1) All of the following assumptions are made by the committee in setting the RDA for
protein EXCEPT
a.adequate kcalories will be consumed
b.protein eaten will be of mixed quality
c.the fat content of the diet will be high
d.other nutrients in the diet will be adequate
2) Which of the following is a characteristic of foodborne illness during pregnancy?
a.The risk for listeriosis is substantially higher in pregnant women than in other healthy
adults
b.Consumption of smoked seafood is permitted due to the beneficial effects of smoke
residue on microorganisms
c.Fish intake should be minimized due to the high lead content and susceptibility of the
fetal central nervous system
d.Foodborne pathogenic organisms are less likely to cause infection during pregnancy if
the dietary intake of calcium is adequate
3) What percentage of the U.S. population have decayed, missing, or filled teeth?
a.15
b.35
c.55
d.95
4) Which of the following conditions may improve with vitamin E therapy?
a.Diabetes
b.Pernicious anemia
c.Muscular dystrophy
d.Intermittent claudication
5) What nutrients in foods are most vulnerable to losses during food handling and
preparation?
a.Trace minerals
b.Fat-soluble vitamins
c.Polyunsaturated fats
d.Water-soluble vitamins
6) Which of the following foods could help meet the iron needs of vegetarians who
consume dairy?
a.Coconut
b.Legumes
c.Skim milk
d.Potato salad
7) Tom was overweight when he was 13. During puberty he continued to gain weight
steadily until at age 23, when he decided to lose weight. Tom successfully lost 50
pounds. Which of the following most likely happened to Toms fat cells?
a.They shrank in size but did not decrease in number
b.They melted away when he burned all the excess fat
c.They decreased in number but did not decrease in size
d.They changed very little since fat cells shrink only with a weight loss greater than 100
pounds
8) Which of the following is an example of an indirect food additive?
a.Nitrites
b.Vitamin E
c.Irradiation
d.Tin from the can
9) Sulfites are a prohibited additive for refined grain products in the United States
because they
a.destroy thiamin
b.impart off colors
c.impart off flavors
d.shorten the shelf-life
10) What is the AMDR for carbohydrate?
a.5-10%
b.15-25%
c.30-40%
d.45-65%
11) Foods containing sorbitol or other sugar alcohols should not be given to infants
because they
a.promote diarrhea
b.promote constipation
c.increase lead absorption
d.decrease iron absorption
12) Which of the following does NOT describe the behavior of fat cells?
a.The number decreases when fat is lost from the body
b.The size is larger in obese people than in normal-weight people
c.The storage capacity for fat depends on both cell number and cell size
d.The number increases most rapidly in late childhood and early puberty
13) Which of the following is a characteristic of iron absorption?
a.MPF in plant foods enhances overall iron absorption
b.Ferritin in red meat interferes with ferrous iron absorption
c.Absorption of heme iron is about 50% higher than nonheme iron
d.Transferrin released from pancreatic juice regulates iron uptake from mucosal cells
14) Which of the following is a feature of low-carbohydrate diets?
a.Body glycogen stores are preserved
b.Ketosis is evident within the first 1-2 days
c.In the first few days, body fat loss exceeds water loss
d.Overall body fat losses are about the same as with other diets
15) Which of the following two nutrients are NOT needed in higher amounts in
pregnancy?
a.Choline and copper
b.Biotin and potassium
c.Vitamin D and calcium
d.Pantothenic acid and molybdenum
16) Which of the following describes the results of studies on weight gain of people
who were either breastfed or formula fed?
a.The findings on weight gain of people who were formula fed or breastfed are
inconsistent
b.Adults 21-25 years of age who had been formula fed showed similar BMIs to those
who had been breastfed for at least 6 months
c.The body weight of mothers who breastfed was not a factor in their childs body
weight, whereas the body weight of mothers who bottle-fed was strongly related
d.The benefits of breast feeding on body weight of infants are observed only for the
first 3 months of feeding, whereas the changes in body weight of infants who are
formula-fed are linear for the first year
17) Which of the following is descriptive of most older people?
a.Mentally lucid
b.Unhappy and unhealthy
c.Dependent on caregivers
d.Strong desire to remain isolated
18) What is the primary chemical reaction in which thiamin participates as a coenzyme?
a.Transfers amine groups in the synthesis of amino acids
b.Transfers hydrogen atoms in the synthesis of erythrocytes
c.Assists in addition of methyl groups to compounds involved in energy metabolism
d.Assists in removal of one-carbon units from compounds involved in energy
metabolism
19) The nutrients most likely to be lacking in the diet worldwide include all of the
following EXCEPT
a.iron
b.iodine
c.protein
d.vitamin A
20) Which of the following is a characteristic of drug therapy for hypertension?
