Question 1

Which type of diet contributes to cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) High in fat,high in fiber,high in antioxidants 
B) Low in fat,low in fiber,low in antioxidants 
C) High in fat,low in fiber,high in antioxidants 
D) High in fat,low in fiber,low in antioxidants 
E) Low in fat,high in fiber,high in antioxidants 
A) High in fat,high in fiber,high in antioxidants 
B) Low in fat,low in fiber,low in antioxidants 
C) High in fat,low in fiber,high in antioxidants 
D) High in fat,low in fiber,low in antioxidants 
E) Low in fat,high in fiber,high in antioxidants

Question 2

Kwashiorkor is best described as protein:

Accepted Answer

A) toxicity. 
B) complementation. 
C) sensitivity. 
D) translation. 
E) malnutrition. 
A) toxicity. 
B) complementation. 
C) sensitivity. 
D) translation. 
E) malnutrition.

Question 3

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's fasting blood sugar level was normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 denaturation 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 5

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.
-Marasmus is:

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 6

Glucose is stored in the human body as:

Accepted Answer

A) cellulose. 
B) insulin. 
C) eicosanoids. 
D) starch. 
E) glycogen. 
A) cellulose. 
B) insulin. 
C) eicosanoids. 
D) starch. 
E) glycogen.

Question 7

Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A) The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes diet 
B) The Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension 
C) An egg,hotdog,and cheese diet 
D) A plant-based diet 
E) The Mediterranean diet 
A) The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes diet 
B) The Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension 
C) An egg,hotdog,and cheese diet 
D) A plant-based diet 
E) The Mediterranean diet

Question 8

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.
-The action of lipase on triglycerides is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

High-protein diets can deplete the body of:

Accepted Answer

A) water. 
B) calcium. 
C) vitamin B₆. 
D) All of the above 
A) water. 
B) calcium. 
C) vitamin B₆. 
D) All of the above

Question 10

Which answer below best describes peristalsis?

Accepted Answer

A) Cardiac movement 
B) The propelling of chyme through the gastrointestinal tract 
C) The process of fat emulsification in the gastrointestinal tract 
D) It requires signaling to the accessory organs 
E) It is another form of chemical digestion 
A) Cardiac movement 
B) The propelling of chyme through the gastrointestinal tract 
C) The process of fat emulsification in the gastrointestinal tract 
D) It requires signaling to the accessory organs 
E) It is another form of chemical digestion

Question 11

Diets rich in fruits and vegetables are protective against many types of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The mixing and churning of the stomach contents is an example of mechanical digestion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mastication is a mechanical process in the digestion of food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Diets high in protein accelerate:

Accepted Answer

A) kidney aging. 
B) diabetes. 
C) liver cirrhosis. 
D) maturation. 
E) lactose Intolerance. 
A) kidney aging. 
B) diabetes. 
C) liver cirrhosis. 
D) maturation. 
E) lactose Intolerance.

Question 15

Soluble fiber is beneficial for increasing gastric emptying time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following dietary components would benefit heart health?

Accepted Answer

A) Soy products 
B) Plant stanols 
C) Omega-3 fatty acids 
D) Soluble fiber 
E) All of the above could benefit heart health. 
A) Soy products 
B) Plant stanols 
C) Omega-3 fatty acids 
D) Soluble fiber 
E) All of the above could benefit heart health.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is not true about a person who is allergic to cow's milk?

Accepted Answer

A) The person is missing the enzyme lactase. 
B) The person has an immune response to the milk protein. 
C) The person produces antibodies against the milk antigen. 
D) The person's immune cells release histamine as a part of the allergic reaction. 
E) The person's IgE antibodies react immediately to the allergen. 
A) The person is missing the enzyme lactase. 
B) The person has an immune response to the milk protein. 
C) The person produces antibodies against the milk antigen. 
D) The person's immune cells release histamine as a part of the allergic reaction. 
E) The person's IgE antibodies react immediately to the allergen.

Question 18

Having an elevated fasting blood _____ level is not a risk factor for metabolic syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) high-density lipoproteins (HDL) 
B) glucose 
C) triglycerides 
D) pressure 
E) None of the above 
A) high-density lipoproteins (HDL) 
B) glucose 
C) triglycerides 
D) pressure 
E) None of the above

Question 19

The central nervous system prefers _____ for energy to function optimally.

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acids 
B) ketone bodies 
C) protein 
D) glucose 
E) amino acids 
A) fatty acids 
B) ketone bodies 
C) protein 
D) glucose 
E) amino acids

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) 20% 
B) 37% 
C) 66% 
D) 100% 
E) 272% 
A) 20% 
B) 37% 
C) 66% 
D) 100% 
E) 272%

Which type of diet contributes to cancer?

Kwashiorkor is best described as protein:

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 denaturation involves:

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. -Marasmus is:

Glucose is stored in the human body as:

Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?

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. -The action of lipase on triglycerides is:

High-protein diets can deplete the body of:

Which answer below best describes peristalsis?

Diets rich in fruits and vegetables are protective against many types of cancer.

The mixing and churning of the stomach contents is an example of mechanical digestion.

Mastication is a mechanical process in the digestion of food.

Diets high in protein accelerate:

Soluble fiber is beneficial for increasing gastric emptying time.

Which of the following dietary components would benefit heart health?

Which of the following statements is not true about a person who is allergic to cow's milk?

Having an elevated fasting blood _____ level is not a risk factor for metabolic syndrome.

The central nervous system prefers _____ for energy to function optimally.

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

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Exam 3: Nutrition in Chronic Disease

Which type of diet contributes to cancer?

Kwashiorkor is best described as protein:

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 denaturation involves:

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. -Marasmus is:

Glucose is stored in the human body as:

Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?

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. -The action of lipase on triglycerides is:

High-protein diets can deplete the body of:

Which answer below best describes peristalsis?

Diets rich in fruits and vegetables are protective against many types of cancer.

The mixing and churning of the stomach contents is an example of mechanical digestion.

Mastication is a mechanical process in the digestion of food.

Diets high in protein accelerate:

Soluble fiber is beneficial for increasing gastric emptying time.

Which of the following dietary components would benefit heart health?

Which of the following statements is not true about a person who is allergic to cow's milk?

Having an elevated fasting blood _____ level is not a risk factor for metabolic syndrome.

The central nervous system prefers _____ for energy to function optimally.

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

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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