Nutrition Science Review Questions
Course Introduction
Nutrition Science explores the fundamental principles of human nutrition and the role of nutrients in maintaining health and preventing disease. This course examines the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of macronutrients and micronutrients, as well as the physiological functions and dietary sources of essential nutrients. Students will analyze current evidence on the relationship between nutrition, chronic disease, and public health, while also considering the impact of lifestyle, cultural, and environmental factors on dietary choices. The course provides a scientific foundation for understanding how nutrition supports growth, development, and overall well-being throughout the lifespan.
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Nutrition An Applied Approach 5th Edition by
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Chapter 1: Nutrition: Linking Food and Health
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Q1) Proteins are NOT found in
A) meats, fish, and poultry.
B) dairy products.
C) seeds, nuts, and legumes.
D) water.
Answer: D
Q2) What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and safety?
A) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
B) American Dietetic Association (ADA)
C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following nutrients are inorganic?
A) carbohydrates
B) fats
C) vitamins
D) minerals
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Designing a Healthful Diet
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Q1) The FDA regulates nutrition labels and the information found on them.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) On a food label,"Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect" is an example of an FDA-approved A) nutrient claim.
B) health claim.
C) structure-function claim.
D) micronutrient claim.
Answer: B
Q3) A diet that includes an average of 5 to 6 cans of cola per day is not moderate.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) One of the limitations of MyPlate is that it cannot be accessed on the Internet.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
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Q1) Liquids have a higher satiety value than solid foods.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Vitamins and minerals are small enough to be absorbed without first being digested.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Which of the following is known as a "hunger hormone"?
A) progesterone
B) testosterone
C) CCK
D) ghrelin
Answer: D
Q4) The atom is the smallest unit of matter that exhibits the properties of growth,reproduction,and metabolism.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients
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Q1) A condition marked by blood glucose levels that are below normal levels is
A) hypoglycemia.
B) type 1 diabetes.
C) type 2 diabetes.
D) ketoacidosis.
Q2) The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)is a USDA estimate of the amount of added sugars that is acceptable to consume daily.
A)True
B)False
Q3) How many grams of carbohydrate per day are recommended for adults 19 years of age and older?
A) 75 grams
B) 100 grams
C) 130 grams
D) 160 grams
Q4) Protection against heart disease is a potential benefit of a diet rich in simple sugar.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients
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Q1) A new group of fat replacers has been developed using which of the following?
A) monounsaturated fats
B) starches
C) proteins
D) soluble fibers
Q2) How much trans fat is recommended in the diet?
A) as little as possible
B) 3% of total energy intake
C) 5% of total energy intake
D) less than 10% of total energy intake
Q3) Where in the body are the majority of triglycerides stored for future energy needs?
A) lipoproteins
B) muscle tissue
C) liver
D) adipose tissue
Q4) Discuss the impact of environmental contaminants on the current recommendations for safe fish consumption.How does this relate to the advice to consume abundant sources of omega-3 fatty acids,especially EPA and DHA?
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Chapter 6: Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body
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Q1) Which of the following processes involves both the synthesis of new proteins and the breakdown of existing proteins to amino acids?
A) transcription
B) translation
C) turnover
D) acidosis
Q2) Carlos is a healthy but sedentary college student.He weighs 175 pounds.About how many grams of protein should he consume each day?
A) 55 grams
B) 64 grams
C) 75 grams
D) 84 grams
Q3) Compare and contrast marasmus and kwashiorkor.
Q4) In phenylketonuria (PKU),which amino acid becomes conditionally essential?
A) phenylalanine
B) tyrosine
C) alanine
D) cysteine
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Q5) Explain the roles of pepsin and proteases in the chemical digestion of proteins.
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Chapter 7: Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
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Q1) What is the function of synovial fluid?
A) maintains blood volume
B) transports nutrients through the body
C) lubricates body joints
D) maintains body temperature
Q2) Sports drinks are not necessary for individuals who engage in little or no exercise.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following statements about the movement of substances across the cell membrane is TRUE?
A) Water freely moves across the cell membrane.
B) Water moves across the cell membranes only through protein channels.
C) Electrolytes freely move across cell membranes.
D) Water and electrolytes cannot move across cell membranes.
Q4) During pregnancy,adequate fluid intake is necessary to maintain the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus.
A)True
B)False
Q5) How do electrolytes function in controlling fluid balance in the body?
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Chapter 8: Nutrients Essential to Key Body Functions
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Q1) Which of these micronutrients is destroyed by exposure to light?
A) riboflavin
B) iron
C) iodine
D) vitamin D
Q2) The most potent form of vitamin E is
A) alpha-tocopherol.
B) beta-tocopherol.
C) delta-tocopherol.
D) gamma-tocopherol.
