Question 1

_____ is/are a protein component in food that can cause an allergy.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Omega-3 fatty acids may help to protect against:

Accepted Answer

A) diverticulosis. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) type 1 diabetes. 
D) kidney failure. 
E) heart disease. 
A) diverticulosis. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) type 1 diabetes. 
D) kidney failure. 
E) heart disease.

Question 3

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below.
  
-Scott's fiber intake puts him at risk for:

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension. 
B) malnutrition. 
C) cirrhosis. 
D) kidney disease. 
E) diverticulosis. 
A) hypertension. 
B) malnutrition. 
C) cirrhosis. 
D) kidney disease. 
E) diverticulosis.

Question 4

Vitamins are absorbed predominately in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 may be at risk for heart disease and could probably benefit from following the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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.
-Fiber promotes:
Answers:

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 7

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 may have type 1 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following fiber types can bind with bile and cause blood cholesterol levels to decrease?

Accepted Answer

A) Fructo-oligosaccharides 
B) Dextrose 
C) Pectin 
D) Cellulose 
E) Lignins 
A) Fructo-oligosaccharides 
B) Dextrose 
C) Pectin 
D) Cellulose 
E) Lignins

Question 9

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below.
  
-Scott's Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for protein is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A) 60 g. 
B) 116 g. 
C) 182 g. 
D) 256 g. 
E) 320 g. 
A) 60 g. 
B) 116 g. 
C) 182 g. 
D) 256 g. 
E) 320 g.

Question 10

Which of the following provides the best food source of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) Carrots 
B) Soybean oil 
C) Tuna 
D) White rice 
E) Whole milk 
A) Carrots 
B) Soybean oil 
C) Tuna 
D) White rice 
E) Whole milk

Question 11

Type 1 diabetes is:

Accepted Answer

A) a genetic disease caused by autoimmunity and a lack of insulin production. 
B) the build-up of homocysteine in the blood. 
C) a type of anemia common among vegetarians. 
D) a diet-related disease in which insulin resistance occurs. 
E) a communicable disease. 
A) a genetic disease caused by autoimmunity and a lack of insulin production. 
B) the build-up of homocysteine in the blood. 
C) a type of anemia common among vegetarians. 
D) a diet-related disease in which insulin resistance occurs. 
E) a communicable disease.

Question 12

There are two basic types of proteins: fibrous and globular.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 health assessment results show normal levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ can bind to and block the absorption of some minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) Bile 
B) Fat 
C) Glucose 
D) Fiber 
E) Insulin 
A) Bile 
B) Fat 
C) Glucose 
D) Fiber 
E) Insulin

Question 15

Diarrhea is a sign common to both lactose maldigestion and lactose intolerance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A person who has gastrointestinal distress after drinking milk most likely:

Accepted Answer

A) is missing the enzyme lactase. 
B) has type 2 diabetes. 
C) produces lipoproteins against the milk. 
D) is experiencing autoimmunity. 
E) is having a hydrogenation reaction. 
A) is missing the enzyme lactase. 
B) has type 2 diabetes. 
C) produces lipoproteins against the milk. 
D) is experiencing autoimmunity. 
E) is having a hydrogenation reaction.

Question 17

Blood thickens with elevated:

Accepted Answer

A) serum triglycerides levels. 
B) cis-fatty acid intake. 
C) high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. 
D) aerobic physical activity. 
E) blood pressure. 
A) serum triglycerides levels. 
B) cis-fatty acid intake. 
C) high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. 
D) aerobic physical activity. 
E) blood pressure.

Question 18

A high-fat diet very rich in omega-6 fatty acids (such as linoleic acid)would increase the risk for developing which of the following chronic diseases?

Accepted Answer

A) Type 1 diabetes 
B) Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease 
C) Marasmus 
D) Kwashiorkor 
E) Cancer 
A) Type 1 diabetes 
B) Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease 
C) Marasmus 
D) Kwashiorkor 
E) Cancer

Question 19

What happens first,protein denaturation or protein digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein denaturation 
B) Protein digestion 
A) Protein denaturation 
B) Protein digestion

Question 20

Which of the following provides the best food source of the antioxidant nutrient vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A) Nuts 
B) Citrus fruits 
C) Green vegetables 
D) Legumes 
E) Dairy products 
A) Nuts 
B) Citrus fruits 
C) Green vegetables 
D) Legumes 
E) Dairy products

_____ is/are a protein component in food that can cause an allergy.

Omega-3 fatty acids may help to protect against:

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Scott's fiber intake puts him at risk for:

Vitamins are absorbed predominately in the stomach.

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. -Fiber promotes: Answers:

Which of the following fiber types can bind with bile and cause blood cholesterol levels to decrease?

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Scott's Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for protein is approximately:

Which of the following provides the best food source of fiber?

Type 1 diabetes is:

There are two basic types of proteins: fibrous and globular.

_____ can bind to and block the absorption of some minerals.

Diarrhea is a sign common to both lactose maldigestion and lactose intolerance.

A person who has gastrointestinal distress after drinking milk most likely:

Blood thickens with elevated:

A high-fat diet very rich in omega-6 fatty acids (such as linoleic acid)would increase the risk for developing which of the following chronic diseases?

What happens first,protein denaturation or protein digestion?

Which of the following provides the best food source of the antioxidant nutrient vitamin E?

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_____ is/are a protein component in food that can cause an allergy.

Omega-3 fatty acids may help to protect against:

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Scott's fiber intake puts him at risk for:

Vitamins are absorbed predominately in the stomach.

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. -Fiber promotes: Answers:

Which of the following fiber types can bind with bile and cause blood cholesterol levels to decrease?

Answer questions based on the case study "Scott" information below. -Scott's Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for protein is approximately:

Which of the following provides the best food source of fiber?

Type 1 diabetes is:

There are two basic types of proteins: fibrous and globular.

_____ can bind to and block the absorption of some minerals.

Diarrhea is a sign common to both lactose maldigestion and lactose intolerance.

A person who has gastrointestinal distress after drinking milk most likely:

Blood thickens with elevated:

A high-fat diet very rich in omega-6 fatty acids (such as linoleic acid)would increase the risk for developing which of the following chronic diseases?

What happens first,protein denaturation or protein digestion?

Which of the following provides the best food source of the antioxidant nutrient vitamin E?

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

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