1) Discuss the interrelationships of folate and vitamin B12 in the diagnosis and
treatment of large-cell type anemia.
2) The excessive thirst common in diabetes is known as
a.hydration
b.polyuresis
c.polydipsia
d.hyperhydration
3) What is the most likely explanation for the fatty liver that develops from protein
deficiency?
a.Increased uptake of circulating fats
b.Increased absorption of dietary fats
c.Inability of adipose tissue to remove circulating fats
d.Inability of the liver to synthesize lipoproteins for fat export
4) All of the following are features of the health risks associated with excessive body fat
EXCEPT
a.obesity is classified as a disease
b.obese women have elevated levels of estrogen
c.the risks are higher in black women than in white women
d.people with a BMI higher than 35 have a high risk of dying prematurely
5) The maintenance of the bodys constant internal conditions is guided by the principle
known as
a.homeostasis
b.bios systems
c.central control
d.hormone balance
6) 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
7) Infants fed honey or corn syrup are at increased risk for
a.obesity
b.botulism
c.osteopenia
d.type 1 diabetes
8) Tissue swelling that results from water accumulating between cells is known as
a.edema
b.acidosis
c.alkalosis
d.extravascularization
9) Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body?
a.Iron
b.Water
c.Protein
d.Calcium
10) What is another name for lactose?
a.Milk sugar
b.Fruit sugar
c.Table sugar
d.Artificial sugar
11) What type of container is best for protecting the riboflavin content of milk?
a.Airtight
b.Cardboard
c.Transparent glass
d.Translucent plastic
12) Which of the following is a characteristic of maternal smoking and breast milk
production?
a.The milk produced by mothers who smoke contains nicotine
b.Cigarette smoking reduces the quality but not the quantity of breast milk
c.Infants of breastfeeding mothers who smoke gain excessive weight consisting mainly
of abdominal adipose tissue
d.The smell and flavors of breast milk from mothers who smoke do not alter volume
consumed until the infant reaches 3 months of age
13) A person with diabetes is most likely to develop
a.AIDS
b.cancer
c.heart attacks
d.diverticulosis
14) Deficiency of which of the following minerals is associated with retarded growth
and sexual development in children?
a.Iron
b.Zinc
c.Iodine
d.Chromium
15) On average, one retinol activity equivalent is equal to about how many
international units?
a.3
b.5
c.8
d.10
16) Approximately how many milliliters constitute a fluid ounce?
a.10
b.20
c.30
d.40
17) Which of the following vitamins is usually found in a form that is bound to one or
more glutamic acid molecules in food?
a.Folate
b.Thiamin
c.Vitamin B6
d.Ascorbic acid
18) Breast milk as the sole source of nutrition, up to the first 6 months in healthy
infants, is satisfactory for all nutrients EXCEPT
a.sodium
b.vitamin D
c.iron and folate
d.zinc and vitamin A
19) Which of the following is a feature of vitamin K?
a.Deficiencies lead to intravascular clotting
b.Major dietary sources are whole grains and legumes
c.No adverse effects have been reported with high intakes
d.Primary deficiencies are more common than secondary deficiencies
20) A prominent result of transamination reactions is the synthesis of
a.essential amino acids
b.nonessential amino acids
c.neurotransmitters and hormones
d.both nonessential and essential amino acids
21) What food is responsible for the most life-threatening allergic reactions in people?
a.Eggs
b.Peanuts
c.Shellfish
d.Cows milk
22) Kimmy is a curious 4-month-old baby who is just learning how to crawl. On
Monday she came across some large dust particles underneath the couch, which caused
her to sneeze and develop a runny nose and a cough. Two weeks later she came across
more dust from the same place. Which of the following aspects of immunity allows
Kimmys body to remember how to respond to this dust again?