Q3) Toxicity symptoms of vitamin A include birth defects,spontaneous abortion,blurred vision,and liver damage.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Vitamin E deficiencies are common in people in developing nations.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Milk is a good source of riboflavin.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Nutrients Essential to Healthy Tissues
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Q1) Consuming excessive amounts of calcium supplements can lead to mineral imbalances.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The protein collagen forms the strong fibers in the matrix of connective tissues.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Marie is 55 years old and just had her first DXA assessment.The results indicated that she has a T-score of -1.5 (minus 1.5).What does her T-score indicate?
A) Her bone density is normal.
B) She has low bone mass.
C) She has osteoporosis.
D) Nothing, because DXA is not able to determine bone density in women over 50.
Q4) The most abundant protein in the body is
A) hemoglobin
B) myoglobin
C) osteocalcin
D) collagen.
Q5) Why is the health of your blood important to maintaining your overall health?
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Chapter 10: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight
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Q1) A limitation in using the body mass index is that it
A) is difficult to determine.
B) does not take body composition into account.
C) is not a good indicator of health risks.
D) is not accurate when used on women.
Q2) Which of these is the MOST important dietary aspect to modify for weight loss?
A) Calories
B) protein
C) carbohydrates
D) fat
Q3) Obesity is a simple matter of too many Calories in versus too few Calories out.
A)True
B)False
Q4) If you were to consume 100 kcal more than you expend each day for the next ten years,you would most likely gain
A) no more than a pound.
B) a few pounds.
C) 30-60 pounds.
D) over 100 pounds.
Q5) Are you happy with your body weight? Is it healthful? Why or why not?
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Chapter 11: Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health
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Q1) Lactic acid is produced during both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. A)True
B)False
Q2) Identify recommendations for fluid replacement before,during,and after physical activity.
Q3) Design a physical fitness program for yourself based on the FITT principle.What are the most important components to include in planning a sound fitness program?
Q4) Petra is a long-distance track athlete who would like to optimize her glycogen stores.If she weighs 132 pounds,what is the minimum amount of carbohydrate she should consume daily to achieve this goal?
A) 132 grams
B) 290 grams
C) 360 grams
D) 600 grams
Q5) Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness?
A) caloric restriction
B) body composition
C) flexibility
D) muscular endurance
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Q1) It is unsafe to thaw frozen fish on the kitchen counter.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which human organ system is MOST affected by toxic levels of mercury?
A) nervous
B) renal
C) cardiovascular
D) digestive
Q3) Which of the following is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States?
A) prions
B) norovirus
C) E. coli
D) mold
Q4) On food packaging,the use by date is the
A) last date on which a product can be sold and still maintain its quality during normal home storage.
B) last date that a food will maintain its best flavor and quality.
C) last date on which a food is recommended for consumption.
D) date on which the food should be frozen or discarded.
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Challenge of Good Food
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Q1) The average annual income for a contingent U.S.farm worker is
A) less than $10,000.
B) $10,000 to $12,500.
C) $14,000 to $16,500.
D) $18,000 to $20,500.
Q2) While shopping,Jenna decided to purchase a bag of coffee bearing the Fair Trade Certified logo.What does this mean?
A) No child labor was used in growing or harvesting this coffee.
B) Profits from the sale of this coffee will be redistributed equitably to the workers who produced it.
C) The coffee was produced by a business that has been certified as paying workers a living wage and providing humane working conditions and is supported in using sustainable methods of production.
D) The coffee was produced without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, and farm workers were humanely treated and paid the equivalent of the U.S. minimum wage.
Q3) In their video "WFP and Zero Hunger," the World Food Programme states that "Ending hunger is a moral challenge" and "everyone's business." Do you agree? Why or why not?
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Chapter 14: Nutrition Through the Lifecycle: Pregnancy and the
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Q1) During pregnancy women should not consume fish or fish products.
A)True
B)False
Q2) During pregnancy,what amount of alcohol consumption is considered safe?
A) none
B) one drink a month
C) one drink a week
D) one drink a day
Q3) Which of the following aspects of a pregnant woman's nutritional status increases the risk of a neural tube defect in the fetus?
A) megadoses of beta-carotene
B) iodine deficiency
C) folate deficiency
D) excess alcohol consumption
Q4) Which of the following is NOT a factor that indicates an infant is ready to accept solid foods?
A) The infant can sit up with or without support.
B) The infant's tongue extrusion reflex has begun to abate.
C) The infant is at least six months old.
D) The infant has high stores of iron.
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Chapter 15: Nutrition Through the Lifecycle: Childhood to
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Q1) Which of the following will increase the risk of exercise-related cardiac events in older adults?
A) careful evaluation by a health care provider
B) familiarity with signs of cardiac impairment (e.g., shortness of breath, chest pain)
C) supervised warm-up and cool-down activities
D) vigorous exercise only on the weekends
Q2) Gerontologists coined the term "nine Ds" for the factors that most commonly contribute to age-related dementia.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Compare the benefits and risks of feeding a vegan diet to a young child.
