Nutrition for Non-Majors Final Exam Questions
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Nutrition for Non-Majors provides an accessible introduction to the science of human nutrition, emphasizing practical knowledge for making healthy dietary choices. The course explores the basic principles of nutrition, including nutrient functions, food sources, digestion, metabolism, and the role of diet in preventing chronic diseases. It also examines nutritional needs across the lifespan, current dietary guidelines, food labeling, and common myths and controversies in nutrition. This course is designed for students from all disciplines who seek to enhance their personal well-being and make informed choices about food without requiring prior scientific background.
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Chapter 1: Nutrition: Food for Health
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Q1) Which of the following nutrients are NOT organic molecules?
A)Carbohydrates
B)Lipids
C)Proteins
D)Minerals
Answer: D
Q2) Nutrients are classified according to their chemical properties.What are the six classes of nutrients? Which are macronutrients? Which are micronutrients?
Answer: The six classes of nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are considered macronutrients because they are needed in larger quantities by the body to provide energy and support growth and development. Vitamins, minerals, and water are considered micronutrients because they are needed in smaller quantities but are still essential for various bodily functions.
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Chapter 2: Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition
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Q1) Computer software can be used to analyze diets.The most appropriate time to use a nutrition analysis program would be when:
A)checking for a clinical symptom of nutritional deficiency.
B)you wanted to know how many third graders in a classroom ate breakfast.
C)comparing the planned menu for children in an elementary school to the RDAs.
D)determining the estimated energy requirements of senior citizens.
Answer: C
Q2) Which statement regarding foods selected in a restaurant is FALSE?
A)A menu item labeled "low fat" must meet the same criteria as a packaged product with a "low fat" label.
B)Nutrient claims about menu items must be backed up with appropriate nutrition information.
C)A restaurant cannot make a health claim on its menu.
D)Restaurants are not required to have food labels unless the establishment has 20 or more locations.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism
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Q1) The most important roles of the digestive system include digestion and:
A)metabolism.
B)absorption.
C)circulation.
D)excretion.
Answer: B
Q2) The sphincter that regulates the flow of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine is the __________ sphincter.
A)gastroesophageal
B)celiac
C)anal
D)pyloric
Answer: D
Q3) What enzyme prevents bacterial growth in the mouth?
A)Amylase
B)Lysozyme
C)Bacteriocidase
D)Lipase
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber
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Q1) Refined grain products contain predominantly what part(s)of the kernel?
A)Husk and germ
B)Stalk
C)Germ and bran
D)Endosperm
Q2) Dietary fiber is categorized by:
A)its solubility in water.
B)its molecular weight.
C)the ratio of carbon to hydrogen molecules.
D)the number of branch points.
Q3) Explain the phrase "carbohydrates spare body protein."
Q4) Treatment of diverticulitis usually includes:
A)antibiotics and a temporary decrease in fiber intake.
B)increasing fluid intake and antacids.
C)insulin injections.
D)exercise and weight loss.
Q5) Discuss,compare,and contrast starch and cellulose.
Q6) What are the symptoms associated with lactose intolerance? Explain why these symptoms occur.
Q7) Describe in detail the metabolic breakdown of glucose to produce ATP.
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Chapter 5: Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Cholesterol
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Q1) What is the most likely reason that high fat diets contribute to weight gain and obesity?
A)Fat provides more kcals per gram than carbohydrate or protein.
B)Fat does not provide as much satiety as carbohydrate.
C)The conversion of dietary fat to stored fat is very efficient.
D)All of these contribute.
Q2) Explain why lipoproteins are necessary for lipid transport.
Q3) Chylocmicrons are formed in the:
A)intestine.
B)liver.
C)lymph.
D)blood.
Q4) __________ fatty acids are not synthesized by the body.
A)Nonessential
B)Saturated
C)Short chain
D)Essential
Q5) How do the structures of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids differ?
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Q6) Explain the events that cause the buildup of cholesterol and plaque formation in arterial walls.Why do antioxidant nutrients help slow this process?
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Chapter 6: Proteins and Amino Acids
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Q1) The primary source of protein for most of the world's population is:
A)meat.
B)dairy.
C)grains and vegetables.
D)fruits.
Q2) The basic building blocks of proteins are:
A)monosaccharides.
B)amino acids.
C)sterols.
D)ketone bodies.
Q3) Which structure(s)is/are involved in protein translation?
A)Ribosome and tRNA
B)Nucleus and nucleosome
C)Mitochondria
D)Plasma membrane and trans-Golgi.
