Question 1

What should be used to measure the internal temperature of meat to ensure that it has been cooked thoroughly and to avoid foodborne illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  probe thermometer inserted in the center of the food 
B)  mercury thermometer 
C)  appearance of the meat (when it looks done) 
D)  the oven's temperature setting 
E)  cooking time 
A)  probe thermometer inserted in the center of the food 
B)  mercury thermometer 
C)  appearance of the meat (when it looks done) 
D)  the oven's temperature setting 
E)  cooking time

Question 2

Which of the following processes is NOT an example of anabolic metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  production of fatty acids from acetyl CoA 
B)  production of glycogen from glucose 
C)  production of pyruvate from glucose 
D)  production of proteins from amino acids 
E)  production of glucose from fatty acids 
A)  production of fatty acids from acetyl CoA 
B)  production of glycogen from glucose 
C)  production of pyruvate from glucose 
D)  production of proteins from amino acids 
E)  production of glucose from fatty acids

Question 3

Which two vitamins are incorporated into coenzymes used in oxidation-reduction reactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  pantothenic acid and vitamin B6 
B)  niacin and riboflavin 
C)  pantothenic acid and riboflavin 
D)  pantothenic acid and niacin 
E)  niacin and vitamin B6 
A)  pantothenic acid and vitamin B6 
B)  niacin and riboflavin 
C)  pantothenic acid and riboflavin 
D)  pantothenic acid and niacin 
E)  niacin and vitamin B6

Question 4

At the completion of the citric acid cycle, the majority of the chemical energy that was originally present in metabolic fuels is now found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP. 
B)  reduced coenzymes. 
C)  ADP. 
D)  water and carbon dioxide. 
E)  acetyl-CoA. 
A)  ATP. 
B)  reduced coenzymes. 
C)  ADP. 
D)  water and carbon dioxide. 
E)  acetyl-CoA.

Question 5

Ketone body synthesis requires that the breakdown of _____ is occurring very rapidly.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  fatty acids 
C)  amino acids 
D)  glycogen 
E)  glycerol 
A)  glucose 
B)  fatty acids 
C)  amino acids 
D)  glycogen 
E)  glycerol

Question 6

Insulin resistance is typical of:

Accepted Answer

A)  type 1 diabetes. 
B)  prediabetes. 
C)  gestational diabetes. 
D)  type 2 diabetes. 
E)  prediabetes, gestational diabetes, and type 2 diabetes. 
A)  type 1 diabetes. 
B)  prediabetes. 
C)  gestational diabetes. 
D)  type 2 diabetes. 
E)  prediabetes, gestational diabetes, and type 2 diabetes.

Question 7

Older adults with a zinc deficiency could consume all of the following to increase zinc intake EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  oysters. 
B)  red meat. 
C)  poultry. 
D)  orange juice. 
E)  fortified cereal. 
A)  oysters. 
B)  red meat. 
C)  poultry. 
D)  orange juice. 
E)  fortified cereal.

Question 8

Common food and beverage sources of Salmonella include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  eggs. 
B)  poultry. 
C)  unpasteurized milk. 
D)  raw oysters. 
E)  meat. 
A)  eggs. 
B)  poultry. 
C)  unpasteurized milk. 
D)  raw oysters. 
E)  meat.

Question 9

All of the following naturally occur with aging EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of visual acuity. 
B)  decreased saliva production. 
C)  muscle mass decreases. 
D)  bone mass increases. 
E)  blood pressure increases. 
A)  loss of visual acuity. 
B)  decreased saliva production. 
C)  muscle mass decreases. 
D)  bone mass increases. 
E)  blood pressure increases.

Question 10

_____ foster the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut, while _____ are bacteria that may confer gastrointestinal and other health benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  Digestive enzymes; prebiotics 
B)  Amino acids; prebiotics 
C)  Probiotics; digestive enzymes 
D)  Prebiotics; probiotics 
E)  Prebiotics; amino acids 
A)  Digestive enzymes; prebiotics 
B)  Amino acids; prebiotics 
C)  Probiotics; digestive enzymes 
D)  Prebiotics; probiotics 
E)  Prebiotics; amino acids

Question 11

Seniors who consume a high-dose supplement of vitamins C and E, zinc, copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin can slow the progression of:

Accepted Answer

A)  diverticulosis. 
B)  dementia. 
C)  atrophic gastritis. 
D)  osteoporosis. 
E)  age-related macular degeneration. 
A)  diverticulosis. 
B)  dementia. 
C)  atrophic gastritis. 
D)  osteoporosis. 
E)  age-related macular degeneration.