Q4) The energy needs of older adults are higher than those of younger adults.
A)True
B)False
Q5) In toddlers,a high-fiber diet can
A) prevent constipation.
B) result in vitamin B deficiency.
C) enhance the absorption of iron and zinc.
D) induce a too-rapid sense of fullness.
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Chapter 16: New Frontiers in Nutrition and Health
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT a health-promoting function associated with a healthy intake of phytochemicals from foods?
A) reduction in inflammation that is linked to the development of cardiovascular disease
B) slowing of tumor growth in the development of cancer
C) increase in bacterial resistance to antibiotics
D) enhanced immune function to protect against infection
Q2) Epigenetic factors may help to explain why everyone following the exact same weight-loss diet and exercise program will lose the same amount of weight.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Probiotics contribute to human health by improving the balance of healthful bacteria in the GI tract.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Epigenetic factors actually change the structure of our DNA.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Healthful Eating Patterns
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Q1) The Mediterranean diet is defined as the diet of Italians and Greeks.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Processed foods can be part of a healthful eating pattern.
A)True
B)False
Q3) About what percentage of Americans has at least one chronic disease related to an unhealthful eating pattern and low levels of physical activity?
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 33%
D) 50%
Q4) The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that,in addition to following a healthful eating pattern,Americans
A) sleep at least 9 hours a night.
B) take a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement.
C) engage in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity.
D) meditate for at least 20 minutes a day at least five days a week.
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Chapter 18: Disorders Related to Specific Foods
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Q1) If you believe you have nonceliac gluten sensitivity,you should
A) stop eating gluten-containing foods immediately.
B) ask your doctor for a blood test to check for celiac disease.
C) ask your doctor for a skin or blood test to check for wheat allergy.
D) increase your consumption of gluten-containing foods to see if your symptoms worsen.
Q2) Celiac disease is the same as gluten sensitivity.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Wheat is the only grain that people with celiac disease have to carefully avoid. A)True
B)False
Q4) The FDA currently requires that food labels clearly identify any ingredient containing protein derived from the eight major allergenic foods.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Strawberries are one of the eight most common allergenic foods in the American diet.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Diabetes
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?
A) elevated blood pressure
B) sedentary lifestyle
C) elevated blood glucose
D) abdominal obesity
Q2) Joey is 22 years old and is about 20 pounds overweight.He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.Since then,he has been unable to lose weight and his blood glucose levels have not fallen.Which of the following is his physician MOST likely to recommend next?
A) consuming more carbohydrate and slightly less protein in his diet
B) use of the prescription drug metformin
C) daily insulin injections
D) weight-loss surgery
Q3) Approximately what percentage of the American population has some form of diabetes?
A) 1-2%
B) 4-5%
C) 9-10%
D) 14-15%
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Chapter 20: Cardiovascular Disease
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Q1) Minimizing your intake of unsaturated fatty acids as much as possible will lower your risk of heart disease.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Brad has recently increased his weekly intake of omega-3 fatty acids.Over time,which of the following effects would he likely NOT experience?
A) reduction in inflammation
B) increase in HDLs
C) increase in risk for cardiovascular disease
D) reduction in blood triglycerides
Q3) Hypertension is often a sign of underlying atherosclerosis.
A)True
B)False
Q4) An optimal systolic blood pressure reading would be less than
A) 60 mmHg.
B) 80 mmHg.
C) 120 mmHg.
D) 200 mmHg.
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Chapter 21: Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With
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Q1) The letters used to identify the fat-soluble vitamins indicate the A) compound from which the vitamins are synthesized.
B) order of importance that the vitamins play in the body.
C) abbreviation of the vitamins' chemical name.
D) chronological order in which the vitamins were discovered.
Q2) Many minerals are absorbed better from animal food sources than from supplements.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Vitamins A,D,E,and K are BEST absorbed with foods that are rich in A) fat.
B) calcium.
C) fiber.
D) vitamin C.
Q4) Micronutrients are essential to consume in large amounts because they are an important source of energy and of compounds required for the synthesis of most body tissues.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 22: Alcohol
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Q1) Alcohol poisoning is characterized by depression of the respiratory center of the brain.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Moderate intake of alcohol for women is defined as up to how many drinks per day?
A) three
B) two
C) one
D) zero
Q3) Whereas the damage that occurs in fatty liver is reversible,the damage that occurs in alcoholic hepatitis is never reversible.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What enzyme released from cells in the stomach and liver triggers the first step in alcohol breakdown?
A) antidiuretic enzyme
B) alcohol dehydrogenase
C) aldehyde dehydrogenase
D) lipoprotein lipase
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Chapter 23: Cancer
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Q1) All cancers caused by tobacco use
A) are fatal.
