Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the defining characteristics of metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Abdominal obesity 
B) Hypertension 
C) Elevated blood lipids 
D) Physical inactivity 
A) Abdominal obesity 
B) Hypertension 
C) Elevated blood lipids 
D) Physical inactivity D

Question 2

Endogenous toxins include

Accepted Answer

A) pollutants in water. 
B) drugs. 
C) end products of metabolism of hormones. 
D) curcuminoids. 
A) pollutants in water. 
B) drugs. 
C) end products of metabolism of hormones. 
D) curcuminoids. C

Question 3

Which is an appropriate nutritional guideline for the adult years?

Accepted Answer

A) Focus primarily on lipid intake. 
B) Follow a nutrient-dense, phytochemical-rich food plan. 
C) Follow the dietary guidelines used for adolescents. 
D) Follow a vegan diet. 
A) Focus primarily on lipid intake. 
B) Follow a nutrient-dense, phytochemical-rich food plan. 
C) Follow the dietary guidelines used for adolescents. 
D) Follow a vegan diet. B

Question 4

A major change in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is that

Accepted Answer

A) it puts more emphasis on using processed foods. 
B) portion sizes replace serving sizes. 
C) it emphasizes calorie-dense over nutrient-dense foods. 
D) it is tied to the consumer price index. 
A) it puts more emphasis on using processed foods. 
B) portion sizes replace serving sizes. 
C) it emphasizes calorie-dense over nutrient-dense foods. 
D) it is tied to the consumer price index.

Question 5

What are phytoestrogens are thought to reduce the risk of?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver polyps 
B) Cardiovascular disease 
C) Type 2 diabetes mellitus 
D) Beriberi 
A) Liver polyps 
B) Cardiovascular disease 
C) Type 2 diabetes mellitus 
D) Beriberi

Question 6

Who may benefit the most from the light to moderate intake of alcohol in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Men in their late 30s 
B) Women in their 20s 
C) Women in their late 40s 
D) Men in their late 40s 
A) Men in their late 30s 
B) Women in their 20s 
C) Women in their late 40s 
D) Men in their late 40s

Question 7

Which of the following is the term used to describe microbial foods or supplements that can be used to change or reestablish the intestinal flora and improve the health of the host?

Accepted Answer

A) Probiotics 
B) Phytoestrogens 
C) Stanols 
D) Lignans 
A) Probiotics 
B) Phytoestrogens 
C) Stanols 
D) Lignans

Question 8

How is soy beneficial in promoting cardiovascular health?

Accepted Answer

A) By reducing saturated fat intake 
B) By replacing animal protein in the diet 
C) By stimulating HDL production 
D) By promoting vasodilation and decrease in blood pressure 
A) By reducing saturated fat intake 
B) By replacing animal protein in the diet 
C) By stimulating HDL production 
D) By promoting vasodilation and decrease in blood pressure

Question 9

Increased dietary intake of what is associated with a reduced risk of chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Grains, fruits, and vegetables 
B) Legumes 
C) Vegetable oils 
D) Trans-fatty acids 
A) Grains, fruits, and vegetables 
B) Legumes 
C) Vegetable oils 
D) Trans-fatty acids

Question 10

Endogenous toxins are

Accepted Answer

A) the same as xenobiotics. 
B) from environmental pollutants. 
C) end products of metabolism. 
D) Prebiotics. 
A) the same as xenobiotics. 
B) from environmental pollutants. 
C) end products of metabolism. 
D) Prebiotics.

Question 11

The leading cause of death and debilitation among adults in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A) accidents 
B) cancer 
C) diabetes 
D) Heart disease 
A) accidents 
B) cancer 
C) diabetes 
D) Heart disease

Question 12

Which of the following is a comorbid diagnosis associated with obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteoporosis 
B) Premenstrual syndrome 
C) Type 2 diabetes mellitus 
D) Chronic lung disease 
A) Osteoporosis 
B) Premenstrual syndrome 
C) Type 2 diabetes mellitus 
D) Chronic lung disease

Question 13

Which of the following is an effect of the decreased circulation of estrogen associated with menopause?

