Question 1

The classic sign of iodine deficiency is thyroid gland enlargement which is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

Goiter

Question 2

The most critical period for adequate iodine intake is during uterine development and the first two years of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

One advantage of using the serum concentration of soluble transferrin receptor as a biochemical marker for iron status is that it is not affected by inflammation or infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The percentage of red blood cells making up the entire volume of whole blood is known as packed cell volume or __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The percentage of red blood cells making...

Question 5

Which one of the following statements is False?

Accepted Answer

A)  The diets of most Americans supply more than adequate amounts of vitamin B-12. 
B)  In older persons the risk of low vitamin B-12 status increases due to diminished vitamin B-12 absorption. 
C)  Most cases of pernicious anemia in the United States are due to inadequate production of intrinsic factor. 
D)  Most cases of vitamin B-12 deficiency seen in the United States are due to a dietary deficiency of the vitamin. 
A)  The diets of most Americans supply more than adequate amounts of vitamin B-12. 
B)  In older persons the risk of low vitamin B-12 status increases due to diminished vitamin B-12 absorption. 
C)  Most cases of pernicious anemia in the United States are due to inadequate production of intrinsic factor. 
D)  Most cases of vitamin B-12 deficiency seen in the United States are due to a dietary deficiency of the vitamin.

Question 6

Which one of the following is the third stage of iron depletion?

Accepted Answer

A)  early functional iron deficiency without anemia 
B)  iron-deficiency anemia 
C)  depleted iron stores 
A)  early functional iron deficiency without anemia 
B)  iron-deficiency anemia 
C)  depleted iron stores

Question 7

While too little iodine in the diet can result in iodine deficiency disorders, high intakes of iodine are not a health concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If sun exposure is sufficient, dietary intake of vitamin D is not necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is the appropriate biochemical indicator for assessing calcium status?

Accepted Answer

A)  ionized serum calcium 
B)  total serum calcium 
C)  urinary calcium 
D)  none of the above 
A)  ionized serum calcium 
B)  total serum calcium 
C)  urinary calcium 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

Which one of the following is the most common nutrient deficiency in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  folic acid 
B)  iron 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  vitamin C 
A)  folic acid 
B)  iron 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  vitamin C

Question 11

According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which one of the following groups is at greatest risk of vitamin D deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexican Americans 
B)  Non-Hispanic Blacks 
C)  Non-Hispanic Whites 
A)  Mexican Americans 
B)  Non-Hispanic Blacks 
C)  Non-Hispanic Whites

Question 12

Because prealbumin has a shorter __________ than albumin, changes in nutritional status can be detected more rapidly by monitoring prealbumin than by monitoring albumin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because prealbumin has a shorter __________ than...

Question 13

Which one of the following is the most widely used indicator of recent iodine intake and iodine status?

Accepted Answer

A)  the goiter rate 
B)  serum thyroglobulin 
C)  serum thyroid-stimulating hormone 
D)  urinary iodine 
A)  the goiter rate 
B)  serum thyroglobulin 
C)  serum thyroid-stimulating hormone 
D)  urinary iodine

Question 14

Although the most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency, there are a number of other common causes which are collectively referred to as anemia of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although the most common cause of anemia...

Question 15

There is a lack of agreement among nutrition researchers on what constitutes an optimal serum concentration of vitamin
D.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is recognized as the single laboratory test for reliably assessing impaired iron status?

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin 
B)  mean corpuscular volume 
C)  serum ferritin 
D)  none of the above 
A)  hemoglobin 
B)  mean corpuscular volume 
C)  serum ferritin 
D)  none of the above

Question 17

A newborn is at increased risk of having a neural tube defect if its mother's diet was deficient in which of the following vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B-6 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  folate 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B-6 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  folate

Question 18

Preschool children and women of childbearing age are the groups at greatest risk of iron deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a functional test of vitamin A status?

