1) Which of the following describes a way to make an electrolyte solution?
a. Dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water
b. Vigorously shake a mixture of corn oil and water
c. Dissolve a pinch of corn starch in a glass of water
d. Vigorously shake a pinch of table sugar in warm water
e. Vigorously shake a tablespoon of corn syrup or molasses in warm water
2) What is the term for the developing infant from the eighth week after conception
until birth?
a. Fetus
b. Ovum
c. Zygote
d. Embryo
e. Blastocyst
3) Which statement describes the lipid content of livestock?
a. The meat from grass-fed animals is similar in composition to soy protein.
b. Grass-fed animals contain more omega-3 fats in the meat than grain-fed animals.
c. Grain-fed animals contain more polyunsaturated fatty acids in the meat compared
with grass-fed animals.
d. Grain-fed animals contain lower concentrations of fat in the meat compared with
grass-fed animals.
e. There are no significant differences between the fat composition of grass and grain
fed cattle.
4) What is a characteristic of excess intra-abdominal fat?
a.It is more common in women than men.
b.It has been proven to be a poorer indicator of degenerative diseases than the BMI.
c.Some (but not all) research suggests that it is more harmful than fat in other locations.
d.It is associated with increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in men but not in
women.
e.It bears very little relationship to heart disease or diabetes but is importantly
associated with certain cancers.
5) Which of the following describes an effect of caffeine use in the athlete?
a. It stimulates fatty acid release.
b. It enhances performance for almost all athletes.
c. It raises blood pH to counteract the buildup of lactate.
d. It promotes absorption of electrolytes from the intestinal tract.
e. It slows glycogen use
6) Which statement describes a feature of irritable bowel syndrome?
a. Abdominal discomfort is usually mild.
b. Effective treatment includes peppermint oil.
c. Constipation rather than diarrhea is the major adverse effect.
d. A combination of stress plus certain foods is needed to trigger an attack.
e. It is an autoimmune disease.
7) Nationally, what percentage of college students are frequent binge drinkers?
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 20%
d. 30%
e. 50%
8) What percentage of young school aged children exhibit hyperactivity?
a. 5%
b. 7%
c. 9%
d. 11%
e. 13%
9) What is the name of the rule that modifies the original meaning of the Delaney
Clause?
a. GRAS list
b. Bonnie Clause
c. De minimis rule
d. No-risk standard
e. Precautionary Principle
10) The effect of regular exercise on heart and lung function is known as
a. muscle fitness.
b. muscle endurance.
c. cardiopulmonary adaptation.
d. cardiorespiratory conditioning.
e. aerobic fitness.
11) What is the most likely explanation for the observation that a person may
experience “upset digestion” upon changing the diet?
12) ____________________ is a person€s perceived physical and mental well-being.
13) Discuss the essential nature of chromium, and list good food sources of chromium.
Why are chromium supplements promoted by the supplements industry?
14) What is the meaning and significance of functional foods? Give several examples of
potential functional foods and their proposed uses.
15) List the information that must be displayed on food labels.