1) In the endurance athlete, the first priority of nutrient repletion should be
a. fluids.
b. protein.
c. glycogen.
d. electrolytes.
e. key vitamins.
2) Because obesity apparently has many causes, even in a single individual, the best
approach seems to be
a.fasting.
b.medicines.
c.prevention.
d.genetic counseling.
e.holistic.
3) What term describes how quickly glucose is absorbed from a food after ingestion,
how high blood glucose rises as a result, and how quickly blood glucose returns to
normal?
a. diabetes index
b. glycemic index
c. diabetes potential
d. glycemic response
e. insulin resistance
4) Applying the principle of variety in food planning helps ensure the benefits of ____.
a.moderation
b.vegetarianism
c.nutrient density
d.dilution of harmful substances
e.abundance
5) In which food group are legumes found?
a.dairy
b.fruits
c.grains
d.protein
e.oils
6) Which of the following has been shown to improve absorption of iron from iron
supplements?
a. Taking then with milk
b. Taking them with orange juice
c. Taking them on an empty stomach rather than with meals
d. Taking them in the form of the ferric salt rather than the ferrous salt
e. Take them with coffee or tea
7) Which nutrient can be made from compounds composed of 2-carbon skeletons?
a. Glucose
b. Fructose
c. Glycogen
d. Fatty acids
e. Pyruvate
8) An increase in exercise accompanied by a decrease in body weight is an example of
a ____.
a.variable effect
b.positive correlation
c.negative correlation
d.randomization effect
e.placebo effect
9) As a general rule, what minimum number of kcalories per day is necessary to ensure
nutritional adequacy in an eating plan for reducing body weight in women?
a.500
b.800
c.1200
d.1600
e.1800
10) What are the thickenings that occur to the lenses of the eye, thereby affecting
vision, especially in the elderly?
a. Retinitis
b. Keratoids
c. Cataracts
d. Rhodolipids
e. Glaucoma
11) The overall objective of the Healthy People program is to ____.
a.establish the DRI
b.identify national trends in food consumption
c.identify leading causes of death in the United States
d.set goals for the nation’s health over the next 10 years
e.decrease health care costs
12) What is the primary function of insulin?
a. raising blood glucose levels
b. lowering blood glucose levels
c. stimulating glycogen breakdown
d. stimulating intestinal carbohydrate absorption
e. stimulating ketoacidosis
13) Pteroylglutamic acid is known as
a.folate.
b.choline.
c.inositol.
d.pyridoxamine.
e.niacin.
14) The plant version of vitamin D is known as
a.ergocalciferol.
b.foliocalciferol.
c.cholecalciferol.
d.phyllocalciferol.
e.xanthociferol.
15) In kwashiorkor, the loss of hair color is indirectly related to
a. lack of tyrosine.
b. elevated levels of blood homocysteine.
c. excessive exposure to the sun’s UV rays.
d. being nursed by a poorly-nourished mother.
e. increased blood lead levels.
16) What is thought to be the primary function of the oligosaccharides in breast milk?
a. Stimulation of the let-down reflex
b. Protection from infections in the infant
c. Stimulation of salivary amylase in the infant
d. Enhanced bioavailability of DHA and arachidonic acid
e. Increase the permeability of intestinal mucous
17) Which term is used to describe a cut of meat having a low fat content?
a.Grade AA
b.Select
c.Prime
d.Choice
e.Grade A
18) What high-energy compound acts as a reservoir of energy for the maintenance of a
steady supply of ATP?
a. Glycerol
b. Glycogen
c. Fatty acids
d. Creatine phosphate
e. ADP