1) Which of the following is a common source of lead poisoning in infants?
a.Maternal passage of lead to fetus
b.Baby bottles made from lead crystal
c.Contaminated water used to make infant formula
d.Preparation of infant formula in galvanized containers
2) At the end of your class presentation on Acute Malnutrition, a student asks you to
clarify how the rapid onset of malnutrition occurs in kwashiorkor. How should you
respond?
a.It is the result of an inborn error of metabolism
b.It is usually synchronized with the drought season in each respective country
c.It is typically seen in patients who are 2-5 years old due to the sudden change in diet
arising from their dislike for breast milk as they grow older
d.It is typically seen in patients after weaning due to the sudden change in diet arising
from their being weaned from breast milk after the birth of a sibling
3) A food that provides 100 mg of magnesium and 25 kcal in a serving has a
magnesium density (mg per kcal) of
a.0.4
b.4
c.250
d.2500
4) What was the toxic substance that accidentally found its way into the food chain in
the early 1970s and to which almost all of Michigans residents became exposed?
a.Lead acetate
b.Methylmercury
c.Listeria monocytogenes
d.Polybrominated biphenyl
5) Which of the following is NOT a feature of daily sodium intake guidelines?
a.The intake for most people should be <2300mg
b.The intake for African-Americans should be 1500 mg
c.The intake should be limited to 10% of total mineral intake
d.The intake for most people 51 yrs of age should be 1500 mg
6) The preferred unit of expression of vitamin A is the
a.milligram
b.global unit
c.international unit
d.retinol activity equivalent
7) Which of the following is an overt sign of a possible B vitamin deficiency?
a.Anemia
b.Smooth tongue
c.Abnormal liver function
d.Abnormal heart function
8) Which of the following best describes a college-educated nutrition and food
specialist who is qualified to make evaluations of the nutritional health of people?
a.Registered dietitian
b.Licensed nutritionist
c.Master of nutrient utilization
d.Doctor of food and nutritional sciences
9) Approximately how many people in the United States are afflicted with low bone
mass?
a.500,000
b.5 million
c.44 million
d.74 million
10) Your friend Mark is an avid organic food consumer. He believes that natural foods
are the only way to avoid the chemicals that farmers poison their crops with. You warn
Mark that not all natural foods are free from toxins; indeed, that many foods contain
naturally occurring toxic substances. The example you provide could be the solanine
commonly found in
a.beets
b.broccoli
c.potatoes
d.anchovies
11) What is the principal reason that appetite is turned off immediately after a person
finishes an intense workout?
a.The feeling of thirst overpowers the desire for food
b.The elevated blood lactate level antagonizes ghrelin
c.Glucose and fatty acids are still abundant in the blood
d.The senses of smell and taste are suppressed for at least one hour
12) Which of the following is a feature of the WIC program?
a.The number of children in the program is capped at 2 million
b.It is strictly remedial and available chiefly to women living in the inner city
c.It offers assistance to all at-risk pregnant women regardless of economic means
d.It saves an estimated $3 in medical costs in the first two months after birth for every
dollar spent
13) Proteins, because they attract hydrogen ions, can act as
a.acids
b.buffers
c.enzymes
d.antibodies
14) Which of the following food groups ordinarily contains the highest amount of
riboflavin when expressed per kcalorie?
a.Dairy
b.Meats
c.Fruits
d.Vegetables
15) Which of the following is a feature of smoking and weight maintenance?
a.Smokers on average weigh about 5 lbs more than nonsmokers
b.Smoking a cigarette increases the appetite for energy-dense foods
c.People who give up smoking gain an average of 10 lbs in the first year
d.Psychotherapy is effective at reducing either smoking or body weight but not both
16) Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?
a.Retinol
b.Tocopherol
c.Phylloquinone
d.Cyanocobalamin
17) A person who assists registered dietitians has the formal title of
a.dietetic assistant
b.nutrition assistant
c.dietetic technician
d.nutrition technician
18) What is the general composition of lymph?
a.A light-red fluid that stores fat-soluble vitamins
b.A transparent yellowish fluid that contains no red blood cells or platelets
c.A white fluid that contains probiotics and appears at the site of infections
d.A greenish fluid that contains abundant platelets and water-soluble vitamins
19) Which of the following is a characteristic of farm irrigation?
a.It makes the soil more porous
b.It helps preserve the water supply
c.It contributes to soil preservation
d.It increases the salt content in the soil
20) Why is it recommended that overweight children NOT follow a low-kcalorie diet?
a.It can lead to a lowering of self-esteem
b.Childrens school performance can deteriorate
c.Most children are unable to learn new food habits
d.Diet restriction can interfere with growth and development
21) What is the name of the inactive form of the protein-splitting enzyme in the
stomach?
a.Peptidase
b.Propepsin
c.Pepsinogen
d.Propeptidase
22) Which of the following describes the basic function of a coenzyme?
a.Attaches to RNA to assist in the synthesis of an enzyme
b.Attaches to cell membranes to assist in uptake of an enzyme
c.Attaches to an enzyme and allows a chemical reaction to take place
d.Attaches to an enzyme, which allows for transport of the enzyme through the
circulation
23) Which of the following formulas is available for infants with lactose intolerance?
a.Egg
b.Soy
c.Barley
d.Powdered cows milk
24) Which of the following is a feature of choline?
a.It is a part of lecithin
b.It is a type of cis-fatty acid
c.It is a type of trans-fatty acid
d.It is attached to omega-3 fatty acids
25) Government agencies that set tolerance levels for pesticides first identify those
foods commonly eaten in large quantities by
a.children
b.adolescents
c.adults
d.elderly
26) To estimate the energy requirements of individuals, which of the following is used
in the equations?
a.Weight
b.Fat intake
c.Surface area
d.Fatfold thickness
27) What nutrient is important in the transport of oxygen in blood and in muscle tissue
and in energy transformation reactions?
a.Iron
b.Calcium
c.Thiamin
d.Vitamin C
28) Studies report that folate supplements for women may lower the incidence of neural
tube defects of infants when the vitamin is taken during the
a.last trimester of pregnancy
b.second trimester of pregnancy
c.second and third trimesters of pregnancy
d.month before conception through the first trimester of pregnancy
29) As far as is known, what hormone is dependent upon chromium for optimal
activity?
a.Renin
b.Gastrin
c.Insulin
d.Antidiurectic hormone
30) Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamin B12 nutrition?
a.Toxicity symptoms are serious and irreversible
b.Units in food are expressed as cobalamin equivalents
c.It is inactivated when the food is heated in a microwave
d.Bioavailable amounts are found in fermented soy products
31) How are nuts thought to protect against heart disease?
32) The recommendation for blood cholesterol is
less than 200 mg/dl
210-150 mg/dl
under 100 mg/dl
250-285 mg/dl
33) Why might vegans develop a vitamin B12 deficiency? Why might they have a
normal vitamin B12 status? Why are the amounts of B12 listed on labels of certain
plant and yeast food products inaccurate and misleading?
34) Explain the association between ghrelin secretion and sleep.
35) What is the role of micelles in the absorption of lipids and how are they formed?
36) Explain the role that society plays in promoting eating disorders.