Question 1

Which of the following food choices would provide the most fiber per serving?

Accepted Answer

A) Puffed white rice cereal 
B) Vegetable juice 
C) Textured vegetable protein 
D) Bean burrito 
E) Chocolate milk 
A) Puffed white rice cereal 
B) Vegetable juice 
C) Textured vegetable protein 
D) Bean burrito 
E) Chocolate milk

Question 2

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below.
  
-Given Scott's inclusion and tolerance of milk and milk products in his diet,his ancestors likely did not have the natural selection advantage of lactase gene persistence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Answer questions based on the case study "Bayo" information below.
  
-Bayo could improve his heart health by increasing his intake of:

Accepted Answer

A)  soluble fiber. 
B)  plant stanols. 
C)  omega-3 fatty acids. 
D)  vitamin E. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  soluble fiber. 
B)  plant stanols. 
C)  omega-3 fatty acids. 
D)  vitamin E. 
E)  All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A) Enzymes require essential fatty acids as coenzymes. 
B) Enzymes can require vitamin or mineral cofactors for their function. 
C) Enzymes are chemicals secreted from endocrine glands into the blood. 
D) Enzymes are carbohydrate-based substances. 
E) All of the above 
A) Enzymes require essential fatty acids as coenzymes. 
B) Enzymes can require vitamin or mineral cofactors for their function. 
C) Enzymes are chemicals secreted from endocrine glands into the blood. 
D) Enzymes are carbohydrate-based substances. 
E) All of the above

Question 5

Carbohydrates are made by plants through a process involving:

Accepted Answer

A) carbon dioxide. 
B) water. 
C) sunlight. 
D) chlorophyll. 
E) All of the above 
A) carbon dioxide. 
B) water. 
C) sunlight. 
D) chlorophyll. 
E) All of the above

Question 6

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.
-Because she is breast feeding,her DRI for protein is 1.1 g/kg.Elly consumed about 80% of her Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for protein (round her calculated DRI to the nearest whole gram of protein).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels increase with an increased intake of:

Accepted Answer

A) antioxidants. 
B) trans-fatty acids. 
C) saturated fatty acids. 
D) A and B 
E) B and C 
A) antioxidants. 
B) trans-fatty acids. 
C) saturated fatty acids. 
D) A and B 
E) B and C

Question 8

The amino acid sequence in a protein influences its character.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When whole grains are refined,the amount of _____ is decreased.

Accepted Answer

A) fiber 
B) vitamins 
C) minerals 
D) Fiber,vitamin,and mineral contents are all reduced when whole grains are refined. 
A) fiber 
B) vitamins 
C) minerals 
D) Fiber,vitamin,and mineral contents are all reduced when whole grains are refined.

Question 10

Which organ is responsible for the release of sodium bicarbonate,a chemical needed to neutralize stomach acid?

Accepted Answer

A) The stomach 
B) The duodenum 
C) The liver 
D) The gallbladder 
E) The pancreas 
A) The stomach 
B) The duodenum 
C) The liver 
D) The gallbladder 
E) The pancreas

Question 11

Which lipoprotein contains the most cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) Chylomicron 
B) VLDL 
C) LDL 
D) IDL 
E) HDL 
A) Chylomicron 
B) VLDL 
C) LDL 
D) IDL 
E) HDL

Question 12

The action of glucagon is to increase the level of sugar (glucose)in the blood stream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Hyperhomocystemia is:

Accepted Answer

A) cancer promoting. 
B) a heart disease risk factor. 
C) linked to unmanaged hyperglycemia. 
D) a type of allergic reaction. 
E) an autoimmune disorder. 
A) cancer promoting. 
B) a heart disease risk factor. 
C) linked to unmanaged hyperglycemia. 
D) a type of allergic reaction. 
E) an autoimmune disorder.

