1) Which of the following conditions is associated with edema?
a.Excessive use of certain drugs, which causes high excretion of water and amino acids
b.Above-normal concentration of blood proteins, which causes fluid to leak from the
blood vessels
c.Diminished concentration of the blood protein albumin, which causes fluid to leak
from the blood vessels
d.Excessive protein in the diet leading to increased retention of fluid, especially in the
extravascular spaces
2) What is the assessment tool designed to measure how well a diet meets the
recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines?
a.Healthy Eating Index
b.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
c.Dietitians Comparative Effectiveness Plan
d.U.S. Public Health Nutrient Assessment Barometer
3) What would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of
500 kcalories daily for one month?
a.0.5 lb
b.2 lbs
c.3 lbs
d.4 lbs
4) Based on the range of protein intake as a percentage of energy intake, what would be
the highest safe level of protein intake for a 60-kg adult ingesting 2500 kcalories?
a.48 g
b.96 g
c.120 g
d.219 g
5) Which of the following does NOT play an important role in acid-base balance?
a.The liver
b.The lungs
c.The kidneys
d.Blood buffers
6) Which of the following meats would be the best source of copper?
a.Chicken
b.Shellfish
c.Beefsteak
d.Hamburger
7) Which of the following is NOT among common food preferences in children?
a.Hot foods are preferred to warm ones
b.Smooth foods are preferred to lumpy ones
c.Raw vegetables are preferred to cooked ones
d.Green and yellow vegetables are often rejected
8) If a normal 30-year-old woman has a daily energy expenditure of 2200 kcalories,
what would be her expected output when she reaches 60 years of age?
a.1210 kcal
b.1450 kcal
c.1885 kcal
d.2275 kcal
9) Approximately how many kcalories are provided by two teaspoons of sugar?
a.10
b.20
c.30
d.40
10) What digestive enzyme would be most affected in people who are unable to
produce hydrochloric acid?
a.Pepsin
b.Transaminase
c.Pancreatic protease
d.Intestinal peptidase
11) Recent outbreaks among consumers who ate peanut butter products, eggs, and
cantaloupe were caused by which two organisms?
a.Listeria and Yersinia
b.Salmonella and Listeria
c.Giardia and Campylobacter
d.Campylobacter and Salmonella
12) Among the following, which is NOT known to represent a significant risk factor for
a pregnancy being affected by a neural tube defect?
a.Maternal obesity
b.Age at time of pregnancy
c.Folate-related enzyme mutations
d.Exposure to a hot-tub during pregnancy
13) What tissue contains special receptors for removing low-density lipoproteins from
the circulation?
a.Liver
b.Adipose
c.Arterial walls
d.Skeletal muscle
14) Which of the following is a research finding on vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?
a.Self-synthesis capacity is high
b.The skins capacity to synthesize the vitamin is reduced
c.The presence of atrophic gastritis reduces bioavailability of the vitamin
d.Symptoms of deficiency include dermatitis and diminished taste acuity
15) All of the following are known to enhance calcium absorption from the GI tract
EXCEPT
a.lactose
b.oxalates
c.pregnancy
d.stomach acid
16) Which of the following is a feature of androstenedione use in athletes?
a.It is a dangerous alternative to anabolic steroid use
b.It is synthesized in the body by the thyroid gland
c.It leads to testicular enlargement and liver atrophy
d.It reduces free radical formation and slows the aging process but does not enhance
performance
17) For most physically active people, all of the following are valid reasons for
consuming sports drinks EXCEPT
a.they may provide a psychological advantage
b.they are better than water at preventing sodium depletion
c.they contain a source of fuel, which may enhance performance in endurance events
d.they have a good taste, which encourages their consumption and ensures adequate
hydration
18) Improvements in nutrient composition, such as when corn is genetically modified to
contain higher amounts of its limiting amino acids, is a strategy known as
a.biofortification
b.reverse DNA enrichment
c.USDA approved enrichment
d.frankenfood transdevelopment
19) Which of the following is NOT a feature of nonprescription weight-loss products?
a.Few are effective
b.Many are shown to be dangerous
c.By law, all of them must explain the risks associated with their plans
d.They lead to physical, metabolic, and psychosocial problems in their customers
20) What organ is first to absorb alcohol after a person takes a drink?
a.Colon
b.Stomach
c.Jejunum
d.Duodenum
21) Which of the following is true regarding energy metabolism of the preschool child?
