1) By what age do most people first have well-developed arterial plaque?
a.30
b.40
c.50
d.60
2) What vitamin forms a part of coenzyme A?
a.Biotin
b.Folate
c.Riboflavin
d.Pantothenic acid
3) Which of the following is a characteristic of fat in the diet of children?
a.The recommended daily fat intake up to age 12 is age plus 20 g
b.There is an RDA for total fat for children beginning at 3 years of age
c.Low-fat diets usually provide sufficient amounts of the micronutrients
d.Fat intakes below 30% of total energy do not impair growth provided that total energy
intake is adequate
4) Relative to animal proteins, which of the following amino acids is present in lesser
amounts in proteins of legumes?
a.Alanine
b.Isoleucine
c.Tryptophan
d.Glutamic acid
5) Which of the following defines a coenzyme?
a.A unit consisting of an enzyme bound to reactants plus ATP
b.An organic molecule required for the functioning of an enzyme
c.The small, active part of an enzyme that binds to the organic reactants
d.An inactive enzyme that becomes functional upon contact with specific cofactors
6) Which of the following is a feature of phosphorus?
a.Involved in energy exchange
b.Activates fat-soluble vitamins
c.Ranks lowest among the minerals in amount present in the body
d.Ranks highest among the minerals in amount present in the body
7) What is menarche?
a.A females time of first menstruation
b.The adolescent growth spurt in males
c.The adolescent growth spurt in females
d.A borderline anemia state in adolescents
8) What is the predominant sweetener used in formulating beverages?
a.Glucose
b.Sucrose
c.Invert sugar
d.High-fructose corn syrup
9) Which of the following foods are known to contain goitrogens?
a.Shellfish
b.Whole grains
c.Cauliflower and broccoli
d.Blueberries and raspberries
10) Which of the following is a feature of energy metabolism in infancy?
a.Infants fed fat-free milk are at risk for protein overload
b.Most of the energy in breast milk is derived from lactose
c.The brain of an infant uses less glucose than that of an adult
d.Infants require about 25% more energy than adults when expressed per kg body
weight
11) Which of the following is a common side effect from taking iron supplements?
a.Itching
b.Diarrhea
c.Constipation
d.Black tongue
12) Which of the following is NOT among the adverse effects of diabetes?
a.Impaired vision
b.Impaired circulation
c.Increased resistance to infections
d.Increased loss of water via the urine
13) A local high school has just added milk to the vending machines. Parents were very
supportive of this change; however, not all the students believe this is useful. You have
a few minutes to speak to the student body, and your talk should
a.emphasize that the milk will be priced lower than the other beverages
b.mention that the other beverages like soda have CO2, which increases the risk for
heartburn
c.point out that milk is a good source of calcium, which is required for teens during
peak bone growth
d.explain how milk contains important nutrients that lower the risk for anemia,
especially in teenage girls
14) What is the approximate energy content (kcal/g) of most sugar alcohols?
a.0
b.2
c.4
d.7
15) The DASH diet was developed to lower the risk for
a.cancer
b.diabetes
c.hypertension
d.metabolic syndrome
16) In training to run in your state marathon this summer, you want to determine how
much fluid to drink during training sessions. Your weight at the beginning of every
training session is 150 pounds. At the end of every training session you weigh 146
pounds. How many cups of fluid are necessary replenish these losses?
a.2
b.4
c.6
d.8
17) Which of the following is NOT among the factors that are effective in regulating the
bodys water balance?
a.Adrenaline
b.Aldosterone
c.Angiotensin
d.Antidiuretic hormone
18) When alcohol and barbiturates are ingested, they are absorbed from the
gastrointestinal tract and transported first to the
a.liver
b.heart
c.spleen
d.kidneys
19) Approximately how many years is the maximum human life span?
a.75
b.100
c.115
d.130
20) Which of the following may result from iodine deficiency?
a.Gout
b.Goiter
c.Anemia
d.Hypertension
21) Which of the following does NOT act as an emulsifier in the intestinal tract?
a.Lecithin
b.Bile acids
c.Pancreatic lipase
d.Bile phospholipids
22) Melissa works two jobs to support her three children. Her financial priorities are to
pay the rent and utilities and provide food and medical necessities for the children.
