1) Which statement characterizes the lipase enzymes?
a. Gastric lipase plays a significant role in fat digestion in adults
b. Intestinal mucosal lipase is responsible for most dietary fat digestion
c. Salivary gland lipase (lingual lipase) plays an active role in fat digestion in infants
d. Pancreatic lipase hydrolyzes most dietary triglycerides completely to glycerol and
free fatty acids
e. Pancreatic lipase forms emulsified fats from monoglycerides
2) Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency and behavior?
a. Erythrocyte iron levels fall before mental alertness is affected
b. Moderate iron deficiency promotes constipation
c. Mild iron deficiency impairs energy metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis
d. Iron deficiency increases risk for infections that promote dysfunctional behavior
e. Severe iron deficiency is associated with paradoxical hyperactivity.
3) There is a high risk of obesity-related health problems when a man’s waist
circumference begins to exceed ____.
a.40 inches
b.45.5 inches
c.50 inches
d.52.5 inches
e.57.5 inches
4) What is the most satiating macronutrient?
a.Fat
b.Water
c.Protein
d.Carbohydrate
e.Foods high in carbohydrates and fat
5) Which of the following is a role for diet in physical activity?
a. Diets high in fat lead to a fall in amino acid utilization for fuel.
b. Diets lacking in carbohydrates lead to increased amino acid utilization for fuel.
c. Deficiencies of vitamins have no effect on performance provided that all other
nutrients are adequate.
d. Deficiencies of minerals have no effect on performance provided that all other
nutrients are adequate.
e. Anaerobic strength training does uses more protein for energy.
6) According to much research, what is a characteristic of excess body fat that is
distributed primarily around the abdomen?
a.It is related directly to exercise.
b.Its presence lowers the risk for diabetes.
c.It is less common in women past menopause.
d.It is associated with increased mortality for both sexes.
e.It is related to cancer but not heart disease risk.
7) The lifetime percent risk of developing hypertension later in life when the blood
pressure is normal at age 55 is
a. 10.
b. 25.
c. 50.
d. 75.
e. 90.
8) The first dietary objective in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is to ____.
a.stop further weight loss
b.increase physical activity
c.decrease physical activity
d.eat foods with higher fiber content
e.decrease fat intake
9) A deficiency of what vitamin produces a characteristic cracking and redness at the
corners of the mouth?
a.Biotin
b.Niacin
c.Riboflavin
d.Ascorbic acid
e.B6
10) Infants fed honey or corn syrup are at increased risk for
a. protein malnutrition.
b. botulism.
c. osteopenia.
d. type 1 diabetes.
e. lead poisoning.
11) Name and describe the functions of three major hormones involved in
digestion/absorption.
12) Describe the parts of the vascular system that are involved in digestion and
absorption of water-soluble and fat-soluble nutrients.
13) ____________________ is found only in foods derived from the flesh of animals.
14) ____________________ contribute the same key nutrients-notably, protein, iron,
and zinc-as meats, poultry, and seafood.
15) ____________________ are substances or treatments that purportedly improve
athletic performance above and beyond what is possible through training.
16) Describe the potential hazards of excessive vitamin C intake.