1) On average, women receive only ____ milligrams of iron per day
a. 8 to 9
b. 10 to 11
c. 12 to 13
d. 14 to 15
e. 16 to 17
2) What type of reaction is required to bind two molecules of glycine together and
release a molecule of water?
a. Hydrolysis
b. Deamination
c. Denaturation
d. Condensation
e. Transnaturation
3) What is the chief adverse effect from drinking a carbonated beverage before
engaging in athletic activity?
a. The carbonic acid inhibits fluid absorption.
b. The bubbles induce chronic burping and so inhibit performance.
c. The bubbles induce feelings of fullness quickly and so limit fluid intake.
d. The carbonic acid promotes gastroesophageal reflux leading to upper GI discomfort.
e. The carbonic acid adversely affects both muscle and bone health, increasing risk of
overuse injury.
4) 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.
5) What is the predominant grain product in much of South and Central America?
a. rice
b. corn
c. millet
d. wheat
e. quinoa
6) Which of the following trace minerals is known to be involved in bone development?
a. Tin
b. Cobalt
c. Silicon
d. Barium
e. Boron
7) Which of the following are examples of heavy metals?
a. Mercury and lead
b. Iron and chromium
c. Carbon and nitrogen
d. Molybdenum and fluoride
e. Manganese and magnesium
8) The diet-planning principle that provides all the nutrients, fiber, and energy in
amounts sufficient to maintain health is called ____.
a.variety
b.adequacy
c.moderation
d.kcalorie control
e.nutrient density
9) A child who develops antibodies to a certain food is said to have a
a. food allergy.
b. food intolerance.
c. specific inducible episode.
d. transient immune suppression.
e. histamine inhibition response.
10) During a physical activity, what hormone signals the fat cells to begin releasing
their fatty acids?
a. Leptin
b. Glucagon
c. Epinephrine
d. Neuropeptide Y
e. Norepinephrine
11) At what stage of pregnancy does an embryo show a beating heart and a complete
central nervous system?
a. 8 weeks
b. 12 weeks
c. 16 weeks
d. 20 weeks
e. 24 weeks