Nutrition for Health Sciences
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Course Introduction
Nutrition for Health Sciences explores the fundamental principles of human nutrition and its vital role in the promotion of health and the prevention of disease. This course covers the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients, as well as dietary guidelines, nutrient requirements at various life stages, and the impact of nutrition on chronic diseases. Students will learn to critically evaluate nutrition information, understand the relationship between nutrition and public health, and apply evidence-based strategies to support optimal health outcomes in clinical, community, and individual settings.
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Nutrition Concepts and Controversies 13th Edition by Frances Sienkiewicz Sizer
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Chapter 1: Food Choices and Human Health
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Q1) Describe why people should not make changes in their diet based on results of a single research study.
Answer: not answered
Q2) Heart disease deaths have fallen substantially and the number of overweight people has declined based on evaluation of the nation's progress toward achieving national health objectives.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) When evaluating the nation's progress toward meeting the nutrition and physical activity objectives in Healthy People 2010, public health officials have found that:
A) we have been successful in reducing harm from heart disease and stroke.
B) we have reduced the number of people with diabetes.
C) physical activity levels have dramatically increased.
D) the numbers of overweight individuals is being effectively reduced.
Answer: A
Q4) Describe how you would determine whether an Internet site offers reliable nutrition information.
Answer: not answered
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Chapter 2: Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines
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Q1) Which of the following statements is not true about the DRI?
A) The committee that publishes them is comprised of nutrition experts.
B) They are minimum requirements, not recommendations.
C) They are based on review of available scientific research.
D) They are for individuals who are healthy.
Answer: B
Q2) The MyPlate educational tool has been designed to:
A) help a diet-planning individual create a diet that more closely follows the USDA Food Patterns.
B) create an alternative diet plan for individuals not wanting to use the USDA Food Patterns.
C) help individuals who need to make major changes in their diet for chronic disease control.
D) substitute for the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in diet planning.
Answer: A
Q3) What changes to the average American diet are necessary for the population to meet the Dietary Guidelines?
Answer: not answered
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Chapter 3: The Remarkable Body
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Q1) The main function of the kidneys is to:
A) retrieve vital nutrients from urine and send them back to the liver for processing.
B) remove carbon dioxide from the blood and excrete it in urine.
C) remove everyday wastes and water from the body.
D) store extra glycogen for use in emergencies by the body.
Answer: C
Q2) Cells are related to the nutrients we eat in foods because:
A) cells create certain essential nutrients if we do not eat enough of them.
B) all cells replenish themselves every few days with nutrients that are consumed.
C) nutrients can affect how the genes in cells work.
D) enzymes are created to slow down the chemical reactions of a nutrient.
Answer: C
Q3) Inflammation is the immune system's normal, healthy response to cell injury. A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber
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Q1) A person with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has just been advised that he should begin a 2100-calorie diet with 45% of the energy coming from carbohydrate. How many grams of carbohydrate would that be?
A) 105
B) 135
C) 236
D) 337
Q2) Carbohydrates form the first link in the food chain that supports all life on earth. A)True
B)False
Q3) Hormones play an important role in regulating blood glucose levels. For example:
A) insulin stimulates glycogen release from muscles for body cells to use for energy.
B) glucagon decreases the removal of glucose from the blood during stress.
C) epinephrine increases breakdown of liver glycogen to provide glucose in times of danger.
D) insulin reduces glucose uptake and storage among fat cells.
Q4) Define hypoglycemia and describe the symptoms of this condition.
Q5) Why don't sugar alcohols contribute to dental caries?
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Chapter 5: The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols
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Q1) Describe the process of hydrogenation used to prevent spoilage of oils containing unsaturated fatty acids and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this process.
Q2) Cholesterol is the best known of the:
A) phospholipids.
B) lipids.
C) sterols.
D) triglycerides.
Q3) Phospholipids make up most of the lipid present both in the body and in food.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Susanne wants to change her diet to a more heart-healthy pattern. She should:
A) eat her bean burrito with avocado instead of sour cream.
B) add a snack of almonds to her usual diet.