B) involve the lungs or other organs or tissues of the respiratory system.
C) are preventable.
D) quickly metastasize.
Q2) In order,the cancers with the highest mortality rates in the United States are lung cancer and colon cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a major type of cancer treatment?
A) chemotherapy
B) immunotherapy
C) radiation
D) surgery
Q4) Research has shown people who consume antioxidant supplements have a reduced risk of developing cancer.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 24: Osteoporosis
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Q1) In which phase of a woman's life cycle is bone loss the greatest?
A) puberty
B) pregnancy
C) lactation
D) menopause
Q2) Fifty percent of Americans with osteoporosis are men.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a gender-specific factor affecting the risk of developing osteoporosis?
A) Hormonal changes as men age do not affect bone density as dramatically as they do for women.
B) On average, women live longer than men.
C) Men have a lower absolute bone density than women.
D) Men experience social pressure to lift weights to "bulk up."
Q4) An increased load of supplemental calcium in the bloodstream might increase the risk for a heart attack.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 25: Obesity
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Q1) As compared to people of normal body weight,mortality rates for people who are obese are increased by as much as
A) 25 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 100 percent
Q2) Arthur is 65 years old,and his BMI classifies him as obese.Which of the following is he LEAST likely to be at risk for?
A) depression
B) sleep apnea
C) osteoporosis
D) Alzheimer's disease
Q3) A common side effect of prescription weight-loss medications that reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness is
A) daytime sleepiness.
B) increased heart rate.
C) kidney failure.
D) liver damage.
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Chapter 26: Disorders Related to Body Image, Eating, and Exercise
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Q1) Which of the following BEST explains why adolescents are more vulnerable to the unrealistic media images of the "perfect body" than are adults?
A) The images target young people.
B) Adolescents cannot comprehend the objective of advertisements.
C) Adolescents are still developing a sense of their identity.
D) Adolescents cannot control their environment in the way adults can.
Q2) The higher the BMI of one's peers,the lower the risk of developing anorexia nervosa.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Individuals suffering from binge-eating disorder and night-eating syndrome are often overweight or obese.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Research has identified the "eating disorder gene" as the major cause of eating disorders.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 27: The Safety and Effectiveness of Dietary Supplements
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Q1) The use of herbs to promote health and treat discomfort and disease is a relatively recent phenomenon.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is NOT required on a multivitamin and mineral supplement label?
A) name and place of manufacturer
B) Supplement Facts panel
C) statement of identity
D) at least one health claim
Q3) Which of the following would NOT be an effective strategy to follow when trying to evaluate the safety and quality of a particular supplement?
A) Look for the Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P.) Verified Mark on the label.
B) Buy nationally recognized brands.
C) Purchase products labeled "natural."
D) Contact the company to request additional information.
Q4) The FDA does not test any supplement for safety before it is marketed.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 28: Malnutrition
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Q1) Overweight and obesity cause more deaths worldwide than underweight.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The three micronutrient deficiencies of greatest concern in impoverished countries are
A) calcium, iron, and thiamin.
B) folate, vitamin D, and iodine.
C) iron, iodine, and vitamin A.
D) vitamin E, iron, and calcium.
Q3) Between 1980 and 2014,the worldwide prevalence of obesity
A) stayed about the same.
B) increased by about 50%.
C) more than doubled.
D) more than tripled.
Q4) About what percentage of deaths of children from birth to age 5 are due to malnutrition?
A) 15%
B) 25%
C) 35%
D) 45%
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Chapter 29: The Fetal Environment
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Q1) According to certain studies,exposure of a fetus to famine in the first trimester of pregnancy can result in high risk for the development of what condition in adulthood?
A) osteoporosis
B) celiac disease
C) metabolic syndrome
D) colon cancer
Q2) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the consequences of maternal micronutrient deficiencies during pregnancy?
A) Poor maternal intake of calcium is associated with an increased risk for hypertension in adult offspring.
B) Poor maternal intake of folate is linked to the development of neural tube defects.
C) Poor maternal intake of folate is associated with an increased risk for insulin resistance in children.
D) Poor maternal intake of sodium is associated with an increased risk for hypertension in adult offspring.
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Chapter 30: Searching for the Fountain of Youth
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Q1) Chronic disease is responsible for what rate of deaths among Americans?
A) one in ten
B) three in ten
C) five in ten
D) seven in ten
Q2) Which of the following is an established effect of Calorie restriction (CR)?
A) CR reduces metabolic rate and in turn the production of free radicals.
B) CR significantly reduces the risk for age-related cognitive decline.
C) CR causes marked improvement in bone density.
D) CR results in increased energy expenditure.
Q3) Antioxidant supplements have not been shown to slow aging and may actually be harmful.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Antioxidant supplements have consistently been shown to lower rates of death from heart disease and certain types of cancer.
A)True
B)False
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