Question 1

Which of the following measurements indicates the risk factor for failure to thrive (FTT) among infants and children?

Accepted Answer

A)  length for age <85th percentile 
B)  BMI-for-age <10th percentile 
C)  weight <75% of median weight for age 
D)  weight <50% of median weight for height 
E)  head circumference less than 15th percentile 
A)  length for age <85th percentile 
B)  BMI-for-age <10th percentile 
C)  weight <75% of median weight for age 
D)  weight <50% of median weight for height 
E)  head circumference less than 15th percentile

Question 2

An example of a binge eating behavior associated with eating disorders would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  little variety in foods 
B)  avoiding social eating occasions 
C)  purchasing and preparing foods ritualistically 
D)  eating more rapidly than usual 
E)  eating small amounts when not hungry 
A)  little variety in foods 
B)  avoiding social eating occasions 
C)  purchasing and preparing foods ritualistically 
D)  eating more rapidly than usual 
E)  eating small amounts when not hungry

Question 3

Two hormones produced by adipose tissue that are involved in energy balance and fat storage are:

Accepted Answer

A)  interleukin-6 and c-reactive protein 
B)  adiponectin and leptin 
C)  insulin and ghrelin 
D)  glycogen and amylin 
E)  calcitonin and endothelin 
A)  interleukin-6 and c-reactive protein 
B)  adiponectin and leptin 
C)  insulin and ghrelin 
D)  glycogen and amylin 
E)  calcitonin and endothelin

Question 4

As plasma glucose level rises following a meal, the beta cells of the pancreas release insulin and _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As plasma glucose level rises following a...

Question 5

Children and adolescents having a BMI-for-age ≥85th percentile but

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Patients with _______________ exhibit a severe and selective restriction of food intake, particularly of those foods that are perceived as fattening, resulting in a marked weight loss.

Accepted Answer

anorexia n

Question 7

Most patients with anorexia nervosa lose their desire for food and do not experience hunger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which is a true statement regarding central body fat distribution?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is more commonly seen in females. 
B)  It is also referred to as a gynoid body shape 
C)  It gives the body a shape resembling a pear. 
D)  It refers to excess fat located on the hips and thighs. 
E)  It includes both visceral fat and subcutaneous fat. 
A)  It is more commonly seen in females. 
B)  It is also referred to as a gynoid body shape 
C)  It gives the body a shape resembling a pear. 
D)  It refers to excess fat located on the hips and thighs. 
E)  It includes both visceral fat and subcutaneous fat.

Question 9

Of the four bariatric surgical procedures, _______________is the most complicated and the least frequently performed; however, it yields the greatest rate of weight loss.

Accepted Answer

DS-BPD, duodenal swi

Question 10

Which statement best describes the difference between white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cells of BAT store triglycerides from food, while the cells of WAT store LDL cholesterol. 
B)  As humans age, the amount of WAT diminishes, while the amount of BAT increases. 
C)  In WAT, triglyceride is stored as one single molecule, while in BAT, there are multiple smaller droplets. 
D)  WAT is the primary fat found in infants and children, while BAT is primarily found in adults. 
E)  WAT derives its color from a large number of mitochondria, while BAT derives its color from carotenoids. 
A)  The cells of BAT store triglycerides from food, while the cells of WAT store LDL cholesterol. 
B)  As humans age, the amount of WAT diminishes, while the amount of BAT increases. 
C)  In WAT, triglyceride is stored as one single molecule, while in BAT, there are multiple smaller droplets. 
D)  WAT is the primary fat found in infants and children, while BAT is primarily found in adults. 
E)  WAT derives its color from a large number of mitochondria, while BAT derives its color from carotenoids.

Question 11

List the components of 24-hour energy expenditure and the approximate percentage of total energy used by each.

