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Introduction to Nutrition Study Guide Questions
Introduction to Nutrition provides students with a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of human nutrition. This course explores the functions and sources of essential nutrients, the role of diet in promoting health and preventing disease, and the relationship between nutrition, lifestyle, and well-being. Students will examine nutritional requirements across the lifespan, analyze dietary guidelines, and learn strategies for making informed food choices. Through discussions of current nutrition issues, including obesity, malnutrition, and chronic diseases, the course emphasizes the importance of nutrition in personal and public health.
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Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 5th Edition by Judith E. Brown
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Chapter 1: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Key recommendations found in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize:
A)the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight for prevention of overweight and obesity.
B)increasing physical activity and reducing time spent doing sedentary behaviors.
C)focusing on whole grains and highly colored vegetables.
D)cooking foods to safe temperatures.
E)These are all key points.
Answer: E
Q2) What nutrient would someone susceptible to high blood pressure be consuming too much of with a meal consisting of a salami sandwich,chicken noodle soup,and whole milk?
A)Sugar
B)Caffeine
C)Sodium
D)Water
E)Calcium
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Preconception Nutrition
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Q1) The specific 2020 nutrition objective to reduce iron deficiency in females of childbearing age by 10% is important because:
A)women with iron deficiency are at increased risk for having babies with neural tube defects.
B)women with iron deficiency are at increased risk for early delivery.
C)babies of women with iron deficiency are at increased risk for developing iron deficiency within the first year of life.
D)All of the above
E)b and c only
Answer: E
Q2) A 10-15% weight loss in normal-weight men and women will negatively affect their reproductive capacity.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Estrogen levels in women play a role in the development of infertility.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) The primary <b>GOAL</b> of the treatment of PCOS is:
A)to increase insulin sensitivity.
B)to induce weight loss if overweight.
C)to regulate blood lipid levels.
D)to reverse infertility.
E)to prevent diabetes from developing.
Answer: A
Q2) _____ during the first 2 months of pregnancy is teratogenic and leads to a two- to three-fold risk of congenital abnormalities.
A)A high blood glucose level
B)Type 1 diabetes
C)Type 2 diabetes
D)Insulin resistance
E)Celiac disease
Answer: A
Q3) The treatment for celiac disease is long-term steroid therapy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Nutrition During Pregnancy
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Q1) Iron is absorbed best when:
A)you take a separate iron supplement (not in a multi-vitamin).
B)you have a higher need for iron.
C)you eat meat,poultry,or fish.
D)all of the above
E)b and c only
Q2) Jane Smith (and her husband)sought medical care for persistent nausea and vomiting throughout the day.Following a pregnancy test and medical examination,the doctor determined that she was in the 5th week of pregnancy.Following this report,Jane's husband remarked,"You will have to stop eating potato chips and eat more healthy foods." What is the best response the doctor could make?
A)"I agree-it is important to eat high-fiber foods."
B)"I agree-drink lots of water with meals."
C)"I recommend that you continue to eat foods that you can tolerate and that will help you gain weight."
D)"I suggest you eat a very small amount of chips to reduce your salt intake and prevent high blood pressure problems."
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Chapter 5: Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) The most commonly observed eating disorder in pregnancy is A)bulimia nervosa.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)binge eating disorder.
D)emotional overeating.
E)None of the above;women do not ovulate when they have an eating disorder
Q2) Several studies on weight gain and birth weight have shown that a weight gain of approximately _____ pounds corresponds to healthy-sized triplets.
A)25
B)30
C)40
D)50
E)60
Q3) Women with gestational hypertension tend to be overweight or obese and have excess central body fat.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Nutrition During Lactation
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Q1) After looking at her diet,what changes could you suggest to help with the baby's colic?
A)Eliminate all fruit except canned fruit
B)Eliminate nuts
C)Eliminate dairy products
D)All of the above
E)b and c only
Q2) A health care professional was asked by a nursing mom,"How many glasses of water should I drink a today?" What would be an appropriate recommendation?
A)6-8 glasses
B)8-10 glasses
C)>10 glasses
D)Drink enough fluids to keep your urine pale yellow.
