Question 1

Some of the digestion of food occurs in the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A person with milk allergy may benefit from ingesting lactase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below.
  
-Which food in Scott's diet provides healthy fats?

Accepted Answer

A) Doughnut 
B) Milk 
C) Eggs 
D) Ham/Spam 
E) None of the above 
A) Doughnut 
B) Milk 
C) Eggs 
D) Ham/Spam 
E) None of the above

Question 4

Hypoglycemia is:

Accepted Answer

A) the diagnostic criteria for diabetes. 
B) characterized by low blood sugar. 
C) a leading cause of atherosclerosis. 
D) the reason for lactose intolerance. 
E) an enzyme that catabolizes starch. 
A) the diagnostic criteria for diabetes. 
B) characterized by low blood sugar. 
C) a leading cause of atherosclerosis. 
D) the reason for lactose intolerance. 
E) an enzyme that catabolizes starch.

Question 5

_____ is/are the preferred fuel for the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose 
B) Fiber 
C) Antibodies 
D) Allergens (antigens) 
E) Hyperhomocystemia 
A) Glucose 
B) Fiber 
C) Antibodies 
D) Allergens (antigens) 
E) Hyperhomocystemia

Question 6

Which of the following nutrients is protein sparing?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrate 
B) Fat 
C) Fiber 
D) Omega-3 fatty acids 
E) Alcohol 
A) Carbohydrate 
B) Fat 
C) Fiber 
D) Omega-3 fatty acids 
E) Alcohol

Question 7

Muscle glycogen is frequently released into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Type 1 diabetes commonly develops during adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Answer questions based on the "Elly" case study information below.
Elly is a 27-year-old,sedentary woman who is 5 feet tall,weighs 150 pounds,and is currently breast feeding her baby (lactating).Several months after her baby was born her health was not improving as she had expected,so she had a health assessment done.The results indicated that she is obese with fasting total blood cholesterol of 237 mg/dl,triglycerides of 331 mg/dL,low-density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol of 203 mg/dL,high-density lipoprotein (HDL)cholesterol of 34 mg/dL,fasting blood sugar of 226 mg/dL,and resting blood pressure of 141/86 mm Hg.Dietary analysis results showed her to have a total daily Calorie intake of 2,705,Calorie need of 2,241,protein intake of 44 grams,fiber intake of 38 grams,cholesterol intake of 311 mg,and sodium intake of 3,423 mg.
-Elly is consuming an adequate amount of dietary fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Proteins can be categorized as one of two basic types:

Accepted Answer

A) DNA or RNA. 
B) antibodies or antigens. 
C) enzymes or hormones. 
D) simple or complex. 
E) fibrous or globular. 
A) DNA or RNA. 
B) antibodies or antigens. 
C) enzymes or hormones. 
D) simple or complex. 
E) fibrous or globular.

Question 11

Which of the following nutrients can improve amino acid utilization?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrate 
B) Fat 
C) Fiber 
D) Omega-3 fatty acids 
E) Alcohol 
A) Carbohydrate 
B) Fat 
C) Fiber 
D) Omega-3 fatty acids 
E) Alcohol

Question 12

Which of the following is known as an accessory organ in the digestive process?

Accepted Answer

A) The heart 
B) The duodenum 
C) The kidney 
D) The gallbladder 
E) The lungs 
A) The heart 
B) The duodenum 
C) The kidney 
D) The gallbladder 
E) The lungs

Question 13

_____ is a process that generates unhealthy fats.

Accepted Answer

A) Triglyceride catabolism 
B) Hydrolysis 
C) Denaturation 
D) Aerobic physical activity 
E) Hydrogenation 
A) Triglyceride catabolism 
B) Hydrolysis 
C) Denaturation 
D) Aerobic physical activity 
E) Hydrogenation

Question 14

_____ increase(s)LDL cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) Elevated serum triglycerides 
B) Antioxidants 
C) Saturated fatty acids 
D) Aerobic physical activity 
E) Monounsaturated fatty acids 
A) Elevated serum triglycerides 
B) Antioxidants 
C) Saturated fatty acids 
D) Aerobic physical activity 
E) Monounsaturated fatty acids

Question 15

Which type of absorption mechanism requires a selective protein carrier and ATP energy?

