Question 1

Peristalsis is controlled by the skeletal-muscular system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true about enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin is an enzyme. 
B) Bile is an enzyme. 
C) Enzymes are proteins that catalyze metabolic reactions. 
D) Enzymes are fatty acids that send cellular signals. 
E) Both A and B 
A) Insulin is an enzyme. 
B) Bile is an enzyme. 
C) Enzymes are proteins that catalyze metabolic reactions. 
D) Enzymes are fatty acids that send cellular signals. 
E) Both A and B

Question 3

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.
-Kwashiorkor is:
Answers:

Accepted Answer

A) a functional protein. 
B) a high-quality protein. 
C) protein metabolism. 
D) protein-energy malnutrition. 
E) protein malnutrition. 
A) a functional protein. 
B) a high-quality protein. 
C) protein metabolism. 
D) protein-energy malnutrition. 
E) protein malnutrition.

Question 4

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below.
  
-Scott consumed approximately _____ of his Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for protein.

Accepted Answer

A) 76% 
B) 96% 
C) 212% 
D) 246% 
E) 410% 
A) 76% 
B) 96% 
C) 212% 
D) 246% 
E) 410%

Question 5

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 at risk for marasmus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

A) HDL removes cholesterol from the bloodstream. 
B) High HDL values promote atherosclerosis. 
C) Diet has no influence on HDL levels. 
D) Diets high in saturated fat are protective against heart disease. 
E) Elevated LDL cholesterol in the blood is protective against heart disease. 
A) HDL removes cholesterol from the bloodstream. 
B) High HDL values promote atherosclerosis. 
C) Diet has no influence on HDL levels. 
D) Diets high in saturated fat are protective against heart disease. 
E) Elevated LDL cholesterol in the blood is protective against heart disease.

Question 7

Which human body part listed below is directly involved in excretion?

Accepted Answer

A) Stomach 
B) Esophagus 
C) Liver 
D) Pancreas 
E) Lungs 
A) Stomach 
B) Esophagus 
C) Liver 
D) Pancreas 
E) Lungs

Question 8

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 consumed less than 7% of her Calories from saturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Soluble fibers include:

Accepted Answer

A) pectin,lignin,and mucilages. 
B) pectin,gums,and mucilages. 
C) pectin,lignin,and gels. 
D) cellulose,hemicellulose,and lignin. 
E) cellulose,hemicellulose,and agar. 
A) pectin,lignin,and mucilages. 
B) pectin,gums,and mucilages. 
C) pectin,lignin,and gels. 
D) cellulose,hemicellulose,and lignin. 
E) cellulose,hemicellulose,and agar.

Question 10

_____ decrease(s)transit time.

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 11

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.
-Transit time is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which absorption mechanism is selective and uses adenosine triphosphate (ATP)energy?

Accepted Answer

A) Passive diffusion 
B) Facilitated diffusion 
C) Active transport 
D) A and B 
E) B and C 
A) Passive diffusion 
B) Facilitated diffusion 
C) Active transport 
D) A and B 
E) B and C

Question 13

A glucose tolerance test is a common method used to diagnose:

Accepted Answer

A) kwashiorkor. 
B) hypertension. 
C) diabetes. 
D) food allergies. 
E) cancer. 
A) kwashiorkor. 
B) hypertension. 
C) diabetes. 
D) food allergies. 
E) cancer.

Question 14

What is true about fat absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs in the ascending colon. 
B) It is aided by emulsification with bile. 
C) It is released into the bloodstream as VLDL. 
D) It requires amylase action on the glycerol backbone. 
E) All of the above 
A) It occurs in the ascending colon. 
B) It is aided by emulsification with bile. 
C) It is released into the bloodstream as VLDL. 
D) It requires amylase action on the glycerol backbone. 
E) All of the above

Question 15

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's Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for fiber is 28 grams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Hypertension causes arterial wall injury,thus contributing to heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Protein need is based on body:

Accepted Answer

A) weight. 
B) height. 
C) Caloric need. 
D) CHO adequacy. 
E) nutrient density. 
A) weight. 
B) height. 
C) Caloric need. 
D) CHO adequacy. 
E) nutrient density.

Question 18

Lactase persistence is tied to human biocultural evolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Allergens are usually _____ that illicit an immune response.

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates 
B) antioxidants 
C) trans fatty acids 
D) proteins 
E) phytochemicals 
A) carbohydrates 
B) antioxidants 
C) trans fatty acids 
D) proteins 
E) phytochemicals

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.
-If Lyla consumed the same Calorie level and her DRI for protein,then she would consume 10% of her Calories from protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Peristalsis is controlled by the skeletal-muscular system.

Which of the following is true about enzymes?

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. -Kwashiorkor is: Answers:

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Scott consumed approximately _____ of his Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for protein.

Which of the following statements is true about lipoproteins?

Which human body part listed below is directly involved in excretion?

Soluble fibers include:

_____ decrease(s)transit time.

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. -Transit time is:

Which absorption mechanism is selective and uses adenosine triphosphate (ATP)energy?

A glucose tolerance test is a common method used to diagnose:

What is true about fat absorption?

Hypertension causes arterial wall injury,thus contributing to heart disease.

Protein need is based on body:

Lactase persistence is tied to human biocultural evolution.

Allergens are usually _____ that illicit an immune response.

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Peristalsis is controlled by the skeletal-muscular system.

Which of the following is true about enzymes?

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. -Kwashiorkor is: Answers:

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Scott consumed approximately _____ of his Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for protein.

Which of the following statements is true about lipoproteins?

Which human body part listed below is directly involved in excretion?

Soluble fibers include:

_____ decrease(s)transit time.

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. -Transit time is:

Which absorption mechanism is selective and uses adenosine triphosphate (ATP)energy?

A glucose tolerance test is a common method used to diagnose:

What is true about fat absorption?

Hypertension causes arterial wall injury,thus contributing to heart disease.

Protein need is based on body:

Lactase persistence is tied to human biocultural evolution.

Allergens are usually _____ that illicit an immune response.

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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