1) Which of the following is most likely to result from insufficient intake of fiber?
a.Diarrhea
b.Bloating
c.Constipation
d.Pancreatitis
2) Which of the following is responsible for transporting vitamin A from the liver to
other tissues?
a.Albumin
b.Rhodopsin
c.Retinol-binding protein
d.Transcarotenoid protein
3) Which of the following items is NOT among common foods approved for
irradiation?
a.Eggs
b.Milk
c.Wheat
d.Strawberries
4) Which of the following is a common source of medium-chain fatty acids?
a.Fish oils
b.Beef products
c.Vegetable oils
d.Dairy products
5) Which of the following was a finding of the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study?
a.Most toddlers but not infants consumed insufficient intakes of sodium
b.The most popular food among these population groups was baked potatoes
c.Most infants but not toddlers demonstrated food intake patterns consistent with
MyPlate recommendations
d.About one-fourth of the infants and toddlers failed to consume even one serving of
fruits or vegetables daily
6) Which of the following is NOT a normal body response to pregnancy?
a.Breast size increases
b.Blood volume increases
c.Body water level decreases
d.Joint flexibility increases
7) Compare and contrast the characteristics of binge-eating disorder and bulimia
nervosa.
8) While researching your southern family history, you find that your grandmother had
a sister who died fairly young. The symptoms leading up to her death included diarrhea,
dermatitis, and dementia. Because the family led a poor, corn-farming existence, you
suspect this relative died of
a.scurvy
b.cancer
c.pellagra
d.beriberi
9) Some amino acids can link to each other by bridges made of
a.sulfur
b.calcium
c.chloride
d.magnesium
10) What is hepcidin?
a.A factor in meats that enhances iron absorption
b.An intestinal mucosa protein that assists in iron turnover
c.A substance in legumes that interferes with iron absorption
d.A liver-derived hormone that helps regulate iron absorption and transport
11) By law, what amount of folate (g) must be added to 100 g of food products such as
breads, flour, and rice?
a.0
b.5
c.50
d.140
12) Which of the following is NOT known to be required in the diet of human beings?
a.Folic acid
b.Lipoic acid
c.Ascorbic acid
d.Pantothenic acid
13) According to most dietary guidelines, what percentage of the days total energy
intake should be furnished by carbohydrates?
a.10-15
b.30-35
c.45-65
d.90-95
14) The seal Graded by USDA that appears on packaged meat and poultry means that
the product is
a.uncooked
b.not hazardous
c.free of bacteria
d.assessed for tenderness
15) Which of the following values falls within the normal range (mg/dL) of blood
glucose?
a.40
b.55
c.75
d.140
16) Longevity is defined as
a.long duration of life
b.a persons age in years from date of birth
c.maximum number of years of life attainable by a species
d.average number of years lived by people in a given society
17) Ben is worried that his family history of heart disease and his BMI of 28 are putting
him at very high risk for developing cardiovascular disease. What would a clinician
advise Ben to help lower his risk?
a.Take steps to raise his LDL and lower his HDL
b.Consider liposuction surgery for removing extra abdominal fat
c.Lose weight as this can lower both blood cholesterol and blood pressure
d.Obtain genetic testing to determine the exact percent chance of developing
cardiovascular disease
18) Which of the following features do vitamins C and E share?
a.Both function as antioxidants
b.Both require bile for absorption
c.Neither participates in protein synthesis
d.Neither is affected by the processing of foods
19) What is the sodium-potassium pump?
a.A cell membrane protein that uses energy to pump sodium into the cell
b.A cell membrane protein that uses energy to pump sodium out of the cell
c.A mechanism present throughout interstitial fluid for draining sodium from the
circulation
d.A mechanism present in the kidneys that exchanges sodium with lactic acid in order
to regulate organic acid concentration
20) What is the ionic state of ferrous iron?
a.-2
b.-1
c.+1
d.+2
21) What organization is responsible for setting tolerance guidelines for the use of a
pesticide on food?
a.EPA
b.FDA
c.WHO
d.DDT
22) In weight training, muscle endurance can best be emphasized by performing a
a.low number of repetitions with heavy weight
b.low number of repetitions with lighter weight
c.high number of repetitions with heavy weight
d.high number of repetitions with lighter weight
23) All of the following are fates of amino acids within the small intestine EXCEPT
a.some may be used for energy by the intestinal cells
b.some may be used for synthesis of gastric protease
c.some may be used for synthesis of proteins by the intestinal cells
d.they may be transported across the intestinal cell membrane to the capillaries
24) The synthesis of collagen requires both vitamin C and
a.iron
b.zinc
c.cobalamin
d.beta-carotene
25) Which of the following nutrient sources yields more than 4 kcalories per gram?
a.Plant fats
b.Plant proteins
c.Animal proteins
d.Plant carbohydrates
26) Which of the following is a feature of vitamin B12 nutrition?
a.Deficiencies lead to wet beriberi
b.Even marginal deficiency impairs cognitive function
c.Excess intake leads to loss of appetite and constipation
d.Severe deficiency is characterized chiefly by free-radical damage
27) Which of the following would most likely lead to a primary nutrient deficiency?
a.Inadequate nutrient intake
b.Reduced nutrient absorption
c.Increased nutrient excretion
d.Increased nutrient destruction
28) One of the chief functions of chromium is participation in the metabolism of
a.iron
b.proteins
c.carbohydrates
d.metallothionein
29) What population group is at the highest risk for iron overload?
a.Adult men
b.Adult women
c.Pregnant women
d.Adolescents
30) Which of the following is generally NOT digested but does stimulate intestinal
muscle contractions?
a.Bile
b.Fiber
c.Starch
d.Amylase
31) Which of the following is a feature of vitamin B12 bioavailability?
a.Synthetic B12 in supplement form is highly utilizable
b.Fermented soy products are optimal sources of the vitamin
c.Yeast consumed by vegans is a good source of the vitamin
d.Sea algae such as spirulina contain vitamin B12 that is about 50% available
32) Which of the following is a characteristic of food intoxications?
a.Aflatoxins are uncommon in the United States
b.Staphylococcus aureus produces a deadly botulinum toxin
c.Infection from exposure to Salmonella organisms commences within 1-2 hours in
most people
d.To minimize contamination in homemade flavored oils, herbs should not be washed
before adding them to the oil
33) How can a consumer determine what the source of a bottled water is?
34) Even though men are not exempt from the pressure brought on by the media to be
thin, it appears that men as opposed to women
derive a sense of self-esteem not based on size or shape.
realize the difference between media hype and truth.
are able to identify better ways to lose weight.
all of the above.
35) Discuss ways in which alcohol interferes with metabolism of proteins, fats,
carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water.
36) Discuss differences in fat cell metabolism between males and females.
37) The fat content of a new snack food is composed of mixed triglycerides in which
the three fatty acids attached to the glycerol are a short-chain, a medium-chain, and a
long-chain fatty acid. Explain the digestion, absorption, and transport of this lipid.