Question 1

Which of the following is caused by phylloquinone (vitamin K) deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormal bone growth 
B)  fishy body odor 
C)  excessive bleeding 
D)  impaired vision 
E)  infertility 
A)  abnormal bone growth 
B)  fishy body odor 
C)  excessive bleeding 
D)  impaired vision 
E)  infertility

Question 2

$\text {Nutrition Facts}$
$\text {Serving Size {1} / 4 {cup}(40 g) }$
$\text {Amount Per Serving}$
$\text {Calories 170}$$\quad $$\quad $$\quad $$\quad $$\quad $$\quad $$\quad $$\text { Calories from Fat } 45$
$\begin{array}{c}
\begin{array}{|l}
\hline\
\hline \text { Total Fat } 5 \mathrm{~g} \
\hline \text { Saturated Fat } 0.5 \mathrm{~g} \
\hline \text { Trans Fat } 0 \mathrm{~g} \
\hline \text { Cholesterol } 0 \mathrm{mg} \
\hline \text { Sodium } 10 \mathrm{mg} \
\hline \text { Potassium } 310 \mathrm{mg} \
\hline \text { Total Carbohydrate } 31 \mathrm{~g} \
\hline \text { Dietary Fiber } 2 \mathrm{~g} \
\hline \text { Sugars } 29 \mathrm{~g} \
\hline \text { Protein } 1 \mathrm{~g} \
\hline \text { Vitamin } \mathrm{A} 0 \% \
\hline \text { Calcium } 2 \% \
\hline 
\end{array}
\begin{array}{r|}
\hline\text { \% Daily Value *}\
\hline5\%\
\hline3 \%\
\hline\
\hline0\%\
\hline0\%\
\hline9\%\
\hline10\%\
\hline\
\hline\
\hline2\%\
\hline\text { Iron 6\%}\
\hline\
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$
 What is the percent of calories obtained from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  3% 
B)  16% 
C)  26% 
D)  35% 
E)  45% 
A)  3% 
B)  16% 
C)  26% 
D)  35% 
E)  45%

Question 3

Malnutrition can result from both inadequate and excessive levels of nutrient intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the "ripple effect" relating to nutrient intake.

Accepted Answer

Dietary changes affect the level of inta

Question 5

One example of an empty-calorie food is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dried fruit 
B)  red kidney bean in chili 
C)  lean meat 
D)  a cheese twist 
E)  nonfat yogurt 
A)  dried fruit 
B)  red kidney bean in chili 
C)  lean meat 
D)  a cheese twist 
E)  nonfat yogurt

Question 6

Cholesterol is an essential nutrient that must be obtained through one's diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The standard levels of nutrient intakes listed in the Nutrition Facts panel on packaged foods are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily Values 
B)  Adequate Intakes 
C)  Recommended Dietary Allowances 
D)  Recommended Intakes 
E)  Tentative Values 
A)  Daily Values 
B)  Adequate Intakes 
C)  Recommended Dietary Allowances 
D)  Recommended Intakes 
E)  Tentative Values

Question 8

Individuals are 99.9 percent genetically identical, but the 0.1 percent difference in genetic codes makes everyone unique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A 22-year-old who is exhibiting fatigue, depression, and slow recovery from infections may be suffering from a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  overdose of vitamin D 
B)  deficiency of biotin 
C)  deficiency of vitamin C 
D)  deficiency of choline 
A)  overdose of vitamin D 
B)  deficiency of biotin 
C)  deficiency of vitamin C 
D)  deficiency of choline

Question 10

A dietary supplement can legally claim to treat, cure, or prevent a disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prebiotics are strains of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria that have beneficial effects on the body. 
B)  Cottage cheese, kefir, buttermilk, and miso are sources of prebiotics. 
C)  Intake of probiotics causes diarrhea and other infections in the gastrointestinal tract. 
D)  The breakdown products of prebiotics foster the growth of beneficial bacteria. 
E)  Probiotics are fiberlike forms of indigestible carbohydrates. 
A)  Prebiotics are strains of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria that have beneficial effects on the body. 
B)  Cottage cheese, kefir, buttermilk, and miso are sources of prebiotics. 
C)  Intake of probiotics causes diarrhea and other infections in the gastrointestinal tract. 
D)  The breakdown products of prebiotics foster the growth of beneficial bacteria. 
E)  Probiotics are fiberlike forms of indigestible carbohydrates.

