Question 1

It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric intake be made up of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% to 10% 
B)  10% to 20% 
C)  25% to 35% 
D)  40% to 45% 
E)  45% to 65% 
A)  5% to 10% 
B)  10% to 20% 
C)  25% to 35% 
D)  40% to 45% 
E)  45% to 65%

Question 2

Which mineral is found in dairy products, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, legumes, and the soft bones of sardines and salmon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iodine 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Selenium 
D)  Fluoride 
E)  Zinc 
A)  Iodine 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Selenium 
D)  Fluoride 
E)  Zinc

Question 3

Which of the following would you include in patient education about changes in nutritional recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutritional recommendations change when new research is performed and verified. 
B)  Dietary recommendations are not affected by research. 
C)  Initial findings from research studies often change the government's dietary recommendations. 
D)  There is little difference between initial findings and findings endorsed by the government. 
E)  It is advisable to heed initial research findings, because the government approval process takes so long. 
A)  Nutritional recommendations change when new research is performed and verified. 
B)  Dietary recommendations are not affected by research. 
C)  Initial findings from research studies often change the government's dietary recommendations. 
D)  There is little difference between initial findings and findings endorsed by the government. 
E)  It is advisable to heed initial research findings, because the government approval process takes so long.

Question 4

How many amino acids are considered "essential" because they cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by food?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  9 
C)  11 
D)  20 
E)  22 
A)  2 
B)  9 
C)  11 
D)  20 
E)  22

Question 5

Complex carbohydrates, also called ________, are long chains of sugar units.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complex carbohydrates, also called ________, are long...

Question 6

Natural, organic compounds found in plant and animal foods that are used to make proteins are ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Natural, organic compounds found in plant and...

Question 7

The eating disorder in which people binge-eat and then attempt to counter the effects by self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, and/or excessive exercise is ________ nervosa.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The eating disorder in which people binge-eat...

Question 8

Which vitamin aids in night vision, cell growth and maintenance, and normal reproductive function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin B1 
B)  Vitamin C 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin K 
E)  Vitamin A 
A)  Vitamin B1 
B)  Vitamin C 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin K 
E)  Vitamin A

Question 9

Which vitamin is an intracellular antioxidant, maintains cell structures, and aids in the formation of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin B6 
B)  Vitamin B3 
C)  Vitamin E 
D)  Vitamin K 
E)  Vitamin A 
A)  Vitamin B6 
B)  Vitamin B3 
C)  Vitamin E 
D)  Vitamin K 
E)  Vitamin A

Question 10

David has been having increasingly frequent migraine headaches. The practitioner will do further tests to determine if there is an underlying physical cause. While the tests are being done, what might the practitioner suggest to try to reduce the frequency or severity of the migraines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce salt intake to a maximum of 2 to 3 grams per day 
B)  Restrict fatty foods and use low-fat or no-fat cooking methods 
C)  Reduce the amount of high-fiber food eaten each day 
D)  Increase intake of pastas, breads, fruits, and vegetables 
E)  Restrict consumption of aged cheeses, red wine, and beer 
A)  Reduce salt intake to a maximum of 2 to 3 grams per day 
B)  Restrict fatty foods and use low-fat or no-fat cooking methods 
C)  Reduce the amount of high-fiber food eaten each day 
D)  Increase intake of pastas, breads, fruits, and vegetables 
E)  Restrict consumption of aged cheeses, red wine, and beer

Question 11

Which of the following is a recommendation from the American Cancer Society's nutritional and physical activity guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be as lean as possible throughout life without being underweight. 
B)  Minimize your intake of fruits and vegetables each day. 
C)  Adults should get at least 1 hour of moderate to vigorous activity each day. 
D)  Drink no more than one glass of water per day for women, or two glasses for men. 
E)  Get most of your protein by eating red meat. 
A)  Be as lean as possible throughout life without being underweight. 
B)  Minimize your intake of fruits and vegetables each day. 
C)  Adults should get at least 1 hour of moderate to vigorous activity each day. 
D)  Drink no more than one glass of water per day for women, or two glasses for men. 
E)  Get most of your protein by eating red meat.

