Question 1

Which of the following would provide the best dietary source of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multigrain cereal 
B)  Dairy products 
C)  Citrus fruits 
D)  Lean meats 
A)  Multigrain cereal 
B)  Dairy products 
C)  Citrus fruits 
D)  Lean meats

Question 2

Define essential and nonessential nutrients.

Accepted Answer

An essential nutrient cannot be manufact

Question 3

Complex carbohydrates include fruit and milk products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the major factors that influence individual food choices.

Accepted Answer

The reasons for food choices include the

Question 5

The best way to include an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals in the diet is to take a daily multivitamin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Obesity affects more than 50% of Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

DASH is the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension as a means of lowering blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A sign of calcium toxicity is

Accepted Answer

A)  weakness. 
B)  cardiac abnormalities. 
C)  kidney stones. 
D)  hormonal abnormalities. 
A)  weakness. 
B)  cardiac abnormalities. 
C)  kidney stones. 
D)  hormonal abnormalities.

Question 9

__________ is a type of soluble fiber that can help lower blood cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a type of soluble fiber...

Question 10

Which of the following is an excellent source of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fortified milk 
B)  Sardines 
C)  Legumes 
D)  Strawberries 
A)  Fortified milk 
B)  Sardines 
C)  Legumes 
D)  Strawberries

Question 11

A patient with a _________ malabsorption disorder may experience deficiencies in vitamins A,D,E,and K.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  fat 
D)  carbohydrate 
A)  protein 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  fat 
D)  carbohydrate

Question 12

Excess carbohydrate calories are stored as adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Foods high in protein are primarily responsible for providing needed cellular energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The glycemic index is an important tool for patients with diabetes to help control spikes in the blood glucose level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the recommendations for fat consumption.

Accepted Answer

The recommendations for fat consumption

Question 16

Fat has 6 calories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Support and protect vital organs 
B)  Distribute vitamin C throughout the body 
C)  Contribute to a healthy nervous system 
D)  Regulate body temperature 
A)  Support and protect vital organs 
B)  Distribute vitamin C throughout the body 
C)  Contribute to a healthy nervous system 
D)  Regulate body temperature

Question 18

No connection exists between a high alcohol intake and the occurrence of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Certain amino acids 
C)  Cholesterol 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Certain amino acids 
C)  Cholesterol 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

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

Exam 6: Nutrition and Health Promotion

Which of the following would provide the best dietary source of vitamin E?

Define essential and nonessential nutrients.

Complex carbohydrates include fruit and milk products.

Describe the major factors that influence individual food choices.

The best way to include an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals in the diet is to take a daily multivitamin.

Obesity affects more than 50% of Americans.

DASH is the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension as a means of lowering blood pressure.

A sign of calcium toxicity is

__________ is a type of soluble fiber that can help lower blood cholesterol levels.

Which of the following is an excellent source of vitamin C?

A patient with a _________ malabsorption disorder may experience deficiencies in vitamins A,D,E,and K.

Excess carbohydrate calories are stored as adipose tissue.

Foods high in protein are primarily responsible for providing needed cellular energy.

The glycemic index is an important tool for patients with diabetes to help control spikes in the blood glucose level.

Explain the recommendations for fat consumption.

Fat has 6 calories per gram.

Which of the following is not a function of adipose tissue?

No connection exists between a high alcohol intake and the occurrence of cancer.

Which of the following is an example of an essential nutrient?

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

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

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