Melissa does not often eat three meals a day and worries about how and where she will
get the next meal for herself. Melissa is experiencing which of the following?
a.Food insufficiency
b.Food mismanagement
c.Non-sustainable lifestyle
d.Misallocation of resources
23) What is the major intracellular anion?
a.Protein
b.Sodium
c.Phosphate
d.Bicarbonate
24) Which of the following is classified as a ketone body?
a.Sorbitol
b.Pyruvate
c.Acetyl CoA
d.Acetoacetate
25) Matching:
1>Approximate number of kcalories in 2 pounds of body fat
2>Technique used to measure the amount of heat given off when a food burns
3>Technique used to measure the amount of oxygen consumed when a food burns
4>Response to the smell of favorite food
5>Irritating sensation that initiates thoughts of food
6>A feeling of fullness after eating
7>Eating in response to arousal
8>Eating in response to the time of day
9>Energy needed to maintain the body at rest
10>A factor that lowers basal metabolism
11>A factor that raises basal metabolism
12>Approximate number of kcalories per minute expended by a person with a total
daily energy need of 2900 kcalories
13>Term that describes the energy needed to process food
14>Changes in energy expenditure consequent to changes in environment
15>The amount of energy in a 1000-kcalorie meal that is expended as specific dynamic
activity
16>Synonymous with the thermic effect of food
17>Maximum thermic effect of alcohol as percentage
18>The percentage decline in basal metabolism per decade of adult life
19>Body mass index of an adult of 180 lbs and 5 ft 11 in
20>Lower range of body fat percentage in normal-weight men
A.2 B.5 C.18 D.20 E.25 F.100 G.7000 H.Fasting I.Satiety J.Hunger K.Caffeine
L.Appetite M.External cue N.Stress eating O.Thermic effect P.Basal metabolism
Q.Direct calorimetry R.Indirect calorimetry S.Specific dynamic effect T.Adaptive
thermogenesis
26) Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of tooth loss in the
elderly?
a.People without teeth have low intakes of fiber and vitamins
b.Properly-fitted dentures are less effective than natural teeth
c.People without teeth commonly consume fewer fruits and vegetables
d.The consumption of applesauce instead of apples and creamed corn instead of corn on
the cob reduces nutrient bioavailability and impairs nutritional health
27) Which of the following is a drawback of olestra consumption?
a.It yields 9 kcalories per gram
b.It imparts off-flavors to foods
c.It raises blood glucose levels
d.It inhibits absorption of vitamin E
28) What mineral is added to refined flours in the enrichment process?
a.Iron
b.Iodine
c.Calcium
d.Magnesium
29) What is the composition of maltose?
a.Two glucose units
b.One glucose and one fructose unit
c.One glucose and one galactose unit
d.One galactose and one fructose unit
30) Which of the following is a property of the fat-soluble vitamins?
a.Most of them are synthesized by intestinal bacteria
b.Intestinal transport occurs by way of the portal circulation
c.Deficiency symptoms may take years to develop on a poor diet
d.Toxicity risk is higher for vitamins E and K than for other fat-soluble vitamins
31) Approximately how many kcal are contained in 3 ounces of 80-proof rum?
a.50
b.100
c.150
d.200
32) A child with bowed legs is likely deficient in vitamin
a.A
b.K
c.E
d.D
33) What is the chief reason that many people with lactose intolerance can consume
foods containing some lactose without suffering any symptoms?
a.A change occurs in the GI bacteria
b.Intestinal lactase enzyme can re-appear in adequate amounts
c.The lactose-containing foods must be eaten only as part of a full meal
d.The lactose-containing foods must first be heated to 100 C to degrade lactose
34) Define sarcopenia and describe risk factors and treatment.
35) Explain the meaning and significance of water intoxication.
36) 0The recommendation for iron supplementation is
greater for pregnant teens
about 30-60 milligrams/day
necessary to preserve iron stores
all of the above
37) Fat substitutes were developed to
help control kcalories in foods
help people reduce body fat
make foods taste better
all of the above
38) Describe the process of fat hydrogenation and discuss its advantages and
disadvantages.