1) Which of the following defines a moderate level of alcohol intake per day for the
average-sized woman?
a.Up to 1 drink
b.Up to 2 drinks
c.Up to 3 drinks
d.Up to 5 drinks
2) A persons VO2 max is the maximum
a.velocity on a treadmill test
b.rate of oxygen consumption
c.intake of oxygen while at rest
d.intake of air at 70% physical exhaustion
3) What amino acid supplement has been advertised in the popular media for treating
herpes infections?
a.Lysine
b.Arginine
c.Tryptophan
d.Phenylalanine
4) Approximately what percentage of weight loss during starvation is lean body mass?
a.0
b.20
c.35
d.50
5) What is the acronym for the food assistance program designed to help nutritionally
at-risk children, infants, and pregnant women?
a.FAP
b.WIC
c.EAT
d.MOW
6) What element is found in proteins but NOT in carbohydrates and fats?
a.Carbon
b.Oxygen
c.Calcium
d.Nitrogen
7) Currently, what is the chief source of rennin, an enzyme used by the food industry
for the production of cheese?
a.Calf stomach
b.Pig intestines
c.Genetically engineered viruses
d.Genetically engineered bacteria
8) Which of the following is NOT a feature of body weight and bone health?
a.Weight loss adversely affects bone density
b.Negative energy balance typically reduces calcium absorption
c.A low-calcium diet promotes similar bone loss in normal and overweight people
d.People with BMIs over 30 have denser bones than their counterparts with BMIs
around 25
9) Which of the following is a good source of eicosapentaenoic acid?
a.Tuna
b.Butter
c.Salad oil
d.Shortening
10) For which of the following titles, by definition, must the individual be college
educated and pass a national examination administered by the Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics?
a.Medical doctor
b.Registered dietician
c.Certified nutritionist
d.Certified nutrition therapist
11) What adverse response is known to occur in people who drink copious amounts of
water while participating in intense physical activity?
a.Dehydration
b.Hyponatremia
c.Metabolic alkalosis
d.Elevated blood sodium
12) Which of the following is used to detect nutrient deficiencies?
a.Assessment techniques
b.Nutrient stages identification
c.Overt symptoms identification
d.Outward manifestations assessment
13) What is the Daily Value for fiber when expressed in g per 1000 kcal?
a.5
b.8
c.11.5
d.16.5
14) Which of the following reflects one of the effects of alcohol intake on lactation?
a.It does not pass into the breast milk
b.It hinders the infants ability to breastfeed
c.It mildly stimulates breast milk production
d.It passes into the breast milk but is degraded by enzymes in breast tissue
15) Which of the following is NOT known to reduce the absorption of iron?
a.Tea
b.Coffee
c.Sugars
d.Phytates
16) Approximately how many years have grain products been subject to nutrient
enrichment legislation?
a.70
b.100
c.175
d.225
17) Brenda is in her 26th week of gestation and has a family history of diabetes. Her
pre-pregnancy BMI was 26, and she has gained 35 lb. If she does not make appropriate
dietary changes, she is at high risk for developing
a.preeclampsia
b.gestational diabetes
c.preexisting diabetes
d.preexisting hypertension
18) Jenny is 34 years old and has a BMI of 28. Her body type could be described as
pear-like. John is 55 years old with a BMI of 28, and a body type that is apple-like.
Why is John more likely than Jenny to be at risk for degenerative diseases?
a.He is male
b.He is older
c.He weighs more
d.He has central obesity
19) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vitamin B6 in nutrition?
a.It is stored in muscle tissue
b.It is required in amounts proportional to energy expenditure
c.It can lead to irreversible nerve damage when taken in large doses
d.It functions, in part, in the synthesis of glycine and glutamic acid
20) Which of the following is an especially rich source of vitamin E?
a.Butter
b.Carrots
c.Milk fat
d.Wheat germ oil
21) Which of the following is a major function of magnesium?
a.Transport of oxygen
b.Prevention of anemia
c.Catalyst in energy metabolism
d.Production of thyroid hormone
22) Which of the following foods provides discretionary kcalories for the person on a
weight-reduction diet?
a.Watermelon
b.Canned pears in syrup
c.Milk with all fat removed
c.Chicken with the skin removed
23) The adult RDA for vitamin A is approximately
a.400 mg
b.1,000 mg
c.800 retinol activity equivalents
d.5,000 retinol activity equivalents
24) Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol use in the elderly?
a.Binge drinking is about 5 times more common in men than women
b.The prevalence of regular intake of alcohol is twice as great in women than men
c.Treatment for alcohol abuse in the elderly of both sexes is less effective than for
young adults
d.Excessive use impairs memory and cognition in ways much different than for
standard age-related dementia
25) What structure prevents reflux of stomach contents?
a.Pepsinogen
b.Gastric mucosa
c.Upper esophageal sphincter
d.Lower esophageal sphincter
26) The nasal spray route represents a safe and efficacious means for the supply of
a.folate
b.vitamin B1
c.vitamin C
d.vitamin B12
27) A lacto-ovo vegetarian wishing to ensure a liberal intake of linolenic acid should
consume
a.eggs and milk
b.canola oil and walnuts
c.safflower oil margarine
d.corn oil and sunflower oil
28) Which of the following provides abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids?
a.Palm oil
b.Walnut oil
c.Soybean oil
d.Flaxseed oil
29) Which of the following is a feature of kwashiorkor?
a.It makes the child appear grossly dehydrated
b.It usually occurs prior to the onset of marasmus
c.It is usually found in communities where marasmus is present
d.It is typically precipitated in the undernourished child who has an infection
30) What is the poverty-obesity paradox?
31) Explain the differences between peristalsis and segmentation.
32) Describe the use of alternatives to conventional chemical application for the control
of agricultural pests.
33) How does genetic engineering differ from traditional selective breeding?
34) List and discuss the significance of six diet-planning principles.
35) The most commonly malabsorbed nutrient(s) in AIDS patients is(are)
lactose or milk sugar
protein or amino acids
fatty acids
a and c
36) In the U.S., protein-energy malnutrition can be seen most often in which of the
following populations?
Cancer patients
AIDS patients
Inner city children
All of the above