a.Antihypertensive drugs work by lowering blood volume
b.The most frequently prescribed drug therapies are DASH inhibitors
c.Most people with hypertension need only one medicine to reduce blood pressure
d.Major side effects of antihypertensive drugs are depletion of body sodium and
phosphorus
21) What is the nutritional advantage of eating range-fed buffalo?
a.The iron content is higher
b.The nutrients are more stable and less prone to oxidation
c.The fat content is lower and the fat has more omega-3 fatty acids
d.There is a greater variety of phytonutrients, especially those that reduce risk of heart
disease and cancer
22) Which of the following is NOT among the risks from malnutrition in women or
men before conception?
a.It usually results in macrosomia
b.It may lead to cessation of menstruation
c.It may result in a poorly developed placenta
d.It results in more complications during pregnancy in both overweight and
underweight women
23) What treatment is effective against lead poisoning and is also considered an
alternative therapy for cardiovascular disease?
a.Ozone injections
b.Chelation therapy
c.Biofield therapeutics
d.Hydroexpulsion therapeutics
24) What instrument is used to measure the energy content of foods?
a.Energy chamber
b.Exothermic meter
c.Bomb calorimeter
d.Combustion chamber
25) Approximately what percentage of the weight of triglycerides CANNOT be
converted to glucose?
a.70
b.80
c.90
d.95
26) Of the following cereals, which is most likely to result in an allergic reaction upon
first feeding?
a.Oat
b.Rice
c.Corn
d.Wheat
27) What is the primary organ that oxidizes alcohol?
a.Brain
b.Liver
c.Pancreas
d.Digestive tract
28) Approximately how much higher is the RDA for iron for a vegetarian woman of
childbearing age compared with her nonvegetarian counterpart?
a.33%
b.80%
c.150%
d.200%
29) Oil that is partially hydrogenated sometimes changes one or more of its double
bond configurations from
a.cis to trans
b.solid to liquid
c.covalent to ionic
d.saturated to unsaturated
30) Jimmy is 33 years old and his obese parents each have cataracts in both eyes. They
rarely eat fruits or vegetables and prefer a meat and potatoes existence. To reduce his
risk of developing cataracts like his parents, Jimmy should incorporate all of the
following into his diet EXCEPT
a.maintaining a healthy body weight
b.eating a variety of foods that contain carotenoids
c.eating a variety of foods that contain vitamins C and E
d.getting enough sleep at night to preserve the integrity of his eyes
31) What is the leading cause of food contamination in the United States?
a.Naturally occurring toxicants
b.Food poisoning from microbes
c.Pesticide residues from farmers
d.Food additives from the food industry
32) Which of the following provides the most thiamin per serving size?
a.Ham
b.Squash
c.Whole milk
d.Whole-grain breads
33) What is the calcium UL (mg/day) for college-aged adults?
a.1,500
b.2,500
c.3,000
d.5,000
34) Which of the following statements about nutrition and pregnancy is false?
a.Underweight has little, if any, effect on fertility
b.Overweight men have low sperm counts that reduce fertility
c.Excess body fat in women interferes with the regular cycles of menstruation
d.The womans nutritional status is more important than the mans for the developing
fetus
35) What is the main reason for dieting in the elderly?
a.To economize when food prices increase
b.To improve appearance among their peers
c.To pursue a medical goal such as reducing blood glucose
d.To reduce risks for development of atrophic gastritis and pernicious anemia
36) According to several recognized health organizations, about how many grams of
protein per day are recommended for a male, 70-kg strength athlete?
a.56
b.112
c.140
d.168
37) What minimum concentration of blood alcohol leads to impaired judgment and
increased heart rate?
a.0.01
b.0.05
c.0.10
d.0.35
38) Many countries restrict the varieties of commercially-grown lima beans due to the
seeds content of
a.cyanide
b.solanine
c.goitrogens
d.hallucinogens
39) All of the following are recognized, credible sources of nutrition information
EXCEPT
a.Whos Who in Nutrition
b.the Food and Drug Administration
c.the United States Department of Agriculture
d.the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
40) SNAP debit cards may be used to purchase all of the following EXCEPT
a.soap
b.seeds
c.cereal
d.cola beverages
41) Describe the pattern of weight loss after a typical pregnancy.
42) Under what circumstances and for what reasons would prenatal nutrient
supplements be recommended?
43) Discuss the role of bacteria in the GI tract and factors that help regulate their
proliferation.
44) Discuss factors that affect the sensations of hunger and appetite.
45) Define the condition known as gout and discuss dietary interventions.
46) How do diet and the intensity of physical activity affect glycogen storage and use?
47) What steps can consumers take to ensure food safety in the kitchen?