1) Approximately what proportion of people in the United States are believed to have
hypertension?
a. 1/10
b. 1/5
c. 1/4
d. 1/3
e. 1/2
2) Which of the following is a characteristic of antibiotic use in livestock?
a. Development of antibiotic-resistant organisms is very rare.
b. Proper cooking of the meat destroys any traces of antibiotics.
c. Farmers use more than 5 times more antibiotic in livestock than physicians use in
people.
d. Because the antibiotics have a short half-life, the FDA permits slaughter of the
animals at any time.
e. There is no evidence of harm to the environment or human health from the use of
antibiotics in livestock.
3) Which of the following compounds provides a major storage reservoir for iron?
a. Ferritin
b. Myoglobin
c. Transferrin
d. Hemoglobin
e. Metallothionein
4) What is the recommended range of weight gain, in lbs, during pregnancy for an
underweight woman?
a. 15-25
b. 28-40
c. 42-50
d. 55-62
e. 65-80
5) Which characteristic is most typical of a chronic disease?
a.It has a rapid onset.
b.It rarely has noticeable symptoms.
c.It produces sharp pains
d.It progresses gradually.
e.It disrupts daily life, but is unlikely to be life-threatening.
6) What is the recommended minimum weight gain, in lbs, of a normal-weight woman
who is expected to bear twins?
a. 22
b. 37
c. 45
d. 55
e. 62
7) What is thought to be the most important nutrition concern for people with
Alzheimer’s disease?
a. Maintenance of appropriate body weight
b. Ensuring adequate intakes of antioxidant nutrients and DHA
c. Monitoring intake of medications that may interfere with nutrient bioavailability
d. Treatment for iron overload to prevent formation of new neurofibrillary tangles
e. Taking vitamin and mineral supplements appropriate for dementia treatment
8) The prescription drug phentermine acts by regulating the utilization of
a.blood insulin.
b.norepinephrine.
c.hormone-sensitive lipase.
d.adipocyte lipoprotein lipase.
e.gherlin and leptin.
9) What organ provides the major control for homeostasis of body fluids?
a. Liver
b. Heart
c. Kidneys
d. Skeletal muscle
e. Pancreas
10) What is the primary mechanism associated with the role of fluoride in prevention of
dental caries?
a. Fluoride increases calcium absorption, which increases crystal formation of teeth
b. Decay is inhibited due to neutralization of organic acids produced by bacteria on the
teeth
c. Decay is reduced due to the inhibitory effects of fluoride on growth of bacteria on the
teeth
d. Fluoride becomes incorporated into the crystalline structure of teeth, making them
less susceptible to decay
e. Fluoride increases salivation which aids in the removal of bacteria and the foods
needed to sustain bacterial growth
11) A subclinical nutrient deficiency is defined as one that ____.
a.shows overt signs
b.is in the early stages
c.shows resistance to treatment
d.is similar to a secondary deficiency
e.is of acute onset
12) Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to
a. provide energy for cells.
b. provide rigidity for the bones and teeth.
c. regulate the transmission of nerve impulses.
d. maintain the blood level of calcium within very narrow limits.
e. maintain muscle health and function.
13) What is stevia?
a. an herb-derived sweetener
b. an FDA-approved sugar alcohol
c. a poorly digested polysaccharide
d. an inhibitor of lactase enzyme activity
e. a precursor of aspartame
14) In weight training, muscle endurance can best be emphasized by performing a
a. low number of repetitions with heavy weight.
b. low number of repetitions with lighter weight.
c. high number of repetitions with heavy weight.
d. high number of repetitions with lighter weight.
e. sufficient repetitions with any weight to induce exhaustion.
15) What food is responsible for the most life-threatening allergic reactions in people?
a. Eggs
b. Peanuts
c. Shellfish
d. Cow€s milk
e. Soy
16) What is prothrombin?
a.A storage protein for vitamin K
b.A transport protein for vitamin E
c.A protein needed for bone formation
d.A protein needed for blood clot formation
e.A protein that decreases the ‘stickiness” of red blood cells
17) Describe the importance of calcium intake during adolescence. Do most adolescents
meet their calcium needs?
18) What is meant by the phrase “not all carbohydrates are created equal”?
19) The developing infant from 8 weeks after conception until term is called a(n)
____________________.
20) Define and provide examples of aerobic physical activity, moderate-intensity
physical activity, and vigorous-intensity physical activity.
21) Describe the risks for hyperthermia and hypothermia in physically active people.
What is the role of fluid support in prevention and treatment?
22) Provide examples of how the dietary habits of grandparents can influence the body’s
metabolism and susceptibility to disease in future generations.
23) Malnutrition caused by recent severe food restriction; characterized in children by
underweight for height (wasting) is called ____________________ malnutrition.
24) Compare and contrast the features of kwashiorkor and marasmus.
25) Compare and contrast the quality of protein foods derived from animals versus
plants.
26) What are the assumptions made by the DRI Committee in setting the RDA for
protein?