Nutrition Education Exam Practice Tests
Course Introduction
Nutrition Education explores the principles and strategies involved in promoting healthy eating habits and food choices among diverse populations. This course covers foundational nutrition concepts alongside effective communication techniques, behavior change theories, and instructional methods used to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs. Students will learn how to develop culturally appropriate materials, assess community needs, and deliver engaging nutrition messages in a variety of settings such as schools, clinics, and community organizations, with the goal of improving overall public health and wellbeing.
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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) Which of the following adults is engaging in binge drinking?
A)A woman who drinks two 12-fl oz cans of beer while eating steamed crabs.
B)A man who drinks four shots of whiskey at a bachelor party.
C)A woman who drinks three 5-fl oz glasses of wine at a cocktail party.
D)A man who drinks a six-pack of 12-fl oz bottles of beer at a cookout.
Answer: D
Q2) Pat purchases a 2-liter bottle of root beer.This would be approximately _______.
A)2 quarts
B)4 cups
C)2 pints
D)2 gallons
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following most accurately describes the term epidemiology?
A)A test made to examine the validity of an educated guess
B)An educated guess by a scientist to explain a phenomenon
C)A study of how disease rates vary among different population groups
D)An explanation for a phenomenon that has numerous lines of evidence to support it
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern
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Q1) An adult who follows a 2000-kcal Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern should consume ______ cups of milk or milk equivalents per day.
D)4
Answer: C
Q2) The acronym RDA stands for
A)Recommended Dietary Allowance.
B)Recommended Daily Allowance.
C)Required Dietary Allowance.
D)Required Daily Allowance.
Answer: A
Q3) According to the Dietary Guidelines,adults should _____ intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.
A)decrease
B)maintain current
C)increase
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective
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Q1) Water,dietary fiber,bacterial cells,and worn-out intestinal cells are components of A)feces.
B)bile.
C)urine.
D)lymph.
Answer: A
Q2) The physical barriers of the skin and GI tract support the ______ immune response.
A)nonspecific (innate)
B)specific (adaptive)
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following organs serves as a storage depot for many vitamins and minerals?
A)Liver
B)Stomach
C)Kidney
D)Brain
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Carbohydrates
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Q1) John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake.Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this?
A)Eating enriched grains such as Rice Krispies and Saltines
B)Buying bran and fiber supplements to add to his current diet
C)Reading the labels of grain products and buying those labeled "wheat flour"
D)Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peels
Q2) Carbohydrate digestion begins in the
A)stomach with gastric lipase.
B)stomach with peptic amylase.
C)mouth with salivary amylase.
D)small intestine with pancreatic amylase.
Q3) The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose,maltose,and
A)lactose.
B)fructose.
C)dextrose.
D)galactose.
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) Triglycerides in food are said to have satiety value primarily because
A)they are high in kilocalories.
B)they are readily stored in adipose tissue.
C)they provide bulk in foods.
D)they require bile to be digested.
Q2) Which of the following foods is cholesterol-free?
A)Butter
B)Whole milk
C)Turkey (light meat)
D)Peanut butter
Q3) Which of the following would be a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?
A)Beef
B)Chicken
C)Olive oil
D)Soybean oil
Q4) Which of the following is a rich source of saturated fatty acids?
A)Corn oil
B)Soybean oil
C)Coconut oil
D)Safflower oil
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Chapter 6: Proteins
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Q1) Denaturation refers to
A)alteration of the three-dimensional structure of a protein.
B)digestion of a polypeptide chain into individual amino acids.
C)joining of two amino acids to form a dipeptide.
D)removal of the amino group from an amino acid.
Q2) Most proteins are ______ (joining of 10 or more amino acids),ranging from about 50 to 2000 amino acids.
A)dipeptides
B)tripeptides
C)proteases
D)polypeptides
Q3) Because the ______ diet is recognized as being low in meat,rich in fresh fruit and vegetables,low in added sugar and saturated fatty acids,it has been recommended as a sustainable alternative to the MyPlate dietary pattern.
A)Canadian
B)Mediterranean
C)Asian
D)European
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Chapter 7: Energy Balance and Weight Control
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Q1) Which of the following is not an appropriate goal for weight control programs?
A)5-pound weight loss per week
B)Loss of stored fat
C)Sparing lean body mass
D)Reaching a healthy weight
Q2) Bob is a 34-year-old male who weighs 150 pounds and is a long distance cycler.He is engaged in vigorous activity.Based on the MyPlate Calorie Guidelines,Bob needs approximately _______ kilocalories per day.
A)2000
B)2600
C)3000
D)3200
Q3) Which of the following is not a characteristic of a sound weight-loss program?
