Public Health Nutrition Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Public Health Nutrition explores the role of nutrition in the prevention of disease and the promotion of health at a population level. This course examines the complex relationships between dietary patterns, lifestyle behaviors, and major public health challenges such as obesity, malnutrition, and chronic diseases. Students will analyze nutritional policies, programs, and interventions aimed at improving the nutritional status of diverse communities, with considerations for socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors. The course also covers methods for assessing population dietary intake, nutritional epidemiology, and strategies for designing, implementing, and evaluating public health nutrition initiatives.
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Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 5th Edition by
Judith E. Brown
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Chapter 1: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Dietary cholesterol intake affects blood cholesterol levels more than saturated and unsaturated fat intakes.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Water is a nonessential nutrient.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) The percentage of energy that comes from Jill's intake of carbohydrate is:
A)12%.
B)25%.
C)48%.
D)57%.
E)65%.
Answer: C
Q4) Typically,we absorb a greater percentage of minerals than vitamins.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Preconception Nutrition
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Q1) Approximately what % of couples fail to conceive within 12 months of attempting pregnancy?
A)25%
B)10%
C)50%
D)15%
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following factors would <b>NOT</b> be related to infertility in women?
A)A high alcohol intake
B)Excessive exercise
C)A strict vegan diet
D)Having the flu virus and not eating for a day
Answer: D
Q3) Weight loss decreases fertility in men just as it does in women.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) The most effective approach for risk reduction in people with diabetes so far is:
A)drug therapy and weight loss.
B)drug therapy and exercise.
C)weight loss and exercise.
D)behavioral therapy.
Answer: C
Q2) The primary <b>GOAL</b> of the treatment of PCOS is:
A)to increase insulin sensitivity.
B)to induce weight loss if overweight.
C)to regulate blood lipid levels.
D)to reverse infertility.
E)to prevent diabetes from developing.
Answer: A
Q3) PCOS is easy to diagnose because the signs and symptoms are the same for all women.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Nutrition During Pregnancy
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Q1) All of the following substances are transported through the placenta easily,with the exception of _____,which is not transferred at all.
A)water
B)cholesterol
C)oxygen
D)ketones
E)insulin
Q2) Restricting weight gain in pregnancy does <b>NOT</b> increase the risk of infant death and low birth weight.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Research is emerging that suggests pregnant women should increase their food sources of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).Which of the following foods would provide the most DHA to pregnant women?
A) <sup>1</sup> / <sub>2</sub> tuna salad sandwich
B)<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub> cup granola containing 1 tsp sunflower seed
C)8-oz glass whole milk
D)1 cup broccoli
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Chapter 5: Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) According to the American Diabetes Association,when should pregnant women without diabetes have their blood glucose tested?
A)24-28 weeks gestation
B)After the first trimester
C)6-8 weeks gestation
D)17 weeks gestation
E)Not at all
Q2) The estimated minimum Calorie level for an <b>overweight</b> woman with gestational diabetes weighing 200 lb (91 kg)is _____.
A)1200 Calories
B)1820 Calories
C)2000 Calories
D)2275 Calories
E)2500 Calories
Q3) High maternal blood glucose levels cause the fetus to _____.
A)increase insulin output
B)convert glucose into triglycerides and store it as fat
C)potentially develop type 2 diabetes later in life
D)All of the above
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Chapter 6: Nutrition During Lactation
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Q1) The major class of protein found in mature human milk is:
A)whey.
B)casein.
C)lactose.
D)maltose.
E)colostrum.
Q2) The hormone responsible for uterine contractions and the minimization of maternal postpartum blood loss is:
A)prolactin.
B)oxytocin.
C)estrogen.
D)progesterone.
E)testosterone.
Q3) The goal set for 2020 is for at least _____% of women to ever breastfeed their infants.
A)25
B)50
C)75
D)82
E)90
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Chapter 7: Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) The energy content of breast milk in women who deliver pre-term infants is _____.
