Question 1

What recommendation does the FDA make regarding consuming raw fish?

Accepted Answer

A)  The FDA recommends avoiding raw and undercooked fish. 
B)  The FDA recommends for those who consume raw and undercooked fish to eat fish that has been previously frozen. 
C)  The FDA recommends combining raw fish with a lemon juice to reduce bacteria. 
D)  The FDA recommends combining raw fish with tomatoes to reduce bacteria. 
E)  The FDA recommends avoiding raw and undercooked fish and recommends for those who consume raw and undercooked fish to eat fish that has been previously frozen. 
A)  The FDA recommends avoiding raw and undercooked fish. 
B)  The FDA recommends for those who consume raw and undercooked fish to eat fish that has been previously frozen. 
C)  The FDA recommends combining raw fish with a lemon juice to reduce bacteria. 
D)  The FDA recommends combining raw fish with tomatoes to reduce bacteria. 
E)  The FDA recommends avoiding raw and undercooked fish and recommends for those who consume raw and undercooked fish to eat fish that has been previously frozen.

Question 2

Algae, walnuts, and flaxseeds can provide an important source of _____ for vegans.

Accepted Answer

A)  omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  complete protein 
C)  vitamin B12 and calcium 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  heme iron and antioxidant vitamins 
A)  omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  complete protein 
C)  vitamin B12 and calcium 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  heme iron and antioxidant vitamins

Question 3

What type of diet is recommended to help reduce the likelihood of developing dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  high-fat diet 
B)  high-protein diet 
C)  low-carbohydrate diet 
D)  plant-based diet 
E)  liquid diet 
A)  high-fat diet 
B)  high-protein diet 
C)  low-carbohydrate diet 
D)  plant-based diet 
E)  liquid diet

Question 4

Which physiological change(s) is(are) associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in blood pressure 
B)  decreased ability to concentrate urine 
C)  decrease in muscle mass 
D)  probable tooth loss 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  increase in blood pressure 
B)  decreased ability to concentrate urine 
C)  decrease in muscle mass 
D)  probable tooth loss 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following meals would NOT meet the nutritional standards for the National School Lunch Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat-free milk, grapes, pizza with whole grain crust, carrots 
B)  fat-free chocolate milk, beans and brown rice, sweet potato fries, apple slices 
C)  1% milk, vegetarian chili made with beans, carrots and tomatoes, corn bread, and kiwi slices 
D)  2% milk, burger on white bun, tater tots 
E)  1% milk, turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread, red pepper slices, and pineapple cubes 
A)  fat-free milk, grapes, pizza with whole grain crust, carrots 
B)  fat-free chocolate milk, beans and brown rice, sweet potato fries, apple slices 
C)  1% milk, vegetarian chili made with beans, carrots and tomatoes, corn bread, and kiwi slices 
D)  2% milk, burger on white bun, tater tots 
E)  1% milk, turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread, red pepper slices, and pineapple cubes

Question 6

Which of the following may be either added to or naturally a part of functional foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  lycopene 
B)  anthocyanins 
C)  fiber 
D)  probiotics 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  lycopene 
B)  anthocyanins 
C)  fiber 
D)  probiotics 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 7

Which of these early symptoms is not associated with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  extreme thirst 
B)  fatigue/weakness 
C)  weight loss 
D)  frequent urination 
E)  blurred vision 
A)  extreme thirst 
B)  fatigue/weakness 
C)  weight loss 
D)  frequent urination 
E)  blurred vision

Question 8

In boys, an average increase of 2.5 inches in height and a weight gain of more than 11 pounds a year is characteristic of which of the following age groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  birth to 1 year (infancy) 
B)  2 to 5 years (preschool) 
C)  6 to 11 years (elementary school) 
D)  13 to 17 years (middle school to high school) 
E)  17 to 20 years (college) 
A)  birth to 1 year (infancy) 
B)  2 to 5 years (preschool) 
C)  6 to 11 years (elementary school) 
D)  13 to 17 years (middle school to high school) 
E)  17 to 20 years (college)

