Community Nutrition Practice Exam
Course Introduction
Community Nutrition focuses on the principles and practices involved in promoting nutritional health at the community level. This course explores the assessment of nutritional needs of diverse populations, the development and implementation of public health nutrition programs, and the evaluation of outcomes to improve community well-being. Topics include nutrition education, policy-making, food security, cultural considerations, and the roles of various stakeholders in addressing public health nutrition issues. Through real-world case studies and practical applications, students will gain the skills needed to plan, execute, and assess effective community-based nutrition interventions.
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Wardlaws Contemporary Nutrition A Functional Approach 5th Edition by Gordon Wardlaw
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Chapter 1: Nutrition, food Choices, and Health
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Q1) A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kilocalories and 30 grams of fat.Approximately ______% of the total energy is provided by fat.
Answer: 19
Q2) Carbohydrates provide ______ kilocalories per gram.
A)4
B)7
C)9
D)0
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following adults is engaging in binge drinking?
A)A woman who drinks two 12-fl oz cans of beer while eating steamed crabs.
B)A man who drinks four shots of whiskey at a bachelor party.
C)A woman who drinks three 5-fl oz glasses of wine at a cocktail party.
D)A man who drinks a six-pack of 12-fl oz bottles of beer at a cookout.
Answer: D
Q4) Water is one of the six classes of essential nutrients.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern
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Q1) Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?
A)The guide applies to infants.
B)Milk and meat are essential to good nutrition.
C)Variety is the key to the plan.
D)The guide does not permit use of fats,oils,and sweets.
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following is not a way to assess nutritional status?
A)Dietary assessment
B)Biochemical tests
C)Clinical evaluation
D)Psychoanalysis
Answer: D
Q3) Which of the following is a major contributor of empty calories in American diets?
A)Sugar-sweetened beverages
B)Diet soft drinks
C)Canned fruits
D)Whole grain breakfast cereals
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective
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Q1) When a nutrient moves freely from an area of higher solute concentration into an absorptive cell where the concentration is lower,this is called
A)facilitated diffusion.
B)passive diffusion.
C)active absorption.
D)phagocytosis.
Answer: B
Q2) Which absorptive process in the small intestine requires a carrier and energy to transport nutrients into absorptive cells?
A)Active absorption
B)Phagocytosis
C)Facilitated diffusion
D)Passive diffusion
Answer: A
Q3) The physical barriers of the skin and GI tract support the ______ immune response.
A)nonspecific (innate)
B)specific (adaptive)
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Carbohydrates
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Q1) Which of the following is not a monosaccharide?
A)Galactose
B)Fructose
C)Lactose
D)Glucose
Q2) Food manufacturers prefer to use ______ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport,has good shelf-stability,low cost,and improves food properties.
A)table sugar
B)high-fructose corn syrup
C)sucralose (Splenda)
D)honey
Q3) Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?
A)Grains
B)Vegetables
C)Fruits
D)Protein
E)Dairy
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Chapter 5: Lipids
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Q1) We need to consume only about 5% of our total calories per day from essential fatty acids.This corresponds to about _______ of plant oil each day.
A)2 to 4 teaspoons
B)2 to 4 tablespoons
C)1/4 to 1/2 cup
D)3/4 to 1 cup
Q2) ______ are synthesized by the liver to transport fat to the rest of the body.
A)Chylomicrons
B)Low-density lipoproteins
C)Very-low-density lipoproteins
D)High-density lipoproteins
Q3) When a person gains weight,
A)fat cells can increase in both size and number.
B)the number of fat cells increases,but the size of fat cells remains the same.
C)the size of fat cells increases,but the number of fat cells remains the same.
Q4) One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids is
A)cranberries.
B)walnuts.
C)tomatoes.
D)peanut butter.
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Chapter 6: Proteins
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Q1) How many grams of protein are needed per day by a male non-athlete,weighing 87 kilograms?
A)70
B)87
C)174
D)191
Q2) Three dietary advantages of plant protein sources over animal sources are: (1)they are a good source of dietary fiber,(2)they are low in saturated fat,and (3)they contain no A)cellulose.
B)collagen.
C)cholesterol.
D)caffeine.
Q3) The American Institute for Cancer Research promotes "The New American Plate," which includes plant-based foods covering _______ of the plate and meat,fish,poultry,or low-fat dairy covering _______ of the plate.
A)one-half;one-half
B)three-quarters (or more);one-quarter (or less)
C)two-thirds (or more);one-third (or less)
D)one-third (or less);two-thirds (or more)
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Chapter 7: Energy Balance and Weight Control
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Q1) The principles of _______ include being aware of the entire eating experience from food preparation to consumption,including recognizing and respecting the physical hunger and satiety cues,and being wise in eating decisions.