Accepted Answer

A) Facilitated diffusion 
B) Passive diffusion 
C) Active transport 
D) Passive transport 
E) Nutrient activity 
A) Facilitated diffusion 
B) Passive diffusion 
C) Active transport 
D) Passive transport 
E) Nutrient activity

Question 16

Milk is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A) a high-fiber,antioxidant-rich food. 
B) a high-biological value protein source. 
C) a complementary protein source. 
D) a non-allergenic protein source. 
E) a good source of essential fatty acids. 
A) a high-fiber,antioxidant-rich food. 
B) a high-biological value protein source. 
C) a complementary protein source. 
D) a non-allergenic protein source. 
E) a good source of essential fatty acids.

Question 17

Answer questions based on the "Elly" case study information below.
Elly is a 27-year-old,sedentary woman who is 5 feet tall,weighs 150 pounds,and is currently breast feeding her baby (lactating).Several months after her baby was born her health was not improving as she had expected,so she had a health assessment done.The results indicated that she is obese with fasting total blood cholesterol of 237 mg/dl,triglycerides of 331 mg/dL,low-density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol of 203 mg/dL,high-density lipoprotein (HDL)cholesterol of 34 mg/dL,fasting blood sugar of 226 mg/dL,and resting blood pressure of 141/86 mm Hg.Dietary analysis results showed her to have a total daily Calorie intake of 2,705,Calorie need of 2,241,protein intake of 44 grams,fiber intake of 38 grams,cholesterol intake of 311 mg,and sodium intake of 3,423 mg.
-Elly may be at risk for metabolic syndrome and thus may benefit from following the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Protein is synthesized according to the genetic code inside the nucleus of human cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ is a risk factor for heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperproteinemia 
B) A high-fiber diet 
C) Hypoglycemia 
D) Hypotension 
E) Hyperhomocystemia 
A) Hyperproteinemia 
B) A high-fiber diet 
C) Hypoglycemia 
D) Hypotension 
E) Hyperhomocystemia

Question 20

Physical activity is associated with carcinogenesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Some of the digestion of food occurs in the pancreas.

A person with milk allergy may benefit from ingesting lactase.

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Which food in Scott's diet provides healthy fats?

Hypoglycemia is:

_____ is/are the preferred fuel for the brain.

Which of the following nutrients is protein sparing?

Muscle glycogen is frequently released into the bloodstream.

Type 1 diabetes commonly develops during adulthood.

Proteins can be categorized as one of two basic types:

Which of the following nutrients can improve amino acid utilization?

Which of the following is known as an accessory organ in the digestive process?

_____ is a process that generates unhealthy fats.

_____ increase(s)LDL cholesterol.

Which type of absorption mechanism requires a selective protein carrier and ATP energy?

Milk is best described as:

Protein is synthesized according to the genetic code inside the nucleus of human cells.

_____ is a risk factor for heart disease.

Physical activity is associated with carcinogenesis.

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Some of the digestion of food occurs in the pancreas.

A person with milk allergy may benefit from ingesting lactase.

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Which food in Scott's diet provides healthy fats?

Hypoglycemia is:

_____ is/are the preferred fuel for the brain.

Which of the following nutrients is protein sparing?

Muscle glycogen is frequently released into the bloodstream.

Type 1 diabetes commonly develops during adulthood.

Proteins can be categorized as one of two basic types:

Which of the following nutrients can improve amino acid utilization?

Which of the following is known as an accessory organ in the digestive process?

_____ is a process that generates unhealthy fats.

_____ increase(s)LDL cholesterol.

Which type of absorption mechanism requires a selective protein carrier and ATP energy?

Milk is best described as:

Protein is synthesized according to the genetic code inside the nucleus of human cells.

_____ is a risk factor for heart disease.

Physical activity is associated with carcinogenesis.

Nutrition Basics

Tools to Plan,Manage,and Evaluate Diets

The Science of Nutrition in Energy Balance, Body Composition,Weight Control,and Fitness

The Vitamins and Minerals

Nutrition Information and the Food Industry

Nutrition Through the Lifespan

Comprehensive, Open-Book Exam

Filters