Question 1

A 12-year-old boy who is in the 86th percentile for BMI for his age would be considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  underweight. 
B)  healthy weight. 
C)  overweight. 
D)  obese. 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  underweight. 
B)  healthy weight. 
C)  overweight. 
D)  obese. 
E)  None of these is correct.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of an FDA-approved health claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate calcium throughout life, as part of a well-balanced diet, prevents osteoporosis. 
B)  Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors. 
C)  Diets rich in whole-grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers. 
D)  Diets containing foods that are a good source of potassium and that are low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. 
E)  Although many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease. 
A)  Adequate calcium throughout life, as part of a well-balanced diet, prevents osteoporosis. 
B)  Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors. 
C)  Diets rich in whole-grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers. 
D)  Diets containing foods that are a good source of potassium and that are low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. 
E)  Although many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease.

Question 3

Improvements in infant health in the 20th century are due to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  vaccinations. 
B)  larger living spaces. 
C)  clean water. 
D)  safer food. 
E)  reductions in infectious disease. 
A)  vaccinations. 
B)  larger living spaces. 
C)  clean water. 
D)  safer food. 
E)  reductions in infectious disease.

Question 4

The complete oxidation of an 18-carbon saturated fatty acid to produce 16 molecules of carbon dioxide will produce a total of how many reduced coenzymes?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 
B)  16 
C)  46 
D)  52 
E)  60 
A)  14 
B)  16 
C)  46 
D)  52 
E)  60

Question 5

All of the following statements about formula feeding are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  formulas are manufactured under sterile conditions. 
B)  formulas provide the basic nutrients an infant needs. 
C)  formulas provide unique immune properties. 
D)  formulas should never be diluted to stretch out a supply. 
E)  formula feeding can be expensive. 
A)  formulas are manufactured under sterile conditions. 
B)  formulas provide the basic nutrients an infant needs. 
C)  formulas provide unique immune properties. 
D)  formulas should never be diluted to stretch out a supply. 
E)  formula feeding can be expensive.

Question 6

Which molecule is often referred to as the energy currency in cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  ATP 
C)  ADP 
D)  pyruvate 
E)  acetyl-CoA 
A)  glucose 
B)  ATP 
C)  ADP 
D)  pyruvate 
E)  acetyl-CoA

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT describe "food jags"?

Accepted Answer

A)  often lead to malnutrition 
B)  when children insist on eating the same food day after day 
C)  usually outgrown 
D)  can describe a particular way of eating (i.e., food cut a certain way) 
E)  developmentally normal 
A)  often lead to malnutrition 
B)  when children insist on eating the same food day after day 
C)  usually outgrown 
D)  can describe a particular way of eating (i.e., food cut a certain way) 
E)  developmentally normal

Question 8

Epidemiologists refer to regions in the United States with higher risk of stroke as

Accepted Answer

A)  the Bogalusa Heart Study. 
B)  the Nurses' Health Study. 
C)  the Seven Countries Study. 
D)  the Framingham Heart Study. 
E)  the stroke belt. 
A)  the Bogalusa Heart Study. 
B)  the Nurses' Health Study. 
C)  the Seven Countries Study. 
D)  the Framingham Heart Study. 
E)  the stroke belt.

Question 9

All of the following could be helpful to older adults who have difficulty purchasing and preparing food EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  participating in Meals on Wheels. 
B)  eating a communal meal at a senior center. 
C)  enrolling in Medicaid. 
D)  having a van drive a group of seniors to the grocery store. 
E)  family helping to cook and freeze meals in advance. 
A)  participating in Meals on Wheels. 
B)  eating a communal meal at a senior center. 
C)  enrolling in Medicaid. 
D)  having a van drive a group of seniors to the grocery store. 
E)  family helping to cook and freeze meals in advance.

