Dietetics Foundations Exam Practice Tests
Course Introduction
Dietetics Foundations introduces students to the fundamental principles of nutrition and dietetics, exploring the role of nutrients in human health, dietary guidelines, food science basics, and the principles of healthy meal planning. The course emphasizes the physiological processes of digestion and metabolism, the assessment of nutritional status, and the influence of cultural, social, and economic factors on food choices. Students will also gain an understanding of the professional standards and ethical considerations in dietetic practice, preparing them for more advanced coursework and practical experience in nutrition and dietetics.
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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 nutrition-related objective from Healthy People 2020 is to reduce
A)the proportion of adults who are obese.
B)the contribution of fruits to the diet.
C)the contribution of whole grains to the diet.
D)the proportion of adults who are at a healthy weight.
Answer: A
Q2) In the _____ experimental design,neither the participants nor the researchers are aware of each participant's assignment (test or placebo)or the outcome of the study until it is completed.
A)animal model
B)case control
C)double-blinded
D)clinical trial
Answer: C
Q3) Which class of nutrients comprises 60% of body weight?
A)Water
B)Protein
C)Carbohydrate
D)Minerals
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern
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Q1) Looking at the ingredients list on a jar of spaghetti sauce,you see that olive oil is the second ingredient.This means that olive oil is
A)the second ingredient by alphabetical listing.
B)just one of the ingredients present in the sauce.
C)the second most abundant ingredient by weight.
D)the second most abundant ingredient by volume.
Answer: C
Q2) The acronym DRI stands for
A)Dietary Required Intake.
B)Dietary Reference Intake.
C)Daily Required Intake.
D)Daily Reference Intake.
Answer: B
Q3) In order to ensure adequate intake of nutrients,choose vegetables
A)that have no preservatives.
B)that are organic.
C)from all five vegetable subgroups.
D)from local farms.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective
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Q1) Which of the following is not a short-term storage site for carbohydrates in the body?
A)Blood
B)Liver
C)Muscle
D)Brain
Answer: D
Q2) A(n)______ is a medication that inhibits the ability of gastric cells to secrete hydrogen ions.
A)antibiotic
B)proton pump inhibitor
C)antacid
D)NSAID
Answer: B
Q3) The study of how genes determine our nutritional requirements is called A)nutrigenomics.
B)nutrigenetics.
C)nutritional biochemistry.
D)genetic engineering.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Carbohydrates
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Q1) A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of
A)two monosaccharides.
B)two polysaccharides.
C)one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide.
D)two oligosaccharides.
Q2) When insulin is released,it causes
A)the liver to break down glycogen and release glucose into the blood.
B)muscle and fat cells to take up glucose from the blood.
C)fat breakdown and release from fat tissue.
D)the liver to make glycogen from protein.
Q3) Low blood glucose that follows a meal high in simple sugars
A)Reactive hypoglycemia
B)Type 2 diabetes
C)Fasting hypoglycemia
D)Gestational diabetes
E)Type 1 diabetes
Q4) When eating a high-fiber diet,one should ______ fluid intake.
A)decrease
B)increase
C)not change
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Chapter 5: Lipids
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Q1) Good suggestions for eating in a heart-healthy way would be to
A)avoid all treats.
B)trim fat off meat before and after cooking.
C)use eggs liberally because they are not associated with serum cholesterol.
D)avoid foods high in monounsaturated fat,such as olive oil.
Q2) Diets high in trans fatty acids tend to ______ levels of LDL in the blood.
A)decrease
B)increase
Q3) A desirable total serum cholesterol level is less than ______ milligrams per deciliter.
A)100
B)200
C)300
D)400
Q4) Which of the following does not describe a function of fat?
A)Adds flavor to food
B)Carrier of fat-soluble vitamins
C)Best source of energy for the brain
D)Insulates and protects the body
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Chapter 6: Proteins
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Q1) Jackie is an alcoholic.Her liver has been damaged to such a degree that it cannot produce the appropriate blood proteins for fluid balance.She develops a condition called edema,which is
A)extreme thirst.
B)the build up of fluids in extracellular spaces.
C)loss of muscle mass.
D)cardiovascular disease.
Q2) Which of the following is a function of protein?
A)Degradation of tissues
B)Produces chylomicrons
C)Supplies more than 40% of the kilocalories in the diet
D)Synthesizes enzymes and hormones
Q3) A protein that acts as a hormone is
A)insulin.
B)trypsin.
C)pepsin.
D)hemoglobin.
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Chapter 7: Energy Balance and Weight Control
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Q1) As one finds his or her weight loss slowing down during a weight control program,the best practice is to
A)restrict more food choices.
