Exam 23: Nutrition and Health Promotion

Naturally occurring antioxidants are not commonly associated with which of the following foods?

Which is not fat soluble?

Which health condition is related to stress?

Which is the building phase of metabolism?

A nondietary source of vitamin K is

Which of the following are water-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following is an excellent source of vitamin C?

What is the main function of carbohydrates?

It is recommended that we consume monounsaturated fats to help maintain a healthy blood cholesterol level. What would you recommend a patient use when cooking?

Which of the following is an example of an essential nutrient?

Dietary fiber is the portion of the plant that cannot be digested.

What is the most common heavy metal contaminant found in food?

__________ is a type of soluble fiber that can help lower blood cholesterol levels.

Olive oil is the primary source of fat in Mediterranean diets.

Death rates are significantly higher for patients with a BMI of 19 to 22.

Diverticulosis can be treated with a diet high in soluble fiber.

The BMI compares the patient's weight with traditional height and weight charts.

Excess carbohydrate calories are stored as adipose tissue.

A patient with a _________ malabsorption disorder may experience deficiencies in vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Specialists believe that dietary fat should account for no more than 40% of the total daily intake of calories.