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Nutrition Exam 3

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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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