1) The bodys amino acid pool consists of
a.essential amino acids only
b.endogenous amino acids only
c.nonessential amino acids only
d.both essential and nonessential amino acids
2) What is the AMDR for fat?
a.10-30%
b.20-35%
c.40-55%
d.60-75%
3) Which of the following are common early symptoms of hypothermia in athletes?
a.Headache and nausea
b.Apathy and shivering
c.Confusion and delirium
d.Dizziness and clumsiness
4) Which of the following ingredients listed on food labels would be acceptable to the
person who is highly intolerant to lactose in the diet?
a.Whey
b.Casein
c.Dextrins
d.Milk solids
5) Which of the following is NOT a simple carbohydrate?
a.Starch
b.White sugar
c.Disaccharide
d.Monosaccharide
6) Which of the following is a major form of vitamin K in foods?
a.Ergodione
b.Ergoquinone
c.Tocopherone
d.Phylloquinone
7) The cell process of silencing or activating genes is in part accomplished by
a.DNA methylation
b.multigene genomics
c.translational sequencing
d.a transcription-translation cycle
8) Which of the following is NOT among the common cell types that make up the
immune system?
a.P-cells
b.B-cells
c.T-cells
d.Phagocytes
9) Which of the following is a general feature of the sugar alcohols?
a.They provide less than 1 kcalorie per gram
b.They elicit a high glycemic index
c.They are rapidly absorbed from the intestines
d.They cannot be rapidly metabolized by cariogenic bacteria
10) Which of the following is NOT a major target organ for the action of activated
vitamin D?
a.Liver
b.Bone
c.Kidney
d.Intestine
11) Which of the following is a feature of the lymphatic system?
a.It carries fats away from the intestines
b.It contains a fluid with a composition similar to pancreatic fluid
c.It circulates via a one-way pump at the junction to the subclavian vein
d.It serves to transport both fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins to the vascular
system
12) Which of the following is a feature of hormones used in food production?
a.Hormone-treated cattle result in leaner meats
b.The cost of using hormones usually results in higher-priced but better quality products
c.Bovine growth hormone given to cattle does not show up as residues in the meat or
milk
d.They are naturally occurring substances and therefore require only minimal regulation
by the FDA and USDA
13) Which of the following would most likely result from an excessive intake of iodine?
a.Diarrhea
b.Skin rashes
c.Dehydration
d.Thyroid gland enlargement
14) In the immediate postexercise period, what type of diet enhances muscle protein
synthesis?
a.Fat alone
b.Carbohydrate alone
c.Carbohydrate plus fat
d.Carbohydrate plus protein
15) When stored at room temperature in loosely capped containers, which of the
following dietary lipids would turn rancid in the shortest time?
a.Lard
b.Peanut oil
c.Soybean oil
d.Coconut oil
16) What is ariboflavonosis?
a.The vitamin B2 deficiency disease
b.Food sources devoid of vitamin B2
c.Ultraviolet destruction of vitamin B2
d.Excessive heat destruction of vitamin B2
17) By chemical analysis, what nutrient is present in the highest amounts in most
foods?
a.Fats
b.Water
c.Proteins
d.Carbohydrates
18) A childs strong dislike of noodle soup that developed after she consumed some
when she was sick with flu is an example of a food-related
a.habit
b.social interaction
c.emotional turmoil
d.negative association
19) Which of the following is the most calcium-dense food?
a.Whole milk
b.Nonfat milk
c.Low-fat milk
d.Cheddar cheese
20) What is the classification given to a substance put into food to give it a certain
color?
a.Indirect additive
b.Incidental additive
c.Peripheral additive
d.Intentional additive
21) Which of the following is a feature of calcium supplements?
a.Common antacids are used as a source of calcium
b.The bioavailability of calcium from most supplements is significantly lower than
from milk
c.There are large differences in the efficiency of calcium absorption from various
supplements
d.The calcium in supplements made from oyster shell and bone meal is more
absorbable than the calcium in calcium citrate and calcium lactate
22) Tiny, disc-shaped bodies in the blood that are important in clot formation are called
a.T-cells
b.C-cells
c.plaques
d.platelets
23) Which of the following is known to be produced by small intestinal bacteria?
a.Mucus
b.Chyme
c.Glucose
d.Vitamins
24) What are the chances of contracting diarrhea from travel to other countries?
a.1 in 2
b.1 in 10
c.1 in 100
d.1 in 1000
25) What type of chemicals are DHEA and androstenedione?
a.Hormones
b.Estrogens
c.Phytonutrients
d.Herbal extracts
26) Which of the following is a feature of homocysteine?
a.It is found only in animal foods
b.It is a risk factor for osteoporosis
c.It is increased in the blood of coffee drinkers
d.It is increased in the blood of vitamin C-deficient people
27) Which of the following nutrients taken as a prenatal supplement has been found to
be associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects?
a.Iron
b.Folate
c.Calcium
d.Cobalamin
28) What are the three most common eating disorders, in order from highest to lowest
prevalence?
a.Binge eating, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa
b.Anorexia nervosa, binge eating, and bulimia nervosa
c.Bulimia nervosa, binge eating, and anorexia nervosa
d.Bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating
29) Which of the following defines the association between nutrition and chronic
disease?
a.Diet can influence the time of onset of some chronic diseases
b.Diet is the primary factor affecting the development of chronic diseases
c.Dietary influence in the development of chronic diseases is direct, straightforward,
and well understood
d.Dietary advice for combating heart disease and cancer prevents their development if
instituted early in life
30) In general, modifying a diet that by substituting complex carbohydrates for pure
sugars results in a diet that is higher in
a.fat
b.fiber
c.energy
d.refined foods
31) Outline the recommendations for a successful weight-loss diet.
32) Provide examples and discuss the importance of the 5 subgroups of the vegetables
food group.
33) Sweets and desserts can be included in the diet of a child with type I diabetes as
long as they are
given in very small amounts only twice/week
incorporated into a diet rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates
balanced with increased amounts of protein-rich foods
all of the above
34) Discuss the effects of maternal tobacco use on breastfeeding.
35) High intakes of animal protein sources are associated with serious health risks such
as
increased cardiovascular disease
colon cancer
breast cancer
all of the above
36) Compare and contrast the requirements for production of animal foods versus plant
foods.