Q4) Positive nitrogen balance can occur:
A)when an individual is wasting as a result of protein-energy malnutrition.
B)if protein intake does not meet an individual's protein requirements.
C)in a rapidly growing child.
D)when total body nitrogen balance does not change for 30 days.
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Chapter 7: Energy Balance and Weight Management
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Q1) Americans are exercising less for all the reasons listed below EXCEPT:
A)leisure time is often spent in sedentary activities.
B)many jobs are less physically demanding than in the past.
C)open spaces for outdoor activities are becoming limited.
D)most people rely on automobiles for transportation rather than walking or biking.
Q2) The energy expended to digest and store nutrients is called:
A)basal metabolic rate.
B)digestive capacity thermogenesis.
C)consumptive heat capacity.
D)thermic effect of food.
Q3) Estimated energy requirements are NOT influenced by: A)height.
B)level of physical activity.
C)gender.
D)body shape.
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Chapter 8: The Water-Soluble Vitamins
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Q1) A person consuming a diet deficient in dairy products but otherwise adequate,would have the most difficulty obtaining sufficient amounts of which vitamin?
A)Niacin
B)Riboflavin
C)Iron
D)Vitamin C
Q2) Folic acid supplements are most frequently recommended for:
A)post-menopausal women.
B)women who may become pregnant.
C)toddlers.
D)the elderly.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT recognized as a major function of vitamin C in the body?
A)Formation of collagen
B)Facilitating release of energy from glucose
C)Protection against damage from free radicals
D)Enhancing iron absorption
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Chapter 9: The Fat-Soluble Vitamins
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Q1) Vitamin D acts primarily in the:
A)skin and liver.
B)stomach and pancreas.
C)intestine,kidney and bone.
D)heart and lungs.
Q2) In the liver,vitamin E is incorporated into _______ and from there delivered to cells.
A)LDLs
B)VLDLs
C)chylomicrons
D)HDLs
Q3) ___________ is a visual pigment that helps transform light energy into a nerve impulse sent to the brain.
A)Retinoic acid
B)Opsin
C)Retinal
D)Rhodopsin
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Chapter 10: Water and the Electrolytes
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Q1) Water found inside cells of the body is called:
A)intercellular fluid.
B)extracellular fluid.
C)intracellular fluid.
D)interstitial fluid.
Q2) Most of the salt consumed by Americans is:
A)found naturally in food.
B)added during home preparation.
C)added at the table.
D)added to food during processing and manufacturing.
Q3) Approximately what percentage of the adult human body is water?
A)20%
B)40%
C)60%
D)80%
Q4) Nerve conduction and muscle contraction depend on which minerals?
A)Chloride & potassium
B)Phosphorous & calcium
C)Sodium & fluoride
D)Sodium & potassium
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Chapter 11: Major Minerals and Bone Health
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Q1) As calcium intake increases:
A)the percentage absorbed declines.
B)active transport becomes more important.
C)more vitamin C is required.
D)more iron is absorbed.
Q2) Which statement describes the relationship of bone calcium to blood calcium?
A)If dietary calcium is low,both blood and bone levels will decline.
B)If dietary calcium is low,bone calcium is sacrificed to maintain blood calcium.
C)If dietary calcium is low,blood calcium is sacrificed to maintain bone calcium.
D)Blood levels of calcium are a good indicator of the calcium status of bone.
Q3) Milk-alkali syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
A)excessive use of calcium containing antacids.
B)high blood calcium.
C)increased secretion of PTH.
D)calcification of the kidney.
Q4) What functions does phosphorus have in the body?
Q5) Explain the process of bone remodeling.
Q6) How does gender affect bone mass at different stages of the life cycle?
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Chapter 12: The Trace Minerals
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true regarding copper absorption?
A)Zinc promotes the absorption of copper.
B)About 80% of copper is absorbed.
C)Vitamin C enhances copper absorption.
D)By inhibiting zinc absorption,phytates may enhance the copper absorption.
Q2) The water supply in the small city where you live is not fluoridated.There is an initiative on an upcoming ballot to add fluoride in small amounts to the water in order to decrease dental caries.What is your opinion on the issue?
Q3) The symptoms of zinc deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)hair loss.
B)impaired reproduction.
C)anemia.
D)reduced immune function.
Q4) Which of the following is a true statement about iron requirements?
A)The RDA for young adult women is higher than the RDA young adult men.
B)For adolescents 14 to 18 years-of-age,the RDA is the same for males and females.
C)Iron requirements increase after menopause.
D)Babies should not be fed iron-containing formulas,because of the risk of toxicity.
