Question 1

People who consume two or more drugs at the same time are more vulnerable to nutrient-drug interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Ingestion of medical drugs such as antacids for prolonged periods of time reduces the absorption of iron in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

List some programs that provide assistance to older people.

Accepted Answer

Several federal programs are involved in

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of plaque?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a mass of microorganisms and their deposits on the surface of the teeth. 
B) The presence of plaque does not cause any harm to the teeth. 
C) It is the fat deposited within arteries and causes atherosclerosis. 
D) It is seen only in adolescents. 
E) It is caused by lead poisoning. 
A) It is a mass of microorganisms and their deposits on the surface of the teeth. 
B) The presence of plaque does not cause any harm to the teeth. 
C) It is the fat deposited within arteries and causes atherosclerosis. 
D) It is seen only in adolescents. 
E) It is caused by lead poisoning.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of food neophobia often seen in infants and toddlers?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a fear associated with drinking milk. 
B) It is a fear associated with eating vegetables. 
C) It is a fear associated with eating fish. 
D) It is a fear associated with trying new types of foods. 
E) It is a fear associated with eating fruits. 
A) It is a fear associated with drinking milk. 
B) It is a fear associated with eating vegetables. 
C) It is a fear associated with eating fish. 
D) It is a fear associated with trying new types of foods. 
E) It is a fear associated with eating fruits.

Question 6

Why does energy requirement often decrease with advancing age?

Accepted Answer

Energy requirement often decreases with

Question 7

Dental caries refer to decay of the teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe how the chronic use of laxatives can lead to malnutrition.

Accepted Answer

Chronic laxative use can lead to malnutr

Question 9

Which of the following worsens acne?

Accepted Answer

A) Chocolate 
B) Stress 
C) Swimming 
D) Salt 
E) Iodine 
A) Chocolate 
B) Stress 
C) Swimming 
D) Salt 
E) Iodine

Question 10

The nutrients missed from skipping breakfast can be made up by children at later meals and snacks during the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Children who skip breakfast:

Accepted Answer

A) are more likely to snack on fruits and vegetables 
B) perform especially well in tasks requiring concentration 
C) achieve higher test scores 
D) are more likely to be overweight 
E) often make up for missed nutrients at lunch and dinner 
A) are more likely to snack on fruits and vegetables 
B) perform especially well in tasks requiring concentration 
C) achieve higher test scores 
D) are more likely to be overweight 
E) often make up for missed nutrients at lunch and dinner

Question 12

Is lead poisoning still a problem for young children?

Accepted Answer

A) No, because water coming into houses from treatment plants contains no lead. 
B) Yes, because children still have deficiencies of the vitamins and minerals that reduce the absorption of lead. 
C) No, because current medical treatments can reverse the damage to the body. 
D) Yes, because they may still have access to canned foods with high lead content. 
E) Yes, because almost all toys marketed to children contain high amounts of lead. 
A) No, because water coming into houses from treatment plants contains no lead. 
B) Yes, because children still have deficiencies of the vitamins and minerals that reduce the absorption of lead. 
C) No, because current medical treatments can reverse the damage to the body. 
D) Yes, because they may still have access to canned foods with high lead content. 
E) Yes, because almost all toys marketed to children contain high amounts of lead.

Question 13

Which of the following types of foods is likely to cause dental caries when consumed in excess?

Accepted Answer

A) Foods that are rich in fats 
B) Foods that are rich in iron 
C) Foods that are rich in proteins 
D) Foods that are rich in carbohydrates 
E) Foods that are rich in fiber 
A) Foods that are rich in fats 
B) Foods that are rich in iron 
C) Foods that are rich in proteins 
D) Foods that are rich in carbohydrates 
E) Foods that are rich in fiber

Question 14

A teenager consumes a fast-food meal consisting of a hamburger, cola, and French fries. In order to consume an adequate diet, which food should be chosen at other meals during the day?

Accepted Answer

A) Animal protein foods 
B) High-fat foods 
C) Foods high in energy 
D) Whole-grain foods 
E) Foods high in starch 
A) Animal protein foods 
B) High-fat foods 
C) Foods high in energy 
D) Whole-grain foods 
E) Foods high in starch

Question 15

Which of the following is not a symptom of an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) Asthma or wheezing 
B) Development of hives or rashes 
C) Irritated or reddened eyes 
D) Tingling sensation in the mouth and tongue 
E) Sudden increase in blood pressure 
A) Asthma or wheezing 
B) Development of hives or rashes 
C) Irritated or reddened eyes 
D) Tingling sensation in the mouth and tongue 
E) Sudden increase in blood pressure

Question 16

An adolescent boy has developed extensive acne on his face and wants advice on how to help improve it. What should he do?

