Nutrition in Health and Disease Practice Questions
Course Introduction
This course explores the vital role of nutrition in maintaining health and preventing as well as managing diseases across the lifespan. Students will examine the fundamentals of human nutrition, macronutrients and micronutrients, dietary guidelines, and the physiological processes involved in nutrient metabolism. Emphasis is placed on the impact of nutrition on the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Students will also analyze the challenges of meeting nutritional needs during various life stages and under specific clinical conditions, promoting evidence-based dietary strategies for optimal health outcomes.
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Nutrition Your Life Science 1st Edition by Jennifer Turley
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Chapter 1: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) A trace mineral is found in amounts less than or equal to _____ in the adult reference body.
A)1 milligram
B)5 Kilograms
C)5 grams
D)7 grams
E)None of the above
Answer: C
Q2) The over-consumption of an essential nutrient can lead to toxic signs and symptoms in the body.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Which statement is false regarding polyunsaturated fatty acids?
A)They contain more than one double bond.
B)The essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated.
C)They are liquid at room temperature.
D)They are concentrated in animal food sources.
E)They provide 9 Calories per gram.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Tools to Plan,Manage,and Evaluate Diets
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Q1) The MyPlate vegetable food group is rich in which nutrient(s)?
A)Vitamin B
B)Calcium
C)Vitamin A
D)Pro-vitamin A and vitamin C
E)Iron
Answer: D
Q2) Foods in the MyPlate protein foods group all provide a good source of dietary fiber.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
Q3) Zachary's diet did not exceed the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for sodium.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Legumes can be included in the MyPlate vegetable group.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Nutrition in Chronic Disease
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Q1) Which organ is responsible for the release of sodium bicarbonate,a chemical needed to neutralize stomach acid?
A)The stomach
B)The duodenum
C)The liver
D)The gallbladder
E)The pancreas
Answer: E
Q2) When whole grains are refined,the amount of _____ is decreased.
A)fiber
B)vitamins
C)minerals
D)Fiber,vitamin,and mineral contents are all reduced when whole grains are refined. Answer: D
Q3) The mixing and churning of the stomach contents is an example of mechanical digestion.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: The Science of Nutrition in Energy Balance, Body
Composition,Weight Control,and Fitness
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Q1) Average percent body water
A)Percent body fat
B)Seventy percent water by weight
C)Skin-fold calipers
D)Sixty percent of body weight
Q2) Safe aerobic training zone
Answers:
A)Jogging
B)Weight lifting
C)70 to 85% of MHR
D)Yoga
Q3) Protein needs for a collegiate athlete are met by the adult DRI for protein.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Fish oil and whey protein are great pre-workout supplements to take as ergogenic aids.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: The Vitamins and Minerals
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Q1) Which of the following answers describes a function of fluoride in the human body?
A)It stimulates new bone formation.
B)It stabilizes bone mineral structure.
C)It forms decay-resistant fluorhydroxyapatite.
D)B and C
E)A,B,and C
Q2) Symptoms of _____ deficiency occur in the shortest amount of time.
A)choline
B)water
C)calcium
D)sodium
E)iron
Q3) Choline functions in:
A)copper metabolism.
B)memory.
C)appetite regulation.
D)nucleic acid synthesis.
E)formation of collagen.
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Chapter 6: Nutrition Information and the Food Industry
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Q1) Which of the following statements is false regarding references and information credibility?
A)References typically contain author affiliations.
B)References add credibility to an information source.
C)References are common in refereed publications.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above
Q2) Starches,gums,and gels are stabilizing and thickening agents used in processed foods.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following microorganisms is a protozoan that contaminates water and is a human pathogen?
A)Asperigillus flavus
B)Hepatitis A
C)Trichinella spiralis
D)Giardia lamblia
E)Escherichia coli
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Chapter 7: Nutrition Through the Lifespan
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Q1) Children tend to like sweet foods more than sour foods.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Boys typically go through puberty earlier than girls.
A)True
B)False
Q3) How many minutes of physical activity each day are recommended for children?
A)10
B)20
C)30
D)45
E)60
Q4) Which of the following food programs is not intended to meet the needs of children in need?
A)Women,Infants,and Children
B)The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
C)The Nutrition Services Incentive Program
D)The National School Lunch Program
E)The School Breakfast Program
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Chapter 8: Comprehensive, Open-Book Exam
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Q1) Bobby met his Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for alpha-linolenic acid.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The type of epidemiological data collected from the Consumer Education Health Survey that Bobby and Jean responded to is _____ and _____.
A)prospective,population
B)retrospective,clinical trial
C)prospective,intervention
D)retrospective,population
E)double blinded,placebo controlled
Q3) Jack met his Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for alpha-linolenic acid.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Bobby could improve his sodium and potassium status by:
A)eating more whole,fresh foods.
B)following the DASH diet.
C)reducing his intake of processed foods.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above
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