Question 1

HDLs are the destructive forms of cholesterol that form atherosclerotic plaques on arterial walls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following dairy servings is equal to 1 cup of milk?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/2 cup of yogurt 
B) 2 ounces of natural cheese 
C) 2 ounces of processed cheese 
D) 1 egg 
A) 1/2 cup of yogurt 
B) 2 ounces of natural cheese 
C) 2 ounces of processed cheese 
D) 1 egg

Question 3

Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in lean servings of beef and chicken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One serving of grains is equal to one slice of bread.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Dietary iodine is required to form which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin 
B) Estrogen 
C) ADH 
D) Thyroid hormones 
A) Insulin 
B) Estrogen 
C) ADH 
D) Thyroid hormones

Question 6

Adults should consume a minimum of 2 cups of milk or milk products each day to meet their calcium needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A patient with high cholesterol should be instructed to avoid eating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Caffeine 
B) Skim dairy products 
C) Raw vegetables 
D) Red meat 
E) Vitamin B 
A) Caffeine 
B) Skim dairy products 
C) Raw vegetables 
D) Red meat 
E) Vitamin B

Question 8

Protein can be found in:

Accepted Answer

A) meat and nuts 
B) raw vegetables 
C) citrus 
D) oils and butter 
A) meat and nuts 
B) raw vegetables 
C) citrus 
D) oils and butter

Question 9

Which of the following is the recommendation for healthy blood lipid levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintain HDL levels below 40 mg/dL. 
B) Maintain LDL levels no higher than 100 mg/dL. 
C) Keep the blood cholesterol level below 180 mg/dL. 
D) Keep triglyceride levels below 140 in women mg/dL. 
A) Maintain HDL levels below 40 mg/dL. 
B) Maintain LDL levels no higher than 100 mg/dL. 
C) Keep the blood cholesterol level below 180 mg/dL. 
D) Keep triglyceride levels below 140 in women mg/dL.

Question 10

Anemia may be caused by a low intake of folic acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Olive oil is the primary source of fat in Mediterranean diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Advertising is not shown to have any influence on what individuals choose to eat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids is recommended for patients with a history of blood clot formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following would provide the best dietary source of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A) Multigrain cereal 
B) Dairy products 
C) Citrus fruits 
D) Lean meats 
A) Multigrain cereal 
B) Dairy products 
C) Citrus fruits 
D) Lean meats

Question 15

Which is not an antioxidant?

Accepted Answer

A) Beta-carotene 
B) Vitamin E 
C) Vitamin K 
D) Vitamin C 
A) Beta-carotene 
B) Vitamin E 
C) Vitamin K 
D) Vitamin C

Question 16

__________ carries cholesterol to the cells and forms atherosclerotic plaques on arterial walls.

Accepted Answer

LDL cholesterol
LDL cholestero

Question 17

Nonessential nutrients are not required by the body to maintain a state of health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Foods rich in vitamin A are:

Accepted Answer

A) orange fruits and vegetables 
B) oatmeal 
C) whole grains 
D) dried beans 
A) orange fruits and vegetables 
B) oatmeal 
C) whole grains 
D) dried beans

Question 19

A sign of calcium toxicity is:

Accepted Answer

A) weakness 
B) cardiac abnormalities 
C) kidney stones 
D) hormonal abnormalities 
A) weakness 
B) cardiac abnormalities 
C) kidney stones 
D) hormonal abnormalities

Question 20

A clear liquid diet includes milk, custards, and creamed soups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 30: Nutrition and Health Promotion

HDLs are the destructive forms of cholesterol that form atherosclerotic plaques on arterial walls.

Which of the following dairy servings is equal to 1 cup of milk?

Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in lean servings of beef and chicken.

One serving of grains is equal to one slice of bread.

Dietary iodine is required to form which of the following?

Adults should consume a minimum of 2 cups of milk or milk products each day to meet their calcium needs.

A patient with high cholesterol should be instructed to avoid eating which of the following?

Protein can be found in:

Which of the following is the recommendation for healthy blood lipid levels?

Anemia may be caused by a low intake of folic acid.

Olive oil is the primary source of fat in Mediterranean diets.

Advertising is not shown to have any influence on what individuals choose to eat.

A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids is recommended for patients with a history of blood clot formation.

Which of the following would provide the best dietary source of vitamin E?

Which is not an antioxidant?

__________ carries cholesterol to the cells and forms atherosclerotic plaques on arterial walls.

Nonessential nutrients are not required by the body to maintain a state of health.

Foods rich in vitamin A are:

A sign of calcium toxicity is:

A clear liquid diet includes milk, custards, and creamed soups.

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