Question 1

The main function of carbohydrate is to repair and build tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following nutrients is preferred by the cells of the central nervous system for energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein 
B)  Carbohydrate 
C)  Fat 
D)  Ketone bodies 
A)  Protein 
B)  Carbohydrate 
C)  Fat 
D)  Ketone bodies

Question 3

A nondietary source of vitamin K is

Accepted Answer

A)  sunlight. 
B)  intestinal bacteria. 
C)  medication. 
A)  sunlight. 
B)  intestinal bacteria. 
C)  medication.

Question 4

What is the main function of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  To supply fuel for energy and for all basic cellular activities 
B)  Regulate protein and fat metabolism 
C)  Repair and growth of tissue 
D)  Adds bulk to the intestinal tract 
A)  To supply fuel for energy and for all basic cellular activities 
B)  Regulate protein and fat metabolism 
C)  Repair and growth of tissue 
D)  Adds bulk to the intestinal tract

Question 5

Which eating disorder is characterized by self-starvation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia 
C)  Obesity 
A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia 
C)  Obesity

Question 6

Unsaturated fats are heavier and denser than saturated fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Vegans must eat a combination of complete proteins to meet their nutritional needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Fiber contributes to bowel regularity, because it cannot be digested by the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following oils is the most saturated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Olive 
B)  Coconut 
C)  Corn 
D)  Safflower 
A)  Olive 
B)  Coconut 
C)  Corn 
D)  Safflower

Question 10

Describe situations in which supplements would be recommended.

Accepted Answer

Supplements may be needed in the followi

Question 11

A diet high in which of the following food source has been found to increase serum triglyceride levels and blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Saturated fats 
B)  Unsaturated fats 
C)  Sugars 
D)  Carbohydrates 
A)  Saturated fats 
B)  Unsaturated fats 
C)  Sugars 
D)  Carbohydrates

Question 12

The best way to increase levels of omega-3 fatty acids is to take fish oil supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Complex carbohydrates include fruit and milk products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Death rates are significantly higher for patients with a BMI of 19 to 22.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Dairy products are not traditionally part of the Asian diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which health condition is related to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Headaches 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Diarrhea 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Headaches 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Diarrhea 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following contains insoluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peas 
B)  Oat bran 
C)  Beans 
D)  Whole milk 
A)  Peas 
B)  Oat bran 
C)  Beans 
D)  Whole milk

Question 18

__________ carries cholesterol to the cells and forms atherosclerotic plaques on arterial walls.

Accepted Answer

LDL cholesterol
LDL cholestero

Question 19

When choosing the most nutritious type of bread, for what should you look on the label?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stone ground wheat 
B)  Unbleached wheat flour 
C)  Enriched flour 
D)  Whole grain 
A)  Stone ground wheat 
B)  Unbleached wheat flour 
C)  Enriched flour 
D)  Whole grain

Question 20

Examples of nutritionally balanced, complete protein combinations include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  black beans and rice. 
B)  whole-grain peanut butter sandwich. 
C)  pasta with tomato sauce. 
D)  whole-wheat cereal with walnuts. 
A)  black beans and rice. 
B)  whole-grain peanut butter sandwich. 
C)  pasta with tomato sauce. 
D)  whole-wheat cereal with walnuts.

Exam 23: Nutrition and Health Promotion

The main function of carbohydrate is to repair and build tissues.

Which of the following nutrients is preferred by the cells of the central nervous system for energy?

A nondietary source of vitamin K is

What is the main function of carbohydrates?

Which eating disorder is characterized by self-starvation?

Unsaturated fats are heavier and denser than saturated fats.

Vegans must eat a combination of complete proteins to meet their nutritional needs.

Fiber contributes to bowel regularity, because it cannot be digested by the body.

Which of the following oils is the most saturated?

Describe situations in which supplements would be recommended.

A diet high in which of the following food source has been found to increase serum triglyceride levels and blood pressure?

The best way to increase levels of omega-3 fatty acids is to take fish oil supplements.

Complex carbohydrates include fruit and milk products.

Death rates are significantly higher for patients with a BMI of 19 to 22.

Dairy products are not traditionally part of the Asian diet.

Which health condition is related to stress?

Which of the following contains insoluble fiber?

__________ carries cholesterol to the cells and forms atherosclerotic plaques on arterial walls.

When choosing the most nutritious type of bread, for what should you look on the label?

Examples of nutritionally balanced, complete protein combinations include all of the following except

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