Question 1

Omega-3 fatty acids function in the prevention of heart disease by:

Accepted Answer

A) reducing the formation of blood clots. 
B) reducing blood pressure. 
C) reducing blood cholesterol levels. 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) reducing the formation of blood clots. 
B) reducing blood pressure. 
C) reducing blood cholesterol levels. 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 2

Antibodies are:

Accepted Answer

A) synthesized from fatty acids. 
B) proteins produced by immune cells. 
C) food components causing allergy. 
D) normally reactive to self. 
E) byproducts of DNA transcription and RNA translation. 
A) synthesized from fatty acids. 
B) proteins produced by immune cells. 
C) food components causing allergy. 
D) normally reactive to self. 
E) byproducts of DNA transcription and RNA translation.

Question 3

Which substance is made from cholesterol in the liver?

Accepted Answer

A) Antibodies 
B) Glycogen 
C) Bile 
D) Glucose 
E) Insulin 
A) Antibodies 
B) Glycogen 
C) Bile 
D) Glucose 
E) Insulin

Question 4

Answer questions based on the "Lyla" case study information below.
Lyla is a 23-year-old single mom.She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy.Her child is now two years old.Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds.Her waist measurement is 37 inches.Her lab values include: a fasting blood sugar level of 115 mg/dL,total blood cholesterol of 227 mg/dL,and blood pressure of 137/87 mm Hg.She consumes,on the average,2,450 Calories,26 grams of dietary fiber,and 26 grams of saturated fat daily.
-Lyla meets the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the correct process of protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A) DNA is transcribed to mRNA,which is translated to protein. 
B) mRNA is transcribed to DNA,which is translated to protein. 
C) Protein is transcribed to mRNA,which is translated to DNA. 
D) Protein is transcribed to DNA,which is translated to mRNA. 
E) DNA is transcribed to protein,which is translated to mRNA. 
A) DNA is transcribed to mRNA,which is translated to protein. 
B) mRNA is transcribed to DNA,which is translated to protein. 
C) Protein is transcribed to mRNA,which is translated to DNA. 
D) Protein is transcribed to DNA,which is translated to mRNA. 
E) DNA is transcribed to protein,which is translated to mRNA.

Question 6

_____ prevent(s)LDL oxidation.

Accepted Answer

A) Elevated serum triglycerides 
B) Antioxidants 
C) Saturated fatty acids 
D) Aerobic physical activity 
E) A high-protein diet 
A) Elevated serum triglycerides 
B) Antioxidants 
C) Saturated fatty acids 
D) Aerobic physical activity 
E) A high-protein diet

Question 7

Which of the following is a protein component in food that causes an allergy?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose 
B) Insoluble fiber 
C) Antibodies 
D) Allergen (antigen) 
E) Hyperhomocystemia 
A) Glucose 
B) Insoluble fiber 
C) Antibodies 
D) Allergen (antigen) 
E) Hyperhomocystemia

Question 8

Which of the following organs does not contribute to the digestion of food?

Accepted Answer

A) Gallbladder 
B) Pancreas 
C) Kidney 
D) Stomach 
E) Liver 
A) Gallbladder 
B) Pancreas 
C) Kidney 
D) Stomach 
E) Liver

Question 9

Kwashiorkor is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acid deficiency. 
B) poor protein complementation. 
C) a high-sugar diet. 
D) inadequate intake of protein. E not taking in enough Calories. 
A) fatty acid deficiency. 
B) poor protein complementation. 
C) a high-sugar diet. 
D) inadequate intake of protein. E not taking in enough Calories.

Question 10

The amino acid sequence in proteins creates some of the individual protein characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 needs to increase her protein intake to reach her Dietary Reference Intake (DRI).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 protein intake was within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Trans-fatty acids are generally not found in:

Accepted Answer

A) fruits. 
B) vegetables. 
C) grains. 
D) legumes. 
E) All of the above 
A) fruits. 
B) vegetables. 
C) grains. 
D) legumes. 
E) All of the above

Question 14

Carbohydrate synthesis in plants is termed _____,and this process is a(n)_____ chemical process.