a.Food intake is remarkably similar from meal to meal
b.Overweight individuals have appetites similar to normal-weight individuals
c.Energy needs per kg body weight increase from 1 year of age to 5 years of age
d.A 1 year old who needs 800 kcal/day would require only about 1600 kcal at 6 years of
age
22) Which of the following is a characteristic of home water treatments?
a.Activated carbon filters are effective in removing chlorine
b.Most home filtration systems are highly efficient at removing virtually all types of
contaminants
c.Boiling the water is effective at removing all organic chemicals as well as killing
microorganisms
d.Most home filtration systems combine the processes of heavy metal removal, killing
of microorganisms, softening of the water, and addition of enhancers
23) When nutrients are transported from intestinal epithelial cells to the vascular
system, what organ is first to receive them?
a.Liver
b.Heart
c.Lungs
d.Kidneys
24) If a normal, healthy adult were to begin consuming a vitamin A-poor diet,
approximately how much time would pass before the first deficiency symptoms would
appear?
a.2 weeks
b.1 to 2 months
c.6 months
d.1 to 2 years
25) Which of the following is the most likely reason that a blood pressure reading
should be repeated before confirming a diagnosis of hypertension?
a.The person reacted emotionally to the procedure
b.Blood pressure measuring devices often give inaccurate readings
c.The cuff of the blood pressure measuring device was wrapped too tightly on the arm
d.The cuff of the blood pressure measuring device was wrapped too loosely on the arm
26) What minimum fraction of the RDA for key nutrients for children 10-12 years of
age should be provided by public school lunches?
a.1/8
b.1/4
c.1/3
d.1/2
27) What is the usual fate of orally ingested enzyme supplements?
a.Digested by gastrointestinal proteases
b.Rapidly degraded by salivary secretions
c.Mostly absorbed in original form from the stomach
d.Completely absorbed in original form from the jejunum
28) Dietary restriction of phenylalanine combined with adequate tyrosine is the usual
treatment for people born with the disorder
a.DNA
b.ALC
c.NLM
d.PKU
29) After digestion of proteins, what products are absorbed into the circulation?
a.Free amino acids only
b.Free amino acids and oligopeptides
c.Free amino acids and dipeptides only
d.Free amino acids, and a few dipeptides and tripeptides
30) Which of the following food groups is a rich source of vitamin C?
a.Milk group
b.Meat group
c.Fruit group
d.Grains group
31) Which of the following practices is safest for minimizing microbial contamination
of prepared foods?
a.Store food in a controlled atmosphere of chlorine bleach vapors
b.Restrict the foods exposure at room temperature to a maximum of 4-6 hours
c.Restrict the foods exposure at between 40F and 140F to a maximum of 2 hours
d.Store food under air-tight conditions at a temperature of 32F for a maximum of 1
month
32) Which of the following is NOT among the features of dietary fat and cancer?
a.Type of fat may influence cancer initiation
b.Type of fat may influence cancer promotion
c.Intake of omega-3 fatty acids from fish may protect against some cancers
d.Recent studies have weakened the associated risk of high-fat diets with cancer
33) Which of the following is a characteristic of thiamin nutrition?
a.The coenzyme contains pyrosulfate
b.It is required for regeneration of folate
c.It is required for regeneration of niacin
d.It is an integral part of the nerve cell membrane
34) Why are legumes classified as a meat alternative?
35) What type of exercise can improve the outcome of osteoporosis?
Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking
Swimming laps or water aerobics
Meditation exercises
All of the above
36) Give examples of how hunger and nutrient deficiencies affect behavior in children.
37) For someone who has high blood cholesterol, protein foods should
come from plant sources rather than animal sources
represent the bulk of the diet
not be a concern if they are eating from the Food Guide Pyramid
a and c
38) The first concrete element associated with trust, safety, and security between an
infant and the primary caregiver is
love
food
attention
all of the above
39) What is the function of hydrochloric acid and why is it necessary in the process of
digestion?
40) What is meant by the following: Folate cures the blood symptoms of a vitamin B12
deficiency, but cannot stop the nerve symptoms from progressing.
41) List the major factors involved in obesity. Which ones can be controlled by dietary
changes or behavior modification?
42) Discuss the role of modern-day political crises as the primary cause of worldwide
food shortages.
43) In order to avoid the adverse side-effects of MSG or other food additives, people
should
learn to read labels to find the offensive additive
eat more fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole grains
ask that the offensive food additive be left out of foods when eating out
all of the above