Question 1

Chemical agents called ________ fight free radicals and may help ward off cancer and heart disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chemical agents called ________ fight free radicals...

Question 2

The optimal percentage of body fat for females younger than age 50 is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% to 14% 
B)  12% to 19% 
C)  14% to 23% 
D)  16% to 25% 
E)  18% to 30% 
A)  10% to 14% 
B)  12% to 19% 
C)  14% to 23% 
D)  16% to 25% 
E)  18% to 30%

Question 3

In the phase of metabolism called ________, complex substances are broken down into simpler substances and converted into energy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the phase of metabolism called ________,...

Question 4

Which mineral is found in dairy products, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, legumes, and the soft bones of sardines and salmon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iodine 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Selenium 
D)  Fluoride 
E)  Zinc 
A)  Iodine 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Selenium 
D)  Fluoride 
E)  Zinc

Question 5

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1º C is a (n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mineral 
B)  calorie 
C)  amino acid 
D)  vitamin 
E)  gluten 
A)  mineral 
B)  calorie 
C)  amino acid 
D)  vitamin 
E)  gluten

Question 6

It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric intake be made up of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% to 10% 
B)  10% to 20% 
C)  25% to 35% 
D)  40% to 45% 
E)  45% to 65% 
A)  5% to 10% 
B)  10% to 20% 
C)  25% to 35% 
D)  40% to 45% 
E)  45% to 65%

Question 7

Which of the following is a recommendation from the American Cancer Society's nutritional and physical activity guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be as lean as possible throughout life without being underweight. 
B)  Minimize your intake of fruits and vegetables each day. 
C)  Adults should get at least 1 hour of moderate to vigorous activity each day. 
D)  Drink no more than one glass of water per day for women, or two glasses for men. 
E)  Get most of your protein by eating red meat. 
A)  Be as lean as possible throughout life without being underweight. 
B)  Minimize your intake of fruits and vegetables each day. 
C)  Adults should get at least 1 hour of moderate to vigorous activity each day. 
D)  Drink no more than one glass of water per day for women, or two glasses for men. 
E)  Get most of your protein by eating red meat.

Question 8

A type of complex carbohydrate that does not supply energy or heat to the body is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of complex carbohydrate that does...

Question 9

Which of the following is especially important to increase in the diet of patients with cancer to help replace cells destroyed by cancer treatments?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

A fat-related substance produced by the liver that can also be obtained through animal-based foods and is the structural basis for all steroid hormones and vitamin D is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A fat-related substance produced by the liver...

Question 11

Which of the following would you include in nutritional therapy for patients with hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restrict potassium intake by limiting the intake of fruits and vegetables 
B)  Increase the percentage of calories from saturated fats to 30% 
C)  Restrict sodium intake to 2 to 3 g per day 
D)  Reduce calcium intake to 400 mg per day 
E)  Eliminate foods that contain lactose from the diet 
A)  Restrict potassium intake by limiting the intake of fruits and vegetables 
B)  Increase the percentage of calories from saturated fats to 30% 
C)  Restrict sodium intake to 2 to 3 g per day 
D)  Reduce calcium intake to 400 mg per day 
E)  Eliminate foods that contain lactose from the diet

Question 12

Mild intolerance to ________, which is a protein substance found in wheat, rye, and barley, can cause bloating and nausea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mild intolerance to ________, which is a...

Question 13

Which vitamin builds bones and teeth and is found in egg yolks, butter, and fortified milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B1 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin E 
E)  Vitamin K 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B1 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin E 
E)  Vitamin K

Question 14

Which of the following would you include when educating patients about daily water requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Instruct elderly patients to limit their fluid intake because of incontinence or physical limitations 
B)  Encourage patients to drink six to eight glasses of water 
C)  Encourage patients to drink coffee, tea, and soft drinks in place of water 
D)  Instruct patients that drinking water is essential only when illness is present 
E)  Instruct patients to increase their water intake if they eat mostly fruits and vegetables 
A)  Instruct elderly patients to limit their fluid intake because of incontinence or physical limitations 
B)  Encourage patients to drink six to eight glasses of water 
C)  Encourage patients to drink coffee, tea, and soft drinks in place of water 
D)  Instruct patients that drinking water is essential only when illness is present 
E)  Instruct patients to increase their water intake if they eat mostly fruits and vegetables

Question 15

Another name for vitamin C is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  carotene 
B)  ascorbic acid 
C)  niacin 
D)  riboflavin 
E)  calciferol 
A)  carotene 
B)  ascorbic acid 
C)  niacin 
D)  riboflavin 
E)  calciferol

Question 16

Natural, organic compounds found in plant and animal foods that are used to make proteins are ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Natural, organic compounds found in plant and...

