1) Which of the following is a feature of pantothenic acid in nutrition?
a.Absorption from foods is inhibited by aspirin.
b.A deficiency or a toxicity shows similar symptoms.
c.Deficiencies are seen primarily in children ages 4-10 years.
d.It functions in the metabolism of amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids.
e.It is possible to develop toxic levels on pantothenic acid if too much is ingested.
2) Which of the following is a characteristic of free radicals?
a.They are destroyed by cigarette smoking.
b.They arise from normal metabolic reactions.
c.They typically stop chain reactions associated with the production of peroxides.
d.They are known to accumulate even in the presence of abundant antioxidant nutrients.
e.They are more common in infants and children than adults and the elderly.
3) Protein sparing in the body is best achieved when a person ingests ____.
a. proteins of plant origin only
b. proteins of animal origin only
c. adequate levels of carbohydrate and fat
d. mixed protein sources on alternate days
e. consumes a very low fat diet
4) What tissue contains special receptors for removing low-density lipoproteins from
the circulation?
a. Liver
b. Adipose
c. Arterial walls
d. Skeletal muscle
e. Smooth muscle
5) Which substance is known as blood sugar or dextrose?
a. glucose
b. maltose
c. sucrose
d. fructose
e. lactose
6) During pregnancy, which of the following nutrients show a dramatic increase in
absorption?
a. Salt and sugar
b. Protein and fat
c. Calcium and iron
d. Thiamin and ascorbic acid
e. Copper and magnesium
7) What term describes a food that resembles and substitutes for another food but is
nutritionally inferior to it?
a.faux food
b.pseudo food
c.imitation food
d.food substitute
e.fraudulent food
8) Why does vitamin A status depend on the person’s protein status?
a.Adequate protein intake is a marker for liberal intake of the vitamin.
b.Dietary protein ensures synthesis of the vitamin’s GI tract transporter.
c.Adequate protein intake reduces the risk for infection from bacteria that degrade the
vitamin.
d.Transport of the vitamin within the body requires sufficient protein to synthesize
retinol-binding protein.
e.Protein is necessary to free the vitamin from its bonds to lipids.
9) The component of weight gain during pregnancy that is similar to the average weight
of the infant at birth is the
a. placenta.
b. amniotic sac fluid.
c. maternal fat stores.
d. uterus and supporting muscles.
e. additional blood volume.
10) What disorder is associated with the body€s breakdown of purines?
a. Gout
b. Dysphagia
c. Sarcopenia
d. Senile dementia
e. Macular degeneration
11) What organ is affected by macular degeneration?
a. Bone
b. Eyes
c. Liver
d. Kidneys
e. Spinal cord
12) Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium supplement use?
a. Taking them with a meal enhances absorption of calcium
b. Taking them with iron supplements enhances absorption of iron
c. Supplements of calcium carbonate show higher bioavailability than calcium citrate
d. Small pills containing a large amount of calcium salt show faster dissolution in the
stomach
e. Taking them with carbonated beverages can speed their dissolution and increase
calcium bioavailability
13) Your friend Jane just returned from the doctor, who diagnosed her with a specific
vitamin B toxicity. However, she doesn’t recall the name of the vitamin. Which of the
following is the only possible culprit associated with toxicity symptoms?
a.Niacin
b.Biotin
c.Riboflavin
d.Vitamin B12
e.Thiamin
14) Which statement best describes the nutritional value of eggs?
a. Eggs are high in both cholesterol and saturated fat.
b. High omega-3 fat eggs are now available by prescription only.
c. Although it is high in cholesterol, the egg is low in saturated fat.
d. Even in people with a healthy lipid profile, consumption of one egg/day is
detrimental.
e. Egg substitutes often have higher levels of cholesterol than do eggs.
15) Once a woman reaches the age of 75 years, about how many more years of survival
would be expected?
a. 9
b. 11
c. 13
d. 15
e. 17
16) a. 1 k. Set point
b. 2 l. White fat
c. 10 m. Cinch!
d. 40 n. Brown fat
e. 69 o. Ephedrine
f. 200-300 p. Liposuction
g. Leptin q. Bypass
h. Orlistat r. Lipoprotein lipase
i. Ghrelin s. Cognitive restructuring
j. The Dukan Diet t. Obesogenic
1)Percentage of U.S. adults considered overweight or obese
2)An enzyme that promotes fat storage
3)A term that describes environmental influences that promote weight gain
4)A theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by internal controls
5)Substitution of positive, supportive thoughts for negative, self-defeating thoughts
6)Hormone that regulates appetite in response to body fat levels
7)Hormone that stimulates appetite
8)A nutrient-dense diet composed mainly of plant-based foods
9)Type of adipose that primarily stores fat
10)Type of adipose that primarily produces heat
11)Percentage of nonprescription weight-loss product users in the United States who are
at a normal weight
12)Substance in some herbs that may cause heart attacks and seizures
13)A high-protein, low-kcalorie diet
14)Surgical procedure on the stomach
15)Inhibitor of pancreatic lipase
16)Minimum BMI of a clinically severe obese person
17)A cosmetic surgical procedure
18)Safe rate of weight loss, in pounds per week, for a person weighing 250 pounds
19)Recommended minimum number of minutes per week of moderately intense
physical activity to prevent weight gain
20)Percentage of U.S. adults classified as underweight
17) ____________________ is secreted primarily by the stomach cells and promotes
eating and weight gain by increasing smell sensitivity, stimulating appetite, and
promoting efficient energy storage.
18) List the different forms of vitamin E found in the diet as well as their vitamin E
activity in the body. What are the major food sources of vitamin E?
19) A newly fertilized ovum is called a(n) ____________________.
20) Individuals who have limited or uncertain access to foods of sufficient quality or
quantity to sustain a healthy and activelife with reduced quality of life with little or no
indication of reduced food intake have ____________________.
21) What cautions should you keep in mind when considering popular news reports
about nutrition?