Exam 30: Nutrition and Health Promotion

Obesity is defined as being more than _____% over the recommended body weight.

Unbleached flour is no more nutritious than regular white flour.

Low-fiber diets are recommended for patients with diverticulitis.

Which of the following oils is the most saturated?

If a food claims to be sodium free, there can be no salt in the product.

A patient's BMR is a reflection of the amount of energy required by the body to perform daily routines.

The effect of various carbohydrate food sources on hyperglycemic peaks is measured on what scale?

Olive and canola oils are examples of saturated fats.

Food sources of fats include avocados and coconut oil.

Hydrogenation of margarine results in the formation of trans fats.

The best way to increase levels of omega-3 fatty acids is to take fish oil supplements.

Vitamin C can be found in:

A patient with symptoms of __________ feels dizzy and has difficulty with normal balance.

Death rates are significantly higher for patients with a BMI of 19 to 22.

Which of the following foods contains a significant amount of carbohydrates?

Which of the following is not true about trans fats?

Carbohydrate intake should be close to 60% of daily calories.

Obesity affects more than 50% of Americans.

The American Cancer Society recommends a low-fiber diet.

A mechanical soft diet typically is used after oral surgery.