Accepted Answer

A) Increase in bone remodeling 
B) Increase in HDL levels 
C) Increase in LDL levels 
D) Increase in energy levels 
A) Increase in bone remodeling 
B) Increase in HDL levels 
C) Increase in LDL levels 
D) Increase in energy levels

Question 14

Which of the following are biologically active, naturally occurring substances in plants that act as natural defense systems and show potential for reducing the risk for cancer and cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Prebiotics 
B) Phytochemicals 
C) Butyrates 
D) Xenobiotics 
A) Prebiotics 
B) Phytochemicals 
C) Butyrates 
D) Xenobiotics

Question 15

When do perimenopause and menopause begin in women?

Accepted Answer

A) Early 30s 
B) Late 40s 
C) Elder years 
D) Mid 30s 
A) Early 30s 
B) Late 40s 
C) Elder years 
D) Mid 30s

Question 16

Which group is at risk of not eating the RDI of nutrients and may benefit by the use of multivitamin supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) Athletes 
B) Premenopausal women 
C) Those with food allergies 
D) Men older than age 50 years 
A) Athletes 
B) Premenopausal women 
C) Those with food allergies 
D) Men older than age 50 years

Question 17

Which phytochemicals are thought to promote the detoxification systems of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Isothiocyanates 
B) Carotenoids 
C) Phytic acid 
D) Phenols 
A) Isothiocyanates 
B) Carotenoids 
C) Phytic acid 
D) Phenols

Question 18

A trend in adults is the United States is that they

Accepted Answer

A) are spending more money on food away from home. 
B) are eating more family meals at home. 
C) generally meet the dietary recommendations for promoting health 
D) use the MyPyramid tool to plan their diets 
A) are spending more money on food away from home. 
B) are eating more family meals at home. 
C) generally meet the dietary recommendations for promoting health 
D) use the MyPyramid tool to plan their diets

Question 19

What are good food sources of bioflavonoids?

Accepted Answer

A) Berries and cherries 
B) Carrots and squash 
C) Salmon and tuna 
D) Dark green vegetables 
A) Berries and cherries 
B) Carrots and squash 
C) Salmon and tuna 
D) Dark green vegetables

Question 20

Which of the following nutrients should men avoid taking as supplements during their adult years?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Anthocyanin 
C) Lycopene 
D) Vitamin D 
A) Iron 
B) Anthocyanin 
C) Lycopene 
D) Vitamin D

Exam 20: Nutrition in the Adult Years

Which of the following is NOT one of the defining characteristics of metabolic syndrome?

Endogenous toxins include

Which is an appropriate nutritional guideline for the adult years?

A major change in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is that

What are phytoestrogens are thought to reduce the risk of?

Who may benefit the most from the light to moderate intake of alcohol in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease?

Which of the following is the term used to describe microbial foods or supplements that can be used to change or reestablish the intestinal flora and improve the health of the host?

How is soy beneficial in promoting cardiovascular health?

Increased dietary intake of what is associated with a reduced risk of chronic disease?

Endogenous toxins are

The leading cause of death and debilitation among adults in the United States is

Which of the following is a comorbid diagnosis associated with obesity?

Which of the following is an effect of the decreased circulation of estrogen associated with menopause?

Which of the following are biologically active, naturally occurring substances in plants that act as natural defense systems and show potential for reducing the risk for cancer and cardiovascular disease?

When do perimenopause and menopause begin in women?

Which group is at risk of not eating the RDI of nutrients and may benefit by the use of multivitamin supplements?

Which phytochemicals are thought to promote the detoxification systems of the body?

A trend in adults is the United States is that they

What are good food sources of bioflavonoids?

Which of the following nutrients should men avoid taking as supplements during their adult years?

Digestion, Absorption, Transport, and Excretion of Nutrients

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The Nutrients and Their Metabolism

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Assessment: Nutritional Genomics

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Behavioral-Environmental: The Individual in the Community

Overview of Nutrition Diagnosis and Intervention

Food-Nutrient Delivery: Planning the Diet With Cultural Competency

Food and Nutrient Delivery: Bioactive Substances and Integrative Care

Food-Nutrient Delivery: Nutrition Support Methods

Interventions: Education and Counseling for Behavior Change

Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation

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Weight Management

Nutrition in Eating Disorders

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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Liver, Biliary System, and Exocrine Pancreas Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia of Nondiabetic Origin

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Thyroid and Related Disorders

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