Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) K 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) K 
D) D 
E) E B

Question 2

Which of the following is the most appropriate patient education basic starting points for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A) Sleep needs, low-salt foods, moderate exercise 
B) Low-salt foods, no fat, and moderate exercise 
C) Low calorie, low-salt food, and moderate exercise 
D) Low calorie, moderate exercise, and sleep needs 
A) Sleep needs, low-salt foods, moderate exercise 
B) Low-salt foods, no fat, and moderate exercise 
C) Low calorie, low-salt food, and moderate exercise 
D) Low calorie, moderate exercise, and sleep needs C

Question 3

Match each religion with the appropriate religious dietary law.
-kosher preparation required

Accepted Answer

A)  Islamic 
B)  Roman Catholic 
C)  Seventh Day Adventist 
D)  Jewish (Orthodox) 
E)  Mormon 
A)  Islamic 
B)  Roman Catholic 
C)  Seventh Day Adventist 
D)  Jewish (Orthodox) 
E)  Mormon D

Question 4

Which of the following diet modifications do you tell Mrs.Martin will help control the effects of diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A) Controlling sodium intake 
B) Decreasing total carbohydrates 
C) Avoiding large fluctuations in blood glucose levels 
D) Avoiding between-meal snacks 
A) Controlling sodium intake 
B) Decreasing total carbohydrates 
C) Avoiding large fluctuations in blood glucose levels 
D) Avoiding between-meal snacks

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a stage of life in which individuals experience the greatest levels of growth and the need for total nutrients is greater at this stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Pregnancy 
B) Infancy 
C) Adolescence 
D) Elderly 
A) Pregnancy 
B) Infancy 
C) Adolescence 
D) Elderly

Question 6

Match the ethnic food preferences with the appropriate cultures, regions, or groups.

-Mexican

Accepted Answer

A)  Rice is the primary energy food; vegetables are lightly cooked. 
B)  Spices, especially curry, are popular. 
C)  Dark breads and fewer green vegetable salads are consumed. 
D)  Combinations of Spanish and Native American foods are popular. 
E)  Fish, vegetables, and rice often served fried. 
A)  Rice is the primary energy food; vegetables are lightly cooked. 
B)  Spices, especially curry, are popular. 
C)  Dark breads and fewer green vegetable salads are consumed. 
D)  Combinations of Spanish and Native American foods are popular. 
E)  Fish, vegetables, and rice often served fried.

Question 7

Which of the following is the total of all changes, chemical and physical, that take place in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) 
B) Metabolism 
C) Calories 
D) None of the above 
A) Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) 
B) Metabolism 
C) Calories 
D) None of the above

Question 8

Match each religion with the appropriate religious dietary law.
-meat restrictions on certain days

Accepted Answer

A)  Islamic 
B)  Roman Catholic 
C)  Seventh Day Adventist 
D)  Jewish (Orthodox) 
E)  Mormon 
A)  Islamic 
B)  Roman Catholic 
C)  Seventh Day Adventist 
D)  Jewish (Orthodox) 
E)  Mormon

Question 9

Which of the following is the nutrient used as building components of body proteins and as the basic structural unit in all body tissues and cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Amino acids 
B) Triglycerides 
C) Water 
D) Polysaccharides 
E) Fiber 
A) Amino acids 
B) Triglycerides 
C) Water 
D) Polysaccharides 
E) Fiber

Question 10

Which of the following includes lignin, cellulose, gums, and pectins?

Accepted Answer

A) Fibers 
B) Carbohydrates 
C) Fat 
D) Minerals 
A) Fibers 
B) Carbohydrates 
C) Fat 
D) Minerals

Question 11

Which of the following may be caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

A) Pernicious anemia 
B) Weight loss 
C) Diarrhea 
D) Nervousness 
E) Headaches 
A) Pernicious anemia 
B) Weight loss 
C) Diarrhea 
D) Nervousness 
E) Headaches

Question 12

In cancer patients receiving treatment, increased nutrients are needed for repair and replacement of the lost cells.Which nutrient level in particular needs to be increased?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrates 
B) Fibers 
C) Proteins 
D) Lipids 
E) Minerals 
A) Carbohydrates 
B) Fibers 
C) Proteins 
D) Lipids 
E) Minerals

Question 13

Which of the following statements is false regarding digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) Digestion is the process of breaking down food, either physically or chemically. 
B) The entire process of digestion takes place in the stomach. 
C) Mechanical digestion begins in the mouth. 
D) The large intestine absorbs water and some other nutrients and collects food residue for excretion. 
A) Digestion is the process of breaking down food, either physically or chemically. 
B) The entire process of digestion takes place in the stomach. 
C) Mechanical digestion begins in the mouth. 
D) The large intestine absorbs water and some other nutrients and collects food residue for excretion.