Accepted Answer

A)  relative dose response 
B)  retinol isotope dilution 
C)  dark adaptation 
D)  liver biopsy 
A)  relative dose response 
B)  retinol isotope dilution 
C)  dark adaptation 
D)  liver biopsy

Question 20

Recent data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicate that iodine intake for the overall U.S. population is inadequate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The classic sign of iodine deficiency is thyroid gland enlargement which is referred to as __________.

The most critical period for adequate iodine intake is during uterine development and the first two years of life.

One advantage of using the serum concentration of soluble transferrin receptor as a biochemical marker for iron status is that it is not affected by inflammation or infection.

The percentage of red blood cells making up the entire volume of whole blood is known as packed cell volume or __________.

Which one of the following statements is False?

Which one of the following is the third stage of iron depletion?

While too little iodine in the diet can result in iodine deficiency disorders, high intakes of iodine are not a health concern.

If sun exposure is sufficient, dietary intake of vitamin D is not necessary.

Which of the following is the appropriate biochemical indicator for assessing calcium status?

Which one of the following is the most common nutrient deficiency in the United States?

According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which one of the following groups is at greatest risk of vitamin D deficiency?

Because prealbumin has a shorter __________ than albumin, changes in nutritional status can be detected more rapidly by monitoring prealbumin than by monitoring albumin.

Which one of the following is the most widely used indicator of recent iodine intake and iodine status?

Although the most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency, there are a number of other common causes which are collectively referred to as anemia of __________.

There is a lack of agreement among nutrition researchers on what constitutes an optimal serum concentration of vitamin D.

Which of the following is recognized as the single laboratory test for reliably assessing impaired iron status?

A newborn is at increased risk of having a neural tube defect if its mother's diet was deficient in which of the following vitamins?

Preschool children and women of childbearing age are the groups at greatest risk of iron deficiency.

Which of the following is a functional test of vitamin A status?

Recent data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicate that iodine intake for the overall U.S. population is inadequate.

Introduction to Nutritional Assessment

Standards for Nutrient Intake

Measuring Diet

National Dietary and Nutrition Surveys

Computerized Dietary Analysis Systems

Anthropometry

Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient

Nutritional Assessment in Disease Prevention

Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status

Counseling Theory and Technique

Filters

Exam 9: Biochemical Assessment of Nutritional Status

The classic sign of iodine deficiency is thyroid gland enlargement which is referred to as __________.

The most critical period for adequate iodine intake is during uterine development and the first two years of life.

One advantage of using the serum concentration of soluble transferrin receptor as a biochemical marker for iron status is that it is not affected by inflammation or infection.

The percentage of red blood cells making up the entire volume of whole blood is known as packed cell volume or __________.

Which one of the following statements is False?

Which one of the following is the third stage of iron depletion?

While too little iodine in the diet can result in iodine deficiency disorders, high intakes of iodine are not a health concern.

If sun exposure is sufficient, dietary intake of vitamin D is not necessary.

Which of the following is the appropriate biochemical indicator for assessing calcium status?

Which one of the following is the most common nutrient deficiency in the United States?

According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which one of the following groups is at greatest risk of vitamin D deficiency?

Because prealbumin has a shorter __________ than albumin, changes in nutritional status can be detected more rapidly by monitoring prealbumin than by monitoring albumin.

Which one of the following is the most widely used indicator of recent iodine intake and iodine status?

Although the most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency, there are a number of other common causes which are collectively referred to as anemia of __________.

There is a lack of agreement among nutrition researchers on what constitutes an optimal serum concentration of vitamin D.

Which of the following is recognized as the single laboratory test for reliably assessing impaired iron status?

A newborn is at increased risk of having a neural tube defect if its mother's diet was deficient in which of the following vitamins?

Preschool children and women of childbearing age are the groups at greatest risk of iron deficiency.

Which of the following is a functional test of vitamin A status?

Recent data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicate that iodine intake for the overall U.S. population is inadequate.

Introduction to Nutritional Assessment

Standards for Nutrient Intake

Measuring Diet

National Dietary and Nutrition Surveys

Computerized Dietary Analysis Systems

Anthropometry

Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient

Nutritional Assessment in Disease Prevention

Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status

Counseling Theory and Technique

Filters