What percentage of the world’s population is at risk of zinc deficiency?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
e. 25
Which of the following is a characteristic of iron nutrition?
a. Absorption is improved on diets high in phytates
b. Iron deficiency and iron overload share some of the same signs and symptoms
c. The risk for acute iron toxicity is highest among women of childbearing age
d. Iron overload results from a genetic predisposition for excessive synthesis of ferritin
e. Consumption of calcium-rich foods increases absorption.
Worldwide, how many children younger than 5 have symptoms of vitamin A
deficiency?
a. 70 million
b. 80 million
c. 90 million
d. 100 million
e. 110 million
How many varieties of fruits and vegetables are imported from other countries into the
U.S.?
a. 200
b. 400
c. 600
d. 800
e. 1000
What is typically a characteristic of a vegetarian diet?
a.Fat intake is higher.
b.Fiber intake is lower.
c.Vitamin B12intake is lower.
d.Intakes of vitamins A and C are lower.
e.Iron intake is higher.
Which statement is true of low-carbohydrate diets?
a. They are associated with diet-induced diarrhea
b. They cause frequent bouts of hyperglycemia
c. Total weight loss is about the same as in people on a low-fat diet
d. They initially cause gain weight but subsequently induce slow weight loss.
e. They elevate risk of certain GI tract cancers.
Which of the following is a feature of world poverty?
a. Poverty causes hunger in the developing but not the developed world.
b. The poorest do not bear children due to poor health.
c. Poverty affects about 10% of the world’s population.
d. The poorest poor are typically female.
e. Urbanization typically decreases poverty-associated hunger.
The oils found in walnuts, soybeans, flaxseed, and wheat germ represent a good source
of preformed ____.
a. eicosanoids
b. linolenic acid
c. docosahexaenoic acid
d. eicosapentaenoic acid
e. linoleic acid
When the rate of lactate production exceeds the rate of clearance, intense activity can be
maintained for only
a. 10 to 60 seconds.
b. 1 to 3 minutes.
c. 3 to 5 minutes.
d. 5 to 10 minutes.
e. 10 to 15 minutes.
a. 1 in 75 k. Zygote
b. 1 in 13 l. Embryo
c. 7 1/2 m. Alcohol
d. 17-30 n. Eclampsia
e. 25 o. Amniotic
f. 35 p. Birthweight
g. 38 q. Preeclampsia
h. Iron r. Breastfeeding
i. Pica s. Eat small, frequent meals
j. Folate t. Drink at least 8 glasses of liquid a day
1)A newly fertilized ovum
2)Fluid in which the fetus floats
3)Developing infant from 2 to 8 weeks after conception
4)Number of days after conception during which the neural tube is highly vulnerable to
nutrient deficiency
5)Number of U.S. women who report binge drinking during pregnancy
6)Adequate intakes of this nutrient within the 30 days prior to conception are especially
important to lower risk of birth defects
7)Most reliable indicator of an infant’s health
8)An infant born prior to this number of weeks of pregnancy is classified as preterm
9)Upper limit for the recommended number of pounds that a pregnant woman of
normal weight should gain
10)Approximate weight, in pounds, of average newborn baby
11)Number of grams of extra protein per day recommended for the pregnant woman
12)Dietary supplements of this nutrient are recommended early in pregnancy
13)A recommended practice to prevent or relieve heartburn
14)A recommended practice to prevent or alleviate constipation
15)A craving for non-food substances
16)A condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine
17)A condition characterized by seizures
18)Number of women who report drinking during pregnancy
19)Excess intake of this substance in pregnancy is known to result in mental retardation
of the child
20)A practice that conserves maternal iron stores
Which of the following is a feature of AIDS?
a. It has no cure.
b. Its prevention depends on good nutrition.
c. It cannot pass from mother to infant during breastfeeding.
d. It is among the 10 leading causes of death in the United States.
e. There has been very limited progress made in finding effective treatments.
Which of the following is a feature of weight gain and genetics?
a.Obese people can change their genome but not their epigenome.
b.Exercise has little, if any, effect on the genetic influence on weight gain.
c.Identical twins are half as likely to weigh the same compared with fraternal twins.
d.Adopted children tend to have body weights more like their biological parents than
their adoptive parents.
e.There is very little evidence that genetic factors contribute to obesity, except in the
presence of certain rare syndromes.
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
What is a common dietary saturated fatty acid?
a. Oleic acid
b. Stearic acid
c. Linolenic acid
d. Arachidonic acid
e. Lineolic acid
Which product is a good source of eicosapentaenoic acid?
a. Tuna
b. Butter
c. Salad oil
d. Shortening
e. Corn oil
What would be the best method of slowing alcohol absorption?
a. Not eating
b. Eating protein snacks
c. Drinking caffeinated drinks
d. Eating carbohydrate snacks
e. Fasting 6 to 8 hours before drinking
Which food will provide 6 to 8 grams of fiber?
a. 1 slice rye bread
b. 1 cup of raw bean sprouts
c. 1/2cup potatoes
d. 1/2cup green beans
e. 1/2cup baked beans
Which of the following is true of food assistance programs for older Americans?
a. Persons aged 70 and older are eligible.
b. There are no income limits for eligibility.
c. Meals on Wheels is generally preferred to congregate meals.
d. Meals on Wheels requires that individuals be permanently disabled in order to
receive meals.
e. Congregate meals and Meals on Wheels are funded by the Social Security
Administration.
Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamin A in foods?
a.Fast foods are generally considered good sources of vitamin A.
b.Arctic explorers who have eaten large quantities of polar bear liver have become ill
with symptoms suggesting vitamin A toxicity.
c.Xanthophylls in certain vegetables can be converted to active vitamin A in the liver.
d.Chlorophyll in vegetables can be converted to active vitamin A in the intestinal cells.
e.Pregnant women should eat at least one ounce of beef liver per day to help ensure
normal fetal eye development.
A(n) ____________________ is a molecule with one or more unpaired electrons,
which makes it unstable and highly reactive.
Discuss the role of peer pressure in shaping food preferences of adolescents.
Discuss the characteristics of binge-eating disorder. What is known about its treament?
Discuss the roles of hormone-sensitive lipase and lipoprotein lipase in the metabolism
of fats.
Provide examples of how the dietary habits of grandparents can influence the body’s
metabolism and susceptibility to disease in future generations.
The Nutrition Facts panel must provide the ____________________, the
____________________, or both for important nutrients.
Discuss the effects of low-carbohydrate diets on short-term and long-term weight loss.
Describe the two major pathways for metabolism of alcohol in the liver. How does the
liver adapt when forced to metabolize high quantities of alcohol on a daily basis?
An estimated 97% of Michigan residents were exposed when ____________________
were accidentally mixed in livestock feed that was distributed throughout the state.