Question 12

Which of the following labeling terms prove that a product is safe?

Accepted Answer

A)  natural 
B)  pure 
C)  quality 
D)  quality-assured 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  natural 
B)  pure 
C)  quality 
D)  quality-assured 
E)  None of these is correct.

Question 13

The most important difference between the MyPlate for Older Adults created by nutrition scientists at Tufts University and the MyPlate introduced by the USDA is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  color scheme. 
B)  size. 
C)  inclusion of physical activity. 
D)  variety of protein sources. 
E)  variety of grain sources. 
A)  color scheme. 
B)  size. 
C)  inclusion of physical activity. 
D)  variety of protein sources. 
E)  variety of grain sources.

Question 14

There are _____ primary herbs with _____ names.

Accepted Answer

A)  200; 200 
B)  1000; 3000 
C)  550; 1800 
D)  550; 550 
E)  5000; 10,000 
A)  200; 200 
B)  1000; 3000 
C)  550; 1800 
D)  550; 550 
E)  5000; 10,000

Question 15

The most common symptoms of foodborne illness are:

Accepted Answer

A)  bleeding and tiredness. 
B)  fever and muscle aches. 
C)  nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 
D)  fever and bloody diarrhea. 
E)  fever and vomiting. 
A)  bleeding and tiredness. 
B)  fever and muscle aches. 
C)  nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 
D)  fever and bloody diarrhea. 
E)  fever and vomiting.

Question 16

Risks associated with excessive weight gain during pregnancy may include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cesarean delivery. 
B)  childhood obesity for the infant. 
C)  gestational diabetes. 
D)  preeclampsia. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Cesarean delivery. 
B)  childhood obesity for the infant. 
C)  gestational diabetes. 
D)  preeclampsia. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 17

Because red blood cells do not have mitochondria, they depend solely on glucose as a source of energy. What is/are the final product(s) of glucose oxidation in a red blood cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  pyruvate 
B)  lactate 
C)  CO2 and H2O 
D)  ATP 
E)  acetyl-CoA 
A)  pyruvate 
B)  lactate 
C)  CO2 and H2O 
D)  ATP 
E)  acetyl-CoA

Question 18

What is the correct order of the stages of development of atherosclerosis, from beginning to end?

Accepted Answer

A)  LDL cholesterol is oxidized, LDLs infiltrate the artery, foam cells form, plaque forms, blockage of arteries 
B)  LDLs infiltrate the artery, foam cells form, LDL cholesterol is oxidized, plaque forms, blockage of arteries 
C)  foam cells form, LDL cholesterol is oxidized, LDLs infiltrate the artery, plaque forms, blockage of arteries 
D)  LDL cholesterol is oxidized, foam cells form, LDLs infiltrate the artery, plaque forms, blockage of arteries 
E)  LDLs infiltrate the arteries, LDL cholesterol is oxidized, foam cells form, plaque forms, blockage of arteries 
A)  LDL cholesterol is oxidized, LDLs infiltrate the artery, foam cells form, plaque forms, blockage of arteries 
B)  LDLs infiltrate the artery, foam cells form, LDL cholesterol is oxidized, plaque forms, blockage of arteries 
C)  foam cells form, LDL cholesterol is oxidized, LDLs infiltrate the artery, plaque forms, blockage of arteries 
D)  LDL cholesterol is oxidized, foam cells form, LDLs infiltrate the artery, plaque forms, blockage of arteries 
E)  LDLs infiltrate the arteries, LDL cholesterol is oxidized, foam cells form, plaque forms, blockage of arteries

