1) Which of the following is currently accepted as a medical treatment in the United
States?
a.Radiation therapy
b.Biofield therapeutics
c.Orthomolecular therapy
d.Microwave resonance therapy
2) Sulfur is present in practically all
a.vitamins
b.proteins
c.fatty acids
d.carbohydrates
3) In what organ does the digestion process begin?
a.Mouth
b.Stomach
c.Duodenum
d.Jejunum-ileum
4) What protein is intimately involved in the formation of scar tissue in wound
healing?
a.Albumin
b.Thrombin
c.Collagen
d.Hydroxyproline
5) How many subgroups comprise the vegetable food group?
a.1
b.3
c.5
d.7
6) What is the approximate length of the fetus at 11 weeks of development?
a.1 inch
b.6 inches
c.1 foot
d.1.5 feet
7) Gelatin is a poor-quality protein because it
a.lacks tryptophan
b.lacks methionine
c.is poorly digested
d.is poorly absorbed
8) Which of the following is NOT a feature of malnutrition in pregnancy?
a.It increases the risk for delivery of a low-birth-weight infant
b.Around the time of conception, it increases the risk for birth defects
c.It increases the risk for adverse effects on the child and, if the child is a female, on her
children
d.Around the time of conception, it prevents the uterus from developing fully but spares
the placenta
9) For which of the following chronic diseases are dietary risk factors least involved in
its development?
a.Cancer
b.Obesity
c.Diabetes
d.Atherosclerosis
10) To identify early-stage malnutrition, a health professional would use which of the
following parameters?
a.Laboratory tests
b.Anthropometric data
c.Physical exam results
d.Review of dietary intake data
11) What fraction of eligible seniors participate in the SNAP?
a.1/3
b.1/2
c.3/4
d.9/10
12) Which of the following is NOT considered a heavy metal?
a.Iron
b.Lead
c.Mercury
d.Cadmium
13) Which of the following recommendations will help to reduce the incidence of
dental caries when the diet contains sugary foods?
a.Eat sugary foods separate from meals
b.Eat dried fruits in place of whole fruits
c.Sip a sugary soft drink slowly rather than quickly
d.Eat a sugary snack all at one time rather than in parts throughout the day
14) Approximately what number of children worldwide die each year of malnutrition
and malnutrition-related causes?
a.50,000
b.500,000
c.3.8 million
d.7.6 million
15) Which of the following is a characteristic of cholesterol?
a.It is absorbed directly into the blood
b.It is a precursor for bile and vitamin D synthesis
c.It is not formed in the body when provided by the diet
d.It is found in abundance in tropical fats such as palm oil
16) Approximately how many kcalories from ethanol are contained in one standard
drink of vodka or rum?
a.25
b.50
c.100
d.200
17) Which of the following shows the highest bioavailability for calcium?
a.Milk
b.Spinach
c.Broccoli
d.Pinto beans
18) What is the role of vitamin E in the metabolism of free radicals?
a.Carrier
b.Promoter
c.Eliminator
d.Synthesizer
19) What substance is commonly added to public water supplies to disinfect the water?
a.Ozone
b.Fluoride
c.Chlorine
d.Penicillin
20) What is the major extracellular anion?
a.Sodium
b.Lactate
c.Sulfate
d.Chloride
21) The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 are applicable to all population groups
except
a.pregnant teenagers
b.people who are super-obese
c.children under 2 years of age
d.seniors older than 80 years of age
22) Aldosterone and renin each function to promote
a.electrolyte balance
b.retention of sodium
c.excretion of calcium
d.constriction of blood vessels
23) Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of aspirin use?
a.It acts as a pro-clotting agent
b.It should not be taken before surgery
c.It works faster when taken on an empty stomach
d.It irritates the stomach lining, especially on an empty stomach
24) What is the first stage of liver deterioration in heavy drinkers?
a.Fibrosis
b.Fatty liver
c.Primary cirrhosis
d.Failure of the MEOS pathway
25) What is the range of daily protein intake, in g/kg, recommended for athletes by
fitness authorities?