Question 10

Which fuel(s) can provide the brain with a significant amount of its total energy needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids 
B)  amino acids 
C)  ketone bodies 
D)  amino acids and ketone bodies 
E)  fatty acids and ketone bodies 
A)  fatty acids 
B)  amino acids 
C)  ketone bodies 
D)  amino acids and ketone bodies 
E)  fatty acids and ketone bodies

Question 11

An individual with a fasting plasma glucose level of 90 mg/dl and oral glucose tolerance test value of 120 mg/dl would have:

Accepted Answer

A)  normal blood glucose. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  glycemic load. 
D)  diabetes. 
E)  prediabetes. 
A)  normal blood glucose. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  glycemic load. 
D)  diabetes. 
E)  prediabetes.

Question 12

One key change brought about by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 is that it addresses:

Accepted Answer

A)  food taste. 
B)  food defense. 
C)  food prices. 
D)  food access. 
E)  access to farmland. 
A)  food taste. 
B)  food defense. 
C)  food prices. 
D)  food access. 
E)  access to farmland.

Question 13

Which of the following dietary changes is associated with an increase in risk for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  replacing 5% of energy from saturated fat with monounsaturated fat 
B)  replacing 5% of energy from saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat 
C)  replacing 5% of energy from saturated fat with whole grains 
D)  replacing 5% of energy from saturated fat with refined starches and added sugars 
E)  replacing 5% of energy from refined starches and added sugars with polyunsaturated fat 
A)  replacing 5% of energy from saturated fat with monounsaturated fat 
B)  replacing 5% of energy from saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat 
C)  replacing 5% of energy from saturated fat with whole grains 
D)  replacing 5% of energy from saturated fat with refined starches and added sugars 
E)  replacing 5% of energy from refined starches and added sugars with polyunsaturated fat

Question 14

Older adults do not have to spend hours at their local gym to stay active. Two recommended ways for seniors to be active are:

Accepted Answer

A)  kayaking and distance running. 
B)  gymnastics and water polo. 
C)  walking and unicycling. 
D)  swimming and walking. 
E)  swimming and distance running. 
A)  kayaking and distance running. 
B)  gymnastics and water polo. 
C)  walking and unicycling. 
D)  swimming and walking. 
E)  swimming and distance running.

Question 15

MyPlate for older adults has visual cues to remind older adults to:

Accepted Answer

A)  consume fluids. 
B)  get adequate sleep. 
C)  stay physically active. 
D)  consume fluids and get adequate sleep. 
E)  consume fluids and stay physically active. 
A)  consume fluids. 
B)  get adequate sleep. 
C)  stay physically active. 
D)  consume fluids and get adequate sleep. 
E)  consume fluids and stay physically active.

Question 16

Which meal would you suggest for a lacto-ovo-vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

A)  egg omelet with mushrooms and spinach 
B)  grilled tilapia with broccoli 
C)  turkey breast and mustard on whole wheat bread 
D)  sausage with bell peppers on a bun 
E)  toast with bacon, cheese, and a glass of milk 
A)  egg omelet with mushrooms and spinach 
B)  grilled tilapia with broccoli 
C)  turkey breast and mustard on whole wheat bread 
D)  sausage with bell peppers on a bun 
E)  toast with bacon, cheese, and a glass of milk

Question 17

Although older adults need to consume nutrient-dense foods, their desire to eat can be affected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  diminished sense of taste. 
B)  diminished sense of smell. 
C)  diminished eyesight. 
D)  diminished sense of taste and smell. 
E)  diminished sense of taste and eyesight. 
A)  diminished sense of taste. 
B)  diminished sense of smell. 
C)  diminished eyesight. 
D)  diminished sense of taste and smell. 
E)  diminished sense of taste and eyesight.