A)30-37 kcal/100 mL
B)40-48 kcal/100 mL
C)58-70 kcal/100 mL
D)72-120 kcal/100 mL
Q2) Which of the following would <b>NOT</b> be considered a common condition that is experienced by a woman who is breastfeeding?
A)Sore nipples
B)Engorgement
C)Mastitis
D)Plugged ducts
E)All of the above are common problems.
Q3) Alcohol is not transferred through breast milk.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A woman with mastitis should continue to nurse her baby.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Infant Nutrition
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Q1) Cow's milk formula is an equal alternative to human milk.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Infants who are _____ month(s)and older are better able to let parents know their needs and temperament.
A)1
B)3
C)6
D)9
E)12
Q3) Organs and systems in infants continue to increase in size and complexity after birth.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Healthy newborns typically reach the 90th %tile by 6 months.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Does this diet have an adequate amount of protein for a 9-month-old infant?
A)Yes
B)No
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Chapter 9: Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Which statement best describes body fat storage changes expected in Rebecca?
A)Fat stores will decrease in 3 months.
B)Fat stores will stay the same in 3 months.
C)Fat stores will increase in 3 months.
D)Body fat stores will increase immediately.
Q2) An infant is diagnosed with maple syrup urine disease and requires a special infant formula.Which of the following would be the best choice?
A)An extensively hydrolyzed formula
B)A highly concentrated formula providing 40 kcal/fl oz
C)A standard infant formula with polycose and MCT oil
D)A standard infant formula with baby rice cereal
E)A mixture of amino acids,carbohydrates,and fats,without the amino acids valine,isoleucine,and leucine
Q3) Which of the following foods would NOT be appropriate for a baby with galactosemia?
A)Sugar solution
B)Apple juice
C)Soybean formula
D)Breast milk
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Chapter 10: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition
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Q1) Three-year-old children have an innate ability to control calorie intake.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Beginning at age 3,the DRI equations for estimating a child's energy requirements are based on a child's:
A)age,height,weight,activity level,and gender.
B)age,height,weight,and BMI.
C)age,weight,height,BMI,and activity level.
D)activity level,age,height,and gender.
E)activity level and BMI.
Q3) One of the most positive influences a parent can have on their child's eating habits would be:
A)acting as a role model.
B)putting them in daycare so they can learn eating habits from others.
C)controlling their food intake.
D)serving children the same size portions they eat.
E)All of the above
Q4) The preschool-age child should eat the same amount at breakfast each day.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Specific nutrition assessment for children with cerebral palsy begins with _____.
A)feeding ability
B)body composition indexes such as fat stores
C)swallowing evaluation
D)level of brain damage
E)All of the above
Q2) Typical food allergies do NOT include adverse reactions to _____.
A)eggs
B)soy
C)corn
D)peanuts
E)wheat
Q3) Healthy toddlers are likely to develop diarrhea from _____.
A)introduction of vegetables into their diet
B)addition of too much fat into their diet
C)consumption of eggs
D)drinking too much fruit juice
E)drinking 2% milk versus whole milk
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Chapter 12: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following foods would be MOST likely to promote dental caries?
A)Raisins
B)Apple slices
C)Cheddar cheese
D)Peanut butter
E)Plain yogurt
Q2) What is the recommended adequate intake of total fiber for children between the ages of 4 and 8?
A)25 g/day
B)29 g/day
C)31 g/day
D)35 g/day
Q3) The developmental stage of "concrete operations" is characterized by:
A)being able to focus on several aspects of a situation at the same time.
B)some degree of cause/effect reasoning ability.
C)being able to classify,reclassify,and generalize.
D)the ability to see another's point of view.
E)All of the above
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Chapter 13: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Factors that determine energy needs in children with special health care needs are
A)body composition,physical activity,and oxygen consumption
B)energy needs at rest,frequency of illnesses,and physical activity
C)energy needs at rest,water consumption,and physical activity
D)sleep needs,oxygen consumption,and energy needed for growth
Q2) Chronic conditions without specialty growth charts include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)cystic fibrosis.
B)spina bifida.
C)Down syndrome.
