1) An important aid in any weight-loss diet program is to
a.decrease water intake
b.increase physical activity
c.speed up thyroid activity with metabolic enhancers
d.develop ketosis by keeping carbohydrate intake as low as possible
2) What happens after absorption of carcinogens that are produced on meats from
grilling over a direct flame?
a.They are detoxified by the liver
b.They act as initiators for breast cancer
c.They act as promoters for prostate cancer
d.They are subjected to enterohepatic circulation
3) Which of the following is a characteristic of meat contamination?
a.A USDA seal of inspection insures the absence of most harmful bacteria
b.Consumers are not able to detect the presence of harmful bacteria by odor or taste
c.The presence of naturally occurring antibodies in meats slows the growth of harmful
organisms
d.Ground meat is very resistant to contamination because of the high heat released by
the grinding machines
4) Which of the following is a characteristic of eggs in nutrition?
a.Consumption of one egg per day by most people is not considered detrimental
b.The omega-3 fatty acid content of eggs is increased by feeding hens more coconut oil
c.The amount of cholesterol in one egg is about the same as in one serving of ice cream
d.The cholesterol is found in approximately equal amounts in the yolk and the white
(albumin)
5) What is the Tolerable Upper Intake
a.100 mg/day
b.500 mg/day
c.1000 mg/day
d.10,000 mg/day
6) Which of the following is NOT a major contributor to the worlds supply of food
energy?
a.Rice
b.Maize
c.Wheat
d.Sorghum
7) Which of the following is a feature of anorexia nervosa?
a.Often self-diagnosed
b.Underestimating body fatness
c.More frequent menstrual cycles in females
d.Frequently results in a BMI less than 17
8) What is the approximate daily basal metabolism of a 110-pound woman?
a.500 kcal
b.1000 kcal
c.1500 kcal
d.2000 kcal
9) What fraction of all domestic violence incidents involve alcohol use?
a.1/10
b.1/5
c.1/3
d.2/3
10) List the essential fatty acids (EFA) for human beings. What are the signs of EFA
deficiency? What is the minimum amount of EFA required to prevent a deficiency?
What foods are rich sources of EFA?
11) As far as is known, vitamin A does not play an important role in which of the
following processes?
a.Blood clotting
b.Growth of bones and teeth
c.Synthesis of visual pigment
d.Maintaining mucous membranes
12) Which of the following provides the most fiber?
a.1 orange
b.1/2 cup oatmeal
c.1 cup split peas
d.1 slice whole-wheat bread
13) Which of the following is a characteristic of gestational diabetes?
a.It predicts risk of diabetes for the infant
b.It leads to type 2 diabetes in some women
c.It occurs in over one-half of normal weight women
d.It occurs more often in women with a history of having premature births
14) Matching
1>Intermittent hunger caused by lack of money
2>The primary cause of hunger
3>USDA program aimed at preventing or remediating domestic malnutrition and
hunger for the poor
4>Name of the largest national food recovery program
5>Approximate number, in billions, of people in the world
6>Extreme scarcity of food
7>Approximate amount, in $/day, of the international poverty line for individuals
8>Treatment for diarrhea-related dehydration
9>Percentage of the worlds population with iron-deficiency anemia
10>Number of children, in millions, under age 5 with vitamin A deficiency
11>Percentage of people added to the worlds population who are born into poverty
12>Coal is an example of this type of fuel
13>Produced in large quantities by cows
14>This source of water for crops increases the salinity of the soil
15>Type of water pollution caused by runoff
16>Number of pounds of grain needed to produce one pound of animal weight gain
17>Percentage of energy used in the U.S. that is consumed by the food industry
18>Approximate number of commercially cultivated crops in the world today
19>Term that describes using resources at a replaceable rate with no net accumulation
of pollution
20>Number of miles, on average, a food item is transported before it is eaten
A.1.25 B.7 C.8 D.20 E.30 F.95 G.100 H.150 I.1500 J.Fossil K.Famine L.Methane
M.Irrigation N.Nonpoint O.Poverty P.Sustainable Q.SNAP R.Food insecurity S.Feeding
America T.ORT
15) A few years ago a foodborne illness outbreak was reported by a national restaurant
chain. After dozens of people were infected, authorities determined that employees of
the restaurant had used the same knife to cut raw meat products as they did for produce
items such as lettuce. Which of the following terms most likely describes the employees
neglect that led to the patrons of the restaurant becoming ill?
