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Question #1

Calculate the protein needs of a male bodybuilder who weighs 200 pounds.

A 73 grams

B 70 grams

C 63 grams

D 68 grams

Question #2

Calculate the protein needs for a 10-year-old boy who weighs 80 pounds.

A 45 grams

B 55 grams

C 50 grams

D 52 grams

Question #3

All excess calories are stored as

A fat.

B plaque.

C collagen.

D protein.

Question #4

A 35

B 15

C 25

D 30

Question #5

A vegan diet excludes which of the following foods?

A seeds

B whole grains

C soy

D any foods of animal origin

Question #6

After a meal, proteins help increase ________ more than do either carbohydrates or fat.

A thirst

B nausea

C satiety

D hunger

Question #7

Amino acids are joined together by which kind of bond?

A peptide bond

B glycosidic bond

C hydrogen bond

D glucogenic bond

Question #8

Which of the following conditions is a consequence of a severe deficiency of dietary protein?

A marasmus

B kwashiorkor

C obesity

D type 2 diabetes

Question #9

An ovo-vegetarian will eat all of the following foods except

A bagels.

B an omelet.

C apples.

D cheese.

Question #10

A diet that is too high in protein can increase the risk for all of the following conditions except

A osteoporosis.

B PKU.

C heart disease.

D kidney stones.

Question #11

Which foods are most likely missing when a person is on a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet?

A dairy

B fish

C fruits

D poultry

Question #12

What is the approximate protein requirement for a 24-year-old female who weighs 125 pounds?

A 45 gram

B 56 grams

C 35 grams

D 48 grams

Question #13

An overweight individual’s protein needs are

A not much greater than those of a normal-weight person of similar height.

B much greater than those of a normal-weight person of similar height.

C lower than those of a normal-weight person of similar height.

D twice that of a normal-weight person of similar height.

Question #14

Calcium supplements are warranted for all age groups because a normal diet will not provide adequate amounts of calcium.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #15

Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of potassium.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #16

The majority of the sodium in the typical American diet comes from processed foods.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #17

A feeling of dehydration despite having consumed significant amounts of fluids may be an indicator of hyponatremia.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #18

Which of the following conditions is commonly known as high blood pressure?

A hemochromatosis

B hypertension

C hypokalemia

D hyponatremia

Question #19

Which of the following elements is a major component of hemoglobin?

A sodium

B selenium

C iron

D calcium

Question #20

Which of the following elements is a major mineral of bone?

A iron

B selenium

C sodium

D calcium

Question #21

The acronym DASH in the DASH diet stands for

A Discussions of Allowable Sodium in Hospitals.

B Determine Amount of Sodium Helpful.

C Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.

D Dietary Advancements to Suppress Hyponatremia.

Question #22

A goiter is a deficiency of which of the following substances?

A iodine

B manganese

C phosphorus

D chromium

Question #23

The most common nutritional disorder in the world is

A calcium deficiency.

B potassium deficiency.

C iron deficiency.

D magnesium deficiency.

Question #24

About two-thirds of the ________ in the body is found in hemoglobin.

A iron

B chromium

C molybdenum

D zinc

Question #25

Peak bone mass typically occurs when a person reaches his or her

A twenties.

B thirties.

C fifties.

D teens.

Question #26

The skeleton is completely replaced with new bone about every

A other year.

B twenty years.

C ten years.

D five years.

Question #27

Which of the following actions may not help reduce blood pressure?

A drinking less alcohol

B increasing sodium intake

C following the DASH diet

D losing excess weight

Question #28

Which of the following substances can interfere with the absorption of iron?

A vitamin C

B protein from animal foods

C phytates

D oxalates

Question #29

The body of an average healthy adult is approximately ________ percent water.

A 70-80

B 40-50

C 60-70

D 50-60

Question #30

Which of the following statements is correct?

A Water acts as a solvent within the body, used to regulate body temperature and main component of the blood.

B Water is used to regulate body temperature.

C Water is a main component of the blood.

D Water acts as a solvent within the body.

Question #31

________ are naturally occurring plant compounds that act as antioxidants and give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors.

A Antioxidants

B Free radicals

C Fat-soluble vitamins

D Phytochemicals

Question #32

The disease resulting from vitamin C deficiency is called

A scurvy.

B hemochromatosis.

C beriberi.

D rickets.

Question #33

Vitamin C helps the body absorb ________ from plant foods such as grains and cereals.

A protein

B calcium

C iron

D calories

Question #34

Vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta-carotene act as ________, which may reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease.

