Nutrition for Healthcare Professionals Pre-Test Questions
Course Introduction
This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of human nutrition, emphasizing its critical role in health promotion, disease prevention, and patient care. Students will explore the fundamental principles of nutrition, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and the impact of dietary choices on physiological processes. The course covers nutritional assessment, evaluates special dietary needs across the lifespan, and addresses the role of nutrition in the management of common chronic diseases. Practical applications are highlighted, equipping participants with evidence-based strategies to counsel patients on healthy eating habits and integrate nutrition into clinical practice.
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Human Nutrition Science for Healthy Living 2nd Edition by Tammy J Stephenson
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply any energy for the human body?
A)Carbohydrate
B)Fat
C)Protein
D)Vitamin D
Answer: D
Q2) Per serving,which of the following foods is the most energy-dense?
A)½ cup fresh strawberries
B)4-ounce chocolate doughnut
C)8 ounces fat-free milk
D)3 ounces baked chicken
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following conditions is NOT a leading cause of death in the United States?
A)Tuberculosis
B)Cancer
C)Heart disease
D)Stroke
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Evaluating Nutrition Information
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Q1) A nutrition researcher adds 30 mg of the mineral iron to the daily diet of 50 4-week-old laboratory mice.After 10 weeks,the scientist takes blood samples from each mouse.According to his findings,the mice developed abnormal levels of certain enzymes in their red blood cells.Based on this information and your knowledge of scientific research,what would you tell him?
A)He should report his findings to other nutrition scientists,so they can repeat his study and confirm the results.
B)He should call a press conference and report his findings to the public,so they can avoid consuming excess iron.
C)He should consider his findings as an observation and redesign the study to include a control group.
D)He should prepare a research article that describes his study and its results for submission to a peer-reviewed Nutrition journal.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Basis of a Healthy Diet
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Q1) The Dietary Guidelines are updated by the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services and U.S.Department of Agriculture about every ________ years.
A)2
B)5
C)8
D)10
Answer: B
Q2) You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish,Islamic,and Mormon religions.Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party?
A)Crackers topped with slices of smoked ham
B)Cheeseburgers
C)Meatless bean dip
D)Beer
Answer: C
Q3) Use of certain medications may increase an individual's nutrient needs.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport
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Q1) Marcus has an infection that causes a temporary loss of villi. Based on this information,you would expect Marcus to ________ while he has this illness.
A)absorb vitamins more rapidly
B)digest proteins more efficiently
C)lose weight rapidly
D)develop gallstones
Q2) Small amounts of food move from the back of the mouth and through the esophagus by involuntary muscular movements called A)segmentation.
B)gluconeogenesis.
C)lipolysis.
D)peristalsis.
Q3) The innermost layer of the wall of the GI tract is the A)mucosa.
B)lumen.
C)serosa.
D)circular muscle.
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Chapter 5: Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber
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Q1) If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need,the excess can be
A)converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy.
B)metabolized to form urea and excreted by the kidneys.
C)eliminated in feces.
D)converted into fat and stored.
Q2) Which of the following statements is true?
A)People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes.
B)To remain healthy,your fasting blood glucose level should always be at least 140 mg/dl.
C)A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%.
D)Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of diabetes.
Q3) Max wants to restrict the added sugar intake of his 5-year-old son.He should
A)give the child low-fat milk with meals and snacks instead of regular soft drinks.
B)serve more foods that are sources of refined carbohydrates.
C)replace his son's favorite fruit juices with fruit ades or drinks.
D)encourage the child to consume more energy drinks.
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Chapter 6: Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols
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Q1) Subcutaneous fat does not ________.
A)insulate the body against cold temperatures
B)store energy
C)protect against minor bruising
D)stimulate red blood cell production
Q2) Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
A)Higher than average intakes of calcium
B)Female sex
C)Type 2 diabetes
D)Asian ancestry
Q3) Carlos has a family history of premature heart disease and stroke.To lower his risk of cardiovascular disease,Carlos should ________.
