1) The rare genetic disorders Menkes disease and Wilsons disease result from abnormal
utilization of
a.iron
b.zinc
c.copper
d.manganese
2) Luciannas energy requirement is 1600 kcal/day. What is her personal Daily Value for
saturated fat?
a.17 g
b.20 g
c.53 g
d.65 g
3) In the average person, the amount of stored glycogen represents how many kcal?
a.500
b.1000
c.2000
d.4000
4) What is the most likely reason for a pregnant woman to crave pickles?
a.A change in hormones
b.A hypoglycemic episode
c.A physiologic need for fluid
d.A physiologic need for sodium
5) Which of the following is NOT among the features of herbs sold to the public?
a.They are not regulated as drugs by the FDA
b.They are not evaluated for safety or effectiveness by the FDA
c.The FDA, and not the manufacturer of the herb, has the burden of proving the product
is unsafe
d.They are considered appropriate for treatment of certain major health disorders such
as cancer or AIDS
6) What is muscle atrophy?
a.Loss of muscle size and strength
b.Muscle cramps arising from insufficient warm-up
c.Muscle spasms resulting from too-rapid progressive overloading
d.Alterations in heart muscle contractions when first initiating a fitness program
7) A person with a fasting blood glucose level of 101 mg/dL would be classified as
a.normal
b.prediabetic
c.a type 1 diabetic
d.a type 2 diabetic
8) Clostridium botulinum poisoning is a hazard associated with
a.nitrosamines
b.rotting vegetables
c.undercooked poultry
d.improperly canned vegetables
9) A person with chronic diarrhea is at risk for which of the following?
a.Dehydration
b.Constipation
c.Peptic ulcers
d.Heimlichs disease
10) What is a precursor?
a.A conditionally essential vitamin
b.A sign or symptom of a vitamin deficiency disorder
c.A substance that is used to synthesize another compound
d.A substance that is recycled through the liver and intestines
11) Which of the following foods are most often the cause of anaphylactic shock?
a.Eggs, peanuts, and milk
b.Bananas, juice, and cola
c.Apples, noodles, and rice
d.Pears, oatmeal, and chocolate
12) Which of the following is NOT known to affect iron bioavailability from complete
meals?
a.Caffeine
b.Phytates
c.Vitamin C
d.MFP factor
13) 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
14) HIV is known to be transmitted by direct contact with contaminated body fluids
from all of the following sources EXCEPT
a.saliva
b.blood
c.semen
d.vaginal secretions
15) Which of the following is NOT among the dietary recommendation for children?
a.Children ages 4-18 years should consume at least 25% fat energy
b.Children with high blood cholesterol should be treated first with statin drugs
c.Children ages 1-2 years who are obese should consume reduced-fat milk rather than
whole milk
d.Children ages 1-2 years need an amount of fat to support their growth that is much
higher than 25% fat energy
16) What is the Tolerable Upper Intake
a.45 mg/day
b.90 mg/day
c.120 mg/day
d.Twice the RDA
17) John is 60 years old and has been experiencing numbness in his hands for the past 3
months. His doctor suspects that John is not producing enough hydrochloric acid and
intrinsic factor and encourages him to eat more foods containing vitamin B12. What is
wrong with this suggestion?
a.People missing intrinsic factor cannot digest foods containing vitamin B12 and will
develop diarrhea
b.Intrinsic factor is not associated with vitamin B12 and eating more foods containing it
would have no effect on Johns health
c.It is improbable that a lack of hydrochloric acid production and intrinsic factor are
associated with the numbness that John is experiencing
d.Because John has no intrinsic factor, he cannot efficiently utilize vitamin B12 from
natural sources and would need a vitamin B12-fortified food or supplement
18) Which of the following describes fat utilization during physical activity?
a.Fat that is stored closest to the exercising muscle is oxidized first
b.Fat represents the major fuel source during sustained, moderate activity
c.Fat oxidization makes more of a contribution as the intensity of the exercise increases
d.Fat is burned in higher quantities during short, high-intensity exercises than
prolonged, low-intensity exercises
19) Which of the following is descriptive of iron deficiency and behavior?
a.The practice of pica may enhance iron absorption
b.Changes in behavior precede the appearance of anemia
c.The practice of pica may delay the onset of iron-induced behavioral changes
d.Adults are more resistant to iron-induced behavioral changes than children
20) On a per-kcalorie basis, which of the following foods is richest in vitamin B6?
a.Meats
b.Fruits
c.Legumes
d.Grains
21) Which of the following statements describes the glycemic index of foods?
a.A way of ranking foods according to their potential to increase blood glucose
b.The newest, most practical means for planning diets for people with diabetes
c.A well-utilized, highly valued mechanism to control the intake of simple sugars
d.A measure of the percentage of digestible carbohydrates in relation to total energy
content of the food
22) What is another name for bovine spongiform encephalopathy?
a.Toxoplasmosis
b.Mad cow disease
c.Type 2 Alzheimer’s
d.Hypercephalopathy
23) Calcium absorption is facilitated by the presence of
a.fiber
b.lactose
c.phytic acid
d.oxalic acid
24) The most common cause of iron overload is
a.an injury to the GI tract
b.a genetic predisposition
c.excessive use of iron cookware
d.excessive use of iron supplements
25) Which of the following has the highest percentage of its fat in saturated form?
a.Butter
b.Walnut oil
c.Beef tallow
d.Coconut oil
26) Which of the following is a feature of being overweight and pregnant?
a.Folate-related neural tube defects
b.Increased prevalence of caesarian section
c.Inability to carry twins to birth completion
d.Increased risk of birthing a small-for-gestational age infant
27) Clostridium botulinum poisoning is a hazard associated with
a.nitrosamines
b.rotting vegetables
c.undercooked poultry
d.improperly canned vegetables
28) What accounts for the increased need for iron in male and female adolescents?
29) Explain how vitamin B6 and isoniazid interact to affect the vitamins metabolism.
30) Why are alcoholic beverages considered poor sources of energy, water, and
electrolytes for athletes?
31) Since the 1970s, how have total carbohydrate and carbohydrate kcal as a percentage
of the diet changed?
32) Discuss the functions, deficiency and toxicity signs, food sources, and
recommended intake of potassium.
33) Discuss thiamin nutrition including functions, risk factors for deficiency, symptoms
of deficiency, food sources, and stability.