D)diabetes.
E)Rett syndrome.
Q3) Nutrition interventions appropriate for all children with cystic fibrosis include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)monitoring growth.
B)assessing dietary intake.
C)gastrostomy feedings at night.
D)increasing protein and calories.
E)including pancreatic enzymes with meals and snacks.
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Chapter 14: Adolescent Nutrition
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Q1) School-based programs can play important roles in promoting healthy eating and physical activity.Efforts to promote physical activity and healthy eating in a school health program should involve:
A)school food service.
B)health services.
C)school physical education programs.
D)curriculum.
E)all of the above
Q2) Adolescents have a relatively low intake of _____ and _____,which leads to less than the recommended intake of fiber.
A)fruits/vegetables
B)dairy products/complex carbohydrates
C)complex carbohydrates/legumes
D)protein/vegetables
E)vegetables/dairy products
Q3) Teenagers are future oriented and tend to be concerned to what will happen to them when they get older.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Traditional carbohydrate loading is the process of:
A)eating as much carbohydrate as possible on a daily basis to "load" your muscle stores.
B)eating low-carbohydrate foods for the first 3 days of the week,while continuing to exercise,and then consuming a high-carbohydrate diet the 3 days prior to competition while exercising minimally.
C)eating a ratio of 40% carbohydrate,30% fat,and 30% protein in order to shift to a "fat burning" metabolism.
D)All of the above
E)a and c only
Q2) High-protein diets are recommended as pre-performance regimens among adolescent athletes.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Boys cannot get anorexia nervosa.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Adult Nutrition
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Q1) Menopause is associated with an increase in abdominal fat.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following would NOT be an example of a vigorous activity?
A)Golfing
B)Fast dancing
C)Hiking with backpack
D)Jumping rope
E)Swimming laps
Q3) The years between 20 and 64 are typically associated with a positive energy balance with an increase in weight and a decrease in muscle mass.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Chronic conditions with MODIFIABLE risk factors include which of the following?
A)Heart disease
B)Cancer
C)Stroke
D)Diabetes
E)All of the above
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Chapter 17: Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) To be eligible for weight-loss surgery,patients who are not at high risk for obesity-related morbidity or mortality must have a BMI of _____.
A)18.5
B)24.9-29.9
C)30-34.9
D)>35
E) 40
Q2) Mr.Jones is:
A)underweight.
B)normal weight.
C)overweight.
D)obese.
E)severely obese.
Q3) Having a BMI _____ means a person is obese.
A)>25
B)>27
C)>27 for men and > 29 for women
D)>30
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Chapter 18: Nutrition and Older Adults
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Q1) The DETERMINE checklist from the NSI is used to ALERT seniors to possible nutrition-related health concerns,but is not in itself used to diagnose poor nutritional health.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The recommended daily dietary fiber intake range for adults 51 years old and above is _____.
A)age plus 5 grams
B)10 grams for women and 15 grams for men
C)28 grams for men and 22 grams for women
D)There are no fiber recommendations because the elderly take fiber supplements.
Q3) Body composition changes associated with aging are irreversible.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In contrast to measuring developmental stages,functional status is a more indicative measure of health in the elderly.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Changes in oral health are common in older adults,and may include:
A)missing teeth.
B)cavities.
C)xerostomia.
D)dysgeusia.
E)All of the above
Q2) Having a deficiency of which nutrients has been implicated in increased blood levels of homocysteine in the elderly?
A)vitamin B ,folate,and iron
B)vitamin B and folate
C)calcium,vitamin D,and vitamin B
D)all the B vitamins and vitamin C
E)fat-soluble vitamins only (A,D,E,K)
Q3) Nutritional treatment for older overweight or obese persons includes _____.
A)healthy,nutrient-dense foods that help promote slow weight loss of fat and preserve muscle
B)a high-protein,very-low-carbohydrate diet
C)decreasing sodium intake and increasing whole grains
D)moderating the amount and modifying the type of fiber eaten
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E)a high-monounsaturated fat,high-protein,low-carbohydrate diet
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