A)increase his intake of trans fat
B)take medication to increase his blood pressure
C)stop smoking cigarettes
D)increase his intake of vitamin K
Q4) Cocoa butter is a rich source of saturated fat.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Proteins: Amino Acids
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Q1) Final digestion of proteins occurs in the absorptive cells of the large intestine.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Personalized nutrition involves making dietary choices based on your genetic makeup.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Compared to a triglyceride molecule,an amino acid molecule ________.
A)is comprised of glucose units
B)has nitrogen in its chemical structure
C)provides more energy
D)has three fatty acids attached to a glycerol
Q4) A ________ remains when the amino group of an amino acid is removed.
A)fatty acid
B)carbon skeleton
C)dipeptide fragment
D)ribonucleotide
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Chapter 8: Metabolism
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Q1) Ketogenic amino acids are amino acids that enter the catabolic pathways as acetyl CoA.
A)True
B)False
Q2) ________ is a chemical pathway that enables muscle cells and liver to store glucose as glycogen.
A)Glycogenesis
B)Lipogenesis
C)Gluconeogenesis
D)Glycolysis
Q3) Which of the following hormones increases gluconeogenesis in the liver?
A)Cortisol
B)Insulin
C)Cholecystokinin
D)Gastrin
Q4) Consuming excessive amounts of carbohydrates can lead to increased accumulation of body fat.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins
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Q1) Long-term trials have shown that high intakes of vitamin E reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following vitamins is most important for bone health?
A)Vitamin D
B)Vitamin B-12
C)Biotin
D)Folate
Q3) The human body needs vitamin K to ________.
A)absorb phosphorus from foods
B)release the energy stored in glucose
C)synthesize DNA
D)form active blood clotting factors
Q4) Which of the following vitamins is most important for red blood cell formation?
A)Folate
B)Thiamin
C)Vitamin D
D)Vitamin C
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Chapter 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins
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Q1) Anencephaly occurs when the brain is malformed or missing.
A)True
B)False
Q2) People are likely to develop pellagra when they consume diets that are low in niacin and animal protein.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following vitamins is a component of coenzyme A?
A)Pantothenic acid
B)Vitamin K
C)Riboflavin
D)Ascorbic acid
Q4) Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is a degenerative brain disorder that most often occurs in alcoholics. The condition is a result of a deficiency in ________.
A)thiamin
B)niacin
C)vitamin B-6
D)pantothenic acid
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Chapter 11: Water and Major Minerals
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Q1) According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?
A)Calcium
B)Manganese
C)Selenium
D)Copper
Q2) Which of the following groups of people has the highest risk of magnesium deficiency?
A)Teenage boys
B)Alcoholic men
C)Female athletes
D)Vegetarians
Q3) In the human body,sodium is necessary for transporting glucose and amino acids into cells.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Hyperkalemia can cause a person's heart to stop beating.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Trace Minerals
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Q1) Foods such as turnips,cabbage,cauliflower,and broccoli contain ________ that inhibit iodide metabolism by the thyroid gland.
A)goitrogens
B)iodinase
C)pica
D)metalloenzymes
Q2) ________ is the major storage form of iron in the body.
A)Ferritin
B)Transferrin
C)Myoglobin
D)Hemoglobin
Q3) Which of the following minerals is associated with a reduced risk of dental caries?
A)Selenium
B)Fluoride
C)Arsenic
D)Iodine
Q4) Chromium deficiency can lead to impaired glucose tolerance.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management
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Q1) Gregg's BMI is 34.2.Based on this information,his weight is in the ________ range.
A)obese class II
B)obese class I
C)overweight
D)obese class III
Q2) Erin is following a safe and medically sound weigh-loss program to lose 20 pounds.According to this information,her program ________.
A)includes regular physical activity
B)limits her energy intake to no more than 800 kcal/day
C)reduces her metabolic rate by 20%
D)requires dietary supplements that contain vitamins,minerals,and ephedra
Q3) ________ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.
A)Intracellular
B)Cellulite
C)Visceral
D)Subcutaneous
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Chapter 14: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
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Q1) Both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
A)True
B)False
Q2) According to the DSM-5,the three main types of eating disorders are ________.
