Course Introduction
Introduction to Nutrition Exam Materials
Introduction to Nutrition offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts in human nutrition, exploring the relationship between food, health, and disease. The course examines the digestion and absorption of nutrients, the functions and sources of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, as well as the impact of nutritional choices on overall well-being throughout the lifespan. Students will analyze current dietary guidelines, evaluate nutrition information, and consider cultural and ethical aspects of food habits. Emphasis is placed on developing practical skills for making informed dietary decisions to promote long-term 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) Protein provided from plant foods is considered to have low biological value.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Adenosine triphosphate is produced inside the cell nucleus.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Alpha-linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Which of the following is false about dietary fiber?
A)It is found in animal foods.
B)It provides 0 Calories per gram.
C)It is a complex carbohydrate.
D)It contains beta-linked glucose units.
E)There is a recommend intake level for it.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Tools to Plan,Manage,and Evaluate Diets
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Q1) Food composition information can be used to perform dietary analysis.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Which food in Timothy's diet would provide the most cholesterol and saturated fatty acids?
A)French fries
B)Sausage
C)Diet Coke
D)Apples in the apple pie
E)Pizza crust
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following foods would provide the best source of protein?
A)Carrot
B)Orange
C)Soybeans
D)Vegetable juice
E)Oil
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Nutrition in Chronic Disease
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Q1) Inside the body,amino acids from protein can be metabolically converted to glucose.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Glucagon promotes:
A)anabolic reactions.
B)catabolic reactions.
C)neither anabolic nor catabolic reactions.
Answer: B
Q3) Which lipid carrier is composed predominately of triglycerides?
A)Chylomicrons
B)Low-density lipoproteins
C)High-density lipoproteins
D)Intermediate-density lipoproteins
E)None of the above
Answer: A
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Chapter
Composition,Weight Control,and Fitness
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Q1) As the intensity of an aerobic exercise increases,so does the working heart rate.
A)True
B)False
Q2) One pound of body fat mass provides more Calories than one pound of lean body mass.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The body mass index is a weight-for-height calculation that is used to determine an interpretation of body weight.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The citric acid cycle is a critical part of the pathways needed to produce ATP.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Spot reduction of body fat can be achieved with exercise. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: The Vitamins and Minerals
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Q1) Which nutrient potentiates the action of insulin?
A)Magnesium
B)Fluoride
C)Chromium
D)Selenium
E)Iodine
Q2) Selenium is an antioxidant nutrient.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes excessive intestinal absorption of:
A) vitamin A.
B) niacin.
C) zinc.
D) iron.
E) cobalt.
Q4) Selenium functions as a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Nutrition Information and the Food Industry
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Q1) Dietary supplements bearing the USP Verified program mark meet the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)purity,potency,and quality standards.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Dietary supplements are held to the same rigorous standard of scientific testing as drugs by the Food and Drug Administration.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Herbal remedies are always safe and natural treatments for human diseases and conditions.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Conventional food production employs the use of pesticides,antibiotics,hormones,and genetically modified organisms.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Bacteria can produce enterotoxins or neurotoxins. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Nutrition Through the Lifespan
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Q1) The recommended amount of prenatal weight gain is based upon:
A)maternal girth circumference.
B)maternal blood pressure.
C)maternal height and weight before pregnancy.
D)maternal bone mineral density.
E)maternal fasting blood sugar.
Q2) Olfaction (the ability to smell)greatly affects gustation (the ability to taste),even during infancy.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following can cause problems with dental health in infants?
A)Putting a baby to bed with a bottle
B)Inadequate fluoride
C)Eating protein rich-foods before bedtime
D)A and B
E)A,B,and C
Q4) Dementia can be caused by a deficiency of vitamin B .
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Comprehensive, Open-Book Exam
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Q1) Which American Heart Association recommendation did Leo comply with?
A)Total fat intake
B)Cholesterol intake
C)Physical activity level
D)Grain intake
E)Saturated fatty acid intake
Q2) Nolan's BMI and waist measurement put him at risk for all of the following except:
A)cancer.
B)hypertension.
C)type 2 diabetes.
D)heart disease.
Q3) Which of the following agencies would oversee the use of citric acid in Jill's chili?
A)CDC
B)USDA
C)NMF
D)FDA
E)EPA
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