Question 12

Which of the following is the primary function of ascorbic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is required for the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. 
B)  It participates in the regulation of gene expression. 
C)  It is required for the transport and metabolism of fat and cholesterol. 
D)  It acts as an antioxidant and is required for collagen synthesis. 
E)  It is required for normal red blood cell formation. 
A)  It is required for the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. 
B)  It participates in the regulation of gene expression. 
C)  It is required for the transport and metabolism of fat and cholesterol. 
D)  It acts as an antioxidant and is required for collagen synthesis. 
E)  It is required for normal red blood cell formation.

Question 13

Generally, our bodies absorb a greater percentage of minerals than vitamins from dietary sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Fiberlike forms of indigestible carbohydrates that support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the lower intestine are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  minerals 
B)  refined elements 
C)  probiotics 
D)  prebiotics 
E)  antibiotics 
A)  minerals 
B)  refined elements 
C)  probiotics 
D)  prebiotics 
E)  antibiotics

Question 15

Which of the following food sources contains probiotics?

Accepted Answer

A)  cottage cheese 
B)  barley 
C)  rye 
D)  leek 
E)  garlic 
A)  cottage cheese 
B)  barley 
C)  rye 
D)  leek 
E)  garlic

Question 16

Lipids are soluble in water but are insoluble in fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Water is a nonessential nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of oxidative stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a brain disease that represents the most common form of dementia and is characterized by memory loss. 
B)  It is the first response of the body's immune system to infectious agents, toxins, or irritants. 
C)  It is a condition that occurs when cells are exposed to more oxidizing molecules than to antioxidant molecules that neutralize them. 
D)  It is a disorder that interferes with the body's utilization of the sugar galactose found in lactose. 
E)  It is an event that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or becomes blocked. 
A)  It is a brain disease that represents the most common form of dementia and is characterized by memory loss. 
B)  It is the first response of the body's immune system to infectious agents, toxins, or irritants. 
C)  It is a condition that occurs when cells are exposed to more oxidizing molecules than to antioxidant molecules that neutralize them. 
D)  It is a disorder that interferes with the body's utilization of the sugar galactose found in lactose. 
E)  It is an event that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or becomes blocked.

Question 19

Which substance provides the most energy per gram?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which nutrient is considered nonessential?

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following is caused by phylloquinone (vitamin K) deficiency?

Malnutrition can result from both inadequate and excessive levels of nutrient intake.

Describe the "ripple effect" relating to nutrient intake.

One example of an empty-calorie food is _____.

Cholesterol is an essential nutrient that must be obtained through one's diet.

The standard levels of nutrient intakes listed in the Nutrition Facts panel on packaged foods are known as _____.

Individuals are 99.9 percent genetically identical, but the 0.1 percent difference in genetic codes makes everyone unique.

A 22-year-old who is exhibiting fatigue, depression, and slow recovery from infections may be suffering from a(n) _____.

A dietary supplement can legally claim to treat, cure, or prevent a disease.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is the primary function of ascorbic acid?

Generally, our bodies absorb a greater percentage of minerals than vitamins from dietary sources.

Fiberlike forms of indigestible carbohydrates that support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the lower intestine are called _____.

Which of the following food sources contains probiotics?

Lipids are soluble in water but are insoluble in fats.

Water is a nonessential nutrient.

Which of the following statements is true of oxidative stress?

Which substance provides the most energy per gram?

Which nutrient is considered nonessential?

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Which of the following is caused by phylloquinone (vitamin K) deficiency?

Malnutrition can result from both inadequate and excessive levels of nutrient intake.

Describe the "ripple effect" relating to nutrient intake.

One example of an empty-calorie food is _____.

Cholesterol is an essential nutrient that must be obtained through one's diet.

The standard levels of nutrient intakes listed in the Nutrition Facts panel on packaged foods are known as _____.

Individuals are 99.9 percent genetically identical, but the 0.1 percent difference in genetic codes makes everyone unique.

A 22-year-old who is exhibiting fatigue, depression, and slow recovery from infections may be suffering from a(n) _____.

A dietary supplement can legally claim to treat, cure, or prevent a disease.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is the primary function of ascorbic acid?

Generally, our bodies absorb a greater percentage of minerals than vitamins from dietary sources.

Fiberlike forms of indigestible carbohydrates that support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the lower intestine are called _____.

Which of the following food sources contains probiotics?

Lipids are soluble in water but are insoluble in fats.

Water is a nonessential nutrient.

Which of the following statements is true of oxidative stress?

Which substance provides the most energy per gram?

Which nutrient is considered nonessential?

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