes of death in the U.S. do NOT have a relationship to diet?
Pneumonia and influenza
A person who has not consumed anything except for water for the past 8 hours has a blood glucose concentration of 109 mg/dl. This person would be classified as
Prediabetic
What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet?
Processed foods
HDL is:
The good type of cholesterol
Aging is a risk factor for developing hypertension.
True
Alcohol containing beverages do not count towards one's daily fluid needs.
True
Bioavailablity refers to the rate and extent to which a nutrient is absorbed and used
True
Having pre-diabetes is considered a major risk factor for development of diabetes at a later time
True
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world
True
LDL stands for low density lipoprotein, the bad type of cholesterol.
True
Waist circumference is a risk factor for developing metabolic syndrome.
True
Water aids in the regulation of blood volume.
True
Which of the following nutrients enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?
Vitamin C
Identify the factor that enhances calcium absorption
Vitamin D
What is the body's most indispensable nutrient?
Water
Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body?
Water
Which of the below foods contains the highest percentage of water?
Yogurt
Deficiency of which of the following minerals is associated with retarded growth and sexual development in children?
Zinc
Calcium absorption is favored by the presence of
lactose
Match these minerals with their associated health function: Choices - use a choice only once A. Carries oxygen in the blood B. Dental health C. Goiter D. Assists insulin with glucose transportation
1. Chromium - D 2. Iron - A 3. Iodine - C 4. Fluoride - B
____% of the U.S. population has decayed, missing or filled teeth
95%
Among the following groups, which has the highest percentage of body water?
Children
Identify the factor that inhibits iron absorption:
Coffee at the same meal
The DASH diet is actually the acronym for
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
Female gender is a risk factor for developing heart disease.
False
Fresh fruits are naturally a good source of fluoride
False
Low levels of blood hemoglobin most likely indicate a deficiency of
Iron
Which of the following foods should be especially limited in the diet of individuals with hemochromatosis?
Iron fortified cereals
Which of these are considered major minerals?
Magnesium and potassium
Which of these is a non-modifiable risk factor for CHD?
Male gender
When eaten at the same meal, which of the following foods enhances the absorption of iron in legumes?
Oranges
