Question 1

Which of the following statements describes a risk factor for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) Three alcohol drinks per day increases the risk for developing high blood pressure 
B) Most people are genetically sensitive to sodium and will develop high blood pressure from excess salt intake 
C) Ninety-five percent of people under 50 years of age with high blood pressure respond favorably to low salt intake 
D) Ninety-five percent of people with high blood pressure who restrict salt intake show a significant decrease in blood pressure 
A) Three alcohol drinks per day increases the risk for developing high blood pressure 
B) Most people are genetically sensitive to sodium and will develop high blood pressure from excess salt intake 
C) Ninety-five percent of people under 50 years of age with high blood pressure respond favorably to low salt intake 
D) Ninety-five percent of people with high blood pressure who restrict salt intake show a significant decrease in blood pressure

Question 2

In a 200-lb person with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 28,what minimum number of pounds must be lost to obtain a measurable improvement in glucose,blood lipids,and blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) 10-20 
B) 40-50 
C) 75-100 
D) More than 100 
A) 10-20 
B) 40-50 
C) 75-100 
D) More than 100

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A) Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age 
B) Type 2 diabetes develops primarily when people reach adulthood 
C) The two major forms are variations of the insulin-dependent type 
D) The most common form is characterized by resistance to insulin by body cells 
A) Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age 
B) Type 2 diabetes develops primarily when people reach adulthood 
C) The two major forms are variations of the insulin-dependent type 
D) The most common form is characterized by resistance to insulin by body cells

Question 4

Approximately what percentage of people in the United States are believed to have hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 33 
C) 65 
D) 100 
A) 10 
B) 33 
C) 65 
D) 100

Question 5

Substance or event that gives rise to a cancer

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 6

Immune cells that produce antibodies

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 7

Tiny,disc-shaped bodies in the blood that are important in clot formation are called

Accepted Answer

A) T-cells. 
B) C-cells. 
C) plaques. 
D) platelets. 
A) T-cells. 
B) C-cells. 
C) plaques. 
D) platelets.

Question 8

Substance that favors cancer development after cellular DNA has been altered

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 9

What is the primary reason for increased urine output in uncontrolled diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Insufficient levels of circulating insulin permit the kidneys to lose excess water 
B) High levels of blood glucose spill into the urine,drawing water with it by osmosis 
C) Excess circulating insulin affects the output of antidiuretic hormone,which allows greater losses of water 
D) Large amounts of body fat and glycogen are broken down,resulting in increased release of cellular water 
A) Insufficient levels of circulating insulin permit the kidneys to lose excess water 
B) High levels of blood glucose spill into the urine,drawing water with it by osmosis 
C) Excess circulating insulin affects the output of antidiuretic hormone,which allows greater losses of water 
D) Large amounts of body fat and glycogen are broken down,resulting in increased release of cellular water

Question 10

Type 2 diabetes usually develops after people reach the age of

Accepted Answer

A) 21. 
B) 30. 
C) 40. 
D) 55. 
A) 21. 
B) 30. 
C) 40. 
D) 55.

Question 11

Term that describes the death of tissue due to deficient blood supply,common in severe cases of diabetes

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 12

What term describes an event,such as a GI infection,that results in decreased nutrient absorption,which in turn results in inability to synthesize sufficient immune cells and immune factors,thereby leading to increased susceptibility to another GI infection?

Accepted Answer

A) Synergistic 
B) Antagonistic 
C) Enteroimmune recirculation 
D) Reinforced negative nutrition spiral 
A) Synergistic 
B) Antagonistic 
C) Enteroimmune recirculation 
D) Reinforced negative nutrition spiral

Question 13

The primary cause of death in the United States

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 14

Kimmy is a curious 4-month-old baby who is just learning how to crawl.On Monday she came across some large dust particles underneath the couch,which caused her to sneeze and develop a runny nose and a cough.Two weeks later she came across more dust from the same place.Which of the following aspects of immunity allows Kimmy's body to remember how to respond to this dust again?

Accepted Answer

A) T cells 
B) B cells 
C) Beta cells 
D) Spleen cells 
A) T cells 
B) B cells 
C) Beta cells 
D) Spleen cells

Question 15

Approximately what percent of people with high blood pressure are sensitive to salt?