Q3) What fat-soluble vitamin is given to infants at birth?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin D
C)Vitamin E
D)Vitamin K
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Chapter 7: Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Which of the following foods would a pediatrician recommend a nursing mother with no history of food allergies in the family restrict?
A)Peanuts and tree nuts
B)Wheat
C)Soy
D)Eggs
E)None of the above
Q2) A friend of yours has just given birth to twins and is planning to return to work full time when they are 3 months old.She has a nanny and feels confident that she will be able to breastfeed as well as work 50 hours per week.Which of the following will present a major challenge with this plan?
A)Fatigue and sleep deprivation
B)Lack of time to nurse or pump
C)Milk production capacity
D)All of the above
E)a and b only
Q3) Physicians typically are well trained to counsel women on breastfeeding.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Infant Nutrition
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Q1) Neonatal mortality rate differences between races and ethnicities are primarily related to genetic differences.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Cow's milk formula is an equal alternative to human milk.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The dietary guidelines to consume 20-35% of calories from fat and reduce cholesterol intake are recommended for infant growth and development.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Does this diet have an adequate amount of calories for a 9-month-old infant?
A)Yes
B)No
Q5) The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics propose that continuation of breastfeeding for the first year of life is optimal nutrition in infancy.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) An infant with what special condition requires less energy than a healthy infant?
A)Extremely low-birth-weight infant
B)Low-birth-weight infant
C)Infant with Down's syndrome
D)Infant born with difficulty breathing
E)Infant born with PKU
Q2) Differences in preterm and term infant feeding include:
A)preterm infants may have oral hypersensitivity.
B)preterm infants accept food readily by mouth.
C)preterm infants have a more stable feeding position.
D)the central nervous system in preterm infants signals hunger prematurely.
E)All of the above
Q3) How many Calories would the American Academy of Pediatrics initially recommend for a 1.5-kg infant that was born at 33 weeks gestation?
A)120 kcal/day
B)162 kcal/day
C)180 kcal/day
D)225 kcal/day
E)248 kcal/day
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Chapter 10: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition
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Q1) All of the following are food preferences of toddlers EXCEPT _____.
A)sweet foods
B)salty foods
C)sour foods
D)energy-dense foods
Q2) At what age range do babies begin to wean from the bottle to the cup?
A)6-9 months
B)9-10 months
C)12-14 months
D)>14 months
Q3) Approximately how many exposures to a new food might it take for a toddler to accept the flavor or taste?
A)1-2
B)5-7
C)8-10
D)>15
Q4) Data from a national survey indicate that the toddlers who receive vitamin and mineral supplements are those who benefit the most.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) The recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics to limit juice intake to 4 to 6 fluid ounces per day does NOT apply to children with special needs.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Characteristics of food choices by an autistic child might include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)preferring to eat solid foods rather than drink liquids.
B)refusing to eat when offered something he/she does not like.
C)having temper tantrums in which he/she can be injured.
D)preferring one type of drink above others.
E)All of the above ARE characteristics of food choices.
Q3) What are the dietary recommendations for toddlers with bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
A)Small,frequent meals
B)Concentrated sources of calories,such as commercially prepared supplements
C)Enteral (tube)feedings through the night
D)All of the above
E)a and b only
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Chapter 12: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition
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Q1) Potential consequences of a weight-loss program in childhood are slowed linear growth and the beginnings of an eating disorder.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The most significant predictor of childhood obesity has been found to be:
A)low family income.
B)food insecurity.
C)parental obesity.
D)lower cognitive stimulation.
E)use of formula instead of breastfeeding.
Q3) Health consequences of obesity occur with increased frequency in obese children,and include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)higher concentrations of liver enzymes.
B)osteoporosis.
C)hypertension.
D)hyperlipidemia.
E)abnormal glucose tolerance.
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Chapter 13: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and
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Q1) The incidence of cystic fibrosis is highest among:
A)Hispanics.
B)African Americans.
C)Caucasians.
D)Native Americans.
E)Pacific Islanders.
Q2) Vitamins and minerals with added carbohydrates are NOT allowed on what type of diet?
A)Diabetic diet
B)Ketogenic diet
C)PKU diet
D)Cystic fibrosis diet
E)All of the above
Q3) Which nutrient is extremely limited in ketogenic diets?
