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Nutrition
Final Exam
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Emma is making a recipe from ingredients that contain 20 g if protein, 50 g of fat, 100 g carbohydrate, 600 mg of calcium, 50 mg of vitamin C and 120 ml of water. How many kilocalories does the entire product of this recipe provide? | 930 |
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving? | Soy Milk |
An essential nutrient | must be supplied by the diet. |
Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy? | Protein |
Having a control group enables researchers to | compare findings of the control group with those of the experimental group |
Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent two different MyPlate food groups? | Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt, orange juice, fat-free milk, and fresh peaches |
To establish a nutrient's RDA, nutrition scientists add _____ to its EAR. | a "margin of safety" amount |
Which of the following resources is the current U.S. guide for planning nutritious daily menus? | My plate |
Mark used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze the nutritional adequacy of his diet. According to the analysis, his usual diet is safe and nutritionally adequate because it | supplies amounts of nutrients that meet or exceed RDAs or AIs but are below ULs. |
Kristan uses % DVs to help plan nutritious menus with various packaged foods. She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which of the following nutrients? | Potassium |
A primary function of the digestive system is | breakdown of food molecules into nutrients. |
The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____, tiny, finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food. | villi |
Which of the following compounds is not secreted by the human stomach? | bile |
chyme is | the semi-liquid blend of food and gastric secretions that forms in the stomach during digestion. |
Salivary glands secrete amylase and lipase, enzymes that enable a minor amount of _____ to be digested in the mouth. | starch and fat |
The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are | galactose, glucose and fructose |
_____ is a primary fuel for muscles and other cells. | glucose |
Karl is 21-year-old college student. avoids milk because he claims drinking beverage upsets his stomach, gives him intestinal "gas." he can eat yogurt, certain types of cheese without experiencing any symptoms. Based on this info, Clayton probably has | lactose intolerance |
Christy is concerned that her 2-year-old daughter may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes? | having fruity-smelling breath. |
Ellie's usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily. To obtain 60% of her total energy intake from carbohydrates, she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily | 300 |
When she prepares food, Frankie wants to use more sources of unsaturated fat than saturated fats. Which of the following fats supplies more unsaturated fat than saturated fat? | olive oil |
Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids? | tuna fish |
Connor is a 22-year-old college student. According to Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025, fat should comprise _____ of his total energy intake each day. | 300 |
Connor is a 22-year-old college student. According to Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025, fat should comprise _____ of his total energy intake each day. | 20 to 35% |
Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues? | HDL |
_____ acid is an essential fatty acid. | alpha-linolenic |
Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures. | fatty acids |
Robin is 25 years of age, healthy and pregnant. Based on this information, her body is in | positive nitrogen balance |
Larry is 24 years of age and weighs 220 pounds. What is his RDA for protein? | 80 |
Laura is 22 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, protein should comprise ____% of her total energy intake. | 10 to 35% |
Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein? | chicken |
Barb is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat? | rice and beans |
Which of the following conditions is a consequence of a severe deficiency of dietary protein? | kwashiorkor |
While at a party, Jennifer drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine. Based on this information, her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks. | 4 |
Binge drinking is the consumption of ________ or more alcoholic drinks by men or ________ or more drinks by women, in a very short time. | 5;4 |
Which of the following organs is the main site for detoxifying alcohol? | liver |
Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity? | C & E |
_____ are water-soluble vitamins. | Niacin, Riboflavin, thiamine |
Why is taking excess amounts of fat-soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxicity than taking excesses of water-soluble vitamins? | in general, excesses of fat-soluble vitamins cannot be excreted as easily as water-soluble vitamins. |
The _____ is the primary site for vitamin absorption in the body. | Small Intestine |
Diana is a 65-year-old woman with pernicious anemia. What treatment would her doctor recommend? | Vitamin B-12 injections |
Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction? | calcium |
_____ must be added to grains during the enrichment process. | iron |
Which of the following nutrients is a major mineral? | potassium |
The body constantly loses water through the skin as a result of _____ perspiration. | insensible |
According to Adequate Intake recommendations, the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day. | 9 to 13 |
Maintenance of normal intracellular fluid volume depends largely on the intracellular concentration of _____ ions. | potassium |
_____ is the primary function of adipose cells. | storing fat |
Which of the following body fat assessment techniques relies on the principle that lean tissue is denser than water? | underwater weighing |
Mary's BMI is 30.2. Based on this information, her weight is in the _____ range. | obese |
People suffering from bulimia nervosa typically avoid gaining weight after binging on food by | purging, including self-induced vomiting |
Which of the following activities is generally classified as vigorous? | aerobic dancing |
_____ is the primary source of direct energy ("energy currency") for cells. | ATP |
Muscles store ____, the immediate source of glucose for contracting muscles. | glycogen |
To boost his complex carbohydrate intake without adding much solid fat to his diet, Devon can eat | pasta |
Porter is a resistance athlete who weighs 100 kg. According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, he should consume at least _____ g of protein daily. | 120 |
Mia is due to give birth to a boy in April. Before she became pregnant, Mia weighed 140 pounds, which was in the healthy range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her | 25 to 35 |
Lisa is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2250 kcal/day. Based on this information, what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy? | 2250 kcals |
Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains | folic acid |
Alice weighs 6.5 pounds at birth. Assuming her development proceeds normally, she should weigh about _____ pounds by her first birthday. | 19.5 |
Most infants are physically ready to start eating solid foods when they | can sit up with some back support. |
To encourage healthy eating practices among children, caregivers should | have youngsters help select and prepare new foods. |
Anna would like to offer a high-fiber, nutrient-dense snack to her healthy 4-year-old son. Based on this information, she should serve | a small apple that has been cut into wedges |
Compared to preschoolers, older children tend to | skip breakfast. |
Major nutrition-related concerns of adolescents include _____ intakes. | low calcium |
Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults, especially elderly women? | Vitamin D |
Bernice is 91 years of age. Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence her nutritional status. | annual income |
Pathogens | are disease-causing microbes. |
Which of the following U.S. government agencies regulates toxic substances and wastes to prevent their entry into foods? | Environmental Protection Agency |
Before you prepare food or after you use the bathroom, wash your hands with hot soapy water for at least ____ seconds to cleanse them thoroughly. | 20 |
The toxin produced by _____ can cause blurry vision, muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing and even death. | Clostridium botulinum spores. |
Victor enjoys cooking, but he wants to reduce the chances that his food preparation practices result in food-borne illness. Which of the following steps can he take to reduce this likelihood? | cook foods to proper internal temperatures |
According to the Food Additives Amendment of 1958, | An additive that was in use and deemed safe prior to 1958 was placed on the GRAS. |
The "Americanization" of many food cultures around the world is the cause of a growing problem with | obesity |
A food can display the USDA Organic seal or be labeled "organic" if ________ of its ingredients are organic. | 95% |
In developed countries such as the United States, the typical cause of food insecurity is | poverty |
A situation in which there is a report of reduced quality, variety, or desirability in the diet with little or no indication of a reduction in food intake is an example of | low food security |
Food fortification can help alleviate dietary deficiencies of | micronutrients |
Which of the following food assistance programs helps safeguard the health of at-risk low-income women, infants, and children younger than 5 years old in the United States? | WIC |
Which of the following groups of people is not at increased risk for undernutrition? | young adults |
Death resulting from diarrhea is primarily due to | dehydration |