C) include olive oil in her meatloaf recipe.
D) eat cheese snack crackers instead of chips.
Q5) The best food source of omega-6 fatty acids is fish and seafood.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Describe the functions of fats in the body.
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Chapter 6: The Proteins and Amino Acids
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Q1) A vegetarian dish using textured vegetable protein, such as this "chicken" patty, is an adequate substitute for meat because it:
A) contains textured wheat protein, which is a high-quality protein.
B) contains soy protein, which is a high-quality protein.
C) provides a good source of carbohydrate.
D) provides only limited amounts of fiber.
Q2) Which of the following is not associated with an excess of protein?
A) enlarged livers in humans
B) enlarged kidneys in animals
C) worsening of existing kidney problems
D) high-fat foods that contribute to obesity
Q3) The genetic coding or expression that determines our DNA messaging for cells is:
A) identical in all people to ensure that cells are developed properly.
B) available in all cells but is idle in some cells and active in others.
C) not influenced by any changes in nutrient intake.
D) easily changed if a disease develops in the body.
Q4) Describe the advantages and limitations of consuming legumes as meat alternates.
Q5) Describe what happens when amino acids are oversupplied in the diet.
Q6) Discuss any known health risks associated with overconsumption of protein.
Q7) Why would you advise someone to not take amino acid supplements?
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Chapter 7: The Vitamins
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Q1) Infants are born with adequate vitamin K in their intestinal tracts.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A person who lives in a city with high air pollution levels may be exposed to increased oxidative damage in the lungs from breathing the contaminated air. Which antioxidant vitamin is needed to protect the cells from damage?
A) vitamin A
B) vitamin C
C) vitamin E
D) vitamin K
Q3) All of the following are significant food sources of vitamin D except:
A) salmon.
B) rolled oats.
C) sardines.
D) fortified milk.
Q4) The DRI recommendation for vitamin C for women is _____ milligrams per day.
A) 45
B) 60
C) 75
D) 90
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Chapter 8: Water and Minerals
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Q1) Which of the following is an accurate statement about calcium supplements for bone health?
A) It is difficult for young women to get enough dietary calcium, so they need a supplement.
B) Calcium-fortified soy milk provides an easily absorbed form of calcium.
C) Calcium supplements are absorbed more readily than calcium in milk.
D) There are no toxicity concerns with taking large amounts of calcium in supplement form.
Q2) Describe the characteristics of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).
Q3) The first sign of dehydration is:
A) headache.
B) confusion.
C) thirst.
D) fatigue.
Q4) Hard water has high concentrations of:
A) sodium.
B) calcium.
C) magnesium.
D) a and b
E) b and c
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Chapter 9: Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight
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Q1) Describe what is meant by the female athlete triad.
Q2) Describe the advantages and drawbacks of using body mass index for assessing obesity.
Q3) Characteristics of an individual with bulimia include all of the following except:
A) the person is close to her ideal body weight.
B) the person is unaware that her behavior is abnormal.
C) the person's weight fluctuates 10 pounds or so over a few weeks.
D) the person binges and purges.
Q4) John's energy needs are 1930 calories/day, he weighs 200 lb., and he is 5'9" tall. What would be an appropriate daily calorie intake to promote safe and steady weight loss for him?
A) 1000-1200 calories
B) 1800-1900 calories
C) 930-1430 calories
D) 1430-1630 calories
Q5) Define ketone bodies and describe what happens when the body goes into ketosis.
Q6) Describe strategies that can help someone effectively gain body weight.
Q7) Describe the appropriate treatment for someone with anorexia nervosa.
Q8) Briefly describe several inside-the-body theories for the cause of obesity.
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Chapter 10: Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys
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Q1) A benefit of cardiorespiratory endurance training is that:
A) the stroke volume of the heart decreases because less blood is needed.
B) LDL cholesterol in the blood is reduced.
C) the heart muscle grows larger and stronger.
D) the resting heart rate increases to pump blood more efficiently.
Q2) Which of the following is among the most dangerous and illegal ergogenic aids?
