Personal and Community Health
Midterm Exam
Course Introduction
Personal and Community Health is an introductory course that explores the principles and practices essential to maintaining and improving individual well-being and promoting healthier communities. The course covers a broad range of topics including nutrition, physical activity, mental health, substance use prevention, disease prevention, environmental health, and health care resources. Students will analyze the impact of lifestyle choices on personal health, examine the role of social and environmental factors in community wellness, and develop skills for making informed decisions that benefit both themselves and those around them. The course emphasizes the importance of health literacy, personal responsibility, and community action in fostering a healthier society.
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Nutrition Essentials A Personal Approach 1st Edition by Wendy J Schiff
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Chapter 1: Food Is More Than Something to Eat
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Q1) Which of the following foods is a source of phytochemicals?
A)fresh blueberries
B)raw egg whites
C)fat-free milk
D)lean meat
Answer: A
Q2) An essential nutrient
A)performs a vital function in your body.
B)is only in foods from animal sources.
C)must be supplied by your diet.
D)is made by your body.
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?
A)cholesterol
B)protein
C)vitamin D
D)iron
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction
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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 ten weeks,the scientist takes blood samples from each mouse.According to his findings,the mice developed abnormal 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 for submission to a peer-reviewed nutrition journal.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Making More Nutritious Choices
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Q1) Which of the following dietary supplements is an herbal product that is highly toxic or contains cancer-causing material?
A)ma huang
B)fish oil
C)garlic
D)green tea
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following products is a popular dietary supplement among American adults?
A)aspirin
B)dried mango
C)echinacea
D)poppyseed extract
Answer: C
Q3) Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with A)empty-calorie foods.
B)seeds and nuts.
C)fruits and vegetables.
D)low-fat dairy products.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: How Food Becomes You
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Q1) The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.
A)ileum
B)colon
C)jejunum
D)duodenum
Learning Outcome: 4.02.01 Define all of the key terms in this module.
Learning Outcome: 4.02.04 Discuss the overall process of digestion and absorption. Module: 4.02 Digestive System
Q2) Antonio has severe heartburn.To reduce his risk of having frequent heartburn and developing esophageal cancer,his physician recommended that he A)raise the foot of his bed by 3 inches,so his head is lower than his feet,when he lies down.
B)eat more meals that include foods made with tomato-based sauces.
C)avoid drinking coffee,smoking cigarettes,and overeating during meals.
D)take a multivitamin/multimineral pill that supplies at least 300 mg vitamin C before meals.
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Chapter 5: Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber
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Q1) Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain,fat-free milk?
A)sucrose
B)lactose
C)glycogen
D)starch
Q2) Leah's parents are concerned the five-year-old will develop tooth decay if she chews gum that is sweetened with sugar.Based on this information,Leah's parents should buy chewing gum that is sweetened with A)dextrose.
B)xylitol.
C)sucrose.
D)honey.
Q3) Theresa is concerned that her 10-year-old son may have type 1 diabetes.Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?
A)gaining an unexpected amount of weight
B)having a fasting blood glucose level of 90 mg/dl
C)losing weight despite increased appetite
D)urinating less frequently than usual
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Chapter 6: Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol
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Q1) Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?
A)canned salmon
B)2% milk
C)pork loin
D)green peas
Q2) Lauren wants to lower her risk of cardiovascular disease.Based on this information,she should
A)reduce her intake of whole-grain products.
B)become more physically active.
C)use shortening instead of oils.
D)increase her saturated fat intake.
Q3) Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?
A)green beans
B)2% milk
C)roast beef
D)soybean oil
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Chapter 7: Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true?
A)All hormones are proteins.
B)Protein is the primary energy source for the human body.
C)Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen
D)Mucin is a tough protein that your body uses to form blood clots.
Q2) Which of the following statements is true?
A)The end products of protein digestion are dipeptides and tripeptides.
B)The absorptive cells of the small intestine remove amino acids from chyme.
C)Protein digestion cannot occur with the help of pancreatic amylase.
D)A healthy person digests and absorbs about 40% of the protein in food.
Q3) Bryce is an ovo vegetarian.Based on this information,Bryce will eat
A)egg salad.
B)fried chicken.
C)baked fish.
D)cheese cubes.
Q4) Which of the following foods is a legume?
A)soybeans
B)broccoli
C)apples
D)quinoa
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Chapter 8: Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask
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Q1) Which of the following vitamins is part of a coenzyme that participates in energy metabolism?
A)ascorbic acid
B)niacin
C)A
D)K
Q2) Which of the following food groups includes foods that are good sources of riboflavin?
A)grains
B)vegetables
C)fruit
D)oils
Q3) Green leafy vegetables and orange juice are rich sources of A)vitamin B-12.
B)iron.
C)thiamin.
D)folate.
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Chapter 9: Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol
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Q1) Extracellular water
A)is within the nucleus and DNA.
B)provides cellular energy.
C)is within cells.
D)includes plasma and tissue fluid.
Q2) In the United States,many communities add very small amounts of ____ to their public water supplies,because the mineral strengthens teeth.
A)fluoride
B)calcium
C)phosphorus
D)iodide
Q3) Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of A)breast cancer.
B)low blood pressure.
C)vitamin toxicity syndrome.
D)thyroid enlargement.
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Chapter 10: Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body
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Q1) Chester's BMI is 35.3.According to his food records,he consumes an average of 3600 kcal/day.He would like to lose 4 pounds in 4 weeks by reducing his caloric intake.Based on this information,Chester should consume an average of _____ kcal/day.
A)1100
B)2600
C)3100
D)3600
Q2) To boost his protein and complex carbohydrate intake without adding much solid fat to his diet,Devon can eat
A)bananas,apples,and grapes.
B)cheese pizza with sausage bits.
C)cooked macaroni sprinkled with grated cheese.
D)peanut butter spread on apple slices and celery sticks.
Q3) A pound of body fat provides about _____ kcal.
A)1500
B)2500
C)3500
D)4500
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Q1) ____ is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women.
A)Vitamin B-6
B)Thiamin
C)Vitamin D
D)Pantothenic acid
Q2) Which of the following substances is a lipid that is necessary for the proper development of an infant's nervous system?
A)ATP
B)DHA
C)oleic acid
D)hydroxybutyric acid
Q3) Which of the following statements is true?
A)Freezing food kills the pathogenic bacteria it contains.
B)After a meal,refrigerate leftovers within 5 hours.
C)Raw ground beef is often a source of
D)Giardia is a tiny worm that lives in raw fish.
E)coli O157:H7.
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