1) Results of the Seven Countries Study found that the population groups with highest
and lowest rates of heart disease both consumed at least 40% of their kcalories from fat
but the healthier group was found to ingest more
a.dairy
b.olive oil
c.fatty fish
d.grass-fed livestock
2) To determine quickly if a particular glass or ceramic vessel is safe for use in a
microwave oven, place the empty container in the microwave and cook it for one
minute; the container should feel
a.cool
b.lukewarm
c.warm
d.hot
3) What type of fatty acid is found in high amounts in olive oil?
a.Saturated
b.Monounsaturated
c.Polyunsaturated
d.Partially hydrogenated
4) All of the following describe influences of television and video gaming on nutrition
EXCEPT
a.children who have a television in their bedrooms are more likely to be overweight
than those who do not
b.the viewing of television and playing of video games requires the expenditure of no
more energy than basal metabolism
c.children who watch television for 4 or more hours per day are least likely to eat fruits
and vegetables and most likely to be obese
d.children are exposed to thousands of TV commercials each year but their requests for
advertised foods are heeded by their parents only one-fourth of the time
5) What is the composition of sucrose?
a.Two fructose units
b.One glucose and one fructose unit
c.One glucose and one galactose unit
d.One galactose and one fructose unit
6) Which of the following terms is used to describe a cut of meat having a low fat
content?
a.End
b.Round
c.Prime
d.Choice
7) Which of the following is a feature of nutrient intakes and supplement use in the
United States?
a.Few people ingest the optimal amounts of all vitamins and minerals from foods
b.The NIH recommends that people use supplements to prevent chronic diseases
c.The NIH recommends that people NOT use supplements to prevent chronic diseases
d.The FDA recognizes that most nutrient supplements are associated with little, if any,
harm
8) What is hydroxyapatite?
a.Abnormal cellular structures seen in osteoporosis
b.The calcium-rich crystalline structure of teeth and bones
c.A calcium regulatory hormone secreted from the trabeculae region of bone
d.A compound in plant foods that binds to calcium and phosphorus and inhibits
absorption
9) With what vitamin is opsin usually associated in the body?
a.A
b.B1
c.C
d.D
10) Which of the following is an assumption made in the formulation of the RDA for
protein?
a.Dietary protein is of high quality only
b.Dietary protein is of animal origin only
c.Dietary carbohydrate and fat intakes are adequate
d.Dietary protein should represent 12% of total energy
11) Explain the precautions that should be taken to minimize the risk of travelers
diarrhea.
12) Why should the measurement of a persons blood cholesterol be performed at least
twice with measurements taken at least one week apart?
a.The person may not be fasting
b.The reliability of laboratory testing instruments for cholesterol is inexact
c.Blood cholesterol concentrations are known to vary significantly day to day
d.The person may have an infection (e.g., cold) that affects cholesterol concentration
13) What term describes the increase in energy expenditure that occurs in a person who
fractures a leg?
a.Febrile hyperthermia
b.Physical hyperthermia
c.Specific thermogenesis
d.Adaptive thermogenesis
14) A subclinical nutrient deficiency is defined as one that
a.shows overt signs
b.is in the early stages
c.shows resistance to treatment
d.is similar to a secondary deficiency
15) Which of the following is least likely to aggravate an existing ulcer?
a.Beer
b.Raw carrots
c.Regular coffee
d.Decaffeinated coffee
16) What is the RDA for carbohydrate?
a.10 g
b.45 g
c.130 g
d.250 g
17) To help alleviate pregnancy-related nausea, all of the following actions are
recommended EXCEPT
a.eat dry toast or dry crackers
b.avoid milk when feeling nauseated
c.avoid orange juice when feeling nauseated
d.eat large, infrequent meals so as to limit contact time with food
18) Which of the following sources of lipids should be substituted for saturated fats to
help lower blood cholesterol levels?
a.Butter
b.Canola oil
c.Coconut oil
d.Stick margarine
19) Approximately how many molecules of ATP are generated from the complete
oxidation of one molecule of glucose?
a.4
b.9
c.32
d.130
20) Which of the following is a feature of world poverty?
a.It is not a major cause of hunger
b.The poorest do not bear children due to poor health
c.It makes up about 5% of the world’s population
d.The poorest people are female due to discrimination
21) What is the standard chemical used to remove caffeine from coffee beans?
a.Nitric acid
b.Sodium propionate
c.Methylene chloride
d.Polybrominated biphenyl
22) What trace element is part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase?
a.Iron
b.Zinc
c.Selenium
d.Chromium
23) Which of the following is NOT a feature of children born with alcohol-related
complications?
a.The children often go undiagnosed
b.The children often show growth retardation
c.Few of the children show problem behaviors
d.All children born with these complications show marked outward signs
24) What is the rationale for the fat cell theory of obesity?
a.Fat cell number increases dramatically after puberty
b.Fat cell number in an adult can decrease only by fasting
c.Fat cell number increases most readily in late childhood and early puberty
d.Weight gain from overeating in adults takes place primarily by increasing the number
of fat cells
25) Which of the following is a feature of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
a.It cannot be treated, only prevented
b.Cognitive function is affected the least when physical abnormalities are most severe
c.Diagnosis is apparent within 6 months of birth for virtually all children with FAS
d.The most severe physical abnormalities in most FAS children are covert rather than
overt
26) Which of the following is a polyunsaturated fatty acid in foods?
a.Oleic acid
b.Acetic acid
c.Stearic acid
d.Linoleic acid
27) Leftover foods that are promptly refrigerated may be safely eaten within
a.8-12 hours
b.1-2 days
c.3-4 days
d.1 week
28) Approximately what percentage of U.S. children between 2 and 19 years of age are
overweight?
a.4
b.8
c.16
d.32
29) If you suspect that you are suffering from a foodborne illness, appropriate actions to
take include all of the following EXCEPT
a.refrain from eating or drinking any more of the tainted product
b.drink clear liquids to help combat diarrhea and vomiting, and call a physician
c.find a portion of the remaining suspected food and ask someone else to taste it to
detect any off flavors
d.find the remainder of the suspected food and store it in the refrigerator for possible
inspection by health authorities
30) What category is assigned to additives put in foods after a rational decision-making
process?
a.Indirect
b.Incidental
c.Intentional
d.Contaminants
31) Your father was recently prescribed an anticoagulant medicine and was surprised
that the doctor advised him to maintain consumption of consistent amounts of green
leafy vegetables every day. You inform your father that
a.these vegetables significantly reduce absorption of the drug
b.these vegetables significantly increase absorption of the drug
c.variable intake of green leafy vegetables will affect activity of monoamine oxidase
inhibitors
d.inconsistent intakes of green leafy vegetables will interfere with the regular action of
the drug
32) In general, the protein quality of legumes would be most improved by the addition
of a plant protein rich in
a.lysine
b.tyrosine
c.methionine
d.glutamic acid
33) What are the differences between transcription and translation in the synthesis of
proteins?
34) Why do food label serving sizes often confuse consumers?
35) What steps can parents take to help ensure that children consume healthful snacks?
36) If scientists had their way, when it was time to die, we all
should
spend our remaining years in bed!
go quickly, like a light bulb!
be glad that medical science prolonged our life even in the absence of quality
none of the above
37) Vitamin E supplements are often taken by runners to help prevent damage to lungs
caused by
heavy exercise during cold weather
exercising when air pollution is high
exercising indoors
any of the above
38) Define basal metabolic rate and discuss factors that increase and decrease it.