Accepted Answer

A) 5-10 
B) 15-25 
C) 30-50 
D) 100 
A) 5-10 
B) 15-25 
C) 30-50 
D) 100

Question 16

Which of the following describes a relationship between sodium/salt and high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) People with chronic kidney disease are less likely to be salt-sensitive 
B) Lowering sodium intakes reduces blood pressure only in certain ethnic groups 
C) People over 30 years of age with hypertension are most likely to be salt-sensitive 
D) Weight loss is often as effective as sodium restriction in lowering blood pressure 
A) People with chronic kidney disease are less likely to be salt-sensitive 
B) Lowering sodium intakes reduces blood pressure only in certain ethnic groups 
C) People over 30 years of age with hypertension are most likely to be salt-sensitive 
D) Weight loss is often as effective as sodium restriction in lowering blood pressure

Question 17

Which of the following leading causes of death in the United States does NOT bear a relationship to diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Cancer 
B) Heart disease 
C) Diabetes mellitus 
D) Pneumonia and influenza 
A) Cancer 
B) Heart disease 
C) Diabetes mellitus 
D) Pneumonia and influenza

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical inactivity plays a major role in its development 
B) Central obesity is thought to play a greater role than other risk factors 
C) At least 3 of 5 specific diet-related risk factors must be present for diagnosis 
D) The risk factors act synergistically to predict the risk for coronary heart disease 
A) Physical inactivity plays a major role in its development 
B) Central obesity is thought to play a greater role than other risk factors 
C) At least 3 of 5 specific diet-related risk factors must be present for diagnosis 
D) The risk factors act synergistically to predict the risk for coronary heart disease

Question 19

Of the ten leading causes of illness and death,how many are associated directly with nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 4 
C) 7 
D) 10 
A) 1 
B) 4 
C) 7 
D) 10

Question 20

It is acceptable for people with diabetes to consume all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol in moderation. 
B) protein intakes representing 15-20% of total kcalories. 
C) sugar intake in amounts similar to the general population. 
D) saturated fat intake in amounts similar to the general population. 
A) alcohol in moderation. 
B) protein intakes representing 15-20% of total kcalories. 
C) sugar intake in amounts similar to the general population. 
D) saturated fat intake in amounts similar to the general population.

Which of the following statements describes a risk factor for high blood pressure?

In a 200-lb person with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 28,what minimum number of pounds must be lost to obtain a measurable improvement in glucose,blood lipids,and blood pressure?

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of diabetes mellitus?

Approximately what percentage of people in the United States are believed to have hypertension?

Substance or event that gives rise to a cancer

Immune cells that produce antibodies

Tiny,disc-shaped bodies in the blood that are important in clot formation are called

Substance that favors cancer development after cellular DNA has been altered

What is the primary reason for increased urine output in uncontrolled diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes usually develops after people reach the age of

Term that describes the death of tissue due to deficient blood supply,common in severe cases of diabetes

What term describes an event,such as a GI infection,that results in decreased nutrient absorption,which in turn results in inability to synthesize sufficient immune cells and immune factors,thereby leading to increased susceptibility to another GI infection?

The primary cause of death in the United States

Approximately what percent of people with high blood pressure are sensitive to salt?

Which of the following describes a relationship between sodium/salt and high blood pressure?

Which of the following leading causes of death in the United States does NOT bear a relationship to diet?

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?

Of the ten leading causes of illness and death,how many are associated directly with nutrition?

It is acceptable for people with diabetes to consume all of the following EXCEPT

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 18: Diet and Health

Which of the following statements describes a risk factor for high blood pressure?

In a 200-lb person with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 28,what minimum number of pounds must be lost to obtain a measurable improvement in glucose,blood lipids,and blood pressure?

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of diabetes mellitus?

Approximately what percentage of people in the United States are believed to have hypertension?

Substance or event that gives rise to a cancer

Immune cells that produce antibodies

Tiny,disc-shaped bodies in the blood that are important in clot formation are called

Substance that favors cancer development after cellular DNA has been altered

What is the primary reason for increased urine output in uncontrolled diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes usually develops after people reach the age of

Term that describes the death of tissue due to deficient blood supply,common in severe cases of diabetes

What term describes an event,such as a GI infection,that results in decreased nutrient absorption,which in turn results in inability to synthesize sufficient immune cells and immune factors,thereby leading to increased susceptibility to another GI infection?

The primary cause of death in the United States

Approximately what percent of people with high blood pressure are sensitive to salt?

Which of the following describes a relationship between sodium/salt and high blood pressure?

Which of the following leading causes of death in the United States does NOT bear a relationship to diet?

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?

Of the ten leading causes of illness and death,how many are associated directly with nutrition?

It is acceptable for people with diabetes to consume all of the following EXCEPT

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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