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1) An example of a behavior modification technique for weight control is to
a.feel guilty after you overeat.
b.keep a record of your eating habits.
c.always clean your plate when you eat.
d.have someone watch you to prevent overeating.
e.cook your own meals.
2) Which of the following is an early sign of vitamin C deficiency?
a.Bleeding gums
b.Pernicious anemia
c.Appearance of a cold
d.Hysteria and depression
e.Oily skin
3) In what chief capacity does vitamin K function?
a.Blood clotting
b.Energy metabolism
c.Calcium utilization
d.Epithelial tissue renewal
e.Synthesis of gonadotrophic hormones
4) The main function of vitamin D is to promote
a.secretion of calcitonin.
b.synthesis of 7-dehydrocholesterol.
c.synthesis of carotenoids and controls absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
d.calcium and phosphorus absorption, and calcium mobilization from bone.
e.conversion of calcium and phosphorous to more readily absorbable compounds.
5) Which of the following may be classified as a risk factor for coronary heart disease?
a. BMI of 26
b. Low LDL-cholesterol levels
c. High HDL-cholesterol levels
d. High C-reactive protein levels
e. Low blood triglyceride (VLDL) levels
6) Which statement describes an association between protein intake and kidney
function?
a. Low-protein diets increase the risk for kidney stone formation.
b. Restricting protein intake may slow the progression of kidney disease.
c. High protein intakes over the long term represent a risk factor for kidney disease.
d. Liberal protein intakes result in high urea production, which increases the long-term
efficiency of the kidneys.
e. High protein diets in childhood protect the kidneys from age- and illness-associated
damage.
7) A measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed
a. net utilization.
b. bioavailability.
c. biological value.
d. utilization efficiency.
e. biofunctionality.
8) Which of the following statements describes an association between nutrient intake
and lactation?
a. Milk production is increased by higher fluid intake.
b. Ingestion of garlic may lead to an off-flavor of the milk.
c. Inadequate protein intake lowers the protein concentration of the milk.
d. The energy RDA for milk production calls for an additional 1000 kcalories per day.
e. Nicotine does not pass into a woman€s breast milk.
9) Which of the following is true of malnutrition in children?
a. Children with kwashiorkor typically have edema.
b. Children with marasmus often have fatty livers.
c. Kwashiorkor results mainly from energy inadequacy.
d. Marasmus results mainly from protein inadequacy.
e. Children with marasmus often have changes in the color of their hair and skin.
10) According to the USDA Food Patterns, which protein food should be most limited?
a.shrimp
b.baked beans
c.peanut butter
d.skinless chicken
e.eggs
11) The erythrocyte protoporphyrin level is used as an indicator of
a. late iron toxicity.
b. early iron toxicity.
c. late iron deficiency.
d. early iron deficiency.
e. adequacy or iron stores.
12) Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.
a. 7
b. 16
c. 20
d. 40
e. 100
f. Fat
g. Water
h. Energy
i. Protein
j. Organic
k. Placebo
l. Inorganic
m. Validity
n. Hypothesis
o. Healthy People
p. National nutrition surveys
q. Anthropometrics
r. Overt deficiency
s. Physical examination
t. Subclinical deficiency
1>Nutrient with the highest body concentration
2>Substance containing no carbon or not pertaining to living things
3>Number of indispensable nutrients for human beings
4>Most substances containing carbon-hydrogen bonds
5>Substance containing nitrogen
6>Energy (kcal) required to increase temperature of 1 kg of water from 0° C to 100° C
7>Nutrient with the highest energy density
8>Energy (kcal) yield of five grams of sugar
9>Energy (kcal) yield of one gram of alcohol
10>Number of indispensable minerals for human beings
11>An unproven statement
12>An inert medication
13>Possessing the quality of being evidence based
14>The recommended intake is set at the population mean
15>Gather information about dietary, nutritional, and health status
16>Program that sets goals to increase the quality and years of healthy life
17>Measurement of physical characteristics
18>Inspection of skin, tongue, eyes, hair, and fingernails
19>A nutrient deficiency showing outward signs
20>A nutrient deficiency in the early stages
13) The CDC recommends older adults engage in strength training at least two
(non-consecutive) days a week, at a moderate to high intensity for ____ repetitions.
a. 5-10
b. 10-15
c. 15-20
d. 20-25
e. 25-30
14) According to nutrition labeling laws, what two minerals must be listed on the
package label as a percent Daily Value?
a.calcium and iron
b.zinc and phosphorus
c.fluoride and chloride
d.chromium and magnesium
e.copper and potassium
15) According to nutrition labeling laws, the amounts of what two vitamins must be
listed on the package label as a percent Daily Value?
a.vitamins D and E
b.vitamins A and C
c.thiamin and riboflavin
d.vitamin B6and niacin
e.vitamins E and K
1)Iron storage protein
2)Form of iron found only in animal flesh
3)Form of iron found in both plant and animal foods
4)Oxygen-carrying protein in muscle
5)Iron-containing protein in erythrocytes
6)Enhances absorption of nonheme iron
7)Substance in coffee and tea that reduces iron absorption
8)Toxicity from this mineral is twice as prevalent as deficiency in men
9)Condition characterized by large deposits of iron storage protein in body tissues
10)Craving for non-food substances
11)A deficiency of this element retards growth and arrests sexual maturation
12)Zinc binding protein of the intestine
13)Iodine deficiency disease
14)Major dietary source of iodine
15)Disease associated with severe selenium deficiency
16)Stabilized form of tooth crystal
17)Deficiency leads to hyperglycemia
18)Condition associated with discoloration of tooth enamel
19)Significant dietary source of fluoride
20)Mineral that forms integral part of vitamin B12
17) The evidence from studies to date shows that nutritional interventions designed to
relieve depression
a. may or may not be effective.
b. are mildly effective.
c. are moderately effective.
d. are greatly effective.
e. may worsen depression in very old individuals.
18) What are common factors that initiate choking? What are the preferred methods to
assist a person who is choking? What foods are commonly associated with choking?
19) What type of testing is done by the U.S. Pharmacopeia to assure the quality and
safety of certain vitamin and mineral supplements?
20) What are the associations between folate intake and development and progression
of certain cancers?
21) Describe the interactions related to alcohol-containing beverages spiked with
caffeine.
22) Discuss riboflavin nutrition including functions, risk factors for deficiency,
symptoms of deficiency, food sources, and stability.
23) The conversion of protein to glucose is called ____________________.
24) One of the major causes of ulcers is infection with ____________________.
25) The iron overload disorder known as ____________________ is caused by a
genetic failure to prevent unneeded iron in the diet from being absorbed.
26) ____________________ are composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
atoms, arranged into amino acids linked in a chain.
27) Enzymes that contain one or more minerals as part of their structures are known as
____________________.
