Chapter 5 - Nutrition Science, Assessment and Prescription

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Portfolio diet for lowering cholesterol?
A. Soy protein
B. Viscous fibres
C. Plant sterols
D. Very-low-fat dairy products

Answer 1

Correct answer = D

Nuts is also a component of the Portfolio diet.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a shortfall nutrient?
A. Calcium
B. Potassium
C. Sodium
D. Vitamin A

Answer 2

Correct answer = C (p 118-120)

Other shortfall nutrients include fibre, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E & vitamin K

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a component of SMART goals?
A. Specific
B. Measurable
C. Availability
D. Realistic
E. Time

Answer 3

Correct answer = C

A is for Achievable/Attainable (p127)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is correct regarding plant-based foods that are rich in protein?

1. Tofu
2. Soybeans
3. Lentils
4. Pinto beans

A. 1 is correct
B. 1 and 2 are correct
C. All of them are correct
D. None of them are correct - there are no proteins in plant-based foods

Answer 4

Correct answer = C

Many plant foods are rich in protein (p127-128)

Question 5

Which of the following are not an effect of increased fibre intake?
A. Improved constipation
B. Raised blood sugar
C. Improved satiety and decreased cravings
D. Lowered cholesterol

Answer 5

Correct answer = B

Fibre stabilises blood sugar (p132). Also decreases risk of diabetes and colon cancer

Question 6

Which of the following fats is not harmful?
A. Monounsaturated fats
B. Trans fats
C. Oxidised fats
D. Solid fats

Answer 6

Correct answer = A
A - p131
B, C & D - p134

Question 7

Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) in food occur more in which of the following?
A. When temperatures are lower
B. When heat is applied for a shorter period of time
C. When food is moist
D. In protein rich foods more than fatty foods

Answer 7

Correct answer = D
AGEs in food occur more in protein rich foods than fatty foods, and lastly carbohydrate rich foods (p134)
A - When temperatures are higher
B - When heat is applied for a longer period of time
C - When food is dry

Question 8

Increasing the intake of which of the following does not improve hypertension?
A. Calcium
B. Potassium
C. Alcohol
D. Magnesium

Answer 8

Correct answer = C

To improve hypertension, reduce intake of sodium, saturated fat, alcohol caffeine and tobacco (p137)

Question 9

A diet with higher intake of fruits and vegetables can improve which of the following conditions?

1. Type 2 diabetes
2. Cataracts
3. Crohn’s disease
4. Multiple sclerosis
5. COPD
6. Hypertension
7. Mental health

A. 1 and 6 only.
B. 1, 5 and 6 only.
C. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only.
D. All of the above.

Answer 9

Correct answer = C
Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cataracts, COPD, Crohn’s disease (p141-142)
MS improves with restricted saturated fat (p142)
Some speculate that poultry and eggs may affect mood (p142)

Question 10

Which of the following interventions have been shown to be able to improve HbA1c or fasting glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes?

1. Gastric bypass
2. High protein, low carbohydrate diet
3. Mediterranean diet
4. Low-fat vegan diet
5. Plant-based diet

A. 2, 4 and 5 only.
B. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only.
C. All of the above.
D. None of the above.

Answer 10

Correct answer = C

1. Gastric bypass surgery (p152)
2. High protein, low carbohydrate diets (p152)
3. Mediterranean diet (p152)
4. Low-fat vegan diet (p153)
5. Plant-based diet (p154)