Question 1

The temperature danger zone is between:

Accepted Answer

A)  0°F and 41°F. 
B)  41°F and 70°F. 
C)  70°F and 120°F. 
D)  41°F and 135°F. 
E)  70°F and 135°F. 
A)  0°F and 41°F. 
B)  41°F and 70°F. 
C)  70°F and 120°F. 
D)  41°F and 135°F. 
E)  70°F and 135°F.

Question 2

Which statement is NOT true about vegetarian children and teens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lacto-ovo-vegetarian children have similar growth to nonvegetarian children. 
B)  Some vegan children can have reduced growth due to deficient protein and calories. 
C)  Vegetarian teens consume more fiber, folate, and vitamin C than nonvegetarian teens. 
D)  Vegetarian teens consume more carbohydrates and sweets than nonvegetarian teens. 
E)  Vegetarian teens have lower risk of obesity and chronic disease later in life. 
A)  Lacto-ovo-vegetarian children have similar growth to nonvegetarian children. 
B)  Some vegan children can have reduced growth due to deficient protein and calories. 
C)  Vegetarian teens consume more fiber, folate, and vitamin C than nonvegetarian teens. 
D)  Vegetarian teens consume more carbohydrates and sweets than nonvegetarian teens. 
E)  Vegetarian teens have lower risk of obesity and chronic disease later in life.

Question 3

After a healthy pregnancy, infants have iron stores to help meet their needs until about _____ of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  two months 
B)  four months 
C)  six months 
D)  eight months 
E)  one year 
A)  two months 
B)  four months 
C)  six months 
D)  eight months 
E)  one year

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a strategy vegetarians can use to achieve adequate intake of nutrients of concern for vegetarians?

Accepted Answer

A)  eating a source of vitamin C alongside beans to achieve adequate iron intake 
B)  consuming a fortified breakfast cereal to achieve adequate riboflavin intake 
C)  consuming walnuts and flaxseed to achieve adequate omega-3 fatty acid intake 
D)  consuming vitamin D-fortified soy milk 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  eating a source of vitamin C alongside beans to achieve adequate iron intake 
B)  consuming a fortified breakfast cereal to achieve adequate riboflavin intake 
C)  consuming walnuts and flaxseed to achieve adequate omega-3 fatty acid intake 
D)  consuming vitamin D-fortified soy milk 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 5

Which meal would you suggest for a lacto-vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

A)  egg omelet with mushrooms and spinach 
B)  steamed salmon fillet and couscous 
C)  hamburger and French fries 
D)  scrambled egg and bacon on whole grain bread and apple juice 
E)  toast with honey, fruit cup, and a glass of milk 
A)  egg omelet with mushrooms and spinach 
B)  steamed salmon fillet and couscous 
C)  hamburger and French fries 
D)  scrambled egg and bacon on whole grain bread and apple juice 
E)  toast with honey, fruit cup, and a glass of milk

Question 6

The oral glucose tolerance test includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  the intake of 50 g white bread and measured blood glucose levels 1 hour later. 
B)  the intake of 50 g lactose and measured blood glucose levels 1 hour later. 
C)  the intake of 50 g glucose and measured blood glucose levels 1 hour later. 
D)  the intake of 75 g glucose and measured blood glucose levels 2 hours later. 
E)  the intake of 75 g lactose and measured blood glucose levels 2 hours later. 
A)  the intake of 50 g white bread and measured blood glucose levels 1 hour later. 
B)  the intake of 50 g lactose and measured blood glucose levels 1 hour later. 
C)  the intake of 50 g glucose and measured blood glucose levels 1 hour later. 
D)  the intake of 75 g glucose and measured blood glucose levels 2 hours later. 
E)  the intake of 75 g lactose and measured blood glucose levels 2 hours later.

