Question 1

The best definition of a nutrient is

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A)   any food taken into the body.
B)   a food component which performs a physiological function in the body.
C)   a food component which can be stored in the body for future energy needs.
D)   an essential vitamin or mineral.
E)   a food component which enhances one's health.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes type 2 and cardiovascular disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In diabetes type 2,cells become resistant to insulin because of

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A)   reduced levels of glucose.
B)   reduced levels of insulin.
C)   chronically high levels of insulin.
D)   chronically high levels of glycogen.
E)   reduced levels of glycogen.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Proteins must be ingested in order to obtain

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A)  necessary trans fats.
B)  essential amino acids.
C)  essential cholesterol.
D)  needed minerals such as potassium and magnesium.
E)  needed vitamins such as vitamin C.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Fiber is a type of ________ provided by ________.

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A)   fat, animals
B)   carbohydrate, plants
C)   protein, plants
D)   carbohydrate, honey
E)   protein, animalsF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Lipids

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A)   add to fecal bulk.
B)   regulate metabolism and physiological development.
C)   may be used to make certain hormones and vitamin
D)   should be reduced as much as possible in the diet.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following foods would be considered an empty calorie food?

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A)   potato chips
B)   broccoli
C)   sweet potatoes
D)   salmon
E)   whole grain pastaF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 8

When looking at a food label,in order to know how many calories you will ingest,it is important to know total number of calories and

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A)   serving size.
B)   % daily value of protein.
C)   number of grams of fat.
D)   number of grams of fiber.
E)   % daily value of sodium.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E) A

Question 9

Which of the following is the least likely to contribute protein to the diet?

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A)   eggs
B)   fish
C)   dried beans
D)   milk
E)   vegetable oilF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

If egg yolks are a source of cholesterol,why doesn't eating a few eggs a week raise blood cholesterol?

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A)   Cholesterol from eggs does not affect HDL-cholesterol levels.
B)   The impact on LDL-cholesterol levels is greater from dietary saturated and trans fats than from cholesterol.
C)   Cholesterol from eggs naturally lowers LDL-cholesterol levels.
D)   The human body produces more cholesterol than is in the two eggs.
E)   Cholesterol from eggs naturally raises LDL-cholesterol levels.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Carbohydrates

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A)   should not comprise a large amount of the diet.
B)   are mostly found in animal sources of food.
C)   are stored as starch by animals.
D)   are converted to glucose for transport in the blood.
E)   are stored for insulation and protection of organs.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Cholesterol can be synthesized by the body and is eaten in certain foods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Healthy food choices that contain lipids include

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A)   white fish.
B)   red meat.
C)   whole milk.
D)   cheese.
E)   shrimp and lobster.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Scientific testing has not been performed on many herbal supplements.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

.Which of the following statements is NOT true about antioxidant vitamins?

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A)  They include certain water soluble vitamins,specifically vitamin C.
B)  They are abundant in fruits and vegetables.
C)  They protect the body against free radicals.
D)  They include certain fat soluble vitamins,specifically vitamins A and E.
E)  They are difficult to get in the diet.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Which food source is not rich in fiber?

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A)   chicken
B)   beans
C)   peas
D)   nuts
E)   fruitsF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Mark is 72 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds.His Body Mass Index is

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A)   24.4.
B)   20.0.
C)   29.8.
D)   33.2.
E)   35.4.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E) A

Question 18

Ashley has been diagnosed with high blood pressure.Her doctor recommended that she try to lower the amount of sodium in her diet.What advice would you give her?

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A)   eat canned soups; they are typically low in salt.
B)   cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, low in sodium.
C)   adding salt to vegetables while cooking is alright since most of the salt pours off when you drain them.
D)   use spices instead of salt to flavor food when cooking.
E)   hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats are a good source of protein low in sodium.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are similar in that both involve

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A)   a starvation diet.
B)   a less than healthy body weight.
C)   binging and purging.
D)   a normal body weight.
E)   an abnormal focus on muscle development.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

"Essential" nutrients describe nutrients that

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A)   the body is not able to produce.
B)   the body is able to produce so no food source is needed.
C)   are needed in very low quantities.
D)   cannot be found within food sources.
E)   make up a large proportion of the body.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Exam 25: Human Nutrition

The best definition of a nutrient is

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Obesity increases the risk of diabetes type 2 and cardiovascular disease.

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In diabetes type 2,cells become resistant to insulin because of

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Proteins must be ingested in order to obtain

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Fiber is a type of ________ provided by ________.

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Lipids

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Which of the following foods would be considered an empty calorie food?

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When looking at a food label,in order to know how many calories you will ingest,it is important to know total number of calories and

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Which of the following is the least likely to contribute protein to the diet?

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If egg yolks are a source of cholesterol,why doesn't eating a few eggs a week raise blood cholesterol?

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Carbohydrates

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Cholesterol can be synthesized by the body and is eaten in certain foods.

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Healthy food choices that contain lipids include

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Scientific testing has not been performed on many herbal supplements.

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.Which of the following statements is NOT true about antioxidant vitamins?

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Which food source is not rich in fiber?

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Mark is 72 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds.His Body Mass Index is

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Ashley has been diagnosed with high blood pressure.Her doctor recommended that she try to lower the amount of sodium in her diet.What advice would you give her?

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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are similar in that both involve

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"Essential" nutrients describe nutrients that

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