Question 19

Which list contains fatty acids that reduce cardiovascular disease risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  omega-3 fatty acids, trans fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids 
B)  omega-3 fatty acids, trans fatty acids, saturated fatty acids 
C)  omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, saturated fatty acids 
D)  omega-6 fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, hydrogenated oil 
E)  monounsaturated fatty acids, EPA, DHA 
A)  omega-3 fatty acids, trans fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids 
B)  omega-3 fatty acids, trans fatty acids, saturated fatty acids 
C)  omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, saturated fatty acids 
D)  omega-6 fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, hydrogenated oil 
E)  monounsaturated fatty acids, EPA, DHA

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true about HDL cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  HDL cholesterol brings cholesterol from tissues back to the liver. 
B)  Higher levels of HDL cholesterol have been associated with lower risk of heart disease. 
C)  HDL cholesterol levels less than 40 mg/dl in men are considered low. 
D)  HDL cholesterol levels less than 50 mg/dl in women are considered low. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  HDL cholesterol brings cholesterol from tissues back to the liver. 
B)  Higher levels of HDL cholesterol have been associated with lower risk of heart disease. 
C)  HDL cholesterol levels less than 40 mg/dl in men are considered low. 
D)  HDL cholesterol levels less than 50 mg/dl in women are considered low. 
E)  All of the above are true.

What should be used to measure the internal temperature of meat to ensure that it has been cooked thoroughly and to avoid foodborne illness?

Which of the following processes is NOT an example of anabolic metabolism?

Which two vitamins are incorporated into coenzymes used in oxidation-reduction reactions?

At the completion of the citric acid cycle, the majority of the chemical energy that was originally present in metabolic fuels is now found in:

Ketone body synthesis requires that the breakdown of _____ is occurring very rapidly.

Insulin resistance is typical of:

Older adults with a zinc deficiency could consume all of the following to increase zinc intake EXCEPT:

Common food and beverage sources of Salmonella include all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following naturally occur with aging EXCEPT:

_ foster the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut, while _ are bacteria that may confer gastrointestinal and other health benefits.

Seniors who consume a high-dose supplement of vitamins C and E, zinc, copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin can slow the progression of:

Which of the following labeling terms prove that a product is safe?

The most important difference between the MyPlate for Older Adults created by nutrition scientists at Tufts University and the MyPlate introduced by the USDA is the:

There are _ primary herbs with _ names.

The most common symptoms of foodborne illness are:

Risks associated with excessive weight gain during pregnancy may include:

Because red blood cells do not have mitochondria, they depend solely on glucose as a source of energy. What is/are the final product(s) of glucose oxidation in a red blood cell?

What is the correct order of the stages of development of atherosclerosis, from beginning to end?

Which list contains fatty acids that reduce cardiovascular disease risk?

Which of the following is NOT true about HDL cholesterol?

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What should be used to measure the internal temperature of meat to ensure that it has been cooked thoroughly and to avoid foodborne illness?

Which of the following processes is NOT an example of anabolic metabolism?

Which two vitamins are incorporated into coenzymes used in oxidation-reduction reactions?

At the completion of the citric acid cycle, the majority of the chemical energy that was originally present in metabolic fuels is now found in:

Ketone body synthesis requires that the breakdown of _____ is occurring very rapidly.

Insulin resistance is typical of:

Older adults with a zinc deficiency could consume all of the following to increase zinc intake EXCEPT:

Common food and beverage sources of Salmonella include all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following naturally occur with aging EXCEPT:

_____ foster the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut, while _____ are bacteria that may confer gastrointestinal and other health benefits.

Seniors who consume a high-dose supplement of vitamins C and E, zinc, copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin can slow the progression of:

Which of the following labeling terms prove that a product is safe?

The most important difference between the MyPlate for Older Adults created by nutrition scientists at Tufts University and the MyPlate introduced by the USDA is the:

There are _____ primary herbs with _____ names.

The most common symptoms of foodborne illness are:

Risks associated with excessive weight gain during pregnancy may include:

Because red blood cells do not have mitochondria, they depend solely on glucose as a source of energy. What is/are the final product(s) of glucose oxidation in a red blood cell?

What is the correct order of the stages of development of atherosclerosis, from beginning to end?

Which list contains fatty acids that reduce cardiovascular disease risk?

Which of the following is NOT true about HDL cholesterol?

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Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

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_ foster the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut, while _ are bacteria that may confer gastrointestinal and other health benefits.

There are _ primary herbs with _ names.