a.Contamination
b.Cross-contamination
c.Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
d.Inappropriate monitoring of food temperatures
16) Which of the following is a feature of polyunsaturated fats?
a.Low melting point
b.High melting point
c.Solid at room temperature
d.Solid at refrigerator temperature
17) What fraction of the U.S. population receives food assistance of some kind?
a.1/25
b.1/15
c.1/5
d.1/3
18) What is the usual fate of muscle glycogen during exercise?
a.Utilized as a fuel within the muscle cells only
b.Released into the bloodstream to provide fuel for brain cells
c.Released into the bloodstream to replenish liver glycogen as needed
d.Utilized to support lung and heart function under conditions of intense physical
performance
19) Which of the following is/are not among the ingredients of a common oral
rehydration formula?
a.Salt
b.Sugar
c.Boiling water
d.Zinc and iron
20) Which of the following types of diets has been shown to prevent or reduce arthritis
inflammation?
a.High in simple sugars, low in canned fruit
b.High in animal protein, low in canned fruit
c.Low in polyunsaturated fat, high in oleic acid
d.Low in saturated fat, high in omega-3 fatty acids
21) Which of the following is NOT among the most common tests to diagnose iron
deficiency?
a.Size of red blood cells
b.Number of red blood cells
c.DNA content of red blood cells
d.Hemoglobin content of red blood cells
22) An empty-kcalorie food is one that contains
a.no kcalories
b.an abundance of vitamins but little or no minerals
c.an abundance of minerals but little or no vitamins
d.energy and little or no protein, vitamins, or minerals
23) Which of the following properties is shared by vitamins C and E, BHA and BHT,
and sulfites?
a.Flavor enhancers
b.Antimicrobial agents
c.Antioxidant activities
d.Incidental food additives
24) Which of the following is characteristic of the eating pattern of people with bulimia
nervosa?
a.Binge eating usually occurs during the daytime
b.Binge eating is frequently done at restaurant buffets
c.Binge eating typically occurs after a period of strict dieting
d.A binge eating episode is usually completed within 20 minutes
25) Why are supplements of fish oil NOT recommended for pregnant and lactating
women?
a.They may contain Listeria bacteria
b.They may contain concentrated toxins
c.They alter the ratios of dietary omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids
d.They are often derived from fish containing saturated, shorter-chain fatty acids
26) The desire to eat a slice of chocolate cake after consuming a very large meal is an
example of behavior known as
a.satiety
b.hunger
c.appetite
d.pigging out
27) Inflammation of the large intestine is known as
a.colitis
b.indigestion
c.hemorrhoiditis
d.acid dysregulation
28) Which of the following is NOT among the features of a chronic disease?
a.It develops slowly
b.It lasts a long time
c.It produces sharp pains
d.It progresses gradually
29) The appearance of confusion and clumsiness in a person engaged in outdoor sports
activities may be an early sign of
a.heat stroke
b.dehydration
c.hypothermia
d.exertional distress
30) Tempeh is made from
a.soybeans
b.any legume
c.fermented leafy vegetables
d.fermented yellow vegetables
31) What nutrient has accounted for virtually all of the increase in kcal intake of people
in the United States since the 1970s?
a.Fat
b.Protein
c.Alcohol
d.Carbohydrate
32) Two or more cases of a similar illness resulting from the consumption of a common
food is termed a(n)
a.rash
b.outbreak
c.epidemic
d.toxic incidence
33) Why might vitamin C supplements be beneficial in treating the common cold?
a.They deactivate histamine
b.They reduce episodes of diarrhea
c.They destroy intestinal pathogens
d.They alter hypothalamic control of body temperature
34) Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of vitamin C?
a.Easily degraded by heat
b.Easily degraded by oxygen
c.With moderate intake it acts chiefly as a prooxidant
d.Adequate amounts are contained in breast milk but not cows milk
35) What are the effects of chronic or severe vomiting?
36) Discuss the controversy surrounding emerging risk factors for coronary heart
disease.
37) Discuss the concepts of sugar cravings and addictions.
38) Discuss the adequacy of iron, zinc, and calcium nutrition in vegetarians.
39) Severe weight loss, ketone production, and coma are metabolic complications
generally associated with
type I diabetes
type II diabetes
all diabetic conditions
hypoglycemia