1) Beriberi results from a deficiency of
a.niacin
b.thiamin
c.vitamin C
d.vitamin B12
2) Your uncle Carlos has survived two heart attacks, and recently asked if he might be
deficient in selenium, which he had just heard is essential to heart health. You are aware
of his food habits and explain that his condition could not be the result of a dietary
deficiency of selenium because
a.tap water is a source of selenium
b.selenium is prevalent in most food groups
c.he consumes legumes, a rich source of selenium
d.he drinks fluoridated water, which increases bioavailability of selenium
3) Describe the condition known as preeclampsia. What are its risk factors and what is
known about its prevention?
4) What level of cancer risk to human beings from a food additive is accepted by the
FDA?
a.0
b.1 in 1,000
c.1 in 1,000,000
d.1 in 100,000,000
5) According to body mass index figures, what percentage of people aged 2-19 years
are overweight or obese?
a.12
b.34
c.48
d.68
6) What is the recommended composition of the postgame meal of the athlete?
a.Low-protein
b.High-protein
c.Low-carbohydrate
d.High-carbohydrate
7) The process by which maternal nutrient intake affects the childs development of
diseases later in life is known as
a.retrogenetics
b.reverse genetics
c.fetal programming
d.postpartum degenerative expression
8) Which of the following would you NOT expect to see in a person with kwashiorkor?
a.Edema
b.Dysentery
c.Increased infection rate
d.Increased physical activity
9) Which of the following is a characteristic of amenorrhea?
a.It induces prolonged bone loss
b.It is a risk factor for women with bulimia
c.It is a normal adaptation to strenuous physical training
d.It is precipitated by high serum estrogen concentrations
10) A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kcalories, which
includes 30 g of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed
by fat?
a.8.5
b.15
c.19
d.25.5
11) Which of the following is the most appropriate method to thaw turkey?
a.In the refrigerator
b.At room temperature
c.On top of a warm oven
d.Under very low heat in the oven
12) The amount of ethanol in a typical drink is
a.0.5 ounce
b.1 ounce
c.1.5 ounces
d.2 ounces
13) What is the normal pH of stomach juice?
a.0.25-0.50
b.1.5-1.7
c.7.0-7.5
d.9.5-9.75
14) Which of the following is best known to result from regular ingestion of sugar?
a.Ulcers
b.Diabetes
c.Dental caries
d.Cardiovascular disease
15) What happens when beverages containing aspartame are stored at warm
temperatures for prolonged periods?
a.Methanol is produced
b.Ketone bodies appear
c.The aspartic acid becomes oxidized
d.The sweetness level becomes exaggerated
16) To minimize the possibility of foodborne illness, hamburger should be cooked to an
internal temperature (F) of at least
a.125
b.140
c.160
d.195
17) Where is the majority of the bodys magnesium found?
a.Bones
b.Teeth
c.Fatty tissue
d.Cells of soft tissue
18) What is the first organ to respond to an increase in blood glucose concentration?
a.Brain
b.Liver
c.Muscle
d.Pancreas
19) How many micrograms of dietary beta-carotene are equivalent to 1 retinol activity
equivalent?
a.2
b.4
c.8
d.12
20) Immunoglobulins are produced primarily by
a.T-cells
b.B-cells
c.antigens
d.phagocytes
21) Discuss the availability of preformed and precursor vitamin A.
22) Typical foods chosen by a person with bulimia nervosa during a binge include all of
the following EXCEPT
a.bread
b.cookies
c.ice cream
d.vegetables
23) Which of the following foods is best known to transmit hepatitis?
a.Poultry
b.Seafood
c.Legumes
d.Raw vegetables
24) What is the percentage of ethanol in 120-proof scotch whiskey?
a.5
b.30
c.60
d.95
25) Which of the following is a feature of malnutrition?
a.Dysentery is common and leads to diarrhea and nutrient depletion
b.Intestinal villi grow slightly larger to provide additional absorptive surfaces for
nutrients
c. Digestive enzyme production increases in order to extract as much of the ingested
nutrients as possible
d.Infections are uncommon due to insufficient availability of nutrients in the body to
support growth of bacteria and viruses
26) Which of the following is NOT among the components of fitness?
a.Strength
b.Flexibility
c.Bone fragility
d.Cardiovascular endurance
27) According to nutrition labeling laws, the amounts of what two vitamins must be
listed on the package label as a percent Daily Value?
a.Vitamins D and E
b.Vitamins A and C
c.Thiamin and riboflavin
d.Vitamin B6 and niacin
28) The goal of the weight loss subject to lose 40 pounds in one year was completely
realistic
unrealistic
achieved
b and c
29) The Pathways subject who had high blood cholesterol was motivated to participate
because his father
had a heart attack when he was 48 years old
passed away shortly before the beginning of the program
also had high blood cholesterol
all of the above
30) Olive oil and seafood have been shown to
decrease risk for cardiovascular disease
increase risk for obesity
increase risk for type II diabetes
decrease risk for skin cancer
31) Discuss the roles of fitness and stress in the aging process and longevity.
32) Discuss the role of copper in the disorders Menkes disease and Wilsons disease.
33) The reason why many experts recommend vegetarian diets is because they
have little, if any, dietary cholesterol
are proven to provide protection against all diseases
have been shown to significantly increase longevity in all populations
all of the above
34) How are pesticides regulated and monitored in the U.S. food supply?
35) Proteins are considered the
main source of quick energy for the body
building blocks of life
activator of chemical reactions in the body
best source of concentrated energy
36) Explain the adverse effects of excess body fat deposited around the abdominal
region.
37) Non-traditional nutrition supplements such as blue-green algae or potassium drinks
may
help improve immune function in AIDS patients
bring about weight gain in the form of lean body mass
interfere with medications or cause toxicity
offer a safe alternative treatment for AIDS