Accepted Answer

A) carbon fixing,transfer 
B) condensation,anabolic 
C) photosynthesis,catabolic 
D) photosynthesis,anabolic 
E) hydrolysis,catabolic 
A) carbon fixing,transfer 
B) condensation,anabolic 
C) photosynthesis,catabolic 
D) photosynthesis,anabolic 
E) hydrolysis,catabolic

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true regarding metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Homeostasis involves a balance of anabolic and catabolic reactions. 
B) Homeostasis causes weight gain. 
C) Catabolic reactions involve condensation reactions. 
D) Anabolic reactions cause tissue degradation. 
E) Enzymatic digestion of proteins to amino acids involves anabolic reactions. 
A) Homeostasis involves a balance of anabolic and catabolic reactions. 
B) Homeostasis causes weight gain. 
C) Catabolic reactions involve condensation reactions. 
D) Anabolic reactions cause tissue degradation. 
E) Enzymatic digestion of proteins to amino acids involves anabolic reactions.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is false about fiber? Fiber:

Accepted Answer

A) is noncaloric. 
B) decreases the caloric density of the diet. 
C) hardens stool. 
D) binds beta-carotene. 
E) is soluble in or attracts water. 
A) is noncaloric. 
B) decreases the caloric density of the diet. 
C) hardens stool. 
D) binds beta-carotene. 
E) is soluble in or attracts water.

Question 17

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below.
  
-Which of the following is not a risk factor for heart disease that applies to Scott?

Accepted Answer

A) Genetics 
B) Gender 
C) Lifestyle 
D) Diet 
E) None of the above 
A) Genetics 
B) Gender 
C) Lifestyle 
D) Diet 
E) None of the above

Question 18

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 fasting blood sugar level may indicate diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)diet reduces allergies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Answer questions based on the "Lyla" case study information below.
Lyla is a 23-year-old single mom.She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy.Her child is now two years old.Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds.Her waist measurement is 37 inches.Her lab values include: a fasting blood sugar level of 115 mg/dL,total blood cholesterol of 227 mg/dL,and blood pressure of 137/87 mm Hg.She consumes,on the average,2,450 Calories,26 grams of dietary fiber,and 26 grams of saturated fat daily.
-Lyla could improve her health by following the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Omega-3 fatty acids function in the prevention of heart disease by:

Antibodies are:

Which substance is made from cholesterol in the liver?

What is the correct process of protein synthesis?

_____ prevent(s)LDL oxidation.

Which of the following is a protein component in food that causes an allergy?

Which of the following organs does not contribute to the digestion of food?

Kwashiorkor is caused by:

The amino acid sequence in proteins creates some of the individual protein characteristics.

Trans-fatty acids are generally not found in:

Carbohydrate synthesis in plants is termed _,and this process is a(n)_ chemical process.

Which of the following statements is true regarding metabolism?

Which of the following statements is false about fiber? Fiber:

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Which of the following is not a risk factor for heart disease that applies to Scott?

The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)diet reduces allergies.

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Omega-3 fatty acids function in the prevention of heart disease by:

Antibodies are:

Which substance is made from cholesterol in the liver?

What is the correct process of protein synthesis?

_____ prevent(s)LDL oxidation.

Which of the following is a protein component in food that causes an allergy?

Which of the following organs does not contribute to the digestion of food?

Kwashiorkor is caused by:

The amino acid sequence in proteins creates some of the individual protein characteristics.

Trans-fatty acids are generally not found in:

Carbohydrate synthesis in plants is termed _____,and this process is a(n)_____ chemical process.

Which of the following statements is true regarding metabolism?

Which of the following statements is false about fiber? Fiber:

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Which of the following is not a risk factor for heart disease that applies to Scott?

The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)diet reduces allergies.

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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Carbohydrate synthesis in plants is termed _,and this process is a(n)_ chemical process.