Question 1

Obesity and a low-fat diet are typically seen in patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most common food source of vitamin D is

Accepted Answer

A)  whole grains. 
B)  fortified milk. 
C)  spinach. 
D)  oranges. 
A)  whole grains. 
B)  fortified milk. 
C)  spinach. 
D)  oranges.

Question 3

A patient with high cholesterol should be instructed to avoid eating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caffeine 
B)  Skim dairy products 
C)  Raw vegetables 
D)  Red meat 
E)  Vitamin B 
A)  Caffeine 
B)  Skim dairy products 
C)  Raw vegetables 
D)  Red meat 
E)  Vitamin B

Question 4

Vegans must eat a combination of complete proteins to meet their nutritional needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following come from animal sources and have a mixture of all eight essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete proteins 
B)  Incomplete proteins 
C)  Vegetable proteins 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Complete proteins 
B)  Incomplete proteins 
C)  Vegetable proteins 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Low-fiber diets are recommended for patients with diverticulitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Dietary iodine is required to form which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin 
B)  Estrogen 
C)  ADH 
D)  Thyroid hormones 
A)  Insulin 
B)  Estrogen 
C)  ADH 
D)  Thyroid hormones

Question 8

Which of the following statements is not true about the benefits of a high-fiber diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  A diet rich in fiber may promote weight gain. 
B)  A diet high in fiber can help prevent atherosclerotic buildup. 
C)  Diverticulosis can be prevented by a diet high in whole grains and beans. 
D)  A diet high in fiber is an effective treatment for bowel irregularity. 
A)  A diet rich in fiber may promote weight gain. 
B)  A diet high in fiber can help prevent atherosclerotic buildup. 
C)  Diverticulosis can be prevented by a diet high in whole grains and beans. 
D)  A diet high in fiber is an effective treatment for bowel irregularity.

Question 9

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a function of minerals in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent cell membrane damage 
B)  Contribute to water-electrolyte acid-base balance 
C)  Regulate muscular and nervous activities 
D)  Regulate blood clotting and heart rhythm 
A)  Prevent cell membrane damage 
B)  Contribute to water-electrolyte acid-base balance 
C)  Regulate muscular and nervous activities 
D)  Regulate blood clotting and heart rhythm

Question 11

__________ molecules combine with proteins and are carried through the bloodstream as high- or low-density lipoproteins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ molecules combine with proteins and are...

Question 12

Canola and olive oils contain polyunsaturated fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The best way to increase levels of omega-3 fatty acids is to take fish oil supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A food source of folate is

Accepted Answer

A)  raw spinach. 
B)  strawberries. 
C)  carrots. 
D)  potatoes. 
A)  raw spinach. 
B)  strawberries. 
C)  carrots. 
D)  potatoes.

Question 15

The glycemic index is an important tool for patients with diabetes to help control spikes in the blood glucose level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The effect of various carbohydrate food sources on hyperglycemic peaks is measured on what scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate load 
B)  Insulin impact 
C)  Glycemic index 
D)  Metabolic averages 
A)  Carbohydrate load 
B)  Insulin impact 
C)  Glycemic index 
D)  Metabolic averages

Question 17

A high intake of sodium does not seem to affect patients with hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Calcium and vitamin D 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 19

Which of the following best describes high-density lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carry cholesterol from body tissues or the bloodstream to the liver for metabolism and excretion 
B)  Carry cholesterol to the cells 
C)  Can be lowered through diet and exercise 
D)  Can be lowered using monounsaturated fats 
A)  Carry cholesterol from body tissues or the bloodstream to the liver for metabolism and excretion 
B)  Carry cholesterol to the cells 
C)  Can be lowered through diet and exercise 
D)  Can be lowered using monounsaturated fats

Question 20

Carbohydrates should account for which percent of the total calories consumed each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 to 65% 
B)  20 to 35% 
C)  More than 65% 
D)  Less than 20% 
A)  45 to 65% 
B)  20 to 35% 
C)  More than 65% 
D)  Less than 20%

Exam 23: Nutrition and Health Promotion

Obesity and a low-fat diet are typically seen in patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2.

The most common food source of vitamin D is

A patient with high cholesterol should be instructed to avoid eating which of the following?

Vegans must eat a combination of complete proteins to meet their nutritional needs.

Which of the following come from animal sources and have a mixture of all eight essential amino acids?

Low-fiber diets are recommended for patients with diverticulitis.

Dietary iodine is required to form which of the following?

Which of the following statements is not true about the benefits of a high-fiber diet?

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient.

Which of the following is NOT a function of minerals in the body?

__________ molecules combine with proteins and are carried through the bloodstream as high- or low-density lipoproteins.

Canola and olive oils contain polyunsaturated fats.

The best way to increase levels of omega-3 fatty acids is to take fish oil supplements.

A food source of folate is

The glycemic index is an important tool for patients with diabetes to help control spikes in the blood glucose level.

The effect of various carbohydrate food sources on hyperglycemic peaks is measured on what scale?

A high intake of sodium does not seem to affect patients with hypertension.

Calcium and vitamin D can be found in

Which of the following best describes high-density lipoproteins?

Carbohydrates should account for which percent of the total calories consumed each day?

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