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Chapter 13: Nutrition and Physical Activity
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Q1) During prolonged,intense exercise,most energy used by the body is derived from:
A)fatty acids.
B)creatine phosphate.
C)glucose.
D)protein.
Q2) Iron deficiency in athletes is LEAST likely to be caused by:
A)following a strict vegan diet.
B)limiting total energy consumption.
C)resistance exercise.
D)avoiding red meat in the diet.
Q3) The proportion of lean body tissue can be best increased by:
A)taking bee pollen.
B)increasing protein intake.
C)lifting weights regularly.
D)vitamin E supplements.
Q4) Why are very thin female athletes often at risk for osteoporosis?
Q5) Mitchell wants to build up his muscles.He works our regularly at the gym and eats a very high protein diet,along with drinking protein supplement drinks.Do you think the protein contributes to increased muscle mass? Why or why not?
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Q6) Give four examples of aerobic exercise.What defines "aerobic exercise"?
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Chapter 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation
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Q1) During pregnancy,critical periods correspond to:
A)times during growth and development when an organism is more susceptible to harm from poor nutrition or other environmental factors.
B)socioeconomic factors that increase the risk of poor pregnancy outcomes.
C)maternal weight gain.
D)the positioning of the infant in the pelvic cavity.
Q2) Which of the following is characteristic of neural tube defects?
A)Improper closure of the hard and/or soft palate
B)Developmental defects of the heart
C)Abnormalities in the long bones of the legs and arms
D)Structural abnormalities associated with the spine and/or brain
Q3) Most newborns receive a shot of ___________ to prevent hemorrhage.
A)iron
B)folate
C)vitamin K
D)vitamin A
Q4) Physiological changes during pregnancy can cause minor digestive discomforts (morning sickness,heartburn and constipation).Explain why each of these discomforts may occur and how they may be alleviated.
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Chapter 15: Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence
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Q1) Low income children are more likely to have elevated levels of lead in their blood because:
A)they are more likely to live in older buildings with lead paint.
B)they have lower IQs.
C)they are less likely to have their blood levels checked.
D)their parents do not provide proper guidance.
Q2) Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
A)The rate of growth in the second year of infant life is greater than the rate of growth during the first year of life.
B)Growth charts are used to determine an infant's energy requirements.
C)Growth charts are used to predict ultimate adult weight and height of infants.
D)Clinicians use growth charts to compare an infant's growth to standard growth patterns.
Q3) Feeding problems (e.g.not willing to try new foods)that may develop during the preschool years should be viewed by parents as:
A)normal/typical behavior for children that age.
B)delayed motor skill development.
C)a sign of impending food allergies.
D)a sign of a serious metabolic disorder.
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Chapter 16: Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years
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Q1) The amount of energy needed for _________________ decreases as adults ages.
A)physical activity
B)digesting and absorbing food
C)basal metabolism
D)All of these
Q2) What is the purpose of the Nutrition Screening Initiative and the DETERMINE checklist?
Q3) Among older adults,which is LEAST likely to be a problem?
A)Adequate calorie intake
B)Adequate fluid intake
C)Adequate protein intake
D)Adequate fat intake
Q4) Discuss why aging is considered to be a continuous process.
Q5) How do the abilities to taste and smell change as a person ages? How can these changes affect diet?
Q6) Which of the following is NOT part of the DETERMINE checklist?
A)Questions about dental health; e.g.can the person chew properly?
B)Asking about money; e.g.is buying nutritious food a problem?
C)Questions regarding health insurance; e.g.are medical costs covered?
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D)Asking about a person's social situation; e.g.do they eat alone?
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Chapter 17: Food Safety
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Q1) Which statement about antibiotics is FALSE?
A)Antibiotic use in animals may contribute to the creation of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
B)Almost half of the antibiotics produced in the US are used to prevent disease in animals.
C)Antibiotics are used to promote growth in animals.
D)Antibiotic use in animals is not regulated.
Q2) Discuss the risks and benefits of adding nitrates and nitrites to cured meat products.
Q3) Terry packs lunches every weekday for his children to take to school.Although his children buy cold milk at school,there are no facilities to keep lunches refrigerated.What types of food are potentially hazardous in the lunches? What steps might Terry take to ensure the safety of the lunches?
Q4) Which of the following contributes the LEAST to differences in the way people react to food-borne pathogens?
A)Age
B)Health and nutritional status
C)Body size
D)Gender
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Chapter 18: World Hunger and Malnutrition
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Q1) Lack of _________ in the diet causes goiter.