B)reduce food intake to less than 1,000 kilocalories per day.
C)stop the weight control program and take a break.
D)increase the type or intensity of physical activity.
Q2) What would be the approximate weight gain,in pounds,of a person who consumes an excess of 500 kilocalories daily for one month?
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)6
Q3) Men with body fat levels greater than _____ have increased health risks.
A)20%
B)24%
C)30%
D)35%
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Chapter 8: Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals
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Q1) Megadoses are defined as vitamin intakes ________ times the estimated human needs to prevent a deficiency.
A)1 to 3
B)2 to 10
C)50
D)100
Q2) If you wanted to add significant quantities of vitamins and minerals to your diet from the food you eat,a good choice would be
A)apple juice.
B)a multivitamin.
C)a doughnut made with enriched white flour.
D)a fortified breakfast cereal such as Total<sup>®</sup> Raisin Bran.
Q3) Which of the following is a function of phytochemicals?
A)Increases inflammation and oxidative damage to cells
B)Regulates cell signaling and gene expression
C)Increases the formation of blood clots
D)Increases the initiation and proliferation of cancer
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) ______ is a hormone released by the adrenal glands that is responsible for regulating fluid volume in the body.
A)Insulin
B)Aldosterone
C)Antidiuretic hormone
D)Angiotensin
Q2) Sodium intake above 2000 milligrams per day may increase urinary excretion of ______ if dietary intake of that nutrient is low.
A)iron
B)vitamin E
C)calcium
D)vitamin D
Q3) Adult men need how much total water intake per day?
A)2.0 liters (8.5 cups)
B)2.7 liters (11 cups)
C)3.0 liters (13 cups)
D)3.7 liters (15 cups)
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) Protein-rich diets,especially those that include many animal sources of protein are high in A)calcium. B)zinc.
C)vitamin E
D)beta carotene.
Q2) Lycopene is found in A)grapes.
B)carrots.
C)tomatoes.
D)whole grain products.
Q3) To bolster immune function,evidence supports
A)consuming 5 to 9 servings of a variety of fruits and vegetables per day.
B)consuming a variety of nuts and seeds.
C)megadoses of vitamin C
D)All of these are correct.
Q4) The food choices typified by the traditional Mediterranean Diet tend to ______ chronic inflammation.
A)increase
B)decrease
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Chapter 11: Nutrients Involved in Bone Health
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Q1) The difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis is A)the bone loss of patients with osteopenia is not as severe as that of patients with osteoporosis.
B)the bone loss of patients with osteopenia is worse than that of patients with osteoporosis.
C)osteopenia is caused by heredity whereas osteoporosis is caused by lifestyle.
D)osteopenia can be cured whereas osteoporosis is irreversible.
Q2) The most accurate method of assessing bone health is A)computed tomography.
B)quantitative ultrasound.
C)an x-ray of the back.
D)dual energy x-ray absorptiometry.
Q3) Of the following,the mineral that is least likely to be deficient in the American diet is A)calcium.
B)phosphorus.
C)iron. D)copper.
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Chapter 12: Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism
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Q1) Because B vitamins are ______,very little is stored and excess intakes end up in the urine or stool.
A)non-toxic
B)dissolvable
C)fat soluble
D)water soluble
Q2) Soybeans,egg yolks,meats,and lecithin are sources of A)riboflavin. B)choline.
C)chromium. D)iodine.
Q3) Thiamin is distributed in small amounts in many foods.The most nutrient-dense source of thiamin is A)milk. B)pork.
C)whole grain cereals. D)dark green vegetables.
Q4) Manganese is not toxic at high doses. A)True B)False
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Chapter 13: Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health
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Q1) Acquiring sufficient vitamin B-12 from the diet may be a problem for vegans because
A)protein deficiency limits synthesis of intrinsic factor.
B)they lack the R-protein in the stomach.
C)it is only found in animal products.
D)phytic acid in grains may inhibit its absorption.
Q2) Anemia can result from a deficiency of A)iron.
B)folate.
C)vitamin B-12.
D)All of these choices are correct.
Q3) The amount of iron in the body is mostly regulated by A)excretion in the urine.
B)absorption in the small intestine.
C)absorption through the skin.
D)absorption in the large intestine.
Q4) Vitamin C and meat protein ______ nonheme iron absorption.
A)increase
B)decrease
C)do not change
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Chapter 14: Nutrition: Fitness and Sports
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Q1) Which of the following ergogenic aids may cause anxiety and insomnia?
