Question 1

Most nutrients are absorbed by which organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mouth 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Small intestine 
D)  Large intestine 
A)  Mouth 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Small intestine 
D)  Large intestine

Question 2

Hydrogenation of margarine results in the formation of trans fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel - the bran,germ,and endosperm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Whole-wheat pasta with spinach is an example of a meal that combines __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whole-wheat pasta with spinach is an example...

Question 5

Dietary iodine is required to form which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin 
B)  Estrogen 
C)  ADH 
D)  Thyroid hormones 
A)  Insulin 
B)  Estrogen 
C)  ADH 
D)  Thyroid hormones

Question 6

Carbohydrate intake should be close to 60% of daily calories.

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

Which of the following dairy servings is equal to 1 cup of milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2 cup of yogurt 
B)  2 ounces of natural cheese 
C)  2 ounces of processed cheese 
D)  1 egg 
A)  1/2 cup of yogurt 
B)  2 ounces of natural cheese 
C)  2 ounces of processed cheese 
D)  1 egg

Question 9

Which of the B vitamins is especially important for childbearing women to prevent neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Niacin 
B)  Biotin 
C)  Riboflavin 
D)  Folic acid 
A)  Niacin 
B)  Biotin 
C)  Riboflavin 
D)  Folic acid

Question 10

Food sources of fats include avocados and coconut oil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus __________,the beta cells of the pancreas do not produce any insulin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus __________,the...

Question 12

Which of the following statements is not true about the benefits of a high-fiber diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  A diet rich in fiber may promote weight gain. 
B)  A diet high in fiber can help prevent atherosclerotic buildup. 
C)  Diverticulosis can be prevented by a diet high in whole grains and beans. 
D)  A diet high in fiber is an effective treatment for bowel irregularity. 
A)  A diet rich in fiber may promote weight gain. 
B)  A diet high in fiber can help prevent atherosclerotic buildup. 
C)  Diverticulosis can be prevented by a diet high in whole grains and beans. 
D)  A diet high in fiber is an effective treatment for bowel irregularity.

Question 13

Which of the following come from animal sources and have a mixture of all eight essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete proteins 
B)  Incomplete proteins 
C)  Vegetable proteins 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Complete proteins 
B)  Incomplete proteins 
C)  Vegetable proteins 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

A patient with a deficiency of riboflavin may exhibit

Accepted Answer

A)  cracks in the corners of the mouth. 
B)  fatigue. 
C)  muscular weakness. 
D)  nervousness. 
A)  cracks in the corners of the mouth. 
B)  fatigue. 
C)  muscular weakness. 
D)  nervousness.

Question 15

Which is not fat soluble?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Vitamin E 
D)  Vitamin C 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Vitamin E 
D)  Vitamin C

Question 16

Canola and olive oils contain polyunsaturated fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

A high intake of sodium does not seem to affect patients with hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which nutrient has 9 kcal/g?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Protein 
C)  Fat 
D)  Water 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Protein 
C)  Fat 
D)  Water

Question 20

The effect of various carbohydrate food sources on hyperglycemic peaks is measured on what scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate load 
B)  Insulin impact 
C)  Glycemic index 
D)  Metabolic averages 
A)  Carbohydrate load 
B)  Insulin impact 
C)  Glycemic index 
D)  Metabolic averages

Exam 6: Nutrition and Health Promotion

Most nutrients are absorbed by which organs?

Hydrogenation of margarine results in the formation of trans fats.

Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel - the bran,germ,and endosperm.

Whole-wheat pasta with spinach is an example of a meal that combines __________.

Dietary iodine is required to form which of the following?

Carbohydrate intake should be close to 60% of daily calories.

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

Which of the following dairy servings is equal to 1 cup of milk?

Which of the B vitamins is especially important for childbearing women to prevent neural tube defects?

Food sources of fats include avocados and coconut oil.

In patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus __________,the beta cells of the pancreas do not produce any insulin.

Which of the following statements is not true about the benefits of a high-fiber diet?

Which of the following come from animal sources and have a mixture of all eight essential amino acids?

A patient with a deficiency of riboflavin may exhibit

Which is not fat soluble?

Canola and olive oils contain polyunsaturated fats.

Which health condition is related to stress?

A high intake of sodium does not seem to affect patients with hypertension.

Which nutrient has 9 kcal/g?

The effect of various carbohydrate food sources on hyperglycemic peaks is measured on what scale?

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