1) Which of the following is a feature of beverage intake in adolescents?
a. Juice intake is spread throughout the day.
b. Milk intake occurs primarily between meals.
c. Males typically drink less milk than females.
d. Four standard colas a day provides enough caffeine to alter behavior.
e. Soft drinks are typically consumed in addition to milk, not instead of it.
2) Which of the following is the name of the vitamin A compound that is active in the
visual response?
a.Opsin
b.Keratin
c.Retinal
d.Carotene
e.Optinal
3) Which food group is typically consumed in amounts greater than recommended by
the USDA?
a.dairy
b.fruits
c.vegetables
d.protein foods
e.whole grains
4) Which of the following is a symptom of potassium deficiency?
a. Extreme thirst
b. Muscle weakness
c. Profound sweating
d. Lowered blood pressure
e. Hypoglycemia
5) A person’s “VO2max” is the maximum
a. velocity on a treadmill test.
b. rate of oxygen consumption.
c. intake of oxygen while at rest.
d. intake of air at 70% physical exhaustion.
e. speed of oxygen exchange in the lungs
6) Approximately how many people in the United States are killed by foodborne illness
each year?
a. 1,000
b. 3,000
c. 5,000
d. 7,000
e. 9,000
7) What is the energy density of hard-boiled egg weighing 50 grams and delivering 78
kcalories?
a.0.8
b.1.6
c.2.4
d.2.8
e.3.2
8) What organ is most affected in anencephaly?
a. Liver
b. Heart
c. Brain
d. Pancreas
e. Lungs
9) Textured vegetable protein is usually made from ____.
a.soybeans
b.corn stalks
c.a mixture of legumes
d.cruciferous vegetables
e.dark green, red, and orange vegetables
10) How does antidiuretic hormone function?
a. It activates renin
b. It activates angiotensin
c. It stimulates water reabsorption by the kidneys
d. It stimulates sodium reabsorption by the kidneys
e. It activates aldosterone
11) On a per-kcalorie basis, which of the following foods is richest in vitamin B6?
a.Meats
b.Fruits
c.Legumes
d.Grains
e.Dairy
12) The number of ATP molecules that can be produced from a molecule of protein, fat,
or carbohydrate is generally related to the number of atoms of ____.
a. carbon
b. oxygen
c. nitrogen
d. hydrogen
e. potassium
13) If a dancer and a typist are the same height and have the exact same body build, the
dancer will be heavier because she has ____.
a.more body fat
b.stronger bones
c.stronger muscles
d.more muscle mass
e.denser bones
14) Which functions are first to be affected when a person begins to drink alcohol?
a. Speech and vision
b. Judgment and reasoning
c. Voluntary muscle control
d. Respiration and heart function
e. Balance and coordination
15) Matching
a. 5
b. 40
c. 65
d. 1/2cup
e. 1 cup
f. FDA
g. Bran
h. Iron
i. USDA
j. Soybeans
k. Green peas
l. Balance
m. Vitamin B12
n. Vitamin A
o. Endosperm
p. Nutrient density
q. Sodium and hypertension
r. Tomatoes and prostate cancer
s. Margarine containing plant sterols
t. Orange juice containing added calcium
1>The principle of consuming a number of foods in proportion to each other
2>The principle of recognizing that a food has more iron than another food when
expressed per kcalorie
3>Origin of the MyPlate graphic
4>Number of major food groups
5>Legume belonging to the starch category of exchange lists
6>Part of grain richest in fiber
7>Part of grain containing most of the starch
8>Nutrient added in grain enrichment process
9>Example of a fortified food
10>Commonly used to make textured vegetable protein
11>Example of a functional food
12>Nutrient commonly added in cow’s milk fortification process
13>Maximum number of grams of fat recommended on a 2000-kcalorie diet based on
the Daily Value
14>Serving size (equivalent to 1 oz) of rice in the USDA Food Patterns
15>Serving size of rice on a food label
16>Agency that regulates food labeling
17>Grams of fat supplied by a 1200-kcalorie diet that is 30% fat
18>Associated in a reliable health claim allowed on food labels
19>Associated in a health claim NOT allowed on food labels without a disclaimer
20>Nutrient commonly added in soy milk fortification process
16) Which of the following is a major function of chloride?
a. Participates in wound healing
b. Helps maintain gastric acidity
c. Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte
d. Protects bone structures against degeneration
e. Supports immune system functioning
17) A true ____________________ occurs when fractions of a food protein or other
large molecule are absorbed into the blood and elicit an immunologic response.
18) List several beneficial roles of the gastrointestinal microbiome.
19) The influence of substances during fetal growth on the development of diseases in
later life is called ____________________.
20) List six tips that promote a person’s acceptance of a healthy body weight.
21) List population groups that have a physiological need for vitamin/mineral
supplements.
22) The term ____________________ is used to describe the condition that develops
when the diet delivers too little protein, too little energy, or both.
23) Limited research suggests that food additives such as ____________________
preservative may exacerbate hyperactive symptoms such as inattention and impulsivity
in some children.
24) How does population growth contribute directly and indirectly to hunger?
25) How does the electron transport chain function in the synthesis of ATP?