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HEAL109 #1

JJC HEAL 109 Test #1

Question	Answer
Which of the following is classified as a micronutrient?	Iron
Recommended Dietary Allowances may be used to	assess dietary nutrient adequacy for individuals.
Which of the following is a result of the metabolism of energy nutrients?	Energy is released
Factors known to be related to a disease but not proven to be causal are called	risk factors.
Which of the following is an organic compound?	Vitamin C
Overcooking a food is least likely to affect which of the following groups of nutrients?	Minerals
A parent who offers a child a favorite snack as a reward for good behavior is displaying a food behavior known as	positive association.
What type of deficiency is caused by inadequate absorption of a nutrient?	Secondary
Before publication in a reputable journal, the findings of a research study must undergo scrutiny by experts in the field according to a process known as	peer review.
A nutrient needed by the body and that must be supplied by foods is termed a(n)	essential nutrient.
What is the term that defines foods that contain nonnutrient substances whose known action in the body is to promote well-being to a greater extent than that contributed by the food's nutrients?	Functional foods
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the minerals?	Unstable to light
The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for nutrients are generally	designed to meet the needs of almost all healthy people.
Which of the following is an example of a micronutrient?	Vitamin C
Approximately how many nutrients are considered indispensable in the diet?	40
A child who developed a strong dislike of noodle soup after consuming some when she was sick with flu is an example of a food-related	negative association.
An essential nutrient is one that cannot be	made in sufficient quantities by the body.
A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kcalories, which includes 30 g of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?	19
Which of the following is descriptive of the FDA's "A" list?	A series of unqualified health claims on food labels
What mineral is added to refined flours in the enrichment process?	Iron
Providing enough, but not an excess, of a food is a diet-planning principle known as	moderation.
In which of the following food groups are legumes found?	Meats
Which of the following is not the same as fat-free milk?	1% milk
The addition of calcium to some orange juice products by food manufacturers is most properly termed nutrient	fortification.
According to nutrition labeling laws, what two minerals must be listed on the package label as percent Daily Value?	Calcium and Iron
Which of the following is a main criticism of the use of the MyPyramid?	Not enough information is readily available because there is no text
What nutrient makes up most of the endosperm section of grains such as wheat and rice?	Starch
Legumes are used as meat alternatives for all of the following reasons except	they can be graded as prime, choice, and select.
What two major nutrients are supplied by the fruit and vegetable groups?	Vitamins A and C
Which of the following is a characteristic of food serving sizes?	Serving sizes on food labels are not always the same as those of the USDA Food Guide
The enrichment of grain products in the United States was initiated in the	1940s.
Whole-grain flour contains all parts of the grain with the exception of the	husk.
Which of the following is among the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?	Engage in regular physical activities
Applying the principle of variety in food planning ensures the benefits of	dilution of harmful substances.
Which of the following is an alternative choice for meats in the USDA Food Guide?	Nuts
A bolus is conducted past the diaphragm through the	esophagus.
Which of the following is most likely to result from insufficient intake of fiber?	Constipation
The food flavor enhancer monosodium glutamate is believed by some scientists to promote a unique taste sensation known as	umami.
During the process of digestion, at what point does the stomach begin to release chyme?	When the chyme is liquefied
In general, which of the following is associated with the fewest adverse effects from the treatment of constipation in adults?	Ingestion of prunes
The organism H. pylori has been identified as one of the major causes of	gastric ulcers.
People are said to be constipated when they experience	painful or difficult bowel movements.
All of the following are important issues in the treatment or management of existing ulcers except	gastric acid release should be suppressed.
Where is the epiglottis located?	Throat
What structure functions to prevent entrance of food into the trachea?	Epiglottis
What are the usual consequences of removing a diseased gallbladder?	Delivery of bile directly to the duodenum
What is an important function of mucus?	Protects the stomach walls from digestion
What is a bolus?	Portion of food swallowed at one time
Holding the breath for as long as possible is considered an effective treatment for	hiccups
All of the following are the chief causes of ulcers except	excessive caffeine consumption.
What is the chief reason people choose the foods they eat?	Taste
Which of the following nutrient sources yields more than 4 kcalories per gram?	Plant fats
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the vitamins?	Inorganic
Which of the following best describes a college-educated nutrition and food specialist who is qualified to make evaluations of the nutritional health of people?	Registered dietitian
Which of the following represents a rationale for setting the recommendation for energy?	Because a margin of safety would result in excess energy intake for a large number of people, the figures are set at the average energy intake
In the body, the chemical energy in food can be converted to any of the following except	light energy.
Which of the following nutrients does not yield energy during its metabolism?	Vitamins
Which of the following is not a feature of the Adequate Intake (AI) and the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?	The percentage of people covered is known for both values