A)Using MyPlate as a sample pattern for food choices.
B)Using a plan that adapts to habits and tastes.
C)The plan should have a minimum weight loss goal of at least 3 to 5 pounds per week.
D)The plan should be socially acceptable,adapting to social gatherings and restaurants.
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Chapter 8: Overview of Micronutrients and
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Q1) When B vitamins are consumed in their coenzyme forms, A)intestinal absorption of fat is enhanced. B)they are broken down to free vitamins in the stomach and small intestine prior to absorption.
C)toxicity of B vitamins is likely to occur. D)more energy is available to the body.
Q2) Earl,who has been a strict vegan for years,requires a supplemental source of A)vitamin B-12. B)folate.
C)vitamin C
D)selenium.
Q3) The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA)of 1994 classified vitamins,minerals,amino acids,and herbal remedies as A)drugs.
B)foods.
C)micronutrients.
D)phytochemicals.
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) The major source of ______ in the American diet is processed foods.
A)potassium
B)phosphorus
C)calcium
D)sodium
Q2) Inadequate hydration may increase risk for A)hyponatremia.
B)kidney stones.
C)hypertension.
D)hypokalemia.
Q3) Which of the following foods has the lowest water content?
A)Butter
B)Whole grain bread
C)Tomato
D)Sirloin steak
Q4) The two most significant extracellular ions are
A)sodium and chloride.
B)phosphate and potassium.
C)potassium and sodium.
D)chloride and potassium.
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Chapter 10: Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses
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Q1) Research evidence shows that vitamin C supplements
A)reduce the duration of the common cold.
B)worsen the severity of symptoms of the common cold.
C)suppress the immune response to the common cold.
D)prevent the common cold.
Q2) Antioxidants
A)promote the formation of free radicals.
B)donate electrons to free radicals.
C)speed the rate of chemical reactions.
D)damage cell membranes.
Q3) Antioxidant nutrients support immune function because
A)white blood cells are rapidly turned over.
B)vitamin C,vitamin E,and selenium are toxic to pathogens.
C)immune cells transport oxygen.
D)they protect white blood cells from being damaged by oxidative reactions that destroy pathogens.
Q4) The physical and chemical barriers of the skin and gastrointestinal tract contribute to ______ immunity.
A)adaptive
B)innate
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Chapter 11: Nutrients Involved in Bone Health
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Q1) ______ should be taken with meals to enhance absorption.
A)Calcium carbonate
B)Calcium citrate
Q2) Vitamin C contributes to bone health by virtue of its role in
A)antioxidant reactions.
B)collagen synthesis.
C)immune function.
D)mineral absorption.
Q3) Vitamin D toxicity is most likely a result of
A)consuming beef liver.
B)megadoses of vitamin D supplements.
C)excessive sun exposure.
D)consuming 3 servings of vitamin D-fortified dairy products per day.
Q4) Cortical bone
A)has a dense structure.
B)has a spongy structure.
C)is the site of red blood cell synthesis.
D)is more rapidly remodeled than trabecular bone.
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Chapter 12: Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism
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Q1) Which of the following body systems is particularly sensitive to choline status?
A)Skeletal system
B)Immune system
C)Nervous system
D)Digestive system
Q2) What disease is caused by a thiamin deficiency?
A)Pellagra
B)Scurvy
C)Kwashiorkor
D)Beriberi
Q3) Taking megadose supplements of vitamin B-6 can lead to
A)liver damage.
B)nerve damage.
C)kidney damage.
D)ulcers.
Q4) Which of the following is likely to cause chromium toxicity?
A)Exposure to industrial waste
B)Daily consumption of egg yolks
C)Daily consumption of Brazil nuts
D)All of these lead to chromium toxicity.
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Chapter 13: Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health
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Q1) Consuming high doses of ______ can mask signs of a vitamin B-12 deficiency.
A)vitamin B-6
B)vitamin K
C)iron
D)folate
Q2) Older adults may require a supplemental source of vitamin B-12 because
A)low intake of vitamin C impairs vitamin B-12 absorption.
B)decreased production of intrinsic factor decreases vitamin B-12 absorption.
C)increased hydrochloric acid production decreases vitamin B-12 absorption.
D)high fiber intake binds vitamin B-12.
Q3) Generally,good folate sources are
A)fruits.
B)green,leafy vegetables.
C)milk and dairy products.
D)poultry.
Q4) What is the name of the protein that transports copper in the blood?
A)Cysteine
B)Casein
C)Chaperone
D)Ceruloplasmin
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Chapter 14: Nutrition: Fitness and Sports
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Q1) The desired goal of blood doping is to A)alleviate hemochromatosis.