Question 18

Which of the following describes an important finding of the Bogalusa Heart Study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatty streaks that are precursors to plaques can begin to form in childhood. 
B)  Intake of fatty fish helps reduce the risk of heart disease. 
C)  Lifestyle choices beginning in early life are important risk factors for heart disease later in life. 
D)  Moderate alcohol consumption can reduce risk of heart disease. 
E)  A and C 
A)  Fatty streaks that are precursors to plaques can begin to form in childhood. 
B)  Intake of fatty fish helps reduce the risk of heart disease. 
C)  Lifestyle choices beginning in early life are important risk factors for heart disease later in life. 
D)  Moderate alcohol consumption can reduce risk of heart disease. 
E)  A and C

Question 19

Regular meals with large portions of spinach or kale could be harmful to older adults who are on blood-thinning medications because of the increased _____ intake.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  vitamin E 
E)  vitamin K 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  vitamin E 
E)  vitamin K

Question 20

Which of the following is found in over half of all raw chickens and is one of the most common bacterial causes of diarrheal illness and hospitalizations in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clostridium perfringens 
B)  Campylobacter 
C)  E. coli 
D)  Staphylococcus 
E)  meningitis 
A)  Clostridium perfringens 
B)  Campylobacter 
C)  E. coli 
D)  Staphylococcus 
E)  meningitis

A 12-year-old boy who is in the 86th percentile for BMI for his age would be considered:

Which of the following is NOT an example of an FDA-approved health claim?

Improvements in infant health in the 20th century are due to all of the following EXCEPT:

The complete oxidation of an 18-carbon saturated fatty acid to produce 16 molecules of carbon dioxide will produce a total of how many reduced coenzymes?

All of the following statements about formula feeding are true EXCEPT:

Which molecule is often referred to as the energy currency in cells?

Which of the following does NOT describe "food jags"?

Epidemiologists refer to regions in the United States with higher risk of stroke as

All of the following could be helpful to older adults who have difficulty purchasing and preparing food EXCEPT:

Which fuel(s) can provide the brain with a significant amount of its total energy needs?

An individual with a fasting plasma glucose level of 90 mg/dl and oral glucose tolerance test value of 120 mg/dl would have:

One key change brought about by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 is that it addresses:

Which of the following dietary changes is associated with an increase in risk for heart disease?

Older adults do not have to spend hours at their local gym to stay active. Two recommended ways for seniors to be active are:

MyPlate for older adults has visual cues to remind older adults to:

Which meal would you suggest for a lacto-ovo-vegetarian?

Although older adults need to consume nutrient-dense foods, their desire to eat can be affected by:

Which of the following describes an important finding of the Bogalusa Heart Study?

Regular meals with large portions of spinach or kale could be harmful to older adults who are on blood-thinning medications because of the increased _____ intake.

Which of the following is found in over half of all raw chickens and is one of the most common bacterial causes of diarrheal illness and hospitalizations in the United States?

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

A 12-year-old boy who is in the 86th percentile for BMI for his age would be considered:

Which of the following is NOT an example of an FDA-approved health claim?

Improvements in infant health in the 20th century are due to all of the following EXCEPT:

The complete oxidation of an 18-carbon saturated fatty acid to produce 16 molecules of carbon dioxide will produce a total of how many reduced coenzymes?

All of the following statements about formula feeding are true EXCEPT:

Which molecule is often referred to as the energy currency in cells?

Which of the following does NOT describe "food jags"?

Epidemiologists refer to regions in the United States with higher risk of stroke as

All of the following could be helpful to older adults who have difficulty purchasing and preparing food EXCEPT:

Which fuel(s) can provide the brain with a significant amount of its total energy needs?

An individual with a fasting plasma glucose level of 90 mg/dl and oral glucose tolerance test value of 120 mg/dl would have:

One key change brought about by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 is that it addresses:

Which of the following dietary changes is associated with an increase in risk for heart disease?

Older adults do not have to spend hours at their local gym to stay active. Two recommended ways for seniors to be active are:

MyPlate for older adults has visual cues to remind older adults to:

Which meal would you suggest for a lacto-ovo-vegetarian?

Although older adults need to consume nutrient-dense foods, their desire to eat can be affected by:

Which of the following describes an important finding of the Bogalusa Heart Study?

Regular meals with large portions of spinach or kale could be harmful to older adults who are on blood-thinning medications because of the increased _____ intake.

Which of the following is found in over half of all raw chickens and is one of the most common bacterial causes of diarrheal illness and hospitalizations in the United States?

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