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Nutrition Exam 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What percentage of adult’s body is water? | 60% |
| Hormone that stimulates the kidney to store water than excrete: | ADH |
| Electrolytes function in the body is to what? | Maintain food balance |
| Which of the following is a trace mineral? | Iron |
| The primary regulator of extracellular fluid is what? | Sodium |
| Important function of chloride in the body is? | Fluid balance |
| Potassium…? | The body’s principle electrolyte inside the cell |
| Heart failure related to potassium loss may occur when? | As a result of severe diarrhea |
| The typical U.S, diet provides _____ potassium? | Inadequate |
| When blood calcium falls too low, a regulatory system acts in 3 locations to raise it. Which is not a location? | Stomach |
| Which of the following enhances calcium absorption from the GI tract? | Vitamin D |
| Magnesium’s major function in the body includes all of the following except? | Regulation of body temperature |
| Amino acids containing the mineral ____ help to form the shape of protein. | Sulfur |
| . Iron is a component of the protein ____ which transports oxygen in the bloodstream. | Hemoglobin |
| Pica is a behavior seen in some individuals with a deficiency of what? | Iron |
| Which of the following food components of nutrients does not contribute to iron deficiency? | Vitamin C |
| Zinc is most abundant in foods with high ____ content? | Protein |
| Keshan disease is related to a deficiency of what? | Selenium |
| Fluoride seems to be helpful in preventing what? | Dental decay |
| When selecting a vitamin-mineral supplement, choose one in which the nutrient levels are- | At or very close to the RDA |
| The most potent single predictor of an infant’s future health status is- | The infant's birth weight |
| The affects of malnutrition during critical periods in pregnancy- | Are irreversible |
| Ample carbohydrates are needed by the pregnant woman in order to what? | Fuel the fetal brain and spare protein for fetal growth |
| The RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _____ grams/day- | 25 |
| Pregnant woman who are vegan should get their proteins from what? | Legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and tofu |
| A low intake of _____ increases the likelihood an infant will be born with what? | Folate |
| Women who enter pregnancy with iron deficiency anemia are at a greater risk of what? | Preterm delivery |
| What nutrients are typically found in greater quantities in prenatal supplements compared to regular vitamin/mineral supplements? | Folate, iron, and calcium |
| The benefits of physical activity during pregnancy include all of the following except what? | Preventing anemia |
| Nora, who is pregnant, awakens at 2am craving pickles and chocolate sauce. The craving probably indicates that she? | Is experiencing hormone-related changes in taste and other senses |
| The warning signs of preeclampsia include what? | Hypertension, edema, and protein in the urine |
| Herbal supplements during pregnancy are generally- | Are not recommending due to lack of evidence about their risk |
| The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommend exclusive breastfeeding until an infant is- | 6 months |
| If a lactating woman’s diet is poor, her milk- | Quality will be maintained in the expense of maternal stores |
| Which of the following situations indicates that the mother should not breastfeed? | Drug addiction |
| An infant weighing 7 pounds at birth will typically weight about _____ pounds at 5 months- | 14 |
| With the possible exception of _____, the vitamin content of the breast milk of a well-nourished mother is ample- | Vitamin D |
| The Academy of Pediatrics recommends a supplement of _____ for all infants who are exclusively breastfeeding- | Vitamin D |
| Which of the following is considered a risk for formula feeding in an infant? | Not preparing correctly |
| The two nutrients needed early by infants and provided by solid foods are- | Iron and Vitamin C |
| A 1 year old needs about ____ K calories a day. | 800 |
| A child who drinks a lot of milk and won’t consume much else will most likely show signs of what? | Anemia |
| Which of the following is likely to occur is candy, cola, and other sweets are allowed during the growing years? | Obesity |
| Which of the following statements is false? | Children can be trusted to choose naturally healthful foods |
| How many ounces of protein foods are needed daily to meet nutrient needs for a child who needs 1000kcal/day- | 2 ounces |
| Nutrient deficiencies during childhood- | Can affect a child's mood and behavior |
| When a food protein enters the body and evokes an immunologic response- | This causes food allergy |
| Which of the following foods is most likely to cause anaphylactic shock? | Bananas |
| True hyperactivity- | Is not causes by poor nutrition |
| Which of the following statements regarding children’s food intake and health status is true? | 17% of U.S. children and teens 2-19 years of age are obese |
| A leading cause of pediatric hypertension is- | Obesity |
