Question 1

How long will it take for Molly to reach 126 pounds (a BMI of 23),assuming a caloric deficit of 3500 Calories per week?

Accepted Answer

A) 11 weeks 
B) 11 months 
C) 22 weeks 
D) 22 months 
E) None of the above 
A) 11 weeks 
B) 11 months 
C) 22 weeks 
D) 22 months 
E) None of the above

Question 2

Calculate the BMI of a 50-year-old man who is 5' 11" tall and weighs 200 lb.

Accepted Answer

A) 18.8 
B) 23.5 
C) 27.9 
D) 31.2 
A) 18.8 
B) 23.5 
C) 27.9 
D) 31.2

Question 3

Evaluate the following measurement of a 40-year-old adult female: waist = 34 inches.This measurement places her at a greater disease risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Over one third of adults in the United States are classified as obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Plant stanols and sterols help control blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Risk factors for cardiovascular diseases include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) high triglycerides. 
B) low low-density lipoprotein levels (LDL). 
C) high blood pressure. 
D) low high-density lipoprotein levels (HDL). 
E) cigarette smoking. 
A) high triglycerides. 
B) low low-density lipoprotein levels (LDL). 
C) high blood pressure. 
D) low high-density lipoprotein levels (HDL). 
E) cigarette smoking.

Question 7

Metabolic syndrome is present in nearly _____ of people with normal body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) 15% 
B) 30% 
C) 10% 
D) 60% 
E) 25% 
A) 15% 
B) 30% 
C) 10% 
D) 60% 
E) 25%

Question 8

Which of the following would NOT be considered a nutritional risk that should be minimized in order to prevent cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Consuming primarily energy-dense foods and sugary drinks 
B) Consuming alcohol 
C) Eating bacon for breakfast and a hamburger for lunch daily 
D) Eating high-fat nuts and nut butters daily 
E) All of the above are nutritional risk factors. 
A) Consuming primarily energy-dense foods and sugary drinks 
B) Consuming alcohol 
C) Eating bacon for breakfast and a hamburger for lunch daily 
D) Eating high-fat nuts and nut butters daily 
E) All of the above are nutritional risk factors.

Question 9

Fifteen grams of carbohydrate could be obtained from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 cups raw broccoli 
B) 1 small piece of fruit,such as an apple 
C) 1 slice bread 
D)    cup corn 
E) All of the above 
A) 3 cups raw broccoli 
B) 1 small piece of fruit,such as an apple 
C) 1 slice bread 
D)    cup corn 
E) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following correctly describes Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes dietary recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A) <30% of energy from fat,8-10% of total fat from saturated fatty acids,and not more than 300 mg cholesterol per day 
B) <30% of energy from fat,<7% of total fat from saturated fatty acids,and not more than 200 mg cholesterol per day 
C) 25-35% of energy from fat,8-10% of total fat from saturated fatty acids,and not more than 300 mg cholesterol per day 
D) 25-35% of energy from fat,<7% of total fat from saturated fatty acids,and <200 mg cholesterol per day 
E) None of the above 
A) <30% of energy from fat,8-10% of total fat from saturated fatty acids,and not more than 300 mg cholesterol per day 
B) <30% of energy from fat,<7% of total fat from saturated fatty acids,and not more than 200 mg cholesterol per day 
C) 25-35% of energy from fat,8-10% of total fat from saturated fatty acids,and not more than 300 mg cholesterol per day 
D) 25-35% of energy from fat,<7% of total fat from saturated fatty acids,and <200 mg cholesterol per day 
E) None of the above

Question 11

A high-intensity dietary approach for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease called Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes includes all the following recommendations EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) 50-60% of total calories from carbohydrates. 
B) trans fat intake of less than 1% of calories. 
C) less than 7% of total calories from saturated fat. 
D) avoiding eggs and all dairy foods. 
E) up to 20% of calories from monounsaturated fats. 
A) 50-60% of total calories from carbohydrates. 
B) trans fat intake of less than 1% of calories. 
C) less than 7% of total calories from saturated fat. 
D) avoiding eggs and all dairy foods. 
E) up to 20% of calories from monounsaturated fats.

Question 12

A loss of _____ of body weight can reduce or prevent the risks associated with obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 10% 
B) 10 to 15% 
C) 15 to 20% 
D) 20 to 30% 
A) 5 to 10% 
B) 10 to 15% 
C) 15 to 20% 
D) 20 to 30%

Question 13

To be eligible for weight-loss surgery,patients who are not at high risk for obesity-related morbidity or mortality must have a BMI of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 18.5 
B) 24.9-29.9 
C) 30-34.9 
D) >35 
E) ≥40 
A) 18.5 
B) 24.9-29.9 
C) 30-34.9 
D) >35 
E) ≥40

Question 14

Diseases that develop during the adult years partially result from:

Accepted Answer

A) diets high in fruits and vegetables. 
B) diets low in salt and sugar. 
C) diets high in fiber. 
D) diets high in saturated fats. 
E) All of the above 
A) diets high in fruits and vegetables. 
B) diets low in salt and sugar. 
C) diets high in fiber. 
D) diets high in saturated fats. 
E) All of the above

Question 15

The leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.is:

Accepted Answer

A) lung cancer. 
B) kidney failure. 
C) coronary heart disease. 
D) stroke. 
E) diabetes mellitus. 
A) lung cancer. 
B) kidney failure. 
C) coronary heart disease. 
D) stroke. 
E) diabetes mellitus.