Question 14

Which of the following is the recommended percentage of total daily fat calories of an average person?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10-15 
C) 25-30 
D) 50-60 
A) 5 
B) 10-15 
C) 25-30 
D) 50-60

Question 15

Match each religion with the appropriate religious dietary law.
-ovolacto-vegetarians

Accepted Answer

A)  Islamic 
B)  Roman Catholic 
C)  Seventh Day Adventist 
D)  Jewish (Orthodox) 
E)  Mormon 
A)  Islamic 
B)  Roman Catholic 
C)  Seventh Day Adventist 
D)  Jewish (Orthodox) 
E)  Mormon

Question 16

Which of the following are minerals that become ionized and carry a positive or negative charge?

Accepted Answer

A) Catalysts 
B) Coenzymes 
C) Water soluble 
D) Electrolytes 
A) Catalysts 
B) Coenzymes 
C) Water soluble 
D) Electrolytes

Question 17

Match each religion with the appropriate religious dietary law.
-prohibit use of pork and alcohol

Accepted Answer

A)  Islamic 
B)  Roman Catholic 
C)  Seventh Day Adventist 
D)  Jewish (Orthodox) 
E)  Mormon 
A)  Islamic 
B)  Roman Catholic 
C)  Seventh Day Adventist 
D)  Jewish (Orthodox) 
E)  Mormon

Question 18

Which of the following statement is most correct concerning weight control?

Accepted Answer

A) There is an ideal weight for the entire population. 
B) There is an ideal weight for each individual. 
C) Charts give ranges that vary more than 50 pounds. 
D) Individuals will gain weight if they use more calories than they ingest. 
A) There is an ideal weight for the entire population. 
B) There is an ideal weight for each individual. 
C) Charts give ranges that vary more than 50 pounds. 
D) Individuals will gain weight if they use more calories than they ingest.

Question 19

Match each religion with the appropriate religious dietary law.
-no coffee, tea, or alcohol

Accepted Answer

A)  Islamic 
B)  Roman Catholic 
C)  Seventh Day Adventist 
D)  Jewish (Orthodox) 
E)  Mormon 
A)  Islamic 
B)  Roman Catholic 
C)  Seventh Day Adventist 
D)  Jewish (Orthodox) 
E)  Mormon

Question 20

Which of the following would be reasonable goals for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A) 3-4 pounds per week 
B) 20 pounds per month 
C) 10 pounds per month 
D) 1-2 pounds per week 
A) 3-4 pounds per week 
B) 20 pounds per month 
C) 10 pounds per month 
D) 1-2 pounds per week

Exam 33: Nutrition in Health and Disease

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

Which of the following is the most appropriate patient education basic starting points for weight loss?

Match each religion with the appropriate religious dietary law. -kosher preparation required

Which of the following diet modifications do you tell Mrs.Martin will help control the effects of diabetes mellitus?

Which of the following best describes a stage of life in which individuals experience the greatest levels of growth and the need for total nutrients is greater at this stage?

Match the ethnic food preferences with the appropriate cultures, regions, or groups. -Mexican

Which of the following is the total of all changes, chemical and physical, that take place in the body?

Match each religion with the appropriate religious dietary law. -meat restrictions on certain days

Which of the following is the nutrient used as building components of body proteins and as the basic structural unit in all body tissues and cells?

Which of the following includes lignin, cellulose, gums, and pectins?

Which of the following may be caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12?

In cancer patients receiving treatment, increased nutrients are needed for repair and replacement of the lost cells.Which nutrient level in particular needs to be increased?

Which of the following statements is false regarding digestion?

Which of the following is the recommended percentage of total daily fat calories of an average person?

Match each religion with the appropriate religious dietary law. -ovolacto-vegetarians

Which of the following are minerals that become ionized and carry a positive or negative charge?

Match each religion with the appropriate religious dietary law. -prohibit use of pork and alcohol

Which of the following statement is most correct concerning weight control?

Match each religion with the appropriate religious dietary law. -no coffee, tea, or alcohol

Which of the following would be reasonable goals for weight loss?

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