1) A diagnosis of constipation is made when a persons number of bowel movements per
week first drops to under
a.one
b.two
c.three
d.five
2) In what organ is pepsin active?
a.Stomach
b.Pancreas
c.Small intestine
d.Large intestine
3) Which of the following is known to speed up the passage of substances through the
large intestine, thereby decreasing exposure time to carcinogens?
a.Milk
b.Fiber
c.Omega-3 fats
d.Refined starches
4) What is the origin of goitrogens in the diet?
a.Naturally occurring
b.Food industry additives
c.Excessive use of fortified salt
d.Hydrogenation of certain minerals
5) Carbohydrate loading involves the consumption of a high-carbohydrate diet plus
a.no exercise
b.light exercise
c.intense exercise
d.moderate exercise
6) Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol intake and lactation?
a.Alcohol easily enters breast milk
b.Alcohol actually stimulates lactation
c.Infants drink slightly more breast milk when the mother consumes up to 1 drink per
day
d.The small amounts of alcohol that are secreted along with breast milk stimulate infant
digestion
7) Bob consumes about 2500 kcalories per day, which is apportioned as 150 g of fat,
140 g of carbohydrate, and 150 g of protein. What would be the appropriate revisions to
help Bob adjust his nutrient intake so that it matches the Acceptable Macronutrient
Distribution Ranges?
a.70 g fat, 156 g protein, 313 g carbohydrate
b.140 g fat, 150 g protein, 150 g carbohydrate
c.500 g fat, 750 g protein, 1250 g carbohydrate
d.10 g fat, 20 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate
8) What level of cancer risk to human beings from a food additive is accepted by the
FDA?
a.0
b.1 in 1,000
c.1 in 1,000,000
d.1 in 100,000,000
9) What would be the physiological age of a 75-year-old woman whose physical health
is equivalent to that of her 50-year-old daughter?
a.25 years
b.50 years
c.70 years
d.125 years
10) Which of the following is an organic compound?
a.Salt
b.Water
c.Calcium
d.Vitamin C
11) Which of the following steps should be undertaken by the parent or guardian to
ensure that young people eat well?
a.Control the availability of food
b.Control the consumption of food
c.Prohibit eating except at mealtime
d.Provide an emotional climate that discourages snacking
12) Which of the following is the major food source for transmission of Campylobacter
jejuni?
a.Raw poultry
b.Uncooked seafood
c.Imported soft cheeses
d.Undercooked beef hot dogs
13) The Cori cycle involves the interconversion of
a.lactate and glucose
b.glucose and amino acids
c.pyruvate and citric acids
d.fatty acids and acetyl CoA
14) Hyponatremia refers to low blood concentration of
a.renin
b.sodium
c.chloride
d.aldosterone
15) What would be a normal body weight after 1 year for a healthy infant with a
birthweight of 8 lbs?
a.12 lbs
b.16 lbs
c.24 lbs
d.35 lbs
16) Which of the following describes a relationship between protein intake and calcium
metabolism?
a.Calcium excretion falls with increasing intake of animal-derived proteins
b.Calcium excretion rises with increasing intake of animal-derived proteins
c.Calcium absorption declines with higher intakes of plant-derived proteins
d.Calcium absorption increases with higher intakes of animal-derived proteins
17) In which of the following are ample amounts of carbohydrates almost always
found?
a.Plant foods
b.Health foods
c.Animal products
d.Protein-rich foods
18) How much energy is required to raise the temperature of one kilogram (liter) of
water 1C?
a.10 calories
b.1 kilocalorie
c.10,000 calories
d.1000 kilocalories
19) Approximately how many people each year are affected by foodborne illness caused
by Staphylococcus aureus?
a.250,000
b.500,000
c.750,000
d.One million
20) Why should consumers use only specialized glass or ceramic containers rather than
common packaging materials to heat foods in microwave ovens?
a.Several types of common packaging materials may catch on fire
b.Many common packaging materials contain traces of PCBs, which are released into
the food
c.There are substances in common packaging materials that can migrate into the food
and present a health hazard
d.Many substances in common packaging materials interact with flavor components in
food and impart off-flavors
21) Alberta is a 20 year old who has been a vegetarian for 3 years. She comes to you for
advice after reading some material online by the Meat Promoters of America
organization. One of their statements is: …vegetarians are at risk for protein deficiency
because they cannot consume all of the essential amino acids necessary for healthy
individuals. How should Alberta be advised?
