1) A persons level of C-reactive protein appears to be a strong predictor for
a.cancer
b.diabetes
c.a heart attack
d.HIV progression
2) Glycolysis is the conversion of
a.glycogen to fat
b.glycogen to protein
c.glucose to pyruvate
d.glucose to glycogen
3) All of the following are features of the process of nutrient enrichment of flours
EXCEPT
a.it includes products such as pastas
b.fiber levels are similar to those in the whole grains
c.it is required of all refined grain products that cross state lines
d.thiamin and riboflavin are added in amounts exceeding their levels in the whole grain
4) What is the force that moves water into a space where a solute is more concentrated?
a.Buffer action
b.Osmotic pressure
c.Permeable selectivity
d.Electrolyte imbalance
5) Which of the following is a feature of dairy products and carbohydrate?
a.A cup of milk yields about 6 g of carbohydrate
b.Most cheeses provide little, if any, carbohydrate
c.Cottage cheese provides about 12 g of carbohydrate per cup
d.A cup of yogurt yields about 3 g of carbohydrate
6) If a person consumes 100 kcalories in excess of energy needs from olive oil,
approximately what percentage of the kcalories are stored in the body?
a.25
b.45
c.65
d.95
7) Which of the following is a type of neural tube defect?
a.Scurvy
b.Beriberi
c.Pellagra
d.Spina bifida
8) Which of the following is NOT among the functions of cholecystokinin?
a.Triggering release of bile
b.Slowing GI tract motility
c.Triggering release of gastrin
d.Triggering release of pancreatic fluid
9) The conditions known as acidosis and alkalosis refer to a disruption of the bodys
a.pH balance
b.protein balance
c.nitrogen balance
d.endogenous metabolism
10) The erythrocyte protoporphyrin level is used as an indicator of
a.late iron toxicity
b.early iron toxicity
c.late iron deficiency
d.early iron deficiency
11) Approximately how many grams of protein are found in one quart of milk?
a.5
b.12
c.25
d.32
12) At what point is oxygen used in the electron transport chain?
a.At the end
b.At every step
c.At the beginning
d.When ATP is synthesized
13) Your mother, who has a high blood urea content, most likely has a poorly
functioning
a.liver
b.spleen
c.kidney
d.intestinal tract
14) What is a glucose tolerance factor?
a.A protein that stimulates glycolysis
b.A mineral cofactor for a specific enzyme
c.A hormone that enhances pancreatic function
d.A small organic compound that promotes the action of insulin
15) Which of the following statements defines the association between a risk factor and
the development of a disease?
a.All people with the risk factor will develop the disease
b.The absence of a risk factor guarantees freedom from the disease
c.The more risk factors for a disease, the greater the chance of developing that disease
d.The presence of a factor such as heredity can be modified to lower the risk of
degenerative diseases
16) Approximately what percentage of the worlds food supply outside of the home is
wasted?
a.2
b.9
c.19
d.33
17) The primary treatment for ulcer caused by the presence of H. pylori is
a.fiber
b.surgery
c.antacids
d.antibiotics
18) What is the nutritional advantage of eating range-fed buffalo?
a.The iron content is higher
b.The nutrients are more stable and less prone to oxidation
c.The fat content is lower and the fat has more omega-3 fatty acids
d.There is a greater variety of phytonutrients, especially those that reduce risk of heart
disease and cancer
19) What tissue contains the majority of the bodys store of vitamin A?
a.Liver
b.Adipose
c.Retinal cells
d.Intestinal mucosal cells
20) Which of the following is a characteristic of pesticides on foods?
a.Pesticide residues on organic foods are similar to those on conventionally grown
foods
b.Pesticides are easier to remove from organic foods because of their greater water
solubility
c.Pesticide residues are substantially reduced by the use of unprocessed animal manures
used to grow leafy vegetables
d.Pesticide residues on the most contaminated produce in the U.S. food supply are
thought to pose only negligible risks
21) Which of the following is a feature of nut consumption and improved
cardiovascular health?
a.The benefit is unrelated to the phytochemical content
b.The benefit is unrelated to changes in LDL concentration
c.The benefit is found only from ingestion of a few types of nuts
d.The benefit may be related, in part, to the high content of monounsaturated fats and
low content of saturated fats
22) Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?
a.Most elderly receive near-RDA amounts of the vitamin
b.Aging reduces the kidneys ability to convert vitamin D to its active form
c.The RDA for vitamin D in the elderly is lower due to less excretion by the kidneys
d.Most elderly rely primarily on self-synthesis of the vitamin due to their greater time
spent outdoors
23) What is stevia?
a.An herb-derived sweetener
b.An FDA-approved sugar alcohol
c.A poorly digested polysaccharide
d.An inhibitor of lactase enzyme activity
24) What should be the first cereal introduced to the infant?
a.Oat
b.Corn
c.Rice
d.Wheat
25) A person who shuns dairy and spends most of her time indoors would likely benefit
from a supplement of
a.vitamin A
b.vitamin B6
c.vitamin C
d.vitamin D
26) In the study of protein nutrition, what term describes the amount of amino acids
absorbed from a given amount of protein consumed?
a.Digestibility
b.Completeness
c.Complementary index
d.Comparative equivalence
27) What should be the next course of action for a person who was unsuccessful in
lowering LDL or blood pressure by lifestyle changes?
a.Obtain prescription medications
b.Consider coronary bypass surgery
c.Obtain regular nutrition counseling
d.Consider gastric surgery to reduce body weight
28) List 6 different functions for water in the body.
29) Discuss five environmental problems that limit food production.
30) To see a significant regression in coronary disease, many experts recommend
a very low-fat diet of no more than 10% of total kcalories
more regular aerobic exercise
a vegetarian eating plan with no meat
all of the above
31) Discuss the importance of vitamin D and calcium in the elderly. How can the
elderly increase their intakes of these nutrients?
32) The newest dietary recommendation regarding fiber for people with type II diabetes
is that fiber intake
should be lower than for the general population to prevent constipation
should be increased by eating more whole fruits, whole grains, and legumes
is not necessary to address, whereas sugar intake is important to address
none of the above
33) Discuss the relationship of dietary fats to atherosclerosis. What dietary changes
bring about the greatest reductions in blood lipids?