Nutrition

Question 1

Dairy serving equal to 1 cup of milk?

Answer 1

2 ounces of processed cheese

Question 2

One tablespoon of peanut butter is equivalent to how many ounces of meat, fish, or chicken?

Answer 2

1

Question 3

Protein can be found in?

Answer 3

Meat and nuts

Question 4

A patient with high cholesterol should avoid eating what?

Answer 4

Red meat

Question 5

Vitamin C can be found in?

Answer 5

Citrus

Question 6

Beta-Carotene can be found in?

Answer 6

Yellow and orange raw vegetables

Question 7

Calcium and vitamin D can be found in?

Answer 7

Dairy products

Question 8

Fiber can be found in?

Answer 8

Raw vegetables

Question 9

NOT an antioxidant?

Answer 9

VitaminK

Question 10

NOT fat soluble?

Answer 10

VitaminC

Question 11

Nutrient has 9kcal/g?

Answer 11

Fat

Question 12

Eating disorder involves binging and purging?

Answer 12

Bulimia

Question 13

Eating disorder characterized by self starvation?

Answer 13

Anorexia Nervosa

Question 14

Contains a significant amount of carbohydrates?

Answer 14

Milk

Question 15

NOT a complex carbohydrate?

Answer 15

Honey

Question 16

Fiber most effective in lowering blood cholesterol levels?

Answer 16

Oatmeal

Question 17

Contains insoluble fiber?

Answer 17

Beans

Question 18

Which nutrient is preferred by the cells of the nervous system for energy?

Answer 18

Protein

Question 19

Oatmeal

Answer 19

Lower blood cholesterol levels

Question 20

The result of fat metabolism for energy is the production of

Answer 20

Amino acids

Question 21

Effect of various carbohydrates food sources on hyperglycemic peaks is measured on what scale?

Answer 21

Glycemic index

Question 22

Most nutritious type of bread?

Answer 22

Whole grain

Question 23

NOT a function of adipose tissue?

Answer 23

Distribute vitamin C throughout the body

Question 24

NOT true about trans fat?

Answer 24

They affect overall cholesterol levels by increasing HDL levels

Question 25

Recommendations for healthy blood lipid levels?

Answer 25

Maintain LDL levels no higher than 100mg/dl

Question 26

It is recommended that we consume mono saturated fats to help maintain a healthy blood cholesterol level. What would you recommended a patient use when cooking?

Answer 26

Canola oil

Question 27

Oil is most saturated?

Answer 27

Coconut

Question 28

Examples of nutritionally balanced, complete protein combinations include

Answer 28

Pasta with tomato sauce

Question 29

A patient with a ________ malabsorption disorder may experience defiencies in vitamin A, D, E, and K

Answer 29

Fat

Question 30

Beta Carotene performs which functions?

Answer 30

Aids night vision and aids formation of skin. Both A and D

Question 31

Food rich in vitamin A are

Answer 31

Orange fruits and vegetables

Question 32

Most common food source of vitamin D is

Answer 32

Fortified milk

Question 33

A non dietary source of vitamin K is

Answer 33

Intestinal Bacteria

Question 34

Which of the B vitamins is especially important for childbearing women to prevent neutral tube defects?

Answer 34

Folic acid

Question 35

A patient with a deficiency of riboflavin may exhibit

Answer 35

Cracks in the corner of the mouth

Question 36

Excellent source of vitamin C?

Answer 36

Strawberries

Question 37

Food source of folate?

Answer 37

Raw spinach

Question 38

Would provide the best dietary source of vitamin E?

Answer 38

Multigrain cereal

Question 39

Sign of calcium toxicity

Answer 39

Kidney stones

Question 40

Iron is important part of which compound?

Answer 40

Hemoglobin

Question 41

Dietary iodine is required to form which of the following?

Answer 41

Thyroid hormones

Question 42

Building phase of metabolism

Answer 42

Anabolism

Question 43

Most nutrients are absorbed by which organs?

Answer 43

Small intestine

Question 44

Example of an essential nutrient

Answer 44

Certain amino acids

Question 45

Carbohydrates group that is quickly absorbed

Answer 45

Simple sugars

Question 46

Main function of carbohydrates

Answer 46

To supply fuel for energy and all basic cellular activities

Question 47

Carbohydrates should account for which percent of total calories consumed each day

Answer 47

45 to 65 percent

Question 48

Found in plants and are usually lipid at room temperature

Answer 48

Unsaturated fats

Question 49

A diet high in which of the of the following food source has been found to increase serum triglycerides levels and blood pressure?

Answer 49

Sugars

Question 50

NOT a risk for high cholesterol

Answer 50

Moderate exercise

Question 51

Best describe high density lipoproteins

Answer 51

Carry cholesterol from body tissues or the bloodstream to the liver for metabolism and excretion

Question 52

Naturally occurring antioxidants are not commonly associated with which of the following foods?

Answer 52

Fish

Question 53

Which of the following come from animal sources and have a mixture of all eight essential amino acids

Answer 53

Complete proteins

Question 54

Water soluble vitamins?

Answer 54

B complex

Question 55

NOT a function of minerals in the body

Answer 55

Prevent cell membrane damage

Question 56

Type of diet is primarily used to treat celiacs diseases?

Answer 56

Gluten free diet

Question 57

Patients experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms that indicate a food borne illness include all the following except

Answer 57

Diarrhea lasting less than 24 hours

Question 58

Most common heavy metal contaminant found in food?

Answer 58

Mercury

Question 59

Which of the following cancers has the highest percentage of cases directly linked to obesity

Answer 59

Colon

Question 60

A patient with symptoms of _______ vertigo feels dizzy and has difficulty with normal balance

Answer 60

Vertigo

Question 61

Essential nutrients cannot be manufactured by the body and must be included in the diet or a deficiency disease occurs

Answer 61

A nonessential nutrient can be created in the body

Question 62

Explain the recommendations for fat consumption

Answer 62

17g of fat per day for a 2000 calorie diet, use only lean cuts and smaller portions of meat, substitutes poultry and fish for red meat

Question 63

Describe situations in which supplements would be recommended

Answer 63

Patients shows sign and symptoms of a vitamin or mineral deficiency, women in childbearing years, iron and folate for pregnant and lactating woman, elderly, post surgical or burn patient's, strict vegetarians