a.0.8-1.1
b.1.2-1.7
c.1.8-2.4
d.2.5-3.0
26) Which of the following compounds serves as the major precursor for the bodys
synthesis of vitamin D?
a.Cholesterol
b.Tryptophan
c.Beta-carotene
d.Eicosapentanoic acid
27) Which of the following would be most effective at lowering energy intake in a
person on a weight reduction program?
a.Decrease portion sizes
b.Select less energy-dense foods
c.Restrict fiber intake as a means to reduce excess water retention
d.Consume a small high-fat snack before each meal to reduce appetite
28) Which of the following is NOT among the properties of electrolytes?
a.They attract water
b.They are charged particles
c.They can carry an electrical current
d.They include fat-soluble as well as water-soluble particles
29) Which of the following is a characteristic of low-birth-weight infants?
a.They show greater prevalence for liver fat infiltration
b.They demonstrate catch-up growth within 3 months of birth
c.They have an increased risk for insulin resistance if they were also born prematurely
d.They have proportionately larger kidneys and greater risks for low blood pressure
30) Most food additives are classified as
a.emulsifiers
b.preservatives
c.color enhancers
d.bleaching agents
31) Jim is a 45 year old who eats fast food at least 3 times a week and smokes a pack of
cigarettes each day. He just had a physical examination and was told that his body mass
index is 24. In what category would Jims BMI be classified?
a.Obesity
b.Overweight
c.Underweight
d.Healthy weight
32) What is meant when the FDA invokes a certification requirement?
a.The suppliers must show proof that the foods were produced and processed in the
United States
b.A new food is being introduced on the U.S. market and the processing method must
first be approved by the FDA
c.The food manufacturer must have its products tested to guarantee that certain
chemicals do not exceed legal limits
d.The FDA laboratories have tested a new food product and approved all remaining
pesticide residues as falling within agency guidelines
33) Your friend Carrie took a daily supplement of vitamin C and stated that she felt a lot
better. Her experience is best described as a(n)
a.anecdote
b.blind experiment
c.nutritional genomic
d.case-control experience
34) Why might it be unnecessary for most people to use the glycemic index to monitor
carbohydrate intake?
a.Most people are not at risk of blood sugar abnormalities
b.Low-glycemic index foods tend to aggravate hypoglycemia in susceptible individuals
c.Most people exceed their requirements for protein, which limits the effectiveness of
the glycemic index
d.Current dietary guidelines already include many choices that are low- and
moderate-glycemic index foods
35) A common term to describe the process of irradiation is
a.UHT treatment
b.radura treatment
c.cold pasteurization
d.pulsed electron beam
36) Which of the following is a risk of consuming calcium supplements above the UL?
a.Calcium tetany
b.Atrophic gastritis
c.Vitamin D deficiency
d.Kidney stone formation
37) If the diet is lacking an essential amino acid, what will be the course of action?
a.Body cells will synthesize it
b.Protein synthesis will be limited
c.Health will not be affected as long as other nutrients are adequate
d.Proteins will be made but they will lack that particular amino acid
38) One of the thyroid gland hormones is called
a.thyroxine
b.goitrogen
c.thiostimulating hormone
d.tissue stimulating hormone
39) Compare and contrast the response to stress between men and women.
40) Discuss the importance of adolescents eating meals at home. What nutrient intakes
are typically lower in adolescents who miss breakfast?
41) What factors should be considered in determining healthy body fat levels in people
or population groups?
42) Indications that an infant is getting enough food are
six to eight wet diapers/day
one bowel movement/day
infant is alert and happy
any of the above
43) Which of the following conditions/diseases does fiber NOT protect against?
Obesity
Cancer
Cataracts
Hypertension
44) List population groups that have a physiological need for vitamin/mineral
supplements.
45) List two healthful snacks from each of the food groups: grains, vegetables, fruits,
dairy, and protein foods.
46) Which of the following is most likely to result from insufficient intake of fiber?
Diarrhea
Bloating
Constipation
Pancreatitis