A)awareness eating
B)mindless eating
C)mindful eating
D)stimulus control
Q2) Cycles of loss and regain of weight are called _______.With each cycle,it is easier to gain weight and harder to lose.
A)plateauing
B)energy balancing
C)mindful eating
D)yo-yo dieting
Q3) For a woman who is 1.63 meters tall and weighs 72 kilograms,the body mass index would equal
A)18.
B)23.
C)27.
D)32.
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Chapter 8: Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals
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Q1) The Supplement Facts panel on dietary supplements resembles the _______ and is required on all dietary supplements.
A)Drug Facts panel on drugs
B)Cosmetic Facts panel on cosmetics
C)Nutrition Facts panel on food
D)Prescription Facts panel
Q2) Which of the following is an example of a trace mineral?
A)Potassium
B)Sodium
C)Iron
D)Calcium
Q3) Which of the following is true about mineral bioavailability?
A)Minerals from plants are better absorbed than those from animal products.
B)Minerals from animal products are better absorbed than those from plants.
C)The trace mineral content of plants is relatively constant no matter which soil serves as the medium.
D)Refining and processing foods will increase the trace mineral content.
Q4) Vitamin C is a ______-soluble vitamin.
A)water
B)fat
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Chapter 9: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
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Q1) Potassium is found in the largest quantities in A)milk and dairy products.
B)meats.
C)fruits and vegetables.
D)refined grains.
Q2) For a healthy adult,the largest percentage of daily water output is attributed to A)feces.
B)urine.
C)perspiration.
D)lung respiration.
Q3) Which of the following conditions leads to the breakdown of plastic water bottles?
A)Being left in a hot car
B)Being used to hold lemonade
C)Cleaning in the dishwasher
D)All of these conditions break down plastic.
Q4) Potassium and phosphate are the major ______ electrolytes.
A)intracellular
B)extracellular
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Chapter 10: Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses
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Q1) Which of the following is the best source of preformed vitamin A?
A)Liver
B)Broccoli
C)Pork chop
D)Chicken breast
Q2) Probiotics help to reinforce the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract by forming a network of proteins that blocks the movement of pathogens through its lining.If the integrity of the GI tract lining is compromised,pathogens can move more easily into the blood.This condition of compromised integrity of the GI tract is called
A)the gut microbiota.
B)a Metchnikoff gut.
C)a leaky gut.
D)an autoimmune disease.
Q3) The process by which some types of white blood cells are able to engulf and destroy foreign particles is
A)erythropoiesis.
B)antibody-mediated immunity.
C)homeostasis.
D)phagocytosis.
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Chapter 11: Nutrients Involved in Bone Health
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Q1) Magnesium deficiency causes
A)irregular heartbeat.
B)muscle pain.
C)seizures.
D)All of these are true.
Q2) Exceeding the UL for phosphorus can lead to A)kidney damage.
B)excessive bone growth.
C)blood clots.
D)All of these choices are correct.
Q3) Regarding use of calcium supplements,which of the following is true?
A)Supplements containing oyster shell and dolomite should be labeled "purified" to be considered safe.
B)Intakes over 500 milligrams per dose may interfere with absorption of iron and zinc.
C)For maximum absorbability,any form of calcium supplements should be taken between meals.
D)The USP label warns consumers that the supplement may contain high levels of lead or aluminum.
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Chapter 12: Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism
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Q1) Soybeans,egg yolks,meats,and lecithin are sources of A)riboflavin.
B)choline.
C)chromium.
D)iodine.
Q2) Megadoses of ________ may be used to lower cholesterol,but they can cause flushing of the skin.
A)pyridoxine
B)nicotinic acid
C)riboflavin
D)pantothenic acid
Q3) Consistently consuming raw egg whites,as in a daily high-protein drink,can bind and result in deficiency.
A)folate
B)vitamin B-6
C)pantothenic acid
D)biotin
Q4) Risk of molybdenum toxicity risk in humans is quite low.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health
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Q1) Vitamins involved in red blood cell synthesis are
A)folate and thiamin.
B)thiamin and niacin.
C)vitamin B-12 and folate.
D)folate and pantothenic acid.
Q2) Of the following foods,iron is best absorbed from A)kidney beans.
B)cheese.
C)sirloin steak.
D)broccoli.
Q3) Which of the following statements is true about iron?
A)An iron-deficient individual absorbs less iron than a person with good iron status.
B)Approximately 65% of dietary iron is absorbed.
C)Excess dietary iron is excreted readily via the kidneys.
D)Iron deficiency anemia is found most commonly among young children,adolescents,and menstruating women.
Q4) Iron found as a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin is called A)heme iron.
