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Ntr. practice exam 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which government agency publishes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? | USDA and HHS |
| Water is an organic substance. True or false. | false |
| The FDA has expressed concern about nutrition symbols (e.g., check marks) placed on the front of food packages because inconsistent criteria were used to determine if a food was eligible for a symbol. true or false | true |
| What vitamins do Americans need to consume more of? | vitamins A and E |
| A study that examines changes in health as people move from one country to another is called? | migrant study |
| What is energy trapped in the body used for? | balance ions in cells, transmit nerve impulses, move muscles, build new muscles |
| What symptoms can undernutrition lead to? | slowed metabolism, few symptoms in early stages, and depleted nutrient stores |
| A study that compares matched individuals with and without a known medical condition is known as a | case-control study |
| Which of the following digestive disorders is caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori? | peptic ulcer |
| Which of the following is NOT an enzyme? | bile |
| In the process of swallowing, food cannot normally enter the trachea because the | epiglottis cover the larynx |
| Which element is found in protein, but not in carbohydrates? | nitrogen |
| Daily Values differ from Recommended Dietary Allowances in that Daily Values | are not gender-specific, are used on Nutrition Facts panels, and are not age-specific |
| Removal of the gallbladder prevents normal digestion and absorption of dietary fat. true or false | false |
| What do bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) from the pancreas do? | neutralize the acid content in the duodenum |
| What is an example of a prebiotic? | inulin, a poorly digested carbohydrate found in foods such as onions, garlic, and asparagus. |
| What type of sugar is glucose classified as? | simple sugar |
| Which of the following is the term for a food that provides health benefits beyond the vitamins and minerals it contains? | functional food |
| Which of the following is a dependable source for up-to-date, accurate nutrition information? | registered dietician |
| Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into the cardiovascular system. true or false | false |
| What are tissues defined as? | a collection of cells that perform a specific function |
| Probiotics may be most useful in treating what? | diarrhea |
| Nutrients causing some signs of poor health when consumed in less than adequate amounts are called | essential nutrients |
| Which nutrients are contributed by the fruit group of MyPlate? | folate (B Vitamin) |
| A possible explanation for a natural phenomenon is a | hypothesis |
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