Accepted Answer

The components are resting ene

Question 12

There is scientific evidence that physical activity helps people maintain a stable weight over time, but the optimal amount of activity for weight maintenance is not always clear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The most common type of bariatric surgery performed in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A)  laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding 
B)  open adjustable gastric banding 
C)  laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy 
D)  Roux-en-Y gastric bypass 
E)  duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion 
A)  laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding 
B)  open adjustable gastric banding 
C)  laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy 
D)  Roux-en-Y gastric bypass 
E)  duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion

Question 14

Which factor influences the thermic effect of food (TEF) of a meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  the macronutrient composition of the meal 
B)  the setting in which the meal is consumed 
C)  the position of the person eating the meal 
D)  the total energy expenditure of the individual 
E)  the thermoregulation of the room where the meal is served 
A)  the macronutrient composition of the meal 
B)  the setting in which the meal is consumed 
C)  the position of the person eating the meal 
D)  the total energy expenditure of the individual 
E)  the thermoregulation of the room where the meal is served

Question 15

A compensatory survival mechanism intended to conserve energy in the face of starvation is known as _______________.

Accepted Answer

adaptive t

Question 16

gastric bypass surgery CP is a 30-year-old female who met her physician to discuss Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery for herself.
Height: 5'3" Weight: 234 pounds Usual Body Weight: 201 pounds (2 years ago)
-If CP has the Roux-en-Y procedure, which type of nutrient malabsorption is she at the highest risk for?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B6 
B)  potassium 
C)  iron 
D)  niacin 
E)  riboflavin 
A)  vitamin B6 
B)  potassium 
C)  iron 
D)  niacin 
E)  riboflavin

Question 17

Describe the process of each of the four types of bariatric surgery, and list an advantage and a disadvantage of each.

Accepted Answer

In laparoscopic adjustable gastric bandi

Question 18

Lower body fat distribution is more often seen in females and is sometimes referred to as _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lower body fat distribution is more often...

Question 19

Name five examples of health consequences that can develop from overweight and obesity.

Accepted Answer

Adverse health consequences that can dev

Question 20

Which of the following is a medical factor that causes malnutrition and weight loss in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  grieving 
B)  confusion 
C)  anxiety 
D)  dementia 
E)  stroke 
A)  grieving 
B)  confusion 
C)  anxiety 
D)  dementia 
E)  stroke

Exam 12: Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance

Which of the following measurements indicates the risk factor for failure to thrive (FTT) among infants and children?

An example of a binge eating behavior associated with eating disorders would be:

Two hormones produced by adipose tissue that are involved in energy balance and fat storage are:

As plasma glucose level rises following a meal, the beta cells of the pancreas release insulin and _______________.

Children and adolescents having a BMI-for-age ≥85th percentile but

Patients with _______________ exhibit a severe and selective restriction of food intake, particularly of those foods that are perceived as fattening, resulting in a marked weight loss.

Most patients with anorexia nervosa lose their desire for food and do not experience hunger.

Which is a true statement regarding central body fat distribution?

Of the four bariatric surgical procedures, _______________is the most complicated and the least frequently performed; however, it yields the greatest rate of weight loss.

Which statement best describes the difference between white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT)?

List the components of 24-hour energy expenditure and the approximate percentage of total energy used by each.

There is scientific evidence that physical activity helps people maintain a stable weight over time, but the optimal amount of activity for weight maintenance is not always clear.

The most common type of bariatric surgery performed in the United States is:

Which factor influences the thermic effect of food (TEF) of a meal?

A compensatory survival mechanism intended to conserve energy in the face of starvation is known as _______________.

Describe the process of each of the four types of bariatric surgery, and list an advantage and a disadvantage of each.

Lower body fat distribution is more often seen in females and is sometimes referred to as _______________.

Name five examples of health consequences that can develop from overweight and obesity.

Which of the following is a medical factor that causes malnutrition and weight loss in older adults?

Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Health Care System

Overview the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition Informatics and Documentation of the Nutrition Care Process

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury the Role of the Immune System

Nutritional Genomics

Pharmacology

Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Liver Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Diseases of the Endocrine System

Diseases of the Renal System

Diseases of the Hematological System

Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Metabolic Stress and the Critically Ill

Neoplastic Disease

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Metabolic Disorders

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