A antioxidants

B anticoagulants

C provitamins

D free radicals

Question #35

________ boosts the immune system by enabling the body to make white blood cells.

A Vitamin C

B Vitamin K

C Vitamin D

D Vitamin A

Question #36

The signs and symptoms of ________ include dermatitis, dementia, and diarrhea.

A beriberi

B anemia

C pellagra

D rickets

Question #37

________ plays a role in breaking down alcohol in the body.

A Riboflavin

B Folate

C Niacin

D Thiamin

Question #38

Excessive amounts of water-soluble vitamins are often excreted in

A mucus.

B the blood.

C urine.

D the feces.

Question #39

Oxygen-containing molecules that can damage cells and possibly contribute to the increased risk of certain chronic diseases are called

A phytochemicals.

B antioxidants.

C free radicals.

D supplements.

Question #40

Which of the following organizations sets purity and reliability standards for dietary supplements?

A ADA

B USP

C USDA

D FDA

Question #41

Which of the following vitamins helps bone health by regulating calcium and phosphorus?

A vitamin K

B vitamin D

C choline

D vitamin E

Question #42

Pernicious anemia occurs when there is a deficiency of which vitamin?

A B₅

B B₁₂

C B₂

D B₆

Question #43

Thiamin deficiency results in which of the following conditions?

A scurvy

B pellagra

C rickets

D beriberi

Question #44

Which of the following factors is not responsible for the increase in cases of rickets in the United States?

A increased use of sunscreens

B air pollution

C scarcity of outdoor activities

D consumption of low-fat milk

Question #45

Which of the following conditions is not caused by a vitamin D deficiency?

A scurvy

B rickets

C osteoporosis

D osteomalacia

Question #46

Which of the following vitamins is important in a woman’s diet before she conceives a baby?

A riboflavin

B folate

C pantothenic acid

D vitamin D

Question #47

Which of the following vitamins is essential for blood clotting?

A vitamin D

B vitamin A

C vitamin K

D vitamin C

Question #48

Which of the following vitamins is light sensitive and abundant in milk?

A riboflavin

B vitamin C

C thiamin

D alpha-tocopherol

Question #49

Which of the following conditions will not destroy the vitamin content of foods?

A heat

B air

C cold

D water

Question #50

Which of the following statements about vitamins is incorrect?

A They provide energy.

B They are tasteless.

C They are needed for growth.

D They are organic compounds.

Question #51

Fat-free versions of cookies always have fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #52

All fat-free foods are healthy for you.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #53

Trans fats raise LDL and do not affect HDL levels.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #54

Lecithin and bile are examples of emulsifiers.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #55

When describing lipids, the term hydrophobic means that they can readily dissolve in water.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #56

More women in the United States die each year from breast cancer than from heart disease.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #57

Which of the following substances is produced by hydrogenating an unsaturated fatty acid?

A a monounsaturated fatty acid

B trans fatty acid

C a polyunsaturated fatty acid

D a saturated fatty acid

Question #58

HDLs remove cholesterol from the cells and deliver it to the

A heart.

B liver.

C gall bladder.

D pancreas.

Question #59

Which of the following lipoproteins delivers fat made in the liver to the tissues?

A HDL

B VLDL

C LDL

D chylomicron

Question #60

Which of the following substances is a major component of cell membranes?

A cholesterol

B phospholipids

C sterols

D triglycerides

Question #61

Fat is the common name for which of the following substances?

A phospholipids

B cholesterol

C sterols

D triglycerides

Question #62

Which of the following types of seafood should pregnant women not consume?

A scallops

B swordfish

C cod

D flatfish

Question #63

The current AMDR recommendation for fat in the American diet is

A 25 to 30 percent.

B 10 to 15 percent.

C 35 to 50 percent.

D 20 to 35 percent.

Question #64

Of the following actions, the most effective way to improve HDL cholesterol levels is to

A drink green tea.

B lower polyunsaturated fat intake.

C lower saturated fat intake.

D engage in routine exercise.

Question #65

Which of the following benefits is associated with omega-3 fatty acids?

A lowering of blood pressure

B lowering of blood pressure and decrease inflammation

C reduction of atherosclerosis

D reduction of atherosclerosis, lowering of blood pressure, and decrease inflammation

Question #66

Which of the following statements regarding trans fats is correct?

A Their consumption raises LDL levels and lowers HDL levels.

B Their consumption raises blood pressure.

C Their consumption raises triglyceride levels and lowers LDL levels.

D Their consumption raises both LDL levels and HDL levels.

Question #67

What is the maximum number of grams of fat that can be consumed by a person who eats 2,400 calories per day and wants no more than 30 percent of her calories to be from fat?

A 80

B 720

C 30

D 100

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