A) chromium picolinate
B) anabolic steroid hormones
C) creatine
D) conjugated linoleic acid
Q3) Which of the following should not be used by athletes for fluid replacement?
A) sports beverages
B) carbonated beverages
C) alcohol
D) a and b
E) b and c
Q4) Most athletes probably need somewhat more protein than do sedentary people.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe the side effects of taking steroid hormone drugs.
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Chapter 11: Diet and Health
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Q1) Metabolic syndrome, with its cluster of factors, raises the risk of CVD.
A)True
B)False
Q2) At what weight can a 165-lb. woman with hypertension who plans to lose weight first expect to see a significantly lower blood pressure value?
A) 125 pounds
B) 135 pounds
C) 145 pounds
D) 155 pounds
Q3) High blood pressure presents no symptoms that you can feel.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Wherever dietary fat consists mostly of _____ fats and fish, fruits, and vegetables are eaten in abundance, blood cholesterol and the rate of death from heart disease are low.
A) unsaturated
B) saturated
C) trans
D) omega-6
Q5) Describe what is meant by the metabolic syndrome.
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Chapter 12: Food Safety and Food Technology
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Q1) Sulfite additives added during the drying of fruits result in:
A) prevention of browning.
B) destruction of vitamin C.
C) destruction of thiamin.
D) a and b
E) a and c
Q2) Nitrites are commonly found in:
A) hot dogs.
B) ham.
C) snack foods.
D) a and b
E) a and c
Q3) Describe three methods of eliminating microbes on kitchen cutting boards and utensils and identify the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Q4) The large ears of sweet corn available today are the result of:
A) organic farming.
B) natural selection.
C) genetic engineering.
D) selective breeding.
Q5) Why is eating raw or lightly steamed seafood a risky business?
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Chapter 13: Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant
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Q1) Susie is a pregnant vegetarian who does not consume meat, fish, poultry, or animal products such as dairy foods or eggs. Susie would be at risk for developing a deficiency of:
A) vitamin C.
B) folate.
C) magnesium.
D) vitamin B<sub>12</sub>.
Q2) The ideal pattern of weight gain for a healthy-weight woman is thought to be about _____ pounds total during the first three months of pregnancy.
A) 2
B) 3 <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>
C) 4
D) 4 <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>
Q3) Which of the following would be the most appropriate family involvement with a child who is overweight?
A) have separate meals and snacks for the child
B) encourage family outdoor activities together
C) save favorite high-calorie snacks for rewards
D) allow the child to eat separately from siblings
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Chapter 14: Child, Teen, and Older Adult
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Q1) Which of the following worsens acne?
A) chocolate
B) stress
C) cola beverages
D) salt
Q2) The best way to determine if a teenager is growing normally is to:
A) use growth charts developed for teenagers.
B) calculate the appropriate height and weight based on age.
C) compare him or her with peers.
D) compare his or her height and weight with previous measures taken earlier.
Q3) To prevent iron deficiency, children's foods must deliver 7-10 milligrams of iron per day.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe factors that make iron deficiency likely in older people.
Q5) Boys normally develop a somewhat higher percentage of body fat than girls do.
A)True B)False
Q6) How can adults who parent or counsel busy adolescents help them to eat well?
Q7) Why do energy needs often decrease with advancing age?
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Chapter 15: Hunger and the Global Environment
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Q1) Which of the following trends is currently taking place and projected to continue for the next two decades?
A) Food-producing land is increasing.
B) Fuel use is decreasing.
C) Supplies of fresh water are dwindling.
D) Air quality is improving.
Q2) One out of every _____ Americans receives food assistance of some kind.
A) four
B) five
C) six
D) seven
Q3) Farmers who are using genetic engineering to grow pesticide-resistant crops are:
A) contributing to soil depletion.
B) wasting irrigation water from run-off.
C) reducing the use of petroleum and energy.
D) increasing the cost of foods.
Q4) What is meant by the statement that "poverty causes environmental ruin, and the ruin leads to hunger"?
Q5) Explain what is meant by the term "sustainable."
Q6) Describe some of the U.S. food programs directed at stopping domestic hunger.
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