1) All of the following dietary measures are known to help relieve constipation
EXCEPT
a.eating fiber
b.eating prunes
c.eating less fat
d.drinking more water
2) In the endurance athlete, the first priority of nutrient repletion should be
a.fluids
b.protein
c.glycogen
d.electrolytes
3) Which of the following is a feature of phospholipids?
a.Resistant to digestion
b.Soluble in both water and fat
c.Highly susceptible to oxidation
d.Found naturally only in animal foods
4) Greg is trying to decide which brand of cereal to buy, but he is a somewhat confused
by the health claims. Which of the following represents the highest level of significant
scientific agreement?
a.Promotes a healthy heart
b.This cereal supports heart health
c.This product contains whole grains, which have been proven to reduce the risk of
heart disease and certain cancers
d.Very limited and preliminary scientific research suggests this product can reduce risk
for cancers; FDA concludes that there is little scientific evidence supporting this claim
5) Which of the following overt side effect(s) is likely to appear after a person ingests a
high quantity of nicotinic acid?
a.Constipation
b.Mental confusion
c.Painful, tingling, itching sensation
d.Hair loss, bloating, and photophobia
6) Which of the following is a feature of lactation?
a.Breast milk protein content may be enhanced by moderate exercise
b.The volume of breast milk may be increased by drinking plenty of fluid
c.The iron content of breast milk may be increased by taking iron supplements
d.Breast milk quantity but not quality is most affected by nutritional inadequacies
7) How do sodium and potassium travel into and out of cells?
a.Antidiuretic hormone transports potassium and prodiuretic hormone carries sodium
b.There are specific transport proteins in the blood that deliver the minerals to the cell
cytoplasm
c.The balance of insulin and glucagon determines the movement of these minerals into
and out of cells
d.There are transport proteins within the cell membrane that pick up and release the
minerals across the membrane
8) What is the Tolerable Upper Intake
a.10 mg/day
b.25 mg/day
c.60 mg/day
d.100 mg/day
9) Approximately what percentage of the bodys energy needs at rest is supplied by fat?
a.5
b.25
c.40
d.60
10) Melissa works two jobs to support her three children. Her financial priorities are to
pay the rent and utilities and provide food and medical necessities for the children.
Melissa does not often eat three meals a day and worries about how and where she will
get the next meal for herself. Melissa is experiencing which of the following?
a.Food insufficiency
b.Food mismanagement
c.Non-sustainable lifestyle
d.Misallocation of resources
11) Which of the following processes is regulated primarily by the buffering action of
proteins?
a.pH balance
b.Fluid balance
c.Blood clotting
d.Synthesis of visual pigments
12) What is RUFT?
a.An advanced stage of kwashiorkor
b.An advanced stage of protein-energy malnutrition
c.A paste of peanut butter and powdered milk plus micronutrients
d.A sustainable agricultural practice that integrates farm-raised animals with
aquaculture
13) The study of how a persons genes interact with nutrients is termed
a.genetic counseling
b.nutritional genomics
c.genetic metabolomics
d.nutritional nucleic acid pool
14) Which of the following is NOT among the chief causes of ulcers?
a.H. pylori infection
b.Excessive caffeine consumption
c.Regular use of anti-inflammatory drugs
d.Disorders that cause high gastric acid output
15) According to nutrition labeling laws, what two minerals must be listed on the
package label as a percent Daily Value?
a.Calcium and iron
b.Zinc and phosphorus
c.Fluoride and chloride
d.Chromium and magnesium
16) What is the chief reason that nitrites are allowed to be added to certain meat
products?
a.Nitrites improve the consistency
b.The vitamin content of meat is stabilized
c.The flavor of meat is enhanced significantly
d.Nitrites inhibit the formation of botulinum toxin
17) Which of the following symptoms would indicate a vitamin D deficiency?
a.Bowed legs
b.Rupture of red blood cells
c.Frequent respiratory infections
d.Abnormally high blood calcium level
18) In what period of pregnancy would the risk for spontaneous abortion increase due
to alcohol consumption?
a.Before conception
b.First trimester
c.Second trimester
d.Third trimester
19) Which of the following is a feature of the condition hypoglycemia?
a.It is treated with insulin injections
b.It is aggravated by high-fiber foods
c.It is classified as a pre-diabetic condition
d.It occurs rarely in otherwise healthy people
20) What is the usual fate of dietary lecithin?
a.Hydrolyzed in the intestines
b.Unabsorbed and passes out in the feces
c.Absorbed intact and incorporated into tissues
d.Absorbed intact and broken down by the liver
21) Which of the following is generally NOT associated with a regular program of
physical fitness?
a.Reduced bone density
b.Lower blood pressure
c.Fall in resting pulse rate
d.Diminished blood cholesterol
22) Which of the following is NOT produced from colonic fermentation of certain
fibers?
a.Gas
b.Water
c.Secretin
d.Small fat fragments
23) Which of the following is a feature of Accutane?
a.It is effective in treating rickets
b.It is less toxic than pure vitamin A
c.It is known to be effective in treating mild but not severe acne
d.It is known to cause birth defects when used by pregnant women
24) Which of the following is a consequence of excess protein intake?
a.Decreased excretion of calcium
b.Decreased size of the liver and kidneys
c.Increased production and excretion of urea
d.Increased protein storage by the liver and kidneys
25) When amino acids are deaminated, the immediate products are ammonia and often
a
a.uric acid
b.keto acid
c.folic acid
d.gluco acid
26) What is the adult RDA for folate (g/day)?
a.100
b.200
c.400
d.800
27) Approximately how many people in North America have HIV or AIDS?
a.100,000
b.550,000
c.1.5 million
d.3.3 million
28) Athletes can safely add muscle tissue by
a.tripling protein intake
b.taking hormones duplicating those of puberty
c.putting a demand on muscles repeatedly by making them work harder
d.relying on protein for muscle fuel and decreasing intake of carbohydrates
29) 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
30) Retinol-binding protein is required to transport vitamin
a.A
b.E
c.K
d.D
31) Much of the vitamin content in vegetables will be destroyed if they are cooked
at high temperatures
for extended periods
submerged in water
all of the above
32) Why might a patient on certain medications be advised to eliminate consumption of
grapefruit juice?
33) List four appropriate uses for nutrient additives to foods.
34) Discuss the concerns of the public regarding the use of pesticides. Describe
methods to minimize intake of pesticide residues on foods.
35) How can vegetarians conform to the principles of the USDA Food Patterns and
MyPlate?
36) Discuss major risk factors in the development of osteoporosis. What population
groups are most at risk? What dietary measures are advocated for high-risk groups?
37) List 5 strategies common to people who have beers successful at maintaining their
weight loss.