1) What part of the body is affected most by keratomalacia?
a.Bone
b.Liver
c.Cornea
d.Immune cells
2) A compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen with 3 fatty acids attached
to a molecule of glycerol would be known as a
a.diglyceride
b.triglyceride
c.phospholipid
d.monoglyceride
3) Which of the following factors makes the greatest contribution to deaths in the
United States?
a.Guns
b.Alcohol
c.Tobacco
d.Automobiles
4) Which of the following is the primary cause for hunger in the United States and in
less developed countries?
a.Poverty
b.High cost of food
c.Excessive food waste
d.Lack of nutrition education
5) Which of the following practices is NOT believed to be protective against all of the
following: heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer?
a.Consuming fiber-rich foods
b.Drinking alcohol only in moderation
c.Engaging in regular physical exercise
d.Consuming fat within the range of 20-35% of total energy
6) According to nutrition labeling laws, which of the following minerals does NOT
need to be listed on a food label?
a.Iron
b.Sodium
c.Calcium
d.Potassium
7) Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of manganese in nutrition?
a.Plant foods are good sources
b.Deficiencies are seen primarily in the elderly
c.Absorption is inhibited by calcium supplements
d.Toxicity is more common from environmental contamination than from the diet
8) In the practice of agriculture, approximately what percentage more energy is required
to produce most animal foods in comparison to grains?
a.100
b.250
c.450
d.1000
9) Of the following, which is used most widely as an antimicrobial agent?
a.Sugar
b.Saccharin
c.Sodium nitrite
d.Sodium propionate
10) Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in the elderly?
a.The DRI is 800-1000 mg
b.Calcium intakes are well below recommendations
c.Calcium supplements are not effective sources of calcium due to poor digestibility
d.Calcium from food is not well absorbed due to the intake of calcium-binding laxatives
11) You work part-time at a local diner and have noticed that there are a few
questionable practices going on behind closed doors. An older employee tells you that
the worst of these oversights is the workers disregard for the danger zone. Which of the
following applies to this employees warning?
a.Keeping the freezer at 35F
b.Serving raw seafood without proper cooking techniques
c.Keeping beef patties on a warm grill (135F) for up to 3 hours
d.Not disposing of egg shells immediately after use and allowing them to sit on
countertops
12) Which of the following vitamin-mineral supplements need NOT be prescribed for
an infant breastfed beyond 6 months of age?
a.Iron
b.Fluoride
c.Vitamin D
d.Vitamin E
13) Among the following dietary fatty acids, which has been found to raise blood
cholesterol level by the least amount?
a.Lauric
b.Stearic
c.Myristic
d.Palmitic
14) How does antidiuretic hormone function?
a.It activates renin
b.It activates angiotension
c.It stimulates water reabsorption by the kidneys
d.It stimulates sodium reabsorption by the kidneys
15) Which of the following is NOT among the features of nitrites?
a.Preserve color
b.Impart off-flavors
c.Present naturally in foods
d.Protect against bacterial growth
16) What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?
a.Obesity
b.High sodium intake
c.Insufficient calcium intake
d.Insufficient potassium intake
17) Approximately how many people worldwide are thought to be affected by
iron-deficiency anemia?
a.1 million
b.100 million
c.1.6 billion
d.3.5 billion
18) What is the term given to the accumulation of lipid material mixed with smooth
muscle cells and calcium that develops in the artery walls?
a.Plaques
b.Angina streaks
c.Arterial thickening
d.Pre-thromboemboli
19) Which of the following 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
20) Of the following, which is used most widely as an antimicrobial agent?
a.Sugar
b.Saccharin
c.Sodium nitrite
d.Sodium propionate
21) What is the AI for pantothenic acid for adults?
a.1 mg/day
b.3 mg/day
c.5 mg/day
d.8 mg/day
22) Which of the following foods seems to relieve rheumatoid arthritis in some people?
a.Milk
b.Olive oil
c.Iodized salt
d.Refined cereals
23) Briefly explain the following techniques for the estimation of body composition: a)
skinfold measures, b)hydrodensitometry, c) bioelectrical impedance, d) air displacement
plethysmography, and e) dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.
24) Why might a lactating woman need to take an iron supplement?
a.To improve the flavor of breast milk
b.To increase iron content of breast milk
c.To replace the iron stores she lost during pregnancy
d.To account for the re-start of menstruation that usually occurs 1-2 months postpartum
25) What are the known consequences of taking a single two-tablet dose of aspirin?
a.It inhibits monoamine oxidase activity
b.It doubles the bleeding time of wounds
c.It increases production of prostaglandins that enhance fever
d.It is excreted very rapidly in people taking vitamin C supplements
26) Why are primary vitamin E deficiencies rarely observed in human beings?
a.The vitamin is not essential
b.The vitamin is widespread in foods
c.Most people take vitamin E supplements
d.The vitamin can be synthesized by the body
27) Penny is a new mom and, on the advice of her doctor, has been eating an extra
whole-wheat bagel with strawberry jelly every night in addition to her nutrient-dense
diet. Why did Penny receive this advice?
a.Bagels are a way of getting more kcalories in the diet
b.Bagels provide the extra protein lactating mothers need for lactose production
c.Babies prefer the strawberry jelly in the mothers diet as it alters the taste of the breast
milk
d.These bagels provide the extra carbohydrates lactating mothers need for lactose
production
28) High blood cholesterol is generally due to
genetics
poor diet
lack of exercise
all of the above
29) Give several reasons for the decline in nutritional status consequent to aging.
30) Discuss the relationship of the dietary calcium-to-phosphorus ratio to bone health.
31) Compare the heart rate, respiration rate, and energy needs of infants with those of
adults.
32) List four common home treatments for improving the quality of water.