A sharp rise in the rates of hunger and malnutrition, usually set off by a shock to either
the supply of, or demand for, food and a sudden spike in food prices is called a
a. food crisis.
b. famine.
c. food inflation.
d. food imbalance.
e. cost imbalance.
Nationally, what percentage of college students are frequent binge drinkers?
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 20%
d. 30%
e. 50%
Which of the following will best accelerate glycogen storage after physical activity?
a. A high fat snack within 15 minutes of exercise completion
b. A high carbohydrate meal taken within two hours of exercise completion
c. A high protein snack taken midway through exercise and another 30 minutes after
exercise
d. Sports drinks taken throughout exercise and repeated small, high protein snacks for
two hours after exercise
e. A high protein meal taken within two hours of exercise completion
Milk and milk products provide much of the ____ in people’s diets.
a.Thiamin
b.Vitamin A
c.Riboflavin
d.Vitamin B12
e.Vitamin C
Bile is known to assist in the absorption of ____.
a. fat
b. carbohydrate
c. protein
d. vitamins
e. minerals
In pregnant women unable to meet their calcium needs, a daily supplement providing
how many mg of calcium is advised?
a. 150
b. 300
c. 600
d. 1000
e. 1200
Which individuals is likely to possess the least amount of nutrition training and to have
gotten his or her agree from an “alternative” educational program?
a.dietetic technician
b.registered dietician
c.certified nutritionist
d.dietetic technician, registered
e.public health nutritionist
Which of the following is a major form of vitamin K in foods?
a.Ergodione
b.Ergoquinone
c.Tocopherone
d.Phylloquinone
e.Ergotamine
Which statement is true of resistant starch?
a. It is common in overripe bananas.
b. It promotes constipation if taken in excessive amounts.
c. It resists hydrolysis by digestive enzymes.
d. It cannot be fermented by large intestinal bacteria.
e. It is destroyed by cooking and then chilling foods.
The average daily cholesterol intake of U.S. women is about ____.
a. 134 mg
b. 184 mg
c. 224 mg
d. 274 mg
e. 304 mg
What minimum amount of body weight loss (lbs) is shown to improve physical
capabilities and quality of life?
a.5-10
b.10-15
c.15-20
d.20-25
e.25-30
____________________ in breast milk help to establish and maintain growth of desired
bacteria in gastrointestinal tract and inhibit pathogen attachment to the intestinal
mucosa.
Which of the following is a feature of atherosclerosis?
a. It is characterized by inflammation in all stages.
b. It is improved by high blood homocysteine levels.
c. It is characterized by infiltration of platelets in the arterial wall.
d. It is worsened by elevated blood high-density lipoproteins.
e. It is the second most common cause of coronary heart disease.
Which of the following foods is known to be a protective factor for esophageal cancer?
a. Alcoholic beverages
b. Nonstarchy vegetables
c. Mate tea
d. Broiled meats
e. Salted fish
On average, women receive only ____ milligrams of iron per day
a. 8 to 9
b. 10 to 11
c. 12 to 13
d. 14 to 15
e. 16 to 17
Which product label always denotes a whole-grain product?
a.100% wheat
b.multi-grain
c.whole-wheat
d.stone-ground
e.high fiber
Why are fad diets so appealing?
The weight-loss drug ____________________ inhibits pancreatic lipase activity in the
GI tract, thus blocking digestion and absorption of dietary fat and limiting energy
intake.
List six common myths concerning alcohol use and discuss ways to dispel them.
How does the electron transport chain function in the synthesis of ATP?
Define protein denaturation and provide an example of a denatured protein.