1) Ranking foods according to their overall nutrient composition is known as
a.biological value
b.nutrient profiling
c.the risk reduction score
d.the healthy eating index
2) Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamin K nutrition?
a.Deficiency may lead to hemophilia
b.Toxicity may increase risk for hemophilia
c.Absorption is inhibited when bile production diminishes
d.Supplements are highly effective against osteoporosis
3) Among the following compounds that serve as coenzymes in metabolism, which is
considered a vitamin for human beings?
a.Biotin
b.Inositol
c.Lipoic acid
d.Orotic acid
4) Which of the following is a feature of bone metabolism?
a.Cortical bone mass alone is diagnostic of osteoporosis
b.Trabecular bone is the chief supplier of blood calcium on a low-calcium diet
c.The strongest predictor of bone density is calcium intake during the third decade of
life
d.Bone density of former smokers never achieves the level found in people who never
smoked
5) Which of the following is NOT among the recommended methods for introducing
new foods to children?
a.Offer foods one at a time
b.Offer foods in small amounts
c.Create a pleasant eating atmosphere
d.Present new foods at the end of the meal
6) What percentage of foods imported from other countries exceed the acceptable limit
for pesticide residues in the United States?
a.4
b.12
c.24
d.50
7) Which of the following is a characteristic of antibiotic use in animals raised for
human consumption?
a.Antibiotics are used in animal feed to enhance growth
b.Antibiotic use in dairy cows often gives the milk off-flavors
c.The antibiotic levels are essentially zero by the time the food reaches consumers
d.Although some antibiotics may be present in the food, the level is too low to induce
adverse side effects even in sensitive people
8) Protein-hydrolyzing enzymes are commonly known as
a.proteases
b.hydrolyzers
c.prodigestins
d.denaturases
9) What is the range of body fat content for normal-weight women?
a.9-17%
b.23-34%
c.33-37%
d.38-44%
10) In an effort to reduce morbidity and mortality, which of the following would be a
first course of action for a Peace Corps volunteer to reduce the prevalence of diarrhea in
a small village where she is working?
a.Implementing oral rehydration therapy for those who are dehydrated
b.Implementing oral refeeding therapy for those who are malnourished
c.Ensuring there is enough fortified rice for all the women and children
d.Distributing as many medications to the village people as she can obtain
11) The number of extra kcalories per day needed to produce a normal supply of milk
during the first six months of lactation is approximately
a.100
b.250
c.500
d.1000
12) Ions that carry a positive charge are called
a.anions
b.cations
c.mineralytes
d.valence ions
13) Which of the following is a characteristic of the lipid content of livestock?
a.The meat from grass-fed animals is similar in composition to soy protein
b.Grass-fed animals contain more omega-3 fats in the meat than grain-fed animals
c.Grain-fed animals contain more polyunsaturated fatty acids in the meat compared
with grass-fed animals
d.Grain-fed animals contain lower concentrations of fat in the meat compared with
grass-fed animals
14) A woman with a severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy may give birth to a
child with
a.anemia
b.rickets
c.cretinism
d.allergies
15) What is the amino acid pool?
a.The total amino acid content derived from a 24-hour dietary intake
b.A measure of the circulating essential amino acid levels available for protein synthesis
c.The total amount of free amino acids in the circulation destined for deamination and
excretion
d.A mix of essential and nonessential amino acids derived from protein breakdown and
dietary protein intake
16) Which of the following is a characteristic of ketosis?
a.It may lead to a lowering of blood pH
b.It leads to increased appetite in most individuals
c.It may be alleviated quickly by ingestion of some dietary fat
d.It is a necessary physiological adjustment for maximum weight loss
17) Which of the following is the major food source for transmission of Campylobacter
jejuni?
a.Raw poultry
b.Uncooked seafood
c.Imported soft cheeses
d.Undercooked beef hot dogs
18) Which of the following is required for the absorption of dietary vitamin B12?
a.Bile
b.Lipase
c.Intrinsic factor
d.Carboxypeptidase
19) Which of the following vitamins is known to deactivate histamine, a substance that
causes nasal congestion?
a.Niacin
b.Vitamin E
c.Vitamin C
d.Vitamin B12
20) What term describes agricultural practices that are designed to minimize use of
energy and chemicals?
a.Integrated production
b.Progressive agriculture
c.Sustainable agriculture
d.Resource management production
21) Which of the following is a feature of an organic halogen?
a.Heavy metal
b.Safe additive
c.Toxic chemical
d.Component of most proteins
22) Into what region of the intestinal tract does the stomach empty?
a.Ileum
b.Cecum
c.Jejunum
d.Duodenum
23) Approximately how many kcalories more per day are needed by an average
college-age student who is active compared with her inactive counterpart?
a.400-500
b.600-800
c.1000-1200
d.1500-2000
24) With alcoholic beverages, the ratio of proof to alcohol percentage is
a.1:1
b.2:1
c.4:1
d.8:1
25) Which of the following is a characteristic of the rate of dietary fat oxidation?
a.It is lower in obese people
b.It is independent of LPL activity
c.It is higher in females than males
d.It is independent of the bodys set point
26) The coenzyme FAD is formed from what vitamin?
a.Niacin
b.Choline
c.Thiamin
d.Riboflavin
27) Which of the following foods kcalories would be considered as part of ones
discretionary kcalorie allowance?
a.Jam
b.Watermelon
c. Raw carrots
d.Brussels sprouts
28) The first detectable sign of vitamin A deficiency is usually
a.xerosis
b.xerophthalmia
c.night blindness
d.corneal keratinization
29) Which of the following is a characteristic of protein use in physical activity?
a.Protein use in endurance events is less than for strength events
b.Protein use for energy is significant in anaerobic strength training
c.Protein contributes up to 10% of total fuel used, which is similar to the resting state
d.Protein contributes approximately the same amount to total energy use on
high-carbohydrate or high-fat diets
30) Gangrene is a common complication primarily in people with
a.cancer
b.diabetes
c.pancreatitis
d.HIV infection
31) Which of the following is the name of the vitamin A compound that is active in the
visual response?
a.Opsin
b.Keratin
c.Retinal
d.Carotene
32) Internal cues regarding eating should tell people to
eat when they are full, stop when they are satisfied.
eat when they are hungry, stop when they are satisfied.
continue eating beyond satiety, ignoring feelings.
all of the above.
33) Describe the approaches for weight loss by surgery. What are the benefits and what
are the adverse side effects of these procedures?
34) Describe how the body can synthesize active vitamin D with the help of sunlight.
35) Explain the role of the glycemic index of individual foods in the management of
dietary carbohydrate intake for people with diabetes.
36) Provide an explanation for the higher food consumption of people who eat in the
presence of others.