Foundations of Nutrition Solved Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Foundations of Nutrition introduces the fundamental principles of human nutrition, exploring the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients in health and disease. The course examines nutrient digestion, absorption, metabolism, and the impact of dietary choices on physiological development throughout the lifespan. Students will analyze food sources, dietary guidelines, nutritional assessment methods, and the relationship between nutrition, chronic diseases, and overall well-being. Emphasis is placed on scientific evaluation of nutrition information and practical applications for promoting healthful eating patterns.
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Nutrition For Healthy Living 4th Edition by Wendy Schiff
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Chapter 1: The Basics of Nutrition
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Q1) A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate,15 g fat,18 g protein,and 100 g water.Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?
A)Protein provides about 50% of total calories.
B)Carbohydrate provides the most food energy.
C)Water provides the most food energy.
D)Fat provides the most food energy.
Answer: D
Q2) Belle is pregnant and has two young children.She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $18,000/year.Recently,she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency.Based on this information,Belle should enroll in the _____ program.
A)WIC
B)FDIC
C)HWHB
D)FDA
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Evaluating Nutrition Information
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Q1) Researchers are conducting a study to determine the effects of zinc supplements on the human immune system.The study involves providing pills that contain zinc to one group of human subjects and pills that do not contain zinc or other active ingredients to another group of people.The pills that do not contain zinc are
A)placebos.
B)probiotics.
C)antidotes.
D)supplements.
Answer: A
Q2) The ____ is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medications. A)NRC
B)FTC
C)FDA
D)EPA
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Planning Nutritious Diets
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Q1) Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?
A)RDAs
B)AIs
C)DVs
D)ULs
Answer: C
Q2) In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.
A)pudding made with 1% milk
B)fat-free yogurt
C)unsalted butter
D)American cheese
Answer: C
Q3) The Exchange System allows you to
A)predict your risk of serious chronic diseases such as diabetes.
B)interpret nutrition information on food labels.
C)estimate your carbohydrate intake.
D)calculate your DRIs.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Body Basics
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Q1) Rose has an autoimmune disease that destroyed her salivary glands.As a result of this condition,Rose probably
A)uses a lot of spices and sauces to season her foods.
B)has difficulty eliminating feces during bowel movements.
C)digests foods too quickly.
D)must eat refined functional foods.
Q2) Which of the following statements is true?
A)Matter is comprised of atoms.
B)Electrons are positively charged particles.
C)Protons are negatively charged particles.
D)Acids are substances that gain hydrogen ions.
Q3) Which of the following compounds is not secreted by the human stomach?
A)Gastric juice
B)Mucus
C)Bile
D)Hydrochloric acid
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Chapter 5: Carbohydrates
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Q1) According to Cleo's physician,her blood cholesterol level is too high.Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol?
A)Fiber-fortified ready-to-eat cereal
B)Lean beef
C)American processed cheese food
D)Fat-free chocolate milk
Q2) Which of the following substances is a polysaccharide?
A)High-fructose corn syrup
B)Soluble fiber
C)Glucose
D)Lactose
Q3) If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need,the excess can be
A)eliminated in feces.
B)converted into fat and stored.
C)converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy.
D)metabolized to form urea and excreted by the kidneys.
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Chapter 6: Fats and Other Lipids
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Q1) Maggie was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health.While participating in the study,she was given a synthetic formula diet that provided vitamins,minerals,egg protein,purified water,and potato starch.Within a few weeks,Maggie's hair began to fall out and she developed patches of scaly skin on her arms and legs.Which of the following substances should be added to her formula to treat her nutritional deficiency?
A)glucose polymers
B)essential fatty acids
C)cholesterol esters
D)bile salts
Q2) The primary function of an adipose cell is
A)storing fat.
B)metabolizing glycogen.
C)transporting cholesterol within tissues.
D)making insulin.
Q3) Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of A)colon cancer.
B)cystic fibrosis.
C)low blood pressure.
D)vitamin toxicity syndromes.
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Chapter 7: Proteins
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Q1) Which of the following diets does not provide enough high-quality proteins to support a child's growth?
A)Fruitarian
B)Ovovegetarian
C)Lactoovovegetarian
D)Semivegetarian
Q2) Evan is 28 years of age.His height is 6' 2",and he weighs 130 kg.Based on his body weight,his RDA for protein is _____ grams.
