Chapter 3: The Remarkable Body
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
80 Verified Questions
80 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41525
Sample Questions
Q1) Without food to replenish it,the liver's glycogen supply can be depleted within:
A)as few as 1-3 hours.
B)as few as 3-6 hours.
C)4-8 hours at most.
D)1 day with extreme exertion.
E)only 3 days.
Answer: B
Q2) Which types of cells do not reproduce,and if damaged by injury or disease,are lost forever?
A)skin cells
B)red blood cells
C)muscle cells
D)liver cells
E)brain cells
Answer: E
Q3) Waste materials dissolved in water are collected by the kidneys and become concentrated as urine.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 5
Chapter 4: The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
80 Verified Questions
80 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41526
Sample Questions
Q1) Dietary fiber has been recommended for its possible benefits in reducing heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol.How is fiber thought to play its role in lowering blood cholesterol?
A)Insoluble fiber binds with cholesterol in the large intestine and is excreted in feces.
B)Viscous fiber binds with bile in the intestine and is excreted in feces.
C)Soluble fiber binds with cholesterol in the blood and is excreted by the liver.
D)Insoluble fiber converts to bile in the large intestine and binds with cholesterol.
E)Soluble fiber converts dietary cholesterol into bile,which is recycled for use in the digestive process.
Q2) The best way to lose fat,maintain lean body tissues,and stay healthy in the long-term is to:
A)avoid all starchy foods.
B)control food portion sizes.
C)choose low-fiber vegetables.
D)eat more refined carbohydrates.
E)avoid all high-fat foods.
Q3) Describe the harmful effects of fiber when taken in excess.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 6
Chapter 7: The Vitamins
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
80 Verified Questions
80 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41529
Sample Questions
Q1) The DRI recommendation for vitamin C for women is _____ milligrams per day.
A)45
B)65
C)75
D)90
E)10
Q2) Which vitamin aids in the conversion of tryptophan to niacin?
A)vitamin B
B)vitamin C
C)folate
D)vitamin B
E)thiamin
Q3) What can you determine from the Nutrition Facts label about the vitamin D content of this cereal?
A)This cereal is an excellent natural source of vitamin D.
B)You should limit the intake of this cereal to avoid vitamin D toxicity.
C)Combined with milk,this cereal is an excellent source of vitamin D.
D)Supplemental forms of vitamin D are not readily absorbed into the body.
E)Vitamin D is not added to cereals because it increases the risk of toxicity.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 9
Chapter 8: Water and Minerals
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
85 Verified Questions
85 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41530
Sample Questions
Q1) Which food has the lowest percentage of water?
A)Chinese cabbage
B)fresh apple
C)ready-to-eat cereals
D)lean steak
E)margarine
Q2) If a person has a deficient dietary intake of calcium,what will be the result?
A)a reduced rate of calcium absorption
B)no change in levels of calcium in the blood because calcium will be pulled from the bones
C)a gain of body weight
D)lowered levels of calcium in the blood because of the deficiency
E)increased calcium excretion in the urine
Q3) Hard water has high concentrations of:
A)sodium and chloride.
B)calcium and fluoride.
C)magnesium and sodium.
D)sulfur and potassium.
E)calcium and magnesium.
Q4) What is peak bone mass and when is it developed?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 10
Chapter 11: Diet and Health
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
80 Verified Questions
80 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41533
Sample Questions
Q1) Which is considered a risk factor for CVD?
A)total blood cholesterol below 200 mg/dL
B)HDL higher than 60 mg/dL
C)LDL 160 mg/dL or higher
D)triglycerides less than 150 mg/dL
E)BMI of 19
Q2) A 165-lb.woman with hypertension begins a weight-loss program.As her weight declines,the earliest she can expect to see a significantly lower blood pressure value is when her weight drops to _____.
A)125 pounds
B)135 pounds
C)145 pounds
D)155 pounds
E)160 pounds
Q3) Describe dietary and other strategies for reducing risk of CVD.
Q4) Diet and physical activity do not play a significant role in controlling hypertension.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Explain how atherosclerosis can make hypertension worse.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 13
Chapter 12: Food Safety and Food Technology
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
80 Verified Questions
80 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41534
Sample Questions
Q1) Which statement best describes the pesticide levels in organic foods?
A)Changing children's diets to conventionally grown foods resulted in a gradual decline of pesticide ingestion.
B)Tested organic foods consistently contain no pesticides or lower levels than conventionally grown foods.
C)Studies have shown a link between pesticide exposure from conventional foods and health risks.
D)Choosing organic versions of conventional foods that have tested positive for pesticides is recommended because prices are no higher.
E)When eating organic foods the risk from pesticide residues is zero.
Q2) You experience vomiting,intestinal cramps,and bloody diarrhea a day after eating a hamburger at a friend's outdoor barbecue.What type of illness should you suspect?
A)stomach flu
B)hepatitis
C)E.coli infection
D)gastroenteritis
E)Clostridium botulinum intoxication
Q3) Describe the FDA's position and regulations on genetically modified foods.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 14
Chapter 14: Child Teen and Older Adult
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
80 Verified Questions
80 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41536
Sample Questions
Q1) An elderly woman wants to begin an exercise program to keep herself healthy.What would you advise?
A)It is too late to begin a program if she has not been exercising previously.
B)She should aim for 150 minutes or whatever she can safely perform each week.
C)She needs to avoid weight-bearing exercise if she has lost bone density.
D)Resistance training may accelerate muscle loss and should be limited.
E)She should limit exercise to seated,upper-body workouts so she doesn't elevate her heart rate.
Q2) Joe is a 15-year-old active male.However,his parents are concerned that Joe is not growing properly.To assess his growth,Joe's parents should:
A)compare Joe's height and weight to his best friends'.
B)compare Joe's height and weight with previous measures taken at intervals.
C)compare Joe's height and weight to adult weight standards.
D)compare Joe's height to teen weight standards.
E)check Joe's BMI.
Q3) Older adults are not able to maintain muscle mass and strength.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe how chronic laxative use can lead to malnutrition.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 16
Chapter 15: Hunger and the Global Environment
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
80 Verified Questions
80 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41537
Sample Questions
Q1) Long-term effects of irrigation include:
A)development of chemical-resistant pests.
B)raising of the water table.
C)more rapid plant growth.
D)increased saltiness of the soil.
E)richer and damper soil.
Q2) Recommendations for conserving and recycling energy include:
A)burying plant waste in landfills to protect arable land.
B)purchasing commercial fertilizer for home gardens.
C)burying cow manure to remove the excess methane from the air.
D)production of biofuels from plants such as native grasses and algae that use less energy to grow.
E)employing high-input agricultural techniques.
Q3) Kwashiorkor and marasmus:
A)require different treatment strategies.
B)cause serious birth defects.
C)are more common than chronic malnutrition.
D)result from inadequate diets.
E)are infectious diseases.
Q4) List some of the main threats to the global food supply.
Page 17
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.