Accepted Answer

A) Take vitamin A supplements because they can cure acne. 
B) Try to reduce his stress level. 
C) Avoid the consumption of chocolate because it worsens acne. 
D) Stay out of the sun because it increases inflammation. 
E) Avoid eating French fries. 
A) Take vitamin A supplements because they can cure acne. 
B) Try to reduce his stress level. 
C) Avoid the consumption of chocolate because it worsens acne. 
D) Stay out of the sun because it increases inflammation. 
E) Avoid eating French fries.

Question 17

Absorption of _____ appears to increase with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin D 
C) calcium 
D) iron 
E) potassium 
A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin D 
C) calcium 
D) iron 
E) potassium

Question 18

Can restaurant foods meet nutrient needs or support health as well as homemade foods? List a few examples of ways to improve a restaurant meal.

Accepted Answer

It is possible to eat restaurant foods a

Question 19

A decrease in physical activity among older people causes the loss of muscle tissue, resulting in sarcopenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Identify the role of epinephrine.

Accepted Answer

A) It helps open the airways and maintain heartbeat and blood pressure during an immune reaction. 
B) It helps restrict the growth of bacterial cells that invade the human body. 
C) It helps destroy abnormal cells that develop in the body. 
D) It supplies excess insulin in diabetic patients. 
E) It is used as a method of immunization against chicken pox. 
A) It helps open the airways and maintain heartbeat and blood pressure during an immune reaction. 
B) It helps restrict the growth of bacterial cells that invade the human body. 
C) It helps destroy abnormal cells that develop in the body. 
D) It supplies excess insulin in diabetic patients. 
E) It is used as a method of immunization against chicken pox.

People who consume two or more drugs at the same time are more vulnerable to nutrient-drug interactions.

Ingestion of medical drugs such as antacids for prolonged periods of time reduces the absorption of iron in the body.

List some programs that provide assistance to older people.

Which of the following statements is true of plaque?

Which of the following is true of food neophobia often seen in infants and toddlers?

Why does energy requirement often decrease with advancing age?

Dental caries refer to decay of the teeth.

Describe how the chronic use of laxatives can lead to malnutrition.

Which of the following worsens acne?

The nutrients missed from skipping breakfast can be made up by children at later meals and snacks during the day.

Children who skip breakfast:

Is lead poisoning still a problem for young children?

Which of the following types of foods is likely to cause dental caries when consumed in excess?

A teenager consumes a fast-food meal consisting of a hamburger, cola, and French fries. In order to consume an adequate diet, which food should be chosen at other meals during the day?

Which of the following is not a symptom of an allergic reaction?

An adolescent boy has developed extensive acne on his face and wants advice on how to help improve it. What should he do?

Absorption of _____ appears to increase with aging.

Can restaurant foods meet nutrient needs or support health as well as homemade foods? List a few examples of ways to improve a restaurant meal.

A decrease in physical activity among older people causes the loss of muscle tissue, resulting in sarcopenia.

Identify the role of epinephrine.

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The Proteins and Amino Acids

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Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

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Exam 14: Child, Teen, and Older Adult

People who consume two or more drugs at the same time are more vulnerable to nutrient-drug interactions.

Ingestion of medical drugs such as antacids for prolonged periods of time reduces the absorption of iron in the body.

List some programs that provide assistance to older people.

Which of the following statements is true of plaque?

Which of the following is true of food neophobia often seen in infants and toddlers?

Why does energy requirement often decrease with advancing age?

Dental caries refer to decay of the teeth.

Describe how the chronic use of laxatives can lead to malnutrition.

Which of the following worsens acne?

The nutrients missed from skipping breakfast can be made up by children at later meals and snacks during the day.

Children who skip breakfast:

Is lead poisoning still a problem for young children?

Which of the following types of foods is likely to cause dental caries when consumed in excess?

A teenager consumes a fast-food meal consisting of a hamburger, cola, and French fries. In order to consume an adequate diet, which food should be chosen at other meals during the day?

Which of the following is not a symptom of an allergic reaction?

An adolescent boy has developed extensive acne on his face and wants advice on how to help improve it. What should he do?

Absorption of _____ appears to increase with aging.

Can restaurant foods meet nutrient needs or support health as well as homemade foods? List a few examples of ways to improve a restaurant meal.

A decrease in physical activity among older people causes the loss of muscle tissue, resulting in sarcopenia.

Identify the role of epinephrine.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools: Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Hunger and the Future of Food

Filters