1) When energy-yielding nutrients are consumed in excess, which one(s) can lead to
storage of fat?
a. Fat only
b. Carbohydrate only
c. Fat and carbohydrate only
d. Fat, carbohydrate, and protein
e. Protein and fat only
2) Which action is associated with the presence of fat in the GI tract?
a. Inhibition of mucosal enzyme activities
b. Slowing of the process of digestion and absorption
c. Inhibition of thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin absorption
d. Stimulation and hastening of digestion and absorption
e. Markedly decreased transit time
3) What is the approximate energy content (kcal/g) of most sugar alcohols?
a. 0
b. 0.2 to 2.6
c. 3.2 to 4.8
d. 6.2 to 9.4
e. 10.3 to 15.8
4) Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency?
a. Iron stores decline, as assessed by serum ferritin.
b. Hemoglobin levels fall, as assessed by complete blood count.
c. Red blood cell count falls, as assessed by hematocrit count.
d. Hemoglobin synthesis declines, as assessed by erythrocyte protoporphyrin.
e. Erythrocyte protoporphyrin, begins to accumulate.
5) According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, what is the recommended
maximum number of hours/day of television viewing for a child under 2 years of age?
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
e. 5
6) Which of the following foods represents a common source of acrylamide intake in
the United States?
a. Raw fruits
b. French fries
c. Raw vegetables
d. Grilled seafood
e. White rice
7) What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
a. It absorbs water.
b. It inhibits peristalsis.
c. It neutralizes the food mass.
d. It creates an optimum acidity.
e. It prevents relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.
8) Jacki, who has a sedentary lifestyle, is 5’5″ tall and weighs 165 lbs. She calculated
her BMI to be 27.5. She recognizes that her body weight is unhealthy and vows to
improve her eating habits and begin a regular program of physical fitness. Her goal is to
achieve a BMI of 22. Approximately how much weight (lbs) must she lose?
a.21
b.27
c.33
d.41
e.52
9) Which of the following is a characteristic of protein use in physical activity?
a. Protein use in endurance events is less than for strength events.
b. Protein use for energy is significant in anaerobic strength training.
c. Protein contributes up to 10% of total fuel used, which is similar to the resting state.
d. Protein contributes approximately the same amount to total energy use on
high-carbohydrate or high-fat diets.
e. People who consume diets adequate in energy and rich in carbohydrate use more
protein in exercise.
10) When consumed regularly, which fatty acid helps prevent the formation of blood
clots?
a. Oleic acid
b. Stearic acid
c. Arachidonic acid
d. Eicosapentaenoic acid
e. Linoleic acid
11) Which item is used to supply some of the fuel needed by the brain only after the
body has been fasting for a while?
a. Ketones
b. Glycerol
c. Fatty acids
d. Amino acids
e. Protein
12) Approximately what percentage decline in basal metabolism is seen in an
80-year-old person compared with a 40-year-old?
a. 1-2
b. 2-4
c. 4-8
d. 8-16
e. 16-24
13) A diagnosis of constipation is made when a person’s number of bowel movements
per week first drops to under ____.
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. five
e. seven
14) What characterizes the eating pattern of people with bulimia nervosa?
a.Binge eating usually occurs during the daytime.
b.Binge eating is frequently done at restaurant buffets.
c.Binge eating typically occurs after a period of strict dieting.
d.A binge eating episode is usually completed within 20 minutes.
e.Young women are particularly likely to have “binge buddies” with whom they binge.
15) Which class of nutrients requires the least amount of digestion?
a. Lipids
b. Proteins
c. Vitamins
d. Simple carbohydrates
e. Complex carbohydrates
16) Approximately what percentage of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned?
a. 10
b. 20
c. 35
d. 50
e. 75
17) What is an acceptable range of weight (lbs) of a healthy newborn infant?
a. 4-4 ½
b. 5-6
c. 6 1/2-8
d. 8 1/2-10
e. 10 1/2-12
18) Your patient, Mr. Sinclair, has a BMI of 43 and is taking drugs to lose weight. He
has heard that some drugs cause lots of gastrointestinal discomfort and would prefer to
take one that doesn’t give him any of these side effects. Which of the following should
be prescribed for Mr. Sinclair?
a.Olestra
b.Orlistat
c.Serotonin
d.Phentermine
e.Belviq
19) Describe the hazards of using anabolic steroids and human growth hormone as
ways of improving physical performance.
20) Discuss the characteristics of binge-eating disorder. What is known about its
treament?
21) Dietary supplements containing ____________________ have been implicated in
numerous heart attacks and seizures, resulting in about 100 deaths and, although banned
by the FDA, are still available on the Internet.
22) After a meal, the feeling of ____________________ continues to suppress hunger
and allows a person to not eat again for a while.
23) Discuss the importance of fat distribution in the body in relation to risk for
degenerative diseases.