1) You are planning a diet for a hospitalized patient who cannot participate in physical
activity because both of his legs are broken and he will be bedridden for six weeks.
Which measurement would best assess the patient’s energy expenditure?
a.Body composition
b.Basal metabolic rate
c.Physical activity level
d.Adaptive thermogenesis
e.Usual caloric intake
2) A substance that causes cancer is best termed a(n)
a. carcinogen.
b. antipromoter.
c. DNA-modifier.
d. RNA-modifier.
e. mutagen
3) Which of the following conditions is known to lead to copper deficiency?
a. Excess zinc
b. Excess protein
c. Insufficient iodine
d. Insufficient calcium
e. Cretinism
4) In a weight reduction regimen, the most realistic time frame for losing 10% of initial
body weight is
a.6 weeks.
b.3 months.
c.6 months.
d.9 months.
e.1 year.
5) Which of the following describes a relationship between body weight and
pregnancy?
a. Overweight women bear the greatest number of low-birth-weight infants.
b. Weight gain during pregnancy is the sole determinant of fetus€s weight at birth.
c. The increased incidence of neural tube defects of infants born to underweight women
is due primarily to folate insufficiency.
d. Underweight women who gain 30 lbs during pregnancy tend to birth smaller babies
than heavier women who gain 30 lbs.
e. Amniotic fluid accounts for nearly 1/3 of pregnancy-associated weight gain.
6) Hyponatremia refers to low blood levels of
a. water.
b. sodium.
c. glucose.
d. potassium.
e. calcium.
7) Which of the following is the standard classification for a very-low-birthweight
infant?
a. 3 1/2lbs or less
b. 4 1/2lbs or less
c. 5 1/2lbs or less
d. 6 1/2lbs or less
e. 7 1/2lbs or less
8) What term is used to describe the highest level of a pesticide that is allowed in a food
when the pesticide is used according to label directions?
a. Toxicity level
b. Tolerance level
c. Risk concentration
d. Optimum concentration
e. Adverse concentration
9) Which statement 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
e. An enzyme precursor
10) Which of the following types of diets has been shown to prevent or reduce arthritis
inflammation?
a. High in simple sugars, low in canned fruit
b. High in animal protein, low in canned fruit
c. Low in polyunsaturated fat, high in oleic acid
d. Low in saturated fat, high in omega-3 fatty acids
e. High in animal protein and both omega-3 fatty acids and oleic acid
11) What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?
a. 21-34 years
b. 35-49 years
c. 50-64
d. 65-84 years
e. Over 85 years
12) What dietary nutrients are most effective at raising muscle glycogen
concentrations?
a. Fats
b. Proteins
c. Carbohydrates
d. Chromium and iron
e. Sodium and potassium
13) A person on a low-fiber diet is at increased risk for experiencing elevated rectal
vein pressure leading to formation of ____.
a. reflux
b. hiccups
c. hemorrhoids
d. peptic ulcers
e. vomiting
14) Approximately how many kcal are contained in 3 ounces of 80-proof rum?
a. 50 kcal
b. 100 kcal
c. 150 kcal
d. 200 kcal
e. 400 kcal
15) SNAP debit cards may be used to purchase which of the following?
a. laundry detergent
b. seeds to produce food
c. cigarettes
d. vitamins
e. diapers
16) When the diet contains an adequate amount of protein, what amino acid can be used
by the body to synthesize niacin?
a.Lysine
b.Valine
c.Tryptophan
d.Phenylalanine
e.Glycine
17) The kcalories remaining in a person’s energy allowance after consuming enough
nutrient- dense foods to meet all nutrient needs for a day are called
____________________ kcalories.
18) ____________________ is a genetic disorder characterized by excessive appetite,
massive obesity, short stature, and often mental retardation.
19) ____________________ is a person’s age as estimated from her or his body’s
health and probable life expectancy.
20) ____________________ is a paste made of local commodities such as peanut butter
and powdered milk and fortified with vitamins and minerals and used to rehabilitate
children with uncomplicated, severe acute malnutrition.
21) Adipose tissue actively secretes several hormones known as
____________________-proteins that help regulate energy balance and influence
several body functions.
22) An individual with a BMI of less than ____________________ is said to be
underweight.
23) Define the condition known as gout and discuss dietary interventions.
24) Discuss important concerns for vegetarian diets during pregnancy or lactation.