Question 7

What is the glycemic index value for glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  60 
C)  80 
D)  100 
E)  200 
A)  40 
B)  60 
C)  80 
D)  100 
E)  200

Question 8

Children are considered at risk for undernutrition if their body weight or height falls at or under the:

Accepted Answer

A)  75th percentile for their age. 
B)  50th percentile for their age. 
C)  25th percentile for their age. 
D)  10th percentile for their age. 
E)  5th percentile for their age. 
A)  75th percentile for their age. 
B)  50th percentile for their age. 
C)  25th percentile for their age. 
D)  10th percentile for their age. 
E)  5th percentile for their age.

Question 9

Which is NOT a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking 
B)  excessive alcohol consumption 
C)  physical inactivity 
D)  age 
E)  diet high in trans and saturated fat 
A)  smoking 
B)  excessive alcohol consumption 
C)  physical inactivity 
D)  age 
E)  diet high in trans and saturated fat

Question 10

All of the following are theories of aging that have been proposed EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  survival of the fittest. 
B)  programmed longevity. 
C)  protein cross-linking. 
D)  endocrine theory. 
E)  DNA damage. 
A)  survival of the fittest. 
B)  programmed longevity. 
C)  protein cross-linking. 
D)  endocrine theory. 
E)  DNA damage.

Question 11

Perishable foods should not spend more than _____ in the temperature danger zone.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 minutes 
B)  1 hour 
C)  2 hours 
D)  3 hours 
E)  4 hours 
A)  30 minutes 
B)  1 hour 
C)  2 hours 
D)  3 hours 
E)  4 hours

Question 12

How many molecules of carbon dioxide are produced from one molecule of glucose in the citric acid cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  6 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  6

Question 13

The space that is enclosed by a double membrane system is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cytoplasm. 
B)  endoplasmic reticulum. 
C)  mitochondrial matrix. 
D)  intermembrane space. 
E)  ribosomal matrix. 
A)  cytoplasm. 
B)  endoplasmic reticulum. 
C)  mitochondrial matrix. 
D)  intermembrane space. 
E)  ribosomal matrix.

Question 14

Blue Zones, areas where a greater than average number of people are living to 100 years old, are found throughout the world. In the United States, a Blue Zone has been found and studied in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Los Angeles, California. 
B)  Loma Linda, California. 
C)  Miami, Florida. 
D)  Chicago, Illinois. 
E)  New York, New York. 
A)  Los Angeles, California. 
B)  Loma Linda, California. 
C)  Miami, Florida. 
D)  Chicago, Illinois. 
E)  New York, New York.

Question 15

Which age group experiences the most rapid growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  birth to 1 year (infancy) 
B)  ages 2 to 5 years (preschool) 
C)  ages 6 to 11 years (elementary school) 
D)  ages 11 to 12 years (middle school) 
E)  They all experience the same speed of growth. 
A)  birth to 1 year (infancy) 
B)  ages 2 to 5 years (preschool) 
C)  ages 6 to 11 years (elementary school) 
D)  ages 11 to 12 years (middle school) 
E)  They all experience the same speed of growth.

Question 16

A breastfeeding mom may decrease her risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  breast cancer. 
B)  ovarian cancer. 
C)  colon cancer. 
D)  lung cancer. 
E)  breast cancer and ovarian cancer. 
A)  breast cancer. 
B)  ovarian cancer. 
C)  colon cancer. 
D)  lung cancer. 
E)  breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

Question 17

Digestive enzymes are NOT categorized as a dietary supplement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Prediabetes is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 
B)  risk of heart disease and stroke. 
C)  a fasting blood glucose level of 100-125 mg/dl. 
D)  an oral glucose tolerance value of over 200 mg/dl. 
E)  prevention through lifestyle changes. 
A)  risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 
B)  risk of heart disease and stroke. 
C)  a fasting blood glucose level of 100-125 mg/dl. 
D)  an oral glucose tolerance value of over 200 mg/dl. 
E)  prevention through lifestyle changes.