| Which of the following is not generally a recommended approach toward the treatment of childhood obesity? | Diet restriction |
| Children are more likely to eat vegetables when they are- | Raw or slightly uncooked |
| All of the following factors undermine the efforts of the school lunch program- | The availability of salad bars |
| Nutrients often found lacking in teenage diets often include- | Iron, calcium, Vitamin D |
| According to researchers, two habits of teens that can lead to weight gain are- | Skipping breakfast and eating fast food |
| Snacks provide about ___ of a teens total daily food and energy intake- | 25% |
| At home where teens are snacking, the best strategy for parents is to stock the pantry with what? | Easy to grab nutritious foods |
| Adolescents eat about _____ of the meals away from home which can enhance or hinder their nutrition- | 1/3 |
| Persistent high blood cholesterol levels may need to be treated with drugs in children once they are- | 10 |
| Increasing evidence suggests that overweight and obesity in middle aged people are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. | True |
| Iron deficiency anemia is more common in older adults than in younger people. | False |
| Older adults spend more money per person on food than other age groups. | True |
| The fastest growing age group in the US population is people over- | 85 |
| Life expectancy in the US is _____ years. | 78 |
| The benefits of physical activity in older adults include all of the following except- | Decrease muscle mass |
| The non-connection between osteoarthritis and nutrition is related to- | Overweight |
| Rheumatoid arthritis may respond to a dietary intervention involving a diet- | Low in saturated fat and high in Omega 3 |
| Grandfather is having trouble with short-term memory. You suggest he may by having symptoms of what deficiency? | DHA |
| The estimated energy requirements decrease steadily after what age? | 19 |
| Which of the following sources of protein are most appropriate for older adults? | Fish and legumes |
| Protein is especially important for older adults to- | Support a healthy immune system |
| Dehydrated older adults are most susceptible to all of the following except- | Emphysema |
| Older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than young people due to- | Limited exposure to sunlight |
| An estimated what % of adults 51 years and older lose the ability to absorb B12- | 10-30% |
| All of the following factors increase an older person’s risk of iron deficiency except- | Limited intake of milk |
| Most common drug that can affect nutrition in older people- | Alcohol |
| Characteristics of foods preferred by many older adults include all of the following except- | Inclusion of new recipes |
| Which of the following is not a common risk factor for malnutrition in older adults? | Eating disorders |
| The largest federal food assistance food program is- | SNAP |
| The 24 hour recall provides accurate and complete data for assessing an individuals diet. | False |
| Serum protein values can be affected by fluid values, pregnancy, infections, and some medications. | True |
| Malnutrition- | Often increases overall patient care costs |
| The registered dietician performs all of the following except- | Changing a person's diet order |
| Which of the following is not one of the nurses roles in nutrition care of a patient- | Developing implementing and evaluating nutrition care plan |
| Which of the following health professions does not assume a primary role for developing a nutrition care plan- | Pharmacist |
| The medical history provides information about- | Genetic susceptibility to diseases |
| “What is the first thing you drank or ate yesterday?” is often the first question asked in a- | 24 hour food recall |
| Which of the following medical problems is not generally associated with malnutrition? | Incontinence |
| Which of the following methods of collecting a dietary history is the most time consuming and requires a high degree of motivation to complete? | Food record |
| Which of the following can be used to record behaviors associated with eating, physical activity, medications, and symptoms associated with eating? | Food record |
| When direct observations are used to generate an estimate a clients food intake, it is called what? | Kcal count |
| Which of the following is used in infancy brain development? | Head circumference |
| Which of the following is most valuable for evaluating the degree of nutrition risk associated with acute illness? | Percent usual body weight |
| Which of the following lab tests would aid in the diagnosis of anemia? | RBC count |
| Which of the following statements about albumin is false? | It is a sensitive indicator of a reflective nutrition intervention |
| Albumin has a half life of- | 2-3 weeks |
| Among the following, the least expensive lab test for evaluating protein status is- | Albumin |
| The human body contains _____ chromosomes- | 46 |
| An elderly male is admitted to the hospital… - | Depression or social isolation |
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