Question 1

Being obese as a child increases the child's risk for type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Binge drinking is defined as _____ or more drinks at one time for men and _____ or more drinks at one time for women.

Accepted Answer

A)  2, 1 
B)  3, 2 
C)  4, 3 
D)  5, 4 
A)  2, 1 
B)  3, 2 
C)  4, 3 
D)  5, 4

Question 3

Use the graph to compare the incidence of heart disease in Okinawa with that in Japan and the U.S.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the graph to compare the incidence...

Question 4

These results most likely came from ____ studies.

Accepted Answer

A)  animal 
B)  biochemical 
C)  clinical trial 
D)  epidemiological 
A)  animal 
B)  biochemical 
C)  clinical trial 
D)  epidemiological

Question 5

When short-term alcohol intake exceeds the body's ability to break it down, the excess accumulates in the bloodstream and impairs a person's abilities. Of the following, which is the correct sequence of impairments that occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compromised ability to reason → lack of coordination → slowed breathing, heart rate, and gag reflex 
B)  Lack of coordination → slowed breathing, heart rate, and gag reflex → compromised ability to reason 
C)  Slowed breathing, heart rate, and gag reflex → lack of coordination → compromised ability to reason 
D)  None of these are in the correct order. 
A)  Compromised ability to reason → lack of coordination → slowed breathing, heart rate, and gag reflex 
B)  Lack of coordination → slowed breathing, heart rate, and gag reflex → compromised ability to reason 
C)  Slowed breathing, heart rate, and gag reflex → lack of coordination → compromised ability to reason 
D)  None of these are in the correct order.

Question 6

Explain how the environment, lifestyle, and genetics influence one's rate of aging.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how the environment, lifestyle, and genetics...

Question 7

Which of the following would be the healthiest alternative to French fries if you were eating at a fast-food restaurant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Baked potato with low-fat sour cream 
B)  Breaded chicken sandwich 
C)  Deep-fried mozzarella sticks 
D)  Double cheeseburger 
A)  Baked potato with low-fat sour cream 
B)  Breaded chicken sandwich 
C)  Deep-fried mozzarella sticks 
D)  Double cheeseburger

Question 8

Peak blood alcohol concentrations occur about _____ minutes after ingestion.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  120 
A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  120

Question 9

Which is NOT a lunch standard of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meals must include fruit and vegetables. 
B)  Meals cannot contain red meat. 
C)  Meals must be low in saturated fat and cannot contain trans fat. 
D)  Half of the grains served must be whole. 
A)  Meals must include fruit and vegetables. 
B)  Meals cannot contain red meat. 
C)  Meals must be low in saturated fat and cannot contain trans fat. 
D)  Half of the grains served must be whole.

Question 10

______ is used to determine overweight and obesity in children.

Accepted Answer

A)  BMI 
B)  BMR 
C)  Food consumption 
D)  Weight 
A)  BMI 
B)  BMR 
C)  Food consumption 
D)  Weight

Question 11

In the US, the average life expectancy is 78 years and healthy life expectancy is 70 years. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  After 70 years, many people lose the desire to live. 
B)  Most people have serious financial hardship after 70 years. 
C)  Social isolation is common in the last 8 years of life. 
D)  The last 8 years of life are restricted by disease and disability. 
A)  After 70 years, many people lose the desire to live. 
B)  Most people have serious financial hardship after 70 years. 
C)  Social isolation is common in the last 8 years of life. 
D)  The last 8 years of life are restricted by disease and disability.

Question 12

Which of the following does not affect nutritional status in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased medication use 
B)  Presence of chronic illness 
C)  Socioeconomic status 
D)  All of these can have an impact on nutritional status. 
A)  Increased medication use 
B)  Presence of chronic illness 
C)  Socioeconomic status 
D)  All of these can have an impact on nutritional status.

Question 13

A disease that results in a relentless and irreversible loss of mental function is

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  cataracts. 
C)  dementia. 
D)  food insecurity. 
A)  Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  cataracts. 
C)  dementia. 
D)  food insecurity.

Question 14

Explain the Malnutrition Cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the Malnutrition Cycle.
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Question 15

As people age, they tend to lose lean body mass, owing to the decrease in BMR typically seen with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The best way to determine if a child is receiving adequate nutrition is to observe their growth pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The recommended amount of calcium intake increases from 800 milligrams per day for children to 1300 milligrams per day during adolescence, yet intake is typically much lower than recommended in both sexes. What is the most immediate health-related concern of low calcium intake during adolescence? What is the greatest contributor to low calcium intake in this age group?

