Question 1

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 2

It is recommended that we consume monounsaturated fats to help maintain a healthy blood cholesterol level.What would you recommend a patient use when cooking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hydrogenated margarine 
B)  Corn oil 
C)  Butter 
D)  Canola oil 
A)  Hydrogenated margarine 
B)  Corn oil 
C)  Butter 
D)  Canola oil

Question 3

A patient with symptoms of __________ feels dizzy and has difficulty with normal balance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient with symptoms of __________ feels...

Question 4

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 5

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most common food source of vitamin D is

Accepted Answer

A)  whole grains. 
B)  fortified milk. 
C)  spinach. 
D)  oranges. 
A)  whole grains. 
B)  fortified milk. 
C)  spinach. 
D)  oranges.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a complex carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Honey 
B)  Baked potato 
C)  Pasta 
D)  Apple 
A)  Honey 
B)  Baked potato 
C)  Pasta 
D)  Apple

Question 8

Which of the following carbohydrate groups are quickly absorbed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple sugars 
B)  Complex carbohydrates 
C)  Dietary fiber 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Simple sugars 
B)  Complex carbohydrates 
C)  Dietary fiber 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following are water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  A and D 
B)  B complex 
C)  E 
D)  K 
A)  A and D 
B)  B complex 
C)  E 
D)  K

Question 10

The level of dehydration can be determined with a simple skin __________ test that involves grasping the skin on the posterior surface of the hand between the fingers and releasing it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The level of dehydration can be determined...

Question 11

Which of the following best describes high-density lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carry cholesterol from body tissues or the bloodstream to the liver for metabolism and excretion 
B)  Carry cholesterol to the cells 
C)  Can be lowered through diet and exercise 
D)  Can be lowered using monounsaturated fats 
A)  Carry cholesterol from body tissues or the bloodstream to the liver for metabolism and excretion 
B)  Carry cholesterol to the cells 
C)  Can be lowered through diet and exercise 
D)  Can be lowered using monounsaturated fats

Question 12

Dietary fiber is the portion of the plant that cannot be digested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is the recommendation for healthy blood lipid levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain HDL levels below 40 mg/dL. 
B)  Maintain LDL levels no higher than 100 mg/dL. 
C)  Keep the blood cholesterol level below 180 mg/dL. 
D)  Keep triglyceride levels below 140 in women mg/dL. 
A)  Maintain HDL levels below 40 mg/dL. 
B)  Maintain LDL levels no higher than 100 mg/dL. 
C)  Keep the blood cholesterol level below 180 mg/dL. 
D)  Keep triglyceride levels below 140 in women mg/dL.

Question 14

Complete proteins come from vegetable sources that provide all the amino acids needed for health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A nondietary source of vitamin K is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in lean servings of beef and chicken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Carbohydrates should account for which percent of the total calories consumed each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 to 65% 
B)  20 to 35% 
C)  More than 65% 
D)  Less than 20% 
A)  45 to 65% 
B)  20 to 35% 
C)  More than 65% 
D)  Less than 20%

Question 18

Vitamin C can be found in

Accepted Answer

A)  meat and nuts. 
B)  dairy products. 
C)  raw vegetables. 
D)  citrus. 
E)  oils and butter. 
A)  meat and nuts. 
B)  dairy products. 
C)  raw vegetables. 
D)  citrus. 
E)  oils and butter.

Question 19

The result of fat metabolism for energy is the production of

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose molecules. 
B)  ketone bodies. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  glycogen for storage. 
A)  glucose molecules. 
B)  ketone bodies. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  glycogen for storage.

Question 20

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

Exam 6: Nutrition and Health Promotion

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

It is recommended that we consume monounsaturated fats to help maintain a healthy blood cholesterol level.What would you recommend a patient use when cooking?

A patient with symptoms of __________ feels dizzy and has difficulty with normal balance.

Which eating disorder is characterized by self-starvation?

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient.

The most common food source of vitamin D is

Which of the following is not a complex carbohydrate?

Which of the following carbohydrate groups are quickly absorbed?

Which of the following are water-soluble vitamins?

The level of dehydration can be determined with a simple skin __________ test that involves grasping the skin on the posterior surface of the hand between the fingers and releasing it.

Which of the following best describes high-density lipoproteins?

Dietary fiber is the portion of the plant that cannot be digested.

Which of the following is the recommendation for healthy blood lipid levels?

Complete proteins come from vegetable sources that provide all the amino acids needed for health.

A nondietary source of vitamin K is

Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in lean servings of beef and chicken.

Carbohydrates should account for which percent of the total calories consumed each day?

Vitamin C can be found in

The result of fat metabolism for energy is the production of

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

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