Question 17

David has been having increasingly frequent migraine headaches. The physician will do further tests to determine if there is an underlying physical cause. While the tests are being done, what might the physician suggest to try to reduce the frequency or severity of the migraines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce salt intake to a maximum of 2 to 3 grams per day 
B)  Restrict fatty foods and use low-fat or no-fat cooking methods 
C)  Reduce the amount of high-fiber food eaten each day 
D)  Increase intake of pastas, breads, fruits, and vegetables 
E)  Restrict consumption of aged cheeses, red wine, and beer 
A)  Reduce salt intake to a maximum of 2 to 3 grams per day 
B)  Restrict fatty foods and use low-fat or no-fat cooking methods 
C)  Reduce the amount of high-fiber food eaten each day 
D)  Increase intake of pastas, breads, fruits, and vegetables 
E)  Restrict consumption of aged cheeses, red wine, and beer

Question 18

Which mineral works with vitamin E to aid metabolism, growth, and fertility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium 
B)  Fluoride 
C)  Chromium 
D)  Selenium 
E)  Zinc 
A)  Calcium 
B)  Fluoride 
C)  Chromium 
D)  Selenium 
E)  Zinc

Question 19

Lisa has just found out that she is pregnant. This is her first pregnancy, and she wants to be sure to do everything right. She tells you, "I know I should not have any alcohol, and I have never been a smoker, but what about food? Is there anything I should do differently, or avoid? Which of the following would you include when teaching Lisa about nutrition during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Restrict your total weight gain to 20 lb." 
B)  "Eat an additional 10 to 15 g of protein a day." 
C)  "Make sure your total calcium intake is 800 mg per day." 
D)  "Try to include 15 mg of iron a day through food selections, but stay away from supplements." 
E)  "Avoid yeast and leafy vegetables for the first three months." 
A)  "Restrict your total weight gain to 20 lb." 
B)  "Eat an additional 10 to 15 g of protein a day." 
C)  "Make sure your total calcium intake is 800 mg per day." 
D)  "Try to include 15 mg of iron a day through food selections, but stay away from supplements." 
E)  "Avoid yeast and leafy vegetables for the first three months."

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  They transport fat-soluble vitamins. 
B)  They promote normal defecation. 
C)  They assist in maintaining the body's water balance. 
D)  They provide a feeling of satiety. 
E)  They insulate and protect body organs. 
A)  They transport fat-soluble vitamins. 
B)  They promote normal defecation. 
C)  They assist in maintaining the body's water balance. 
D)  They provide a feeling of satiety. 
E)  They insulate and protect body organs.

Exam 55: Nutrition and Health

Chemical agents called ________ fight free radicals and may help ward off cancer and heart disease.

The optimal percentage of body fat for females younger than age 50 is ____.

In the phase of metabolism called ________, complex substances are broken down into simpler substances and converted into energy.

Which mineral is found in dairy products, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, legumes, and the soft bones of sardines and salmon?

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1º C is a (n) ____.

It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric intake be made up of carbohydrates?

Which of the following is a recommendation from the American Cancer Society's nutritional and physical activity guidelines?

A type of complex carbohydrate that does not supply energy or heat to the body is ________.

Which of the following is especially important to increase in the diet of patients with cancer to help replace cells destroyed by cancer treatments?

A fat-related substance produced by the liver that can also be obtained through animal-based foods and is the structural basis for all steroid hormones and vitamin D is ________.

Which of the following would you include in nutritional therapy for patients with hypertension?

Mild intolerance to ________, which is a protein substance found in wheat, rye, and barley, can cause bloating and nausea.

Which vitamin builds bones and teeth and is found in egg yolks, butter, and fortified milk?

Which of the following would you include when educating patients about daily water requirements?

Another name for vitamin C is ____.

Natural, organic compounds found in plant and animal foods that are used to make proteins are ________.

David has been having increasingly frequent migraine headaches. The physician will do further tests to determine if there is an underlying physical cause. While the tests are being done, what might the physician suggest to try to reduce the frequency or severity of the migraines?

Which mineral works with vitamin E to aid metabolism, growth, and fertility?

Which of the following is a function of proteins?

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