Question 1

A patient who suffers routine constipation may not be drinking enough water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A high intake of sodium does not seem to affect patients with hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Unsaturated fats are heavier and denser than saturated fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A food source of folate is:

Accepted Answer

A) raw spinach 
B) strawberries 
C) carrots 
D) potatoes 
A) raw spinach 
B) strawberries 
C) carrots 
D) potatoes

Question 5

Which of the following is not a complex carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Honey 
B) Baked potato 
C) Pasta 
D) Apple 
A) Honey 
B) Baked potato 
C) Pasta 
D) Apple

Question 6

Bread made from stone-ground flour is more nutritious than whole-grain bread.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An inadequate dietary source of vitamin E may contribute to the development of osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain the recommendations for fat consumption.

Accepted Answer

The recommendations for fat consumption

Question 9

It is recommended that individuals consume a minimum of three servings of fat a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An example of anabolic action is the creation of __________ from multiple glucose molecules.

Accepted Answer

glycogen
An example

Question 11

The number of calories and the fat content in a serving size of a particular food are important criteria for patients to understand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the major factors that influence individual food choices.

Accepted Answer

The reasons for food choices include the

Question 13

According to the Food Guide Pyramid recommendations, which is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrate-rich foods should be avoided by all individuals. 
B) Patients with diabetes should restrict all types of carbohydrate foods. 
C) The healthiest diet is high in fiber and contains complex sources of carbohydrate. 
D) Protein intake should be limited to no more than 20% of the daily calorie intake. 
A) Carbohydrate-rich foods should be avoided by all individuals. 
B) Patients with diabetes should restrict all types of carbohydrate foods. 
C) The healthiest diet is high in fiber and contains complex sources of carbohydrate. 
D) Protein intake should be limited to no more than 20% of the daily calorie intake.

Question 14

A BMI of 25 to 29 indicates:

Accepted Answer

A) obesity 
B) normal weight 
C) overweight 
D) morbid obesity 
A) obesity 
B) normal weight 
C) overweight 
D) morbid obesity

Question 15

The BMI compares the patient's weight with traditional height and weight charts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One tablespoon of peanut butter is equivalent to a 1-ounce serving of protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The main function of carbohydrate is to repair and build tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It is recommended that we consume monounsaturated fats to help maintain a healthy blood cholesterol level.What would you recommend a patient use when cooking?

Accepted Answer

A) Hydrogenated margarine 
B) Corn oil 
C) Butter 
D) Canola oil 
A) Hydrogenated margarine 
B) Corn oil 
C) Butter 
D) Canola oil

Question 19

Diverticulosis can be treated with a diet high in soluble fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Magnesium is primarily stored in:

Accepted Answer

A) muscle 
B) bones 
C) liver 
D) kidneys 
A) muscle 
B) bones 
C) liver 
D) kidneys

Exam 30: Nutrition and Health Promotion

A patient who suffers routine constipation may not be drinking enough water.

A high intake of sodium does not seem to affect patients with hypertension.

Unsaturated fats are heavier and denser than saturated fats.

A food source of folate is:

Which of the following is not a complex carbohydrate?

Bread made from stone-ground flour is more nutritious than whole-grain bread.

An inadequate dietary source of vitamin E may contribute to the development of osteoporosis.

Explain the recommendations for fat consumption.

It is recommended that individuals consume a minimum of three servings of fat a day.

An example of anabolic action is the creation of __________ from multiple glucose molecules.

The number of calories and the fat content in a serving size of a particular food are important criteria for patients to understand.

Describe the major factors that influence individual food choices.

According to the Food Guide Pyramid recommendations, which is true?

A BMI of 25 to 29 indicates:

The BMI compares the patient's weight with traditional height and weight charts.

One tablespoon of peanut butter is equivalent to a 1-ounce serving of protein.

The main function of carbohydrate is to repair and build tissues.

It is recommended that we consume monounsaturated fats to help maintain a healthy blood cholesterol level.What would you recommend a patient use when cooking?

Diverticulosis can be treated with a diet high in soluble fiber.

Magnesium is primarily stored in:

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