Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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 3

After the body's carbohydrate reserves are depleted, which of the following does the body burn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein 
B)  Fat 
C)  Minerals 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Water 
A)  Protein 
B)  Fat 
C)  Minerals 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Water

Question 4

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 5

Each gram of ____ contains 9 calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  carbohydrate 
C)  fat 
D)  fiber 
E)  water 
A)  protein 
B)  carbohydrate 
C)  fat 
D)  fiber 
E)  water

Question 6

In which type of special diet is food intake increased to provide 3000 to 5000 calories per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low-tyramine diet 
B)  High-fiber diet 
C)  Low-sodium diet 
D)  Bland diet 
E)  high-calorie, high-protein diet 
A)  Low-tyramine diet 
B)  High-fiber diet 
C)  Low-sodium diet 
D)  Bland diet 
E)  high-calorie, high-protein diet

Question 7

Fats that are usually liquid at room temperature, including most vegetable oils, are ________ fats.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fats that are usually liquid at room...

Question 8

Which of these are included in the 2010 USDA Dietary Guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain adequate nutrient intake without worrying about calories 
B)  Increase sedentary activities 
C)  Maintain weight even if overweight 
D)  Balance calorie consumption with 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)  Balance calorie consumption with physical activity 
E)  Increase consumption of less nutritious foods

Question 9

A(n) ________ test measures fat as a percentage of body weight.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ test measures fat as a...

Question 10

Which of the following is a criterion to identify fad diets?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include a wide variety of foods. 
B)  They promise ease and comfort in weight loss. 
C)  They require no special pills. 
D)  They include an activity component. 
E)  They may be safely followed for long periods of time. 
A)  They include a wide variety of foods. 
B)  They promise ease and comfort in weight loss. 
C)  They require no special pills. 
D)  They include an activity component. 
E)  They may be safely followed for long periods of time.

Question 11

An excess of which of the following can lead to increased levels of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood and an increased risk of heart and artery disease?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following helps treat and prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and irritable bowel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

A deficiency in which vitamin causes beriberi, digestive problems, muscle weakness, nervous disorders, and heart failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B2 
C)  Vitamin B6 
D)  Vitamin B1 
E)  Vitamin E 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B2 
C)  Vitamin B6 
D)  Vitamin B1 
E)  Vitamin E

Question 14

Too little of which of the following nutrients can result in an increased risk of colon cancer, hypercholesterolemia, and increased blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Organic substances that are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and are absorbed through the digestive system are either water-soluble or fat-soluble ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organic substances that are essential for normal...

Question 16

The sum of all of the cellular processes that build, maintain, and supply energy to living tissue is the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sum of all of the cellular...

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  It supplies energy or heat to the body. 
B)  It assists with antibody production and disease resistance. 
C)  It absorbs organic wastes and toxins in the body so they can be expelled. 
D)  It transports fat-soluble vitamins. 
E)  It assists with antibody production. 
A)  It supplies energy or heat to the body. 
B)  It assists with antibody production and disease resistance. 
C)  It absorbs organic wastes and toxins in the body so they can be expelled. 
D)  It transports fat-soluble vitamins. 
E)  It assists with antibody production.

Question 18

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 19

Good dietary sources of iron are ____.

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

As a way to simplify the diet required for a patient who has diabetes, a system of ________ is used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a way to simplify the diet...

Exam 55: Nutrition and Health

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

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

After the body's carbohydrate reserves are depleted, which of the following does the body burn?

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

Each gram of ____ contains 9 calories.

In which type of special diet is food intake increased to provide 3000 to 5000 calories per day?

Fats that are usually liquid at room temperature, including most vegetable oils, are ________ fats.

Which of these are included in the 2010 USDA Dietary Guidelines?

A(n) ________ test measures fat as a percentage of body weight.

Which of the following is a criterion to identify fad diets?

An excess of which of the following can lead to increased levels of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood and an increased risk of heart and artery disease?

Which of the following helps treat and prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and irritable bowel syndrome?

A deficiency in which vitamin causes beriberi, digestive problems, muscle weakness, nervous disorders, and heart failure?

Too little of which of the following nutrients can result in an increased risk of colon cancer, hypercholesterolemia, and increased blood glucose levels?

Organic substances that are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and are absorbed through the digestive system are either water-soluble or fat-soluble ________.

The sum of all of the cellular processes that build, maintain, and supply energy to living tissue is the process of ________.

Which of the following is a function of fiber?

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

Good dietary sources of iron are ____.

As a way to simplify the diet required for a patient who has diabetes, a system of ________ is used.

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