Question 14

Answer questions based on the "Marcie" case study information below.
Marcie is a 25-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 238 mg/dL,triglycerides of 331 mg/dL,low-density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol of 205 mg/dL,high-density lipoprotein (HDL)cholesterol of 33 mg/dL,fasting blood sugar of 152 mg/dL,and resting blood pressure of 145/76 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 84 grams,fiber intake of 18 grams,cholesterol intake of 433 mg,and sodium intake of 3,885 mg.
-Marcie's diastolic blood pressure reading indicates prehypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below.
  
-Scott's blood pressure reading indicates:

Accepted Answer

A) optimal blood pressure. 
B) prehypertension. 
C) stage 1 hypertension. 
D) stage 2 hypertension. 
E) low blood pressure. 
A) optimal blood pressure. 
B) prehypertension. 
C) stage 1 hypertension. 
D) stage 2 hypertension. 
E) low blood pressure.

Question 16

Match the short phrase or term with the choice that correctly completes the sentence.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
-Protein synthesis involves:

Accepted Answer

A) anabolic reactions. 
B) catabolic reactions. 
C) neither anabolic nor catabolic reactions. 
A) anabolic reactions. 
B) catabolic reactions. 
C) neither anabolic nor catabolic reactions.

Question 17

A person who is allergic to milk:

Accepted Answer

A) is missing the enzyme lactase. 
B) has an immune reaction against the milk. 
C) produces lipoproteins against the milk. 
D) is insulin deficient. 
E) is at risk for kwashiorkor. 
A) is missing the enzyme lactase. 
B) has an immune reaction against the milk. 
C) produces lipoproteins against the milk. 
D) is insulin deficient. 
E) is at risk for kwashiorkor.

Question 18

Amylase is an enzyme that helps break down starch into single glucose units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Protein denaturation occurs in the small intestine by protease enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following food choices would provide the most fiber per serving?

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Given Scott's inclusion and tolerance of milk and milk products in his diet,his ancestors likely did not have the natural selection advantage of lactase gene persistence.

Answer questions based on the case study "Bayo" information below. -Bayo could improve his heart health by increasing his intake of:

Which of the following statements is true about enzymes?

Carbohydrates are made by plants through a process involving:

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels increase with an increased intake of:

The amino acid sequence in a protein influences its character.

When whole grains are refined,the amount of _____ is decreased.

Which organ is responsible for the release of sodium bicarbonate,a chemical needed to neutralize stomach acid?

Which lipoprotein contains the most cholesterol?

The action of glucagon is to increase the level of sugar (glucose)in the blood stream.

Hyperhomocystemia is:

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Scott's blood pressure reading indicates:

Match the short phrase or term with the choice that correctly completes the sentence.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -Protein synthesis involves:

A person who is allergic to milk:

Amylase is an enzyme that helps break down starch into single glucose units.

Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar.

Protein denaturation occurs in the small intestine by protease enzymes.

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Which of the following food choices would provide the most fiber per serving?

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Given Scott's inclusion and tolerance of milk and milk products in his diet,his ancestors likely did not have the natural selection advantage of lactase gene persistence.

Answer questions based on the case study "Bayo" information below. -Bayo could improve his heart health by increasing his intake of:

Which of the following statements is true about enzymes?

Carbohydrates are made by plants through a process involving:

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels increase with an increased intake of:

The amino acid sequence in a protein influences its character.

When whole grains are refined,the amount of _____ is decreased.

Which organ is responsible for the release of sodium bicarbonate,a chemical needed to neutralize stomach acid?

Which lipoprotein contains the most cholesterol?

The action of glucagon is to increase the level of sugar (glucose)in the blood stream.

Hyperhomocystemia is:

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Scott's blood pressure reading indicates:

Match the short phrase or term with the choice that correctly completes the sentence.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -Protein synthesis involves:

A person who is allergic to milk:

Amylase is an enzyme that helps break down starch into single glucose units.

Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar.

Protein denaturation occurs in the small intestine by protease enzymes.

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

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