Fundamentals of Nutrition Science
Midterm Exam
Course Introduction
Fundamentals of Nutrition Science introduces students to the essential concepts of human nutrition, exploring the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water in maintaining health and preventing disease. The course covers the principles of digestion, absorption, and metabolism, as well as the impact of nutritional choices on human physiology and overall well-being. Students will examine dietary guidelines, nutrient requirements across the lifespan, and factors influencing dietary habits. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis of nutritional information, the evaluation of sources, and the application of foundational knowledge to make informed decisions about personal and public health.
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Nutrition Your Life Science 1st Edition by Jennifer Turley
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Chapter 1: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) One twelve-ounce can of regular cola soda contains 40 grams of sugars.This would supply 120 Calories.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Water is an inorganic compound.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Malnutrition can include excessive intake of a nutrient.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Saturated fatty acids chemically contain one or more double bonds between their carbon molecules.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Tools to Plan,Manage,and Evaluate Diets
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Q1) The Dietary Guidelines are based upon:
A)public demand.
B)Dietary Reference Intakes.
C)food manufacturers.
D)scientific evidence.
E)None of the above
Answer: D
Q2) Foods in the MyPlate protein foods group all provide a good source of dietary fiber.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
Q3) Oils from plants and fish provide a good source of cholesterol.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) There is a fats list in the Exchange Lists system.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Nutrition in Chronic Disease
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Q1) The central nervous system prefers _____ for energy to function optimally.
A)fatty acids
B)ketone bodies
C)protein
D)glucose
E)amino acids
Answer: D
Q2) Most vitamins and minerals are absorbed in the _____.
A)colon
B)kidney
C)stomach
D)small intestine
E)liver
Answer: D
Q3) Hypoglycemia is high blood sugar.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter
Composition,Weight Control,and Fitness
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Q1) Essential fatty acids combined with amino acids support muscle glycogen repletion.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Obesity is defined by gender and age.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Resistive exercise targets the cardiovascular system.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Hyperplasia
Answers:
A)A genetic make-up that influences disease susceptibility
B)An increase in cell number
C)A disease epidemic that began in the 20th century
D)Clinical trial
Q5) As core body temperature rises,thermal injury occurs.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: The Vitamins and Minerals
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Q1) Consumption of whole grains could help prevent deficiency of:
A)manganese.
B)fluoride.
C)iodine.
D)calcium.
E)chloride.
Q2) Citrus fruits provide a good source of vitamin K.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract produce bioavailable vitamin K.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Vitamin A in the form of _____ is used to treat acne.
A)retinol
B)retinal
C)retinoic acid
D)beta-carotene
E)lycopene
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Chapter 6: Nutrition Information and the Food Industry
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Q1) The common mold species Asperigillus flavus produces prion proteins believed to cause mad cow disease.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Bacteria can produce enterotoxins or neurotoxins.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Gillnetting is a responsible aquatic technique to harvest seafood.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Agency that enforces legislation pertaining to pesticides
A)Delaney
B)EPA
C)FD&C
D)USP
E)DSHEA
Q5) Public sector nutrition information is more credible than private sector nutrition information.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Nutrition Through the Lifespan
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Q1) It is good practice to encourage children to clean their plates at dinner time.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In the division of responsibility,children are in control of what foods their parent or caregiver provides them.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following nutrients is not implicated in dental health?
A)Calcium
B)Phosphorus
C)Magnesium
D)Fluoride
E)Vitamin E
Q4) A well-balanced diet,higher amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids,vegetable proteins,and fiber support both male and female fertility.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Comprehensive, Open-Book Exam
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Q1) Jack could develop osteomalacia.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which ingredient in Leo's Cheetos could indicate the presence of trans fatty acids,even though the manufacturer lists 0 grams trans fatty acids per serving (which is legal when the level is less than 0.5 grams)?
A)Thiamin mononitrate
B)Monosodium glutamate
C)Partially hydrogenated soybean oil
D)Lactic acid
E)Maltodextrin
Q3) Which of the following lipoprotein fractions would most significantly increase a few hours after Bobby eats his lunch?
A)VLDL
B)LDL
C)HDL
D)IDL
E)Chylomicron
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