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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| which of the following characterizes a complete protein? | adequate in all the essential amino acids |
| what is not an example of negative nitrogen balance? | pregnancy |
| phenylketonuria is a condition that | restricts the consumption of aspartame |
| kwashiorkor is a disease that | presents without severe wasting of bodyfat |
| what is the main function of carbohydrates | provide energy |
| one gram of carbohydrate yields | 4 kcal (4kcal X __ grams) |
| sorbitil, which is a sugar alcohol used in diabetic foods and sugarless gum, is made from | glucose |
| which of the following foods would be most cariogenic: dried apricots, soda pop, cake, milk? | dried apricots |
| which of the following allows lipids to be transported in the blood | lipoproteins |
| a high level of which liproprotein actually slows down the development of cardiovascular disease | high-density lipoprotein |
| what is not a characteristic of cholesterol: is a phospholipid, can be made by your body, acts as an emulsifier (of fats), increases the risk of heart disease | is a phospholipid |
| important functions of dietary lipids include | providing essential fatty acids, providing stiety, and aiding in absorption of vitamins A,D,E,K |
| overconsumption of the following foods can increase the risk of atherosclerosis except one. which one is the exception: butter, coconut oil, beef, skim milk | skim milk |
| risk factors associated with atherosclerosis include all of the following except one. which one is the exception: hypertension,ldl cholesterol of 120mg/100ml,total blood cholesterol greater than 240mg/100ml,smoking | ldl cholesterol of 120mg/100ml |
| what are fat soluable vitamins | A,D,E,K (adek dental chairs) |
| preformed vitamin A is found in which of the following food sources: carrots, body fat of fish, broccoli, cauliflower? | body of fat of fish |
| rickets is a dease asociated with which vitamin deficiency | D |
| funtion of vitamin E | acts as an antioxisant |
| function of water-soluable vitamins | aids in the metabolism of energy-producing nutrients (of carbs,lipids, proteins) |
| the amino acid typtophan can be converted into which water-soluble vitamin | niacin |
| interference with the intrinsic-extrinisic factor leads to a deficiency in which vitamin | Cobalamin (B12) |
| a strict vegetarian diet most likely will be deficient in which vitamin | Cobalamin (B12) |
| disease by vitamin c deficiency is | scurvy |
| one of the following characteristic is not true concerning calcium. which one is the exception? coagulation,muscle contraction and relaxation, intake of 400mg/day is recommended, vitamin D assists in its absorption? | intake of 400 mg/day (u need 1000mg/day) |
| which of the following is the best food source of magnesium: citris fruits,dairy products,dark yellow vegetables, whole grains and nuts | whole grain and nuts |
| most abundant mineral in the body | calcium |
| what is not function of sodium | used to invoke an immune response |
| mineral that is used to preserve foods | sulfur |
| body water posesses all of the following except one: found extracellularly as well as intracellularly, makes 85% of total body weight,maintains body temp, acts a a lubricant around joints? | makes up 85% of body weight (water makes up 50-60%) |
| several nutrients have an effect on the cells of the oral tissues. which following nutrients assists in speeding up would healing? zinc, folate, calcium, phosphorus | zinc |
| with regard to energy measurement, 1 kcal is the amount of heat produced to raise the temperature of | 1 kg of water 1°C |
| not included in the measurement of the basal metabolism rate. which one is the exception? breathing maintaining body temperature, beating of the heart, digesting food | digesting food |
| major gland that affects the BMR | thryroid |
| for an individual to lose weight, a reduction in energy intake must take place. the individual should also decrease physical activity | the first statement is true, the second is false |
| the individual with anorexia nervosa is usually | female and exercises excessively |
| bulimia is an eating disorder that involves | episodes of binge eating followed by purging |
| compulsive overating is associated with | eating large quantities of food and purging |
| best counseling technique for increasing patients involvement and responsibility in making their own decisions | is nondirective |
| which of the following is the BEst example of nondirective approach | patient is involved in the diet analysis, evaluation, and diet modification program and the counselor explains each process to the patient |
| the reommended number of days for recording a diet diary is | 4-7days |
| basic diet for patients recovering from periodontal surgery is | diet that is nutritionally adequate and modified for the patients chewing ability |
| the most common barrier to care for the patient with an eating disorder is | communication |
| the most devastating oral effects of eating disorders are related to | frequent purging |
| which of the following should immediately follow a purging incident | rinsing with tap water (the biocarbinated rinse) |
| what causes hypokalemia | lack of potassium |
| an adult patient who is deficent in vitam d could suffer from ostermalcia. a patient deficient in calcium could suffer from ostersclerosis. | first statement true, 2nd statement false |
| mineral oils interfere with the absorption of which vitamins | vitamin A ( and ADEK fat soluable) |
| two types of food diaries are commonly used today. the 24hr food diary and the 7-10 day food diary are the diaries most commonly used today. | true.false |
| water makes up 50-60% of total body weight but is NOT the main constituent of the body. water is required on a daily basis. | false. true (maintains 50-60 of body weight and IS main constituent of the body.) |
| which of the following is a major mineral? (vitamin a, boron, selenium, calcium | calcium |