A)Caffeine
B)Growth hormone
C)Creatine
D)Sodium bicarbonate
Q2) Guidelines for replenishing fuel during exercise include __consume 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrate per hour. __use only one type of carbohydrate to avoid gastrointestinal upset. __use a fat supplement every 30 minutes. __avoid fluid during exercise.
Q3) If a woman athlete is not menstruating regularly,she should A)consult her physician to determine the cause.
B)decrease her calcium intake as a high calcium intake can trigger irregular menses.
C)decrease calorie intake to lower body fat.
D)increase fluid intake.
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Chapter 15: Eating Disorders
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Q1) The slower basal metabolism that accompanies anorexia nervosa is caused by
A)decreased synthesis of growth hormone.
B)decreased synthesis of thyroid hormone.
C)low intake of iron.
D)hypoglycemia.
Q2) If you suspect a friend has an eating disorder,you should
A)encourage your friend to seek professional help.
B)ignore the behavior.
C)direct your friend to the internet.
D)provide your friend with a calorie-controlled diet plan.
Q3) Which of the following is a physiological change often associated with anorexia nervosa?
A)Excessive sweating
B)Swollen salivary glands
C)Decreased heart rate
D)High blood pressure
Q4) Understanding the abnormality of their behavior is more common among people with
A)bulimia nervosa.
B)anorexia nervosa.
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Chapter 16: Undernutrition Throughout the World
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Q1) Homeless children suffer high rates of all of the following medical conditions except
A)upper respiratory tract infections.
B)tooth decay and dental caries.
C)poor vision.
D)developmental delays.
Q2) All of the following are effects of semistarvation except
A)decreased energy level and strength.
B)poor concentration and impaired learning.
C)decreased hunger and appetite.
D)impaired immunity.
Q3) Which of the following factors will adversely affect the nutritional status of a country?
A)Movement of the population to urban centers
B)Maintenance of rural,small farms
C)Movement away from the growth of cash crops
D)Discouraging the establishment of large farms
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Chapter 17: Safety of Our Food Supply
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Q1) ______ is the federal agency that enforces standards for wholesomeness and quality of meat,poultry,milk,and eggs.
A)EPA
B)FDA
C)FTC
D)USDA
Q2) Of the following groups,which have the lowest risk of becoming ill from foodborne illness?
A)The elderly
B)Young children
C)Individuals with cancer
D)Teens
Q3) To avoid Salmonella contamination
A)store chicken at 40° F or below.
B)cook chicken to at least 140°F
C)cook chicken thawed in a microwave oven right away.
D)refrigerate or freeze leftovers within six hours of cooking.
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Chapter 18: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
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Q1) Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch,ice,and dirt is known as A)hyperemesis.
B)pica.
C)pregnancy-induced hypertension.
D)eclampsia.
Q2) Which of the following is true about the let-down reflex?
A)It is needed to make milk available to the infant.
B)It can be inhibited by anxiety or nervous tension.
C)After a few weeks of breastfeeding,it becomes automatic.
D)All the these statements are true.
Q3) Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy.She should do which of the following?
A)Drink more milk.
B)Eat more ready-to-eat breakfast cereals.
C)Eat more meat.
D)Eat more orange or yellow fruits and vegetables.
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) For a child who follows a totally vegetarian diet,which nutrients need to monitored carefully to prevent a deficiency?
A)Iron,vitamin B-12,and vitamin D
B)Vitamin A,vitamin C,and folate
C)Vitamin K,thiamin,and vitamin C
D)Fiber,vitamin A,and vitamin C
Q2) Indicators of an infant's readiness to add solid foods include A)head and neck control.
B)consuming more than 32 ounces of formula or breastfeeding more than 8-10 times per day.
C)ability to sit with support.
D)All of these are indicators of an infant's readiness for solid food.
Q3) Which of the following is a reliable indicator of generally good nutrition status in young children?
A)The presence of subcutaneous fat
B)Consumption of foods from several groups
C)Regular gains in height and weight
D)The child's interest in a variety of foods
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Chapter 20: Nutrition During Adulthood
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Q1) Which of the following typically increases with aging?
A)Thirst
B)Lean tissue levels
C)Immune function
D)Fat stores
Q2) A person with a deficiency of alcohol dehydrogenase would
A)be able to pass a breathalyzer test even with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
B)become intoxicated at low levels of alcohol intake.
C)feel ill due to an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood.
D)have a high tolerance for alcohol.
Q3) A loss of muscle mass accompanied by gains in fat mass is called
A)sarcopenic obesity.
B)hypertrophy.
C)sarcopenia.
D)visceral obesity.
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