1) A significant reduction in blood flow to the brain is termed
a. angina.
b. a stroke.
c. a vascular event.
d. metabolic syndrome.
e. Chiari event.
2) What term describes foods that contain nonnutrient substances whose known action
in the body is to promote well-being to a greater extent than that contributed by the
food’s nutrients?
a.fortified foods
b.enriched foods
c.functional foods
d.health-enhancing foods
e.bioavailable foods
3) 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
e. Barley, corn, and quinoa
4) The chemical reaction by which starch is split into monosaccharides is called ____.
a. hydrolysis
b. condensation
c. gluconeogenesis
d. homeostasis
e. phosphorylation
5) Which of the following is a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?
a. The recommended weight gain is approximately 35 lbs.
b. The incidence of stillbirths and preterm births is 5-10% lower compared with adult
women.
c. The incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension is 5-10% lower compared with
older women.
d. The time in labor is usually shorter than for older women because there are fewer
overweight teenagers.
e. Maternal death rates are 5 to 7 times greater among adolescent mothers in the
developed world.
6) Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in the elderly?
a. The DRI is 800-1000 mg.
b. Calcium intakes are well below recommendations.
c. Calcium supplements are not effective sources of calcium due to poor digestibility.
d. Calcium from food is not well absorbed due to the intake of calcium-binding
laxatives.
e. An elderly individual who lacks sufficient calcium stores can rarely be helped by
supplementation.
7) Which of the following is the richest source of iodine?
a. Corn
b. Seafood
c. Orange juice
d. Cruciferous vegetables
e. Rice
8) 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
e. Pineal stimulation
9) Which of the following foods are associated with illness from Salmonella?
a. Raw vegetables
b. Pickled vegetables
c. Home-canned vegetables
d. Raw meats, poultry, and eggs
e. Raw fruits
10) Lipids that are liquid at room temperature are known as ____.
a. oils
b. fats
c. omegas
d. glycerols
e. phospholipids
11) Usually, what is the first sign of preeclampsia?
a. Fall in blood pressure
b. Elevated blood glucose
c. A large weight gain over a short time
d. Chronic episodes of pica over the last 2 trimesters
e. Mental confusion
12) Which substance stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich juice?
a. Gastrin
b. Secretin
c. Glucagon
d. Gastric-inhibitory peptide
e. CCK
13) Foods that provide health benefits beyond their nutrient contributions are called
____________________ foods.
14) Describe the process of fat hydrogenation and discuss its advantages and
disadvantages.
15) The innermost membrane of the eye, composed of several layers, including one that
contains the rods and cones is called the ____________________.
16) ____________________ circulates between the cells of the body and collects into
tiny vessels.
17) What factors are involved in experiencing taste sensations?
18) Compare and contrast the metabolism of alcohol in men versus women.
19) ____________________ is a pair of two glucose molecules.
20) Discuss factors that affect the sensations of hunger and appetite.
21) Explain the modes of action of vitamin C.