Question 16

Limiting the amount of saturated and trans fat in your diet will guarantee you freedom from heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Having a BMI _____ means a person is obese.

Accepted Answer

A) >25 
B) >27 
C) >27 for men and > 29 for women 
D) >30 
A) >25 
B) >27 
C) >27 for men and > 29 for women 
D) >30

Question 18

Viscous fiber is found in which of the following foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Okra 
B) Oatmeal 
C) Apples 
D) Mangoes 
E) All of the above 
A) Okra 
B) Oatmeal 
C) Apples 
D) Mangoes 
E) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following persons would NOT be on a team providing diabetes care?

Accepted Answer

A) Registered dietitian 
B) Physician 
C) Registered nurse 
D) Pharmacist 
E) Speech therapist 
A) Registered dietitian 
B) Physician 
C) Registered nurse 
D) Pharmacist 
E) Speech therapist

Question 20

If a female ate 100 extra Calories per day in excess of her needs,approximately how many days would it take to gain one pound,if energy expenditure remained constant?

Accepted Answer

A) 14 days 
B) 1 month (30 days) 
C) 1 month + 1 week (35 days) 
D) 1 month + 2 weeks (42 days) 
A) 14 days 
B) 1 month (30 days) 
C) 1 month + 1 week (35 days) 
D) 1 month + 2 weeks (42 days)

How long will it take for Molly to reach 126 pounds (a BMI of 23),assuming a caloric deficit of 3500 Calories per week?

Calculate the BMI of a 50-year-old man who is 5' 11" tall and weighs 200 lb.

Evaluate the following measurement of a 40-year-old adult female: waist = 34 inches.This measurement places her at a greater disease risk.

Over one third of adults in the United States are classified as obese.

Plant stanols and sterols help control blood pressure.

Risk factors for cardiovascular diseases include all of the following EXCEPT:

Metabolic syndrome is present in nearly _____ of people with normal body weight.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a nutritional risk that should be minimized in order to prevent cancer?

Fifteen grams of carbohydrate could be obtained from which of the following?

Which of the following correctly describes Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes dietary recommendations?

A high-intensity dietary approach for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease called Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes includes all the following recommendations EXCEPT:

A loss of _____ of body weight can reduce or prevent the risks associated with obesity.

To be eligible for weight-loss surgery,patients who are not at high risk for obesity-related morbidity or mortality must have a BMI of _____.

Diseases that develop during the adult years partially result from:

The leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.is:

Limiting the amount of saturated and trans fat in your diet will guarantee you freedom from heart disease.

Having a BMI _____ means a person is obese.

Viscous fiber is found in which of the following foods?

Which of the following persons would NOT be on a team providing diabetes care?

If a female ate 100 extra Calories per day in excess of her needs,approximately how many days would it take to gain one pound,if energy expenditure remained constant?

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How long will it take for Molly to reach 126 pounds (a BMI of 23),assuming a caloric deficit of 3500 Calories per week?

Calculate the BMI of a 50-year-old man who is 5' 11" tall and weighs 200 lb.

Evaluate the following measurement of a 40-year-old adult female: waist = 34 inches.This measurement places her at a greater disease risk.

Over one third of adults in the United States are classified as obese.

Plant stanols and sterols help control blood pressure.

Risk factors for cardiovascular diseases include all of the following EXCEPT:

Metabolic syndrome is present in nearly _____ of people with normal body weight.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a nutritional risk that should be minimized in order to prevent cancer?

Fifteen grams of carbohydrate could be obtained from which of the following?

Which of the following correctly describes Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes dietary recommendations?

A high-intensity dietary approach for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease called Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes includes all the following recommendations EXCEPT:

A loss of _____ of body weight can reduce or prevent the risks associated with obesity.

To be eligible for weight-loss surgery,patients who are not at high risk for obesity-related morbidity or mortality must have a BMI of _____.

Diseases that develop during the adult years partially result from:

The leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.is:

Limiting the amount of saturated and trans fat in your diet will guarantee you freedom from heart disease.

Having a BMI _____ means a person is obese.

Viscous fiber is found in which of the following foods?

Which of the following persons would NOT be on a team providing diabetes care?

If a female ate 100 extra Calories per day in excess of her needs,approximately how many days would it take to gain one pound,if energy expenditure remained constant?

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Preconception Nutrition

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Nutrition During Pregnancy

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Infant Nutrition

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Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

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Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

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Adolescent Nutrition

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