Accepted Answer

The most immediate health-related concer

Question 18

Which of the following is the only dietary intervention that has been shown to slow aging and extend life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consuming >10% of calories from olive oil 
B)  Exercising daily for 60 minutes 
C)  Cutting back on calorie intake 
D)  Eating 5-9 fruits and vegetables daily 
A)  Consuming >10% of calories from olive oil 
B)  Exercising daily for 60 minutes 
C)  Cutting back on calorie intake 
D)  Eating 5-9 fruits and vegetables daily

Question 19

Shad is a 16 year old high school student. Shad loves to eat pizza and is trying to convince his mom that eating a piece of left-over cheese pizza from last night's dinner for breakfast this morning is a healthy food choice for breakfast. What might Shad tell his mom to sway her thoughts about this practice?

Accepted Answer

"Mom, I know it might sound strange, but

Question 20

The older adult years are often associated with increased physical frailty, dementia, and food insecurity. Define each of these terms and discuss how each could contribute to increased nutritional risk.

Accepted Answer

Physical frailty refers to a state of in

Being obese as a child increases the child's risk for type 2 diabetes.

Binge drinking is defined as _ or more drinks at one time for men and _ or more drinks at one time for women.

Use the graph to compare the incidence of heart disease in Okinawa with that in Japan and the U.S.

These results most likely came from ____ studies.

When short-term alcohol intake exceeds the body's ability to break it down, the excess accumulates in the bloodstream and impairs a person's abilities. Of the following, which is the correct sequence of impairments that occur?

Explain how the environment, lifestyle, and genetics influence one's rate of aging.

Which of the following would be the healthiest alternative to French fries if you were eating at a fast-food restaurant?

Peak blood alcohol concentrations occur about _____ minutes after ingestion.

Which is NOT a lunch standard of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010?

______ is used to determine overweight and obesity in children.

In the US, the average life expectancy is 78 years and healthy life expectancy is 70 years. What does this mean?

Which of the following does not affect nutritional status in older adults?

A disease that results in a relentless and irreversible loss of mental function is

Explain the Malnutrition Cycle.

As people age, they tend to lose lean body mass, owing to the decrease in BMR typically seen with aging.

The best way to determine if a child is receiving adequate nutrition is to observe their growth pattern.

Which of the following is the only dietary intervention that has been shown to slow aging and extend life?

The older adult years are often associated with increased physical frailty, dementia, and food insecurity. Define each of these terms and discuss how each could contribute to increased nutritional risk.

Nutrition: Everyday Choices

Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

How Safe Is Our Food Supply

Feeding the World

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Exam 12: Nutrition From 1 to 100

Being obese as a child increases the child's risk for type 2 diabetes.

Binge drinking is defined as _____ or more drinks at one time for men and _____ or more drinks at one time for women.

Use the graph to compare the incidence of heart disease in Okinawa with that in Japan and the U.S.

These results most likely came from ____ studies.

When short-term alcohol intake exceeds the body's ability to break it down, the excess accumulates in the bloodstream and impairs a person's abilities. Of the following, which is the correct sequence of impairments that occur?

Explain how the environment, lifestyle, and genetics influence one's rate of aging.

Which of the following would be the healthiest alternative to French fries if you were eating at a fast-food restaurant?

Peak blood alcohol concentrations occur about _____ minutes after ingestion.

Which is NOT a lunch standard of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010?

______ is used to determine overweight and obesity in children.

In the US, the average life expectancy is 78 years and healthy life expectancy is 70 years. What does this mean?

Which of the following does not affect nutritional status in older adults?

A disease that results in a relentless and irreversible loss of mental function is

Explain the Malnutrition Cycle.

As people age, they tend to lose lean body mass, owing to the decrease in BMR typically seen with aging.

The best way to determine if a child is receiving adequate nutrition is to observe their growth pattern.

Which of the following is the only dietary intervention that has been shown to slow aging and extend life?

The older adult years are often associated with increased physical frailty, dementia, and food insecurity. Define each of these terms and discuss how each could contribute to increased nutritional risk.

Nutrition: Everyday Choices

Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

How Safe Is Our Food Supply

Feeding the World

Filters

Binge drinking is defined as _ or more drinks at one time for men and _ or more drinks at one time for women.