Question 1

DASH is the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension as a means of lowering blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which eating disorder involves bingeing and purging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia 
C)  Obesity 
A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia 
C)  Obesity

Question 3

Excellent dietary sources of antioxidants include orange-colored fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A sign of calcium toxicity is

Accepted Answer

A)  weakness. 
B)  cardiac abnormalities. 
C)  kidney stones. 
D)  hormonal abnormalities. 
A)  weakness. 
B)  cardiac abnormalities. 
C)  kidney stones. 
D)  hormonal abnormalities.

Question 5

Vitamin C can be found in

Accepted Answer

A)  meat and nuts. 
B)  dairy products. 
C)  raw vegetables. 
D)  citrus. 
E)  oils and butter. 
A)  meat and nuts. 
B)  dairy products. 
C)  raw vegetables. 
D)  citrus. 
E)  oils and butter.

Question 6

Which eating disorder is characterized by self-starvation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia 
C)  Obesity 
A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia 
C)  Obesity

Question 7

The level of dehydration can be determined with a simple skin __________ test that involves grasping the skin on the posterior surface of the hand between the fingers and releasing it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The level of dehydration can be determined...

Question 8

Which of the following oils is the most saturated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Olive 
B)  Coconut 
C)  Corn 
D)  Safflower 
A)  Olive 
B)  Coconut 
C)  Corn 
D)  Safflower

Question 9

Beta-carotene can be found in

Accepted Answer

A)  meat and nuts. 
B)  dairy products. 
C)  yellow and orange raw vegetables. 
D)  citrus. 
E)  oils and butter. 
A)  meat and nuts. 
B)  dairy products. 
C)  yellow and orange raw vegetables. 
D)  citrus. 
E)  oils and butter.

Question 10

When choosing the most nutritious type of bread, for what should you look on the label?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stone ground wheat 
B)  Unbleached wheat flour 
C)  Enriched flour 
D)  Whole grain 
A)  Stone ground wheat 
B)  Unbleached wheat flour 
C)  Enriched flour 
D)  Whole grain

Question 11

Patients experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms that indicate a food-borne illness include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  a fever of 101.5° F or higher. 
B)  diarrhea lasting less than 24 hours. 
C)  prolonged vomiting. 
D)  signs of dehydration. 
A)  a fever of 101.5° F or higher. 
B)  diarrhea lasting less than 24 hours. 
C)  prolonged vomiting. 
D)  signs of dehydration.

Question 12

Carbohydrate intake should be close to 60% of daily calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Vitamin C is a fat-soluble vitamin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You are teaching a patient how to lower blood cholesterol levels through healthy dietary choices. Which of the following should you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole-wheat bread 
B)  Carrots 
C)  Corn 
D)  Oatmeal 
A)  Whole-wheat bread 
B)  Carrots 
C)  Corn 
D)  Oatmeal

Question 15

Hydrogenation of margarine results in the formation of trans fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel - the bran, germ, and endosperm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following carbohydrate groups are quickly absorbed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple sugars 
B)  Complex carbohydrates 
C)  Dietary fiber 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Simple sugars 
B)  Complex carbohydrates 
C)  Dietary fiber 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following fats are found in plants and are usually liquid at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Saturated fats 
B)  Monounsaturated fats 
C)  Unsaturated fats 
D)  Polyunsaturated fats 
A)  Saturated fats 
B)  Monounsaturated fats 
C)  Unsaturated fats 
D)  Polyunsaturated fats

Question 19

Foods high in protein are primarily responsible for providing needed cellular energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which nutrient has 9 kcal/g?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Protein 
C)  Fat 
D)  Water 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Protein 
C)  Fat 
D)  Water

Exam 23: Nutrition and Health Promotion

DASH is the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension as a means of lowering blood pressure.

Which eating disorder involves bingeing and purging?

Excellent dietary sources of antioxidants include orange-colored fruits and vegetables.

A sign of calcium toxicity is

Vitamin C can be found in

Which eating disorder is characterized by self-starvation?

The level of dehydration can be determined with a simple skin __________ test that involves grasping the skin on the posterior surface of the hand between the fingers and releasing it.

Which of the following oils is the most saturated?

Beta-carotene can be found in

When choosing the most nutritious type of bread, for what should you look on the label?

Patients experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms that indicate a food-borne illness include all of the following except

Carbohydrate intake should be close to 60% of daily calories.

Vitamin C is a fat-soluble vitamin.

You are teaching a patient how to lower blood cholesterol levels through healthy dietary choices. Which of the following should you recommend?

Hydrogenation of margarine results in the formation of trans fats.

Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel - the bran, germ, and endosperm.

Which of the following carbohydrate groups are quickly absorbed?

Which of the following fats are found in plants and are usually liquid at room temperature?

Foods high in protein are primarily responsible for providing needed cellular energy.

Which nutrient has 9 kcal/g?

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