1) A feature of sulfite food additives is that they
a. are frequently used in wines.
b. inhibit growth of most microbes.
c. interact with folate to inhibit its absorption.
d. are one of the few substances to have virtually no side effects.
e. are one of the most expensive additives.
2) Which of the following is a characteristic of the adolescent period?
a. Obesity occurs more often in African-American females.
b. Appetite for red meat increases in females to meet iron needs.
c. More nutrient-dense foods are needed by males because of their faster development.
d. The risk for calcium insufficiency is greatest in males due to their high intake of soft
drinks.
e. The adolescent growth spurt begins around age 12 for females and 10 for males.
3) Glycolysis is the conversion of ____.
a. glycogen to fat
b. glycogen to protein
c. glucose to pyruvate
d. glucose to glycogen
e. glycogen to glucose
4) What is the major extracellular cation?
a. Sodium
b. Sulfate
c. Protein
d. Potassium
e. Phosphorus
5) Which of the following meats would be the best source of copper?
a. Chicken
b. Shellfish
c. Beefsteak
d. Hamburger
e. Lamb
6) Your old friend from high school has just moved to Northern Canada to do full-time
research on bats in caves. She typically works in the caves during the day when the bats
are there and leaves at sundown when the bats are active. As your friend only purchases
organic and all-natural foods, which of the following would you most likely advise she
buy regularly at the grocery store?
a.Whole-grain bread
b.Vitamin D-fortified milk
c.Vitamin A-fortified carrot juice
d.Omega-3 fatty acid-fortified milk
e.Vitamin K-rich whole grain cereals
7) What best describes the normal pH of the stomach?
a. Very acidic
b. Slightly acidic
c. Neutral
d. Slightly alkaline
e. Very alkaline
8) What is a feature of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
a.Fever decreases the BMR.
b.Fasting increases the BMR.
c.Pregnancy increases the BMR.
d.Females have a higher BMR than males on a body weight basis.
e.Strength training decreases BMR while endurance training increases it.
9) Which of the following is a feature of prescription drug use for treatment of obesity?
a.Most drugs may be safely prescribed even in otherwise healthy obese people.
b.Most experts believe that drugs should not be used because obesity is not a disease.
c.Most currently available drugs are highly effective in both the short and long term.
d.The use of “off-label” drugs is common to take advantage of their modest weight loss
effects.
e.Although initially effective, most eventually raise the risk of cardiovascular disease to
unacceptable levels.
10) Which measurement may be used to calculate the amount of energy expended by
the body?
a.Oxygen consumed
b.Total air exchanged
c.Intestinal gas expelled
d.Carbon dioxide consumed
e.Carbon dioxide exchange rate
11) Which of the following is the major food source for transmission of Campylobacter
jejuni?
a. Raw poultry
b. Contaminated grains
c. Imported soft cheeses
d. Undercooked beef hot dogs
e. Raw fruits and vegetables
12) ____________________ has been shown to raise the concentration of muscle
carnosine, which enhances the muscles€ buffering capacity.
13) Discuss differences in fat cell metabolism between males and females.
14) Miners who inhale large quantities of ____________________ dust on the job over
prolonged periods show symptoms of a brain disease, along with abnormalities in
appearance and behavior.
15) Explain the proposed relationships between body homocysteine levels and heart
disease.
16) ____________________ refers to sterilizing a food by exposure to energy waves,
similar to ultraviolet light and microwaves