A)binge-eating disorder,bulimia nervosa,and anorexia nervosa
B)anorexia,diabulimia,and night-eating syndrome
C)muscle dysmorphia,bulimia nervosa,and binge-eating disorder
D)anorexia,female athlete triad,and night-eating syndrome
Q3) People with night eating syndrome may consume 50% of their 24-hour calorie intake after the evening meal.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Females involved in competitive sports,especially ________,are at risk of the female athlete triad.
A)gymnastics
B)soccer
C)softball
D)lacrosse
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Chapter 15: Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
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Q1) Holly is a healthy woman who is 22 years of age.Using this information,calculate her target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.
A)59 to 79 bpm
B)99 to 139 bpm
C)129 to 159 bpm
D)139 to 168 bpm
Q2) When an athlete takes branched-chain amino acids he or she can expect all of the following effects EXCEPT ________.
A)delaying fatigue
B)sparing muscle glycogen
C)preventing dehydration
D)decreasing protein degradation
Q3) Risk of bone fractures may increase for athletes who train primarily indoors and follow vegetarian diets.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Antioxidant vitamin supplements are not recommended for athletes.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Pregnancy and Lactation
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Q1) Which of the following is a typical sign you might expect to see in a child with fetal alcohol syndrome?
A)All of the choices are correct.
B)Low nasal bridge
C)Smaller-than-normal head circumference
D)Thin upper lip
E)Reduced width of eye opening
Q2) Every pregnant or nursing woman is eligible to participate and benefit from the WIC program.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following substances is a lipid that is necessary for the proper development of an infant's nervous system?
A)Alanine
B)DHA
C)Trans fat
D)EDTA
Q4) The placenta prevents arsenic from entering the embryo/fetus.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Infants, children, and Adolescents
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Q1) Adding fluoridated water to powdered or concentrated infant formula may result in dental fluorosis.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following substances is in breast milk,but not in infant formulas?
A)Antibodies
B)Lipids
C)Lactose
D)Iron
Q3) Compared to infant formulas,human milk is a rich source of ________.
A)fluoride
B)iron
C)vitamin D
D)cholesterol
Q4) Infants younger than 6 months old with diarrhea should be given pear or apple juice because the sugars in these juices will reduce diarrhea,gas,and abdominal pain.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Nutrition for Older Adults
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Q1) Food insecurity is a major contributing factor in worsening existing chronic conditions in older people.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Most older adults can tolerate taking several prescribed and over-the-counter medications without experiencing negative health effects.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Elizabeth is 90 years of age.Compared to when she was 30 years of age,her ________ now.
A)skin is more elastic
B)cells require more energy
C)stomach secretes more intrinsic factor
D)arteries are less flexible
Q4) Gout is a form of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in muscles.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Food and Water Safety
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Q1) Some bottled water products originate from the same city water sources that supply tap water.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following food preservation methods draws water from cells,reducing the likelihood many pathogens can survive?
A)Canning
B)Irradiating
C)Drying
D)Chilling
Q3) All of the following are recommendations of the FDA in regards to the selection and use of cutting boards EXCEPT ________.
A)to use wood cutting boards made from a soft wood
B)to use easy-to-clean cutting boards
C)to use a different cutting board for cutting meat as for cutting vegetables
D)to replace cutting boards when they become streaked
Q4) The EPA is responsible for regulating bottled water products.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Global Nutrition
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Q1) Dominique lives in a metropolitan area where there are is no grocery store within two miles of her home. As such,she struggles to obtain nutritious foods. Dominique lives in a food desert.
A)True
B)False
Q2) ________ is a state in which individuals are concerned about not having food or not enough money to buy more food.
A)Food insecurity
B)Food security
C)Hunger
D)Food desert
Q3) Which of the following countries had the highest under-5 mortality rate in 2015?
A)Mali
B)Ethiopia
C)Mexico
D)Japan
Q4) According to recent statistics (2015),13% of Americans are food insecure.
A)True
B)False
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