A)104.0
B)70.0
C)87.2
D)47.2
Q3) Marla is a healthy 30-year-old woman.She doesn't work out,but she consumes protein supplements because she thinks they will increase her muscle mass without the need to exercise.Based on this information,the excess amino acids in her diet will
A)enhance her body's absorption of calcium.
B)be metabolized for energy quickly.
C)undergo deamination in her liver.
D)be added to her muscle tissue.
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Chapter 8: Vitamins
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Q1) A researcher has isolated an organic,water-soluble chemical from roses.After performing in-vivo tests,the scientist determines that the chemical supplies no energy for cells,but protects cell membranes from being damaged by certain environmental factors.Based on this information,the researcher may have discovered a (an)
A)antioxidant.
B)amino acid.
C)precursor.
D)autoanalyzing agent.
Q2) Which of the following foods is a good dietary source of beta-carotene?
A)Bread
B)Broccoli
C)Salmon
D)Hamburger
Q3) On sunny days,Juan spends at least 20 minutes exercising outdoors,because he knows sunlight helps his body make
A)glucose.
B)choline.
C)vitamin
D)copper.
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Chapter 9: Water and Minerals
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Q1) Which of the following foods is the richest source of bioavailable calcium per one cup serving?
A)Spinach
B)Plain yogurt
C)Cottage cheese
D)Tomato juice
Q2) Mario is concerned about the safety of his home's tap water,which is conveyed by pipes from a public source in his community.Which of the following agencies should he contact to learn more about the safety of his tap water?
A)BPA
B)USDA
C)EPA
D)FDA
Q3) Parathyroid hormone
A)increases the body's rate of potassium excretion.
B)enhances the body's ability to retain calcium.
C)signals osteoblasts to release calcium from bones.
D)enables glucose to enter cells.
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Chapter 10: Energy Balance and Weight Control
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Q1) Which of the following conditions or situations increases a person's metabolic rate?
A)Short height
B)Aging
C)Starvation diet
D)Fever
Q2) People with BMIs of 25 or more have greater risks of _____ than people with BMIs in the healthy range.
A)anemia
B)fluorosis
C)osteomalacia
D)hypertension
Q3) Marcia's BMI is 24.2.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.
A)underweight
B)extremely obese
C)overweight
D)healthy
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Chapter 11: Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles
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Q1) Alex is a competitive athlete who weighs 90 kg.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.
A)420 to 700
B)580 to 1000
C)540 to 900
D)480 to 800
Q2) Which of the following statements is true?
A)The first 3 to 6 weeks of a new exercise program is called the origination stage.
B)A comprehensive fitness program includes aerobic,resistance,and stretching activities.
C)Over time,a well-planned exercise program results in detraining.
D)When beginning the improvement stage of an exercise program,a person should exercise at 85% of his or her age-related target heart rate zone.
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Chapter 12: Food Safety Concerns
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Q1) Which of the following homemade foods should never be tasted before boiling it for at least 10 minutes?
A)Tomato sauce
B)Freshly-squeezed lemon juice
C)Peeled,white potatoes
D)Canned corn
Q2) The following substances were detected in a jar of baby food.Which of the substances is a not a direct food additive?
A)Glass fragment
B)High-fructose corn syrup
C)Pantothenic acid
D)Riboflavin
Q3) Which of the following food preservation methods draws water from cells,reducing the likelihood many pathogens can survive?
A)Canning
B)Chilling
C)Drying
D)Irradiating
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Chapter 13: Nutrition for a Lifetime
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Q1) Belle is pregnant with her first baby.During a routine prenatal visit with her doctor,Belle was told she has developed a condition that is associated with pregnancy.This condition increases the risk that she will give birth to a baby that weighs more than 8.8 pounds.Based on this information,Belle has A)cystic fibrosis.
B)pernicious anemia.
C)chronic eclampsia.
D)gestational diabetes.
Q2) Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains A)protein.
B)intrinsic factor.
C)oxytocin.
D)iron.
Q3) Which of the following substances is a lipid that is necessary for the proper development of an infant's nervous system?
A)DHA
B)EDTA
C)Trans fat
D)Alanine
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