A)Fat
B)Carbohydrate
C)Protein
D)Iron
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Chapter 14: Adolescent Nutrition
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Q1) The difference between assessing nutrient needs in adolescents and adults is
A)during puberty adolescents have significantly more body composition changes than adults
B)adolescents exercise more than adults
C)adolescents drink less alcohol than adults
D)adolescents have more psychological problems than adults
Q2) Approximately 7% of adolescent boys consume _____ serving(s)of vegetables per day.
A)less than one
B)more than one
C)no
Q3) Females experience a _____ increase in body fat during puberty.
A)40%
B)50%
C)100%
D)120%
Q4) Over 60% of ideal adult body weight is gained during adolescence.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Youth with body mass index (BMI)values > 50th percentile,but < 75th percentile are considered:
A)normal weight.
B)at risk for overweight.
C)overweight.
D)obese.
E)morbidly obese.
Q2) National guidelines for the treatment of child and adolescent overweight and obesity recommend a staged care process based on BMI,comorbid conditions,age,and motivation.Which of the following would NOT be one of those four stages?
A)Prevention plus
B)Structured weight management
C)Comprehensive multidisciplinary intervention
D)Tertiary care intervention
E)Weight maintenance
Q3) Boys cannot get anorexia nervosa.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Adult Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following statements about caffeine is FALSE?
A)Caffeine can lead to esophageal reflux.
B)Caffeine acts as a laxative.
C)Caffeine can increase urine production.
D)Caffeine-containing beverages contribute to total daily water intake.
E)Caffeine causes dehydration.
Q2) The Food and Nutrition Board defines the adequate intake (AI)level for water based on the median total water intake (food and fluids).For men this is:
A)1 milliliter per kg per day
B)25 ounces per day
C)2.7 liters per day
D)91 ounces per day
E)125 ounces per day
Q3) The years between 20 and 64 are typically associated with a positive energy balance with an increase in weight and a decrease in muscle mass.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Will making these changes guarantee that Mr.Jones does not develop a chronic disease?
A)Yes
B)No
C)Not enough information to determine
Q2) Which of the following correctly describes Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes dietary recommendations?
A)<30% of energy from fat,8-10% of total fat from saturated fatty acids,and not more than 300 mg cholesterol per day
B)<30% of energy from fat,<7% of total fat from saturated fatty acids,and not more than 200 mg cholesterol per day
C)25-35% of energy from fat,8-10% of total fat from saturated fatty acids,and not more than 300 mg cholesterol per day
D)25-35% of energy from fat,<7% of total fat from saturated fatty acids,and <200 mg cholesterol per day
E)None of the above
Q3) Metabolic syndrome is an uncommon cluster of symptoms.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Nutrition and Older Adults
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Q1) A short-stature female (5'2")was not consistently eating two or three meals a day.She usually had a piece of toast and coffee with cream and sugar at breakfast and never could quite eat all of her home-delivered noon meal.What dietary supplement would you recommend?
A)Multi-vitamin/mineral that is physiologically designed for elderly
B)Calcium supplement only
C)Folate,vitamin B ,and iron only
D)Calcium and magnesium only
Q2) What are the top two conditions with the highest scores on the DETERMINE nutritional health checklist?
A)Eating <2 meals/day and not having enough money to buy food
B)>3 medications/day and >3 alcohol drinks/day
C)Illness that changes the types of food eaten and not having enough money to buy food
D)Living alone and >3 medications/day
Q3) By 2030,19 percent of the population in the U.S.is expected to be:
A)55 years old.
B)65 or more years old.
C)75 or more years old.
D)85 years old.
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Chapter 19: Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Possible contributors to constipation include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)low-fiber diet.
B)dehydration.
C)high iron intake.
D)medications such as NSAIDs.
E)All of the above could contribute to constipation.
Q2) Increased homocysteine blood levels in the elderly are always related to vitamin B deficiency.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Shrinking in height due to osteoporosis happens quickly and with sharp,jabbing pains in the spinal column.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of _____.
A)18.5-24.9
B)25-29.9
C) 30
D) 35
E) 40
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