B)enhance aerobic capacity.
C)prevent blood clots.
D)enhance immune function.
Q2) The process of manipulating the macronutrient content of the diet during athletic training to enhance the cells' ability to use fat for fuel is called A)lipid loading.
B)fat adaptation.
C)insulin manipulation.
D)carbohydrate loading.
Q3) A fitness program that includes 30 minutes of jogging at 6 miles per hour on 5 days per week is primarily designed to improve A)flexibility.
B)balance.
C)muscular fitness.
D)aerobic fitness.
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Chapter 15: Eating Disorders
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Q1) Slowly increasing body weight to achieve a BMI of 20 or more is a goal in the treatment of
A)binge-eating disorder.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)bulimia nervosa.
D)night eating syndrome.
Q2) Which of the following is not typical of individuals who develop eating disorders?
A)From middle- and upper-class families
B)Highly competitive
C)Inappropriate coping strategies
D)Have high self-esteem
Q3) Which of the following is the best treatment approach for binge-eating disorder?
A)A diet that lists foods to be eaten and others to be avoided.
B)A structured eating plan that the person eats without regard to his or her hunger signals.
C)Encouraging a person to nurture others rather than focus on his or her own needs.
D)Teaching a person to eat in response to internal hunger cues.
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Chapter 16: Undernutrition Throughout the World
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Q1) Which of the following is the best approach to preventing famine in developing nations?
A)Increase the productivity of rural people by teaching them farming methods,so they can build agricultural surpluses to eat and sell.
B)Developed countries should supply food and medicine to underdeveloped countries.
C)Developing countries should grow cash crops.
D)Developing countries should avoid having livestock.
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) _______ is a form of undernutrition caused by an extremely deficient intake of calories,protein,or both.Two examples of this type of malnutrition are kwashiorkor and marasmus.
A)Protein-energy malnutrition
B)Anorexia
C)Bulemia
D)Scurvy
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Chapter 17: Safety of Our Food Supply
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Q1) Norovirus causes an illness that is commonly misdiagnosed as A)food poisoning.
B)the "common cold".
C)the "stomach flu".
D)Montezuma's revenge.
Q2) If you buy food in a can that is bulging or spurts liquid,the food is likely to contain toxins produced by a type of bacterium called A)Salmonella.
B)Clostridium perfringens.
C)Clostridium botulinum.
D)Staphylococcus aureus.
Q3) As a result of Escherichia coli O157:H7 infection,individuals have been hospitalized with A)acute renal failure from the hemolytic-uremic syndrome. B)kidney stones.
C)myocardial infarctions. D)strokes.
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Chapter 18: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
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Q1) Adequate folate intake for neural tube development is especially important in the ______ trimester.
A)first
B)second
C)third
Q2) By definition,a low-birth-weight infant weighs less than ______ pounds at birth.
A)6.5
B)7.5
C)5.5
D)3.5
Q3) The need for extra iron during pregnancy is greatest during which trimester(s)?
A)First
B)First and second
C)Second
D)Second and third
Q4) Preterm infants
A)have minimal nutritional problems.
B)may have problems sucking and swallowing.
C)will almost always die.
D)are born with adequate mineral and fat stores.
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Chapter 19: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence
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Q1) Absence of breakfast for children is associated with
A)increased attention span and decreased performance in sports.
B)decreased performance in school and no impact on attention span.
C)decreased performance in school and decreased attention span.
D)decreased performance in sports and no impact on attention span.
Q2) According to the hygiene hypothesis,frequent use of antimicrobial cleansers and antibiotics can
A)impair development of the immune system,predisposing a person to allergies and autoimmune diseases.
B)improve the function of the immune system,reducing the risk for communicable diseases.
C)cause dry and cracked skin which makes the person more susceptible to skin infections.
D)promote tumor growth in people with a genetic predisposition for cancer.
Q3) Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of
A)decreased appetite associated with decreased growth rate.
B)increased appetite associated with increased growth rate.
C)increased metabolic rate.
D)increased need for finger foods.
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Chapter 20: Nutrition During Adulthood
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Q1) The most common type of malnutrition during the adult years is ______ deficiency.
A)vitamin K
B)phytochemical
C)vitamin C
D)iron
Q2) The ______ diet features abundant daily intake of fruits,vegetables,whole grains,beans,nuts,and seeds.
A)Atkins
B)Mediterranean
C)Ketogenic
D)Western
Q3) Currently,life expectancy in North America is about ______ years for men and ______ for women.
A)78;71
B)75;75
C)78;80
D)76;81
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