Question 9

Which list contains a food that is not included in a vegan diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  legumes, wild rice, mashed potatoes 
B)  soft drink, French fries, chips 
C)  eggs, chopped nuts, berries 
D)  corn, margarine, pasta with tomato sauce 
E)  peanut butter, white bread, soy milk 
A)  legumes, wild rice, mashed potatoes 
B)  soft drink, French fries, chips 
C)  eggs, chopped nuts, berries 
D)  corn, margarine, pasta with tomato sauce 
E)  peanut butter, white bread, soy milk

Question 10

How many coenzymes are reduced as glucose is oxidized to CO2?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  8 
C)  10 
D)  12 
E)  24 
A)  2 
B)  8 
C)  10 
D)  12 
E)  24

Question 11

A male patient with total cholesterol of 245 mg/dl, LDL cholesterol of 165 mg/dl, HDL cholesterol of 35 mg/dl, and fasting blood glucose of 98 mg/dl would

Accepted Answer

A)  be at risk of cardiovascular disease. 
B)  have metabolic syndrome. 
C)  be at risk of hemorrhaging. 
D)  be considered hypertensive. 
E)  be at risk of both cardiovascular disease and hemorrhaging. 
A)  be at risk of cardiovascular disease. 
B)  have metabolic syndrome. 
C)  be at risk of hemorrhaging. 
D)  be considered hypertensive. 
E)  be at risk of both cardiovascular disease and hemorrhaging.

Question 12

Which federal agency has the primary legal responsibility for regulating food additives?

Accepted Answer

A)  FDA 
B)  USDA 
C)  DHHS 
D)  NIH 
E)  CDC 
A)  FDA 
B)  USDA 
C)  DHHS 
D)  NIH 
E)  CDC

Question 13

Which of these patients is at highest risk of a myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

A)  an obese male, age 25, with a serum HDL of 45 mg/dl 
B)  an obese female, age 25, with a serum HDL of 45 mg/dl 
C)  a child with poor dietary habits and inactivity 
D)  a male smoker, age 55, with a poor diet and a family history of heart disease 
E)  a female non-smoker, age 45, with a poor diet and a family history of heart disease 
A)  an obese male, age 25, with a serum HDL of 45 mg/dl 
B)  an obese female, age 25, with a serum HDL of 45 mg/dl 
C)  a child with poor dietary habits and inactivity 
D)  a male smoker, age 55, with a poor diet and a family history of heart disease 
E)  a female non-smoker, age 45, with a poor diet and a family history of heart disease

Question 14

Which of the following can decrease risk of childhood obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mom's pregnancy weight gain falls within the recommended range. 
B)  Mom gains too little weight during pregnancy. 
C)  Mom exclusively breastfeeds the child for at least the first six months of life. 
D)  Mom exclusively formula feeds the child for at least the first six months of life. 
E)  Mom's pregnancy weight gain falls within the recommended range and mom exclusively breastfeeds the child for at least the first six months of life. 
A)  Mom's pregnancy weight gain falls within the recommended range. 
B)  Mom gains too little weight during pregnancy. 
C)  Mom exclusively breastfeeds the child for at least the first six months of life. 
D)  Mom exclusively formula feeds the child for at least the first six months of life. 
E)  Mom's pregnancy weight gain falls within the recommended range and mom exclusively breastfeeds the child for at least the first six months of life.

Question 15

MyPlate offers all of the following suggestions for parents EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  model healthy food choices. 
B)  allow children to control their energy intake. 
C)  if children do not like a food after the first time trying it, then parents should not offer it again. 
D)  provide a pleasant social environment at mealtime. 
E)  provide access to healthy foods and snacks. 
A)  model healthy food choices. 
B)  allow children to control their energy intake. 
C)  if children do not like a food after the first time trying it, then parents should not offer it again. 
D)  provide a pleasant social environment at mealtime. 
E)  provide access to healthy foods and snacks.

Question 16

The oldest documented human lifespan is:

Accepted Answer

A)  105 years. 
B)  110 years. 
C)  112 years. 
D)  120 years. 
E)  122 years. 
A)  105 years. 
B)  110 years. 
C)  112 years. 
D)  120 years. 
E)  122 years.