Question 12

Major minerals the body needs in fairly large quantities include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron and zinc 
B)  calcium and phosphorus 
C)  selenium and copper 
D)  manganese and chromium 
E)  fluoride and molybdenum 
A)  iron and zinc 
B)  calcium and phosphorus 
C)  selenium and copper 
D)  manganese and chromium 
E)  fluoride and molybdenum

Question 13

Which of the following builds healthy bones and teeth, aids in blood clotting, and helps nerves and muscles function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron 
B)  Iodine 
C)  Selenium 
D)  Zinc 
E)  Calcium 
A)  Iron 
B)  Iodine 
C)  Selenium 
D)  Zinc 
E)  Calcium

Question 14

Which of these are included in the 2015 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain adequate nutrient intake without worrying about calories 
B)  Increase sedentary activities 
C)  Maintain weight even if overweight 
D)  Eat a balanced diet and increase physical activity 
E)  Increase consumption of less nutritious foods 
A)  Maintain adequate nutrient intake without worrying about calories 
B)  Increase sedentary activities 
C)  Maintain weight even if overweight 
D)  Eat a balanced diet and increase physical activity 
E)  Increase consumption of less nutritious foods

Question 15

A patient who is lactose sensitive should be instructed to avoid which of the following in their diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Protein 
C)  Fiber 
D)  Fat 
E)  Dairy 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Protein 
C)  Fiber 
D)  Fat 
E)  Dairy

Question 16

Which of the following, supplied mainly by salt, maintains fluid and acid-base balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Potassium 
B)  Selenium 
C)  Sodium 
D)  Molybdenum 
E)  Magnesium 
A)  Potassium 
B)  Selenium 
C)  Sodium 
D)  Molybdenum 
E)  Magnesium

Question 17

Which vitamin aids in blood clotting and bone growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin E 
B)  Vitamin K 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin B6 
E)  Vitamin B12 
A)  Vitamin E 
B)  Vitamin K 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin B6 
E)  Vitamin B12

Question 18

Which of the following are either stored in the liver and muscle cells as glycogen or converted and stored as fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Minerals 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Fiber 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Minerals 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Fiber

Question 19

Which of the following are good dietary sources of iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dairy products, legumes, and the soft bones of sardines and salmon 
B)  Liver, egg yolks, fortified breads and cereals, and dark green vegetables 
C)  Seafood, iodized salt, and seaweed products 
D)  Fruits, vegetables, and tea 
E)  Legumes, bananas, and nuts 
A)  Dairy products, legumes, and the soft bones of sardines and salmon 
B)  Liver, egg yolks, fortified breads and cereals, and dark green vegetables 
C)  Seafood, iodized salt, and seaweed products 
D)  Fruits, vegetables, and tea 
E)  Legumes, bananas, and nuts

Question 20

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of bulimia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drastic reduction in food consumption 
B)  Excessive use of laxatives or diuretics 
C)  Extremely controlled behavior 
D)  Self-starvation 
E)  Weight gain 
A)  Drastic reduction in food consumption 
B)  Excessive use of laxatives or diuretics 
C)  Extremely controlled behavior 
D)  Self-starvation 
E)  Weight gain

Exam 55: Nutrition and Health

It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric intake be made up of carbohydrates?

Which mineral is found in dairy products, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, legumes, and the soft bones of sardines and salmon?

Which of the following would you include in patient education about changes in nutritional recommendations?

How many amino acids are considered "essential" because they cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by food?

Complex carbohydrates, also called ________, are long chains of sugar units.

Natural, organic compounds found in plant and animal foods that are used to make proteins are ________.

The eating disorder in which people binge-eat and then attempt to counter the effects by self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, and/or excessive exercise is ________ nervosa.

Which vitamin aids in night vision, cell growth and maintenance, and normal reproductive function?

Which vitamin is an intracellular antioxidant, maintains cell structures, and aids in the formation of red blood cells?

David has been having increasingly frequent migraine headaches. The practitioner will do further tests to determine if there is an underlying physical cause. While the tests are being done, what might the practitioner suggest to try to reduce the frequency or severity of the migraines?

Which of the following is a recommendation from the American Cancer Society's nutritional and physical activity guidelines?

Major minerals the body needs in fairly large quantities include ____.

Which of the following builds healthy bones and teeth, aids in blood clotting, and helps nerves and muscles function?

Which of these are included in the 2015 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

A patient who is lactose sensitive should be instructed to avoid which of the following in their diet?

Which of the following, supplied mainly by salt, maintains fluid and acid-base balance?

Which vitamin aids in blood clotting and bone growth?

Which of the following are either stored in the liver and muscle cells as glycogen or converted and stored as fat?

Which of the following are good dietary sources of iron?

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of bulimia?

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