B)nonheme iron.
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Chapter 14: Nutrition: Fitness and Sports
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Q1) Protein supplies approximately _______ % of a human's typical energy needs.
A)0
B)5
C)15
D)25
Q2) Which of the following is true about protein as an energy source?
A)Protein is more important than carbohydrate as an energy source for muscular activity.
B)The use of protein as an energy source is greater for endurance athletes than for those who body build or lift weights.
C)Protein and amino acid supplements are needed as energy sources for weight lifters.
D)Protein is a good energy source,supplying 7 kcal per gram.
Q3) Which of the following supposedly speeds the removal of lactic acid from contracting muscles?
A)Caffeine
B)Growth hormone
C)Creatine
D)Sodium bicarbonate
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Chapter 15: Eating Disorders
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Q1) Which of the following is not an example of a compensatory behavior used by people with eating disorders?
A)Self-induced vomiting
B)Bingeing on high-energy snack foods
C)Misuse of laxatives
D)Excessive exercise
Q2) A condition of self-induced severe weight loss,particularly common in adolescent girls,is called
A)malnutrition.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)bulimia nervosa.
D)binge-eating disorder.
Q3) Understanding the abnormality of their behavior is more common among people with A)bulimia nervosa.
B)anorexia nervosa.
Q4) Which of the following is not a trigger for anorexia?
A)Comments from significant others about being too fat
B)A job or profession that demands maintaining a certain weight or body size
C)Feeling too thin in one's clothes
D)Leaving home for college or independent living
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Chapter 16: Undernutrition Throughout the World
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Q1) Multiple studies have documented ______ energy expenditure in adults with HIV compared to healthy adults.
A)higher
B)lower
Q2) The acronym AIDS stands for A)acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
B)autoimmune deficit syndrome.
C)antibiotic infection deficiency syndrome.
D)anti-immune deficiency syndrome.
Q3) Which of the following is not true about "new biotechnology"?
A)Compared to conventional breeding,it is more inefficient and has inconsistent results.
B)It allows scientists to create fruits and grains with greater amounts of nutrients such as beta-carotene (e.g.,"golden rice")and vitamins E and C
C)It differs from traditional methods because it directly changes some of the genetic material (DNA)of organisms to improve characteristics.
D)The public's response to its use has been mixed.
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Chapter 17: Safety of Our Food Supply
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Q1) Which of the following is not associated with chronic pesticide exposure?
A)Birth defects and cancer
B)Creation of new and resistant species of pests
C)Higher food costs
D)Unintentional distribution of pesticides in groundwater
Q2) E.coli O157:H7 produces _______ that can cause severe illness,including severe bloody diarrhea and hemolytic uremic syndrome.
A)an infection
B)urea
C)spores
D)a toxin
Q3) ______ are hardy and survive freezing and relatively high temperatures and chlorination up to 10 ppm.
A)Norovirus
B)Salmonella
C)E.coli
D)Listeria
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Chapter 18: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
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Q1) Preterm infants
A)have minimal nutritional problems.
B)may have problems sucking and swallowing.
C)will almost always die.
D)are born with adequate mineral and fat stores.
Q2) Low levels of body fat decrease ______ fertility.
A)both male or female
B)female
C)male
D)neither male nor female
Q3) For a woman with a prepregnancy BMI of 22,total pregnancy weight gain should fall within the range of ______ pounds.
A)11 to 20
B)15 to 25
C)25 to 35
D)28 to 40
Q4) Fertility can be impaired by
A)too much body fat.
B)too little body fat.
C)either too little or too much body fat.
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Chapter 19: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence
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Q1) The nutrient needs of preschool children are relatively great,so it may be important to
A)serve high-fat foods.
B)provide vitamin supplements.
C)withhold liquids until after meals.
D)serve snacks daily in addition to meals.
Q2) The treatment of childhood obesity involves
A)increasing the activity level.
B)moderation of energy intake.
C)reducing dietary sugar and fat.
D)All the choices are correct.
Q3) According to current growth charts,an infant can be expected to ______ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.
A)triple
B)double
C)quadruple
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Chapter 20: Nutrition During Adulthood
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Q1) When it comes to alcohol,men are advised to consume no more than ______ drink(s)per day.
A)1
B)4
C)5
D)2
Q2) Which of the following is not a component of the Mediterranean diet?
A)Abstinence from alcohol
B)Plentiful intake of fruits and vegetables
C)Olive oil
D)Frequent consumption of fish
Q3) The decrease in lean tissue that occurs with aging can best be prevented by A)taking amino acid supplements.
B)a fitness plan that includes resistance exercise.
C)eating a lot of kilocalories.
D)taking vitamin and mineral supplements.
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