Question 17

Which of the following accurately describes growth charts?

Accepted Answer

A)  measure adults 21 years and older 
B)  a reference against expected growth rates for the same age and gender 
C)  measure only shoe size 
D)  not reflective of risk for obesity 
E)  not reflective of risk for undernutrition 
A)  measure adults 21 years and older 
B)  a reference against expected growth rates for the same age and gender 
C)  measure only shoe size 
D)  not reflective of risk for obesity 
E)  not reflective of risk for undernutrition

Question 18

Which is the major cause of type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  inactivity 
B)  obesity 
C)  aging 
D)  loss of vascular elasticity 
E)  autoimmune disorder 
A)  inactivity 
B)  obesity 
C)  aging 
D)  loss of vascular elasticity 
E)  autoimmune disorder

Question 19

Which carbohydrate food is the most effective for preventing a rise in blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  raisin bran 
B)  cherries 
C)  oatmeal 
D)  honey 
E)  watermelon 
A)  raisin bran 
B)  cherries 
C)  oatmeal 
D)  honey 
E)  watermelon

Question 20

Reduced gastric acid production causes malabsorption of which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B6 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin E 
A)  vitamin B6 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin E

What recommendation does the FDA make regarding consuming raw fish?

Algae, walnuts, and flaxseeds can provide an important source of _____ for vegans.

What type of diet is recommended to help reduce the likelihood of developing dementia?

Which physiological change(s) is(are) associated with aging?

Which of the following meals would NOT meet the nutritional standards for the National School Lunch Program?

Which of the following may be either added to or naturally a part of functional foods?

Which of these early symptoms is not associated with type 2 diabetes?

In boys, an average increase of 2.5 inches in height and a weight gain of more than 11 pounds a year is characteristic of which of the following age groups?

Which list contains a food that is not included in a vegan diet?

How many coenzymes are reduced as glucose is oxidized to CO₂?

A male patient with total cholesterol of 245 mg/dl, LDL cholesterol of 165 mg/dl, HDL cholesterol of 35 mg/dl, and fasting blood glucose of 98 mg/dl would

Which federal agency has the primary legal responsibility for regulating food additives?

Which of these patients is at highest risk of a myocardial infarction?

Which of the following can decrease risk of childhood obesity?

MyPlate offers all of the following suggestions for parents EXCEPT:

The oldest documented human lifespan is:

Which of the following accurately describes growth charts?

Which is the major cause of type 1 diabetes?

Which carbohydrate food is the most effective for preventing a rise in blood glucose?

Reduced gastric acid production causes malabsorption of which vitamin?

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What recommendation does the FDA make regarding consuming raw fish?

Algae, walnuts, and flaxseeds can provide an important source of _____ for vegans.

What type of diet is recommended to help reduce the likelihood of developing dementia?

Which physiological change(s) is(are) associated with aging?

Which of the following meals would NOT meet the nutritional standards for the National School Lunch Program?

Which of the following may be either added to or naturally a part of functional foods?

Which of these early symptoms is not associated with type 2 diabetes?

In boys, an average increase of 2.5 inches in height and a weight gain of more than 11 pounds a year is characteristic of which of the following age groups?

Which list contains a food that is not included in a vegan diet?

How many coenzymes are reduced as glucose is oxidized to CO2?

A male patient with total cholesterol of 245 mg/dl, LDL cholesterol of 165 mg/dl, HDL cholesterol of 35 mg/dl, and fasting blood glucose of 98 mg/dl would

Which federal agency has the primary legal responsibility for regulating food additives?

Which of these patients is at highest risk of a myocardial infarction?

Which of the following can decrease risk of childhood obesity?

MyPlate offers all of the following suggestions for parents EXCEPT:

The oldest documented human lifespan is:

Which of the following accurately describes growth charts?

Which is the major cause of type 1 diabetes?

Which carbohydrate food is the most effective for preventing a rise in blood glucose?

Reduced gastric acid production causes malabsorption of which vitamin?

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

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Carbohydrates,

The Lipids

Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

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How many coenzymes are reduced as glucose is oxidized to CO₂?