Question 1

Which of the following nutrients should men avoid taking as supplements during their adult years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron 
B)  Anthocyanin 
C)  Lycopene 
D)  Vitamin D 
A)  Iron 
B)  Anthocyanin 
C)  Lycopene 
D)  Vitamin D A

Question 2

Which of the following is the term used to describe microbial foods or supplements that can be used to change or reestablish the intestinal flora and improve the health of the host?

Accepted Answer

A)  Probiotics 
B)  Phytoestrogens 
C)  Stanols 
D)  Lignans 
A)  Probiotics 
B)  Phytoestrogens 
C)  Stanols 
D)  Lignans A

Question 3

How is soy beneficial in promoting cardiovascular health?

Accepted Answer

A)  By reducing saturated fat intake 
B)  By replacing animal protein in the diet 
C)  By stimulating HDL production 
D)  By promoting vasodilation and decrease in blood pressure 
A)  By reducing saturated fat intake 
B)  By replacing animal protein in the diet 
C)  By stimulating HDL production 
D)  By promoting vasodilation and decrease in blood pressure B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the defining characteristics of metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdominal obesity 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Elevated blood lipids 
D)  Physical inactivity 
A)  Abdominal obesity 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Elevated blood lipids 
D)  Physical inactivity

Question 5

Which group is at risk of not eating the RDI of nutrients and may benefit by the use of multivitamin supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Athletes 
B)  Premenopausal women 
C)  Those with food allergies 
D)  Men older than age 50 years 
A)  Athletes 
B)  Premenopausal women 
C)  Those with food allergies 
D)  Men older than age 50 years

Question 6

Endogenous toxins are

Accepted Answer

A)  the same as xenobiotics. 
B)  from environmental pollutants. 
C)  end products of metabolism. 
D)  prebiotics. 
A)  the same as xenobiotics. 
B)  from environmental pollutants. 
C)  end products of metabolism. 
D)  prebiotics.

Question 7

The role of nutrition and dietetic professionals in the adult years involves

Accepted Answer

A)  addressing the role of nutrition in the leading causes of death and debility. 
B)  incorporating basic education on food access, selection, and preparation. 
C)  setting mutually acceptable, achievable goals for optimal performance and health. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  addressing the role of nutrition in the leading causes of death and debility. 
B)  incorporating basic education on food access, selection, and preparation. 
C)  setting mutually acceptable, achievable goals for optimal performance and health. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 8

Who may benefit the most from the light to moderate intake of alcohol in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men in their late 30s 
B)  Women in their 20s 
C)  Women in their late 40s 
D)  Men in their late 40s 
A)  Men in their late 30s 
B)  Women in their 20s 
C)  Women in their late 40s 
D)  Men in their late 40s

Question 9

Which is an appropriate nutritional guideline for the adult years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus primarily on lipid intake. 
B)  Follow a nutrient-dense, phytochemical-rich food plan. 
C)  Follow a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. 
D)  Follow a vegan diet. 
A)  Focus primarily on lipid intake. 
B)  Follow a nutrient-dense, phytochemical-rich food plan. 
C)  Follow a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. 
D)  Follow a vegan diet.

Question 10

The leading cause of death and debilitation among adults in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  accidents. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  heart disease. 
A)  accidents. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  heart disease.

Question 11

Increased dietary intake of what is associated with a reduced risk of chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grains, fruits, and vegetables 
B)  Legumes 
C)  Vegetable oils 
D)  Trans fatty acids 
A)  Grains, fruits, and vegetables 
B)  Legumes 
C)  Vegetable oils 
D)  Trans fatty acids

Question 12

Which of the following is a comorbid diagnosis associated with obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Premenstrual syndrome 
C)  Type 2 diabetes mellitus 
D)  Chronic lung disease 
A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Premenstrual syndrome 
C)  Type 2 diabetes mellitus 
D)  Chronic lung disease

Question 13

Which of the following is an effect of the decreased circulation of estrogen associated with menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in bone remodeling 
B)  Increase in HDL levels 
C)  Increase in LDL levels 
D)  Increase in energy levels 
A)  Increase in bone remodeling 
B)  Increase in HDL levels 
C)  Increase in LDL levels 
D)  Increase in energy levels

Question 14

Which phytochemicals are thought to promote the detoxification systems of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Isothiocyanates 
B)  Carotenoids 
C)  Phytic acid 
D)  Phenols 
A)  Isothiocyanates 
B)  Carotenoids 
C)  Phytic acid 
D)  Phenols

Question 15

Which of the following are biologically active, naturally occurring substances in plants that act as natural defense systems and show potential for reducing the risk for cancer and cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prebiotics 
B)  Phytochemicals 
C)  Butyrates 
D)  Xenobiotics 
A)  Prebiotics 
B)  Phytochemicals 
C)  Butyrates 
D)  Xenobiotics

Question 16

Endogenous toxins include

Accepted Answer

A)  pollutants in water. 
B)  drugs. 
C)  end products of metabolism of hormones. 
D)  curcuminoids. 
A)  pollutants in water. 
B)  drugs. 
C)  end products of metabolism of hormones. 
D)  curcuminoids.

Question 17

When do perimenopause and menopause begin in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early 30s 
B)  Late 40s 
C)  Elder years 
D)  Mid 30s 
A)  Early 30s 
B)  Late 40s 
C)  Elder years 
D)  Mid 30s

Question 18

A trend in adults in the United States is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  are spending more money on food away from home. 
B)  are eating more family meals at home. 
C)  generally meet the dietary recommendations for promoting health. 
D)  use the MyPyramid tool to plan their diets. 
A)  are spending more money on food away from home. 
B)  are eating more family meals at home. 
C)  generally meet the dietary recommendations for promoting health. 
D)  use the MyPyramid tool to plan their diets.

Exam 19: Nutrition in the Adult Years

Which of the following nutrients should men avoid taking as supplements during their adult years?

Which of the following is the term used to describe microbial foods or supplements that can be used to change or reestablish the intestinal flora and improve the health of the host?

How is soy beneficial in promoting cardiovascular health?

Which of the following is NOT one of the defining characteristics of metabolic syndrome?

Which group is at risk of not eating the RDI of nutrients and may benefit by the use of multivitamin supplements?

Endogenous toxins are

The role of nutrition and dietetic professionals in the adult years involves

Who may benefit the most from the light to moderate intake of alcohol in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease?

Which is an appropriate nutritional guideline for the adult years?

The leading cause of death and debilitation among adults in the United States is

Increased dietary intake of what is associated with a reduced risk of chronic disease?

Which of the following is a comorbid diagnosis associated with obesity?

Which of the following is an effect of the decreased circulation of estrogen associated with menopause?

Which phytochemicals are thought to promote the detoxification systems of the body?

Which of the following are biologically active, naturally occurring substances in plants that act as natural defense systems and show potential for reducing the risk for cancer and cardiovascular disease?

Endogenous toxins include

When do perimenopause and menopause begin in women?

A trend in adults in the United States is that they

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