A)fluoride
B)iron
C)iodine
D)zinc
Q2) If you were putting together a promotional campaign designed to lessen the effects of over-nutrition,who would be your target audience? Which chronic diseases are associated with over-nutrition? What are appropriate general recommendations to this group?
Q3) Which statement about international trade is FALSE?
A)International trade can help countries provide for their people even if they cannot grow enough food within the country.
B)International trade is most effective for countries with vast natural resources.
C)International trade is mostly a benefit to the developed world.
D)An increase in food imports helped decrease the number of hungry people in newly industrialized countries in Asia.
Q4) What is the difference between subsistence crops and cash crops?
Q5) How are overpopulation and under-nutrition related?
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Chapter 19: Focus on Alcohol
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Q1) Alcoholic liver disease progresses from fatty liver,to alcoholic hepatitis,to cirrhosis.Explain the progression of each of these conditions.
Q2) Alcoholic hepatitis can affect _____ function in the body.
A)liver
B)kidney
C)pancreatic
D)cardiac
Q3) Moderate drinking is ___ drink(s)a day for women.
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
Q4) Blackout drinking is
A)drinking enough alcohol to impair vision.
B)drinking enough alcohol to cause memory loss.
C)drinking enough alcohol to lose consciousness.
D)drinking enough alcohol to be arrested for driving under the influence.
Q5) How is alcohol absorbed across the digestive tract? What factors alter the rate of absorption?
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Q6) What are the effects of moderate alcohol intake on the risk of heart disease?
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Chapter 20: Focus on Eating Disorders
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Q1) Which statement about Bulimia nervosa is untrue?
A)It involves binge eating where large amounts of high Kcalorie foods are consumed
B)The individual purges to get rid of excess Kcalories.
C)The individual gets a feeling of elation and power after a food binge.
D)This disorder is often characterized by feelings of guilt and depression.
Q2) The most dangerous aspect of Anorexia nervosa is:
A)amenorrhea
B)the habit of using body weight and shape as a means of evaluating oneself.
C)excessive exercise
D)If left untreated it can be fatal.
Q3) Which of the following is untrue about individuals with a distorted body image?
A)The individual does not see himself or herself as he or she really is.
B)Only thin people have a distorted body image.
C)The distorted body image may occur because of a pathological concern with body weight and shape.
D)They may be quite thin,yet still see themselves as fat.
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Chapter 21: Focus on Phytochemicals
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Q1) Including flaxseed in the diets of laying hens
A)increases omega-3 fats in the eggs.
B)provides an egg that is low in cholesterol.
C)increases the indoles in the eggs.
D)increases the flavonoids in the eggs.
Q2) The health promoting properties of whole grains are
A)mainly found in the endosperm.
B)primarily the result of dietary fiber.
C)due to the synergistic effects of a variety of phytochemicals and other nutrients.
D)the same as the health promoting effects of processed grains.
Q3) All of the following protein sources will increase the consumption of phytochemicals except
A)fish
B)soybeans
C)legumes
D)nuts
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Chapter 22: Focus on Nonvitaminnonmineral Supplements
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Q1) Enzyme supplements can be helpful for
A)individuals with deficiencies of digestive enzymes.
B)normal individuals who want their digestive system to work more efficiently.
C)people who have difficulty sleeping.
D)diabetics.
Q2) Melatonin has been shown to A)delay aging.
B)be safe and effective in the long term.
C)increase the levels of sex hormones.
D)decrease jet lag symptoms.
Q3) Which of the following statements about melatonin is untrue?
A)It is broken down in the gut before it can reach its target.
B)Melatonin is made from the amino acid tryptophan.
C)Melatonin influences sleep cycles in humans.
D)Melatonin is a hormone.
Q4) Which of the following statements about oral growth hormones is true?
A)They are broken down in the gut before they can reach their target.
B)They increase muscle mass.
C)They decrease body fat.
D)They boost stamina.
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Chapter 23: Focus on Biotechnology
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Q1) A set of techniques used to manipulate DNA for the purpose of changing the characteristics of an organism is
A)cloning.
B)biotechnology.
C)nuclear transfer.
D)Gene doping.
Q2) Soybeans have been modified to contain ________ to help reduce the risk of heart disease.
A)less cholesterol
B)more folate
C)more monounsaturated fats
D)more polyunsaturated fats
Q3) Given the large increment of GM-produced foods in such a brief period,how are governmental agencies and food companies preventing impact on consumer safety and the environment.
Q4) Using biotechnology,give some examples of how the quantity and quality of some foods has been enhanced.
Q5) How can vitamin A deficiency be reduced through genetic engineering of staple foods like rice?
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