a.She should consume dairy and egg products at every meal to protect herself against
protein deficiency
b.She should avoid the limiting amino acids because they are limiting her ability to
maintain proper protein status
c.Because the statement is basically true, she should consider eating small quantities of
meat every day in order to avoid protein deficiency
d.Although many foods dont provide all the essential amino acids individually, she
could consume complementary proteins throughout the day, which would provide all
the essential amino acids she needs
22) Which of the following is a characteristic of the risk for obesity?
a.It is higher in fraternal than identical twins
b.It is associated more with environment than genetics
c.It is usually higher in people with more brown adipose tissue
d.It is higher in people who have obese friends, siblings, or a spouse
23) A person who regularly consumes fish such as shark, king mackerel, and swordfish
is at risk for ingesting potentially toxic amounts of
a.EPA
b.DHA
c.mercury
d.cadmium
24) Which of the following foods are associated with illness from Salmonella?
a.Raw vegetables
b.Pickled vegetables
c.Home-canned vegetables
d.Raw meats, poultry, and eggs
25) Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic inflammation?
a.It increases the risk for obesity by 50%
b.It is associated with the development of metabolic syndrome
c.It is commonly found in people with a BMI less than 24
d.It enhances insulin sensitivity leading to periodic bouts of hypoglycemia
26) Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics in the development of
atherosclerosis?
a.Fatty streaks may begin to form within the first 10 years of life
b.Once plaque is formed, it can be contained but cannot regress
c.It is possible for people to age with little arterial plaque formation
d.Heart disease rates due to atherosclerosis rise most dramatically at around age 45 in
males and 55 in females
27) Acute malnutrition in children is characterized by
a.hyperactivity.
b.shrunken liver.
c.low weight for height.
d.short height for weight.
28) Which of the following is the richest source of iodine?
a.Corn
b.Seafood
c.Orange juice
d.Cruciferous vegetables
29) What vitamin deficiency disease appeared in people who had subsisted on a diet
high in corn and low in protein?
a.Scurvy
b.Pellagra
c.Wet beriberi
d.Pernicious anemia
30) Which vitamin is routinely given as a single dose to newborns?
a.Vitamin A
b.Vitamin E
c.Vitamin K
d.Vitamin B12
31) In cows infected with mad cow disease, which of the following tissues is generally
free of the infectious agents?
a.Brain
b.Muscle
c.Spinal cord
d.Nerves
32) Which of the following is a feature of bottled waters that are sold to consumers?
a.Bottled water is classified as a food and is regulated by the FDA
b.Cost and stability are the two main reasons for choosing to use bottled water
c.Bottled water is classified as an indirect additive to the diet and is regulated by the
EPA
d.Government regulations mandate that labels on bottled water reveal sources and
heavy metal content
33) What lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol back to the liver from
the periphery?
a.Chylomicron
b.Low-density lipoprotein
c.High-density lipoprotein
d.Very-low density lipoprotein
34) What is thought to account, in part, for the rise in the prevalence of peanut allergy?
a.Excess sodium consumed as part of the peanuts
b.Roasting peanuts at very high temperatures makes them more allergenic
c.Impaired digestion/absorption resulting from elevated leptin and adiponectin levels
d.Increased inflammation of the immune system due to altered ratio of omega-6 to
omega-3 fatty acids
35) Which of the following dietary nutrients would most rapidly reverse a state of
ketosis in a starving person?
a.Fat
b.Protein
c.Amino acids
d.Carbohydrate
36) A common side effect of chronic creatine supplementation is
a.diarrhea
b.weight gain
c.greater endurance
d.reduced endurance
37) What vitamin contains cobalt?
a.A
b.B6
c.B12
d.Pantothenic acid
38) Intra-abdominal fat is the same as
a.waist fat
b.visceral fat
c.lipid profile fat
d.subcutaneous fat
39) Rust forming on a metal surface or butter turning rancid are examples of
an oxidation reaction which produces undesirable results
a mineral interacting with a hard surface
iron particles interacting with water molecules
b and c
40) A cycle of quick weight loss and weight regain which may cause the body’s
metabolism to slow down is known as
“cyclic regaining.”
“dieting madness.”
“yo-yo dieting.”
“on-off cycling.”
41) Discuss safety of aspartame for the general population and for people with PKU.
42) Discuss similarities in the deficiency symptoms of the B vitamins.
43) Explain the differences between groundwater and surface water as sources of
drinking water.