An increase in exercise accompanied by a decrease in body weight is an example of a	negative correlation.
The goal of Healthy People is to	set goals for the nation's health over the next 10 years.
All of the following are results of making poor food choices except	when made over just a single day, they exert great harm to your health.
Inspection of hair, eyes, skin, and posture is part of the nutrition assessment component known as	physical examination.
Which of the following represents a food choice based on negative association?	An elderly gentleman who refuses a peanut butter and jelly sandwich because he deems it a child's food
All of the following features are shared by the RDA and the AI except	neither is useful for evaluating nutrition programs for groups of people.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the composition of most foods?	They contain mixtures of the three energy nutrients, although only one or two may predominate
For which of the following titles, by definition, must the individual be college educated and pass a national examination administered by the American Dietetic Association?	Registered Dietician
Approximately how many milliliters constitute a fluid ounce?	30
Which of the following is an enrichment nutrient for grains?	Folate
By law, a serving size on beverage food labels is	8 fluid ounces.
All of the following are documented benefits for people following a vegetarian diet except	lower rates of anemia.
Which of the following foods provides discretionary kcalories for the person on a weight reduction diet?	Canned pears in syrup
Which of the following is an expression of the nutrient density of a food?	0.01 mg iron per kcalorie
The diet-planning principle that provides all the nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to maintain health is called	adequacy.
Textured vegetable protein is usually made of	soy protein.
All of the following are examples of legumes except	potatoes.
Which of the following foods could help meet the iron needs of vegetarians who consume dairy?	Legumes
Approximately what minimum percentage of all grains consumed by a person should be whole grains?	50
Which of the following is a feature of iron nutrition in vegetarians?	Vegetarians absorb iron more efficiently
Which of the following foods' kcalories would be considered as part of one's discretionary kcalorie allowance?	Jam
How many subgroups comprise the vegetable food group?	5
What is the fate of any enzymes that are present in the foods we eat?	Hydrolyzed in the GI tract
The presence of fat in the intestines stimulates cells of the intestinal wall to release	cholecystokinin.
During the process of digestion, at what point does the stomach begin to release chyme?	When the chyme is liquefied
Which of the following is an important function of the intestinal villi crypts?	Secretion of juices into the small intestine
All of the following are common causes of heartburn except	eating too slowly.
Important functions of hydrochloric acid in digestion/absorption include all the following except	it activates pancreatic lipase.
What is the primary role of the normal, thriving intestinal bacterial population?	Helps prevent infectious bacteria from attacking the system
The usual pH of gastric juice is approximately	2.
Which of the following products of digestion is not normally released directly into the bloodstream?	Fats
In what organ does the digestion process begin?	Mouth
What part of the GI tract prevents a person from choking while swallowing?	Epiglottis
The most common cause for the development of ulcers is	infection from H. pylori.
Choking occurs when a piece of food becomes firmly lodged in the	trachea.
What vessel carries blood from the liver to the heart?	Hepatic vein
The primary treatment for ulcer caused by the presence of H. pylori is	antibiotics.
What is the meaning of a double-blind experiment?	Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control or experimental group
The amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of about 98% of a population is termed the	Recommended Dietary Allowance.
Overeating and gaining body weight is an example of a	positive correlation.
Which of the following would most likely lead to a primary nutrient deficiency?	Inadequate nutrient intake
Of the ten leading causes of illness and death, how many are associated directly with nutrition?	4
Which of the following is an example of a macronutrient?	Protein
Food exchange systems were originally developed for people with	diabetes.
Which of the following are allowed in the diet of a lactovegetarian?	Milk products and plant foods only
Which of the following is a feature of the FDA's regulations of food label health claims?	There are four grades of health claim quality: A, B, C, and D
On a food label, the "% Daily Value" table compares key nutrients per serving for a person consuming how many kcalories daily?	2000
Which of the following is a feature of U.S. laws governing information on food labels?	Nutrition labeling is not required on foods produced by small businesses or products produced and sold in the same establishment
Which of the following ingredients found on a food label is a source of protein?	Tofu
What two major nutrients are supplied by the fruit and vegetable groups?	Vitamins A and C
According to the principles of the USDA Food Guide, the foundation of a healthful diet should consist of	nutrient-dense foods.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the appendix?	It stores lymph cells
Colonic irrigation is a popular practice for treatment of	constipation.
A decrease in the flow of blood to the intestines is known as	intestinal ischemia.
What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?	Creates an optimum acidity
What structure separates the colon from the small intestine?	Ileocecal valve
Which of the following best describes the normal pH of the stomach?	Very acidic
A person with chronic diarrhea is at risk for which of the following?	Dehydration
Therapy for constipation would include all of the following except	decreasing fiber intake.
Into what region of the intestinal tract does the stomach empty?	Duodenum
Which of the following is not a typical component of stools?	Starch

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