a.T cells
b.B cells
c.Beta cells
d.Spleen cells
23) Matching
1>Name of thiamin deficiency disease
2>A food unusually rich in thiamin
3>Exposure to this leads to destruction of riboflavin
4>A food source that supplies a substantial amount of peoples riboflavin intake
5>Deficiency of this vitamin leads to cracks and redness at corners of the mouth
6>Used for synthesis of niacin
7>Overconsumption of this food has resulted in pellagra
8>High doses are known to lower LDL cholesterol
9>Deficiency of this vitamin is induced by feeding raw egg whites
10>This vitamin is a component of acetyl CoA
11>Toxicity from this vitamin is known to cause nerve damage and inability to walk
12>Prevention of neural tube defects is related to increased intake of this substance by
pregnant women
13>One of the first symptoms of folate deficiency
14>Required to maintain nerve fiber sheath
15>Required for absorption of vitamin B12
16>Made in the body from methionine
17>The antiscorbutic factor
18>Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of this substance
19>Excess intake of vitamin C may aggravate this disorder
20>A concentrated source of vitamin C
A.Pork B.Corn C.Dairy D.Folate E.Biotin F.Niacin G.Choline H.Anemia I.Collagen
J.Beriberi K.Broccoli L.Riboflavin M.Vitamin B6 N.Vitamin B12 O.Tryptophan P.Iron
overload Q.Ascorbic acid R.Intrinsic factor S.Ultraviolet light T.Pantothenic acid
24) Who is best able to manage the growth and weight gain of overweight children?
a.School nurse
b.Parents/caregivers
c.Health-care professional
d.School physical education instructor
25) What is the very first thing you should do if you suspect someone is choking on
food?
a.Ask the person to speak
b.Perform the Heimlich maneuver
c.Strike the person sharply on the back
d.Attempt to dislodge the food with your fingers
26) Recommended Dietary Allowances may be used to
a.measure nutrient balance of population groups
b.assess dietary nutrient adequacy for individuals
c.treat persons with diet-related illnesses
d.calculate exact food requirements for most individuals
27) The chemical structure of ethanol consists of
a.4 carbons and 1 keto acid
b.6 carbons and 2 double bonds
c.2 carbons and 1 hydroxyl group
d.3 carbons and 2 carbonyl groups
28) A.What signs and symptoms of iron deficiency are shared with iron overload?
B.What tests are used to assess for iron overload?
29) Which of the following is NOT among the features of arthritis?
a.The immune system is directly involved in rheumatoid arthritis
b.Weight loss improves the pain in the hands from osteoarthritis
c.Weight-bearing exercises often aggravate the pain from osteoarthritis
d.Supplements of glucosamine and chondroitin may reduce the pain of arthritis
30) The results of blood tests that reveal a persons total cholesterol and triglycerides are
called a
a.lipid profile
b.circulating fat count
c.personal lipids count
d.degenerative disease assessment
31) Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D synthesis?
a.Tanning lamps and tanning booths do not stimulate vitamin D synthesis
b.Sunscreens with sunburn protection factors of 2 and above prevent synthesis of
vitamin D
c.The ultraviolet rays of the sun are able to easily pierce heavy clouds and smog to
promote vitamin D synthesis
d.Dark-skinned people require longer sunlight exposure than light-skinned people to
synthesize equivalent amounts of vitamin D
32) The volume of blood ejected by the heart each minute is known as the
a.VO2 max
b.one-half VO2 max
c.cardiac output
d.cardiac conditioned index
33) Which of the following green vegetables shows the lowest bioavailability of
calcium?
a.Kale
b.Spinach
c.Broccoli
d.Mustard greens
34) Most people who consume a Mediterranean diet typically
suffer from obesity
do not suffer from cardiovascular disease
show signs of type II diabetes
do not develop lung cancer
35) Discuss the meaning and significance of trans-fatty acids in the diet. List four
common food sources.
36) Discuss the changes in macronutrient needs in pregnancy.
37) List the reasons why sugars are used as additives by the food industry.
38) A factor in weight gain or inability to lose weight might be
a slower metabolic rate than normal for height and weight.
an increased thermogenic rate than normal for height.
the inability to increase dynamic effect of food.
any of the above.
39) Discuss the short- and long-term consequences of iron deficiency in children on
behavior and on school performance.
40) What steps can consumers take to ensure food safety in the kitchen?
41) From an optimum health perspective, the best type of fat is
polyunsaturated fat
monounsaturated fat
saturated fat
none of the above