Question 19

Which statement is NOT true about the nutritional value of Mediterranean diets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher fruit consumption increases antioxidant intake. 
B)  Higher vegetable consumption increases fiber intake. 
C)  Higher fish consumption increases monounsaturated fatty acid intake. 
D)  Lower meat consumption decreases cholesterol intake. 
E)  Higher fruit and vegetable consumption increases polyphenol intake. 
A)  Higher fruit consumption increases antioxidant intake. 
B)  Higher vegetable consumption increases fiber intake. 
C)  Higher fish consumption increases monounsaturated fatty acid intake. 
D)  Lower meat consumption decreases cholesterol intake. 
E)  Higher fruit and vegetable consumption increases polyphenol intake.

Question 20

List three examples of functional foods and indicate potential health benefits of each.

Accepted Answer

Examples include blueberries/b

The temperature danger zone is between:

Which statement is NOT true about vegetarian children and teens?

After a healthy pregnancy, infants have iron stores to help meet their needs until about _____ of age.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy vegetarians can use to achieve adequate intake of nutrients of concern for vegetarians?

Which meal would you suggest for a lacto-vegetarian?

The oral glucose tolerance test includes:

What is the glycemic index value for glucose?

Children are considered at risk for undernutrition if their body weight or height falls at or under the:

Which is NOT a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

All of the following are theories of aging that have been proposed EXCEPT:

Perishable foods should not spend more than _____ in the temperature danger zone.

How many molecules of carbon dioxide are produced from one molecule of glucose in the citric acid cycle?

The space that is enclosed by a double membrane system is called the:

Blue Zones, areas where a greater than average number of people are living to 100 years old, are found throughout the world. In the United States, a Blue Zone has been found and studied in:

Which age group experiences the most rapid growth?

A breastfeeding mom may decrease her risk of:

Digestive enzymes are NOT categorized as a dietary supplement.

Prediabetes is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

Which statement is NOT true about the nutritional value of Mediterranean diets?

List three examples of functional foods and indicate potential health benefits of each.

The Science and Scope of Nutrition Eating for a Lifetime: a New Field in Nutrition Research Is Revealing Surprising Details About How Food Affects Our Genes

Healthy Diets

Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates,

The Lipids

Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

Energy Balance and Obesitythe Sitting Disease: Understand the Causes and Consequences of Obesity

Nutrition and Fitness

Nutrition Through the College Years

Global Nutrition: Food Security and Sustainability

Filters

Exam 15: Spotlight H: Food Safety

The temperature danger zone is between:

Which statement is NOT true about vegetarian children and teens?

After a healthy pregnancy, infants have iron stores to help meet their needs until about _____ of age.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy vegetarians can use to achieve adequate intake of nutrients of concern for vegetarians?

Which meal would you suggest for a lacto-vegetarian?

The oral glucose tolerance test includes:

What is the glycemic index value for glucose?

Children are considered at risk for undernutrition if their body weight or height falls at or under the:

Which is NOT a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

All of the following are theories of aging that have been proposed EXCEPT:

Perishable foods should not spend more than _____ in the temperature danger zone.

How many molecules of carbon dioxide are produced from one molecule of glucose in the citric acid cycle?

The space that is enclosed by a double membrane system is called the:

Blue Zones, areas where a greater than average number of people are living to 100 years old, are found throughout the world. In the United States, a Blue Zone has been found and studied in:

Which age group experiences the most rapid growth?

A breastfeeding mom may decrease her risk of:

Digestive enzymes are NOT categorized as a dietary supplement.

Prediabetes is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

Which statement is NOT true about the nutritional value of Mediterranean diets?

List three examples of functional foods and indicate potential health benefits of each.

The Science and Scope of Nutrition Eating for a Lifetime: a New Field in Nutrition Research Is Revealing Surprising Details About How Food Affects Our Genes

Healthy Diets

Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates,

The Lipids

Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

Energy Balance and Obesitythe Sitting Disease: Understand the Causes and Consequences of Obesity

Nutrition and Fitness

Nutrition Through the College Years

Global Nutrition: Food Security and Sustainability

Filters