Nutrition - Exam 1

Question 1

Common worldwide nutritional deficiency

Answer 1

IRON

Question 2

How many drinks per/day should a woman consume for moderate intake?

Answer 2

ONE

Question 3

Alcohol is metabolized by ?

Answer 3

LIVER

Question 4

Signs & Symptoms of alcohol poisoning

Answer 4

confusion, vomiting, irregular breathing, cold clammy skin

Question 5

Major allergenic foods that are required by FDA to be labeled?

Answer 5

fish, shellfish, nuts, soy

Question 6

Enzyme that is responsible for lactose intolerance?

Answer 6

LACTASE

Question 7

Someone with Celiac Disease should avoid?

Answer 7

WHEAT and BARLEY

Question 8

Foods someone with Celiac Disease can eat are?

Answer 8

Rice and Potatoes

Question 9

What is more serious? Food allergy or food intolerance?

Answer 9

FOOD ALLERGY

Question 10

Food labels are required to identify any ingredient containing protein derived from?

Answer 10

milk, eggs, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, soy, wheat

Question 11

Besides dairy, what else would cause intestinal distress for someone with lactose intolerance?

Answer 11

Whey Protein Powder (dairy product)

Question 12

Common diseases associated with dietary choices

Answer 12

Cancer, heart disease, diabetes

Question 13

2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans representation is?

Answer 13

MyPlate

Question 14

Primary Food Groups emphasized on MyPlate

Answer 14

FRUITS, GRAINS,VEGETABLES,DAIRY, PROTEIN

Question 15

To help consume appropriate calories and nutrients MyPlate emphasizes consuming less?

Answer 15

FATS, using the leanest content for meat

Question 16

To follow MyPlate recommendation for a healthy diet, we should choose what kind of meat?

Answer 16

LEAN MEAT

Question 17

Recommended serving size for grains and proteins are measured in?

Answer 17

OUNCE or OUNCE equivalent

Question 18

How does MyPlate suggest meats be cooked?

Answer 18

Baked or Broiled

Question 19

Using the hand as a guide for appropriate portions size what would represent a cup?

Answer 19

ONE FIST (WOMAN’s HAND)

Question 20

Based on MyPlate, what is a practical suggestion to guide daily choices at mealtime?

Answer 20

2 1/2 cups of veggies, beans, and peas

Question 21

Advantages of MyPlate are?

Answer 21

Portion size, access on the web, individualized, offers variety

Question 22

Disadvantage of MyPlate is?

Answer 22

Not a set meal plan

Question 23

How long has the science of nutrition been around?

Answer 23

Not long.

Question 24

What are the six classes that all nutrients are divided into?

Answer 24

Water, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals and protein

Question 25

When using the term organic to describe nutrients it contains?

Answer 25

CARBON and HYDROGEN

Question 26

What is the primary source of fuel for the brain?

Answer 26

Carbohydrates

Question 27

Which nutrient contains nitrogen?

Answer 27

PROTEIN

Question 28

Calcium is an example of?

Answer 28

Inorganic, mineral, micronutrient

Question 29

How do you convert grams into kilocalories?

Answer 29

4-KCal multiple grams by 4, 7 or 9

Question 30

AMDR is a dietary standard that defines the recommended intake of?

Answer 30

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range

Question 31

Organic nutrients include?

Answer 31

Carbs, vitamins, and proteins

Question 32

Carbohydrate rich foods include?

Answer 32

Water and lentils

Question 33

Of carbohydrates, which is the end product of photosynthesis?

Answer 33

GLUCOSE

Question 34

Carbohydrate contain?

Answer 34

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

Question 35

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of?

Answer 35

Two monosaccarides

Question 36

Major monosaccharide found in the body?

Answer 36

Glucose

Question 37

Another name for levulose is?

Answer 37

Fructose

Question 38

List the monosaccharides

Answer 38

Glucose, fructose, galactose

Question 39

List the disaccharides

Answer 39

Sucrose, lactose, maltose

Question 40

Complex carbs are also know as?

Answer 40

Polysaccarides

Question 41

The stored form of glucose in animals is?

Answer 41

Glycogen

Question 42

The major storage sites for glycogen are?

Answer 42

Muscles and the Liver

Question 43

What enzyme is found in the mouth?

Answer 43

Salavary Amylase

Question 44

Endurance athletes employ the technique of ?

Answer 44

Carbohydrate loading to increase their storage of muscle glycogen.

Question 45

Gluconeogenesis is?

Answer 45

synthesis of glucose from Amino Acids

Question 46

The preferred fuels for most body functions are?

Answer 46

Fats and Carbs

Question 47

Who is most vulnerable to dehydration?

Answer 47

Really old and really young

Question 48

Why do infants have a higher risk for dehydration?

Answer 48

Can't tell anyone they are thirsty. Excrete urine at a higher rate. Greater ration of body surface area.

Question 49

Infants have a lower today body water percentage, does that put them at risk for dehydration?

Answer 49

NO

Question 50

What status does cola colored urine indicate?

Answer 50

Severe dehydration

Question 51

The failure of the body's heat regulating mechanism can lead to what potentially fatal condition?

Answer 51

HEAT STROKE

Question 52

Why would infants and children who suffer from malnutrition have a higher mortality rate besides starving to death?

Answer 52

Decreased resistance to infection - immune system compromised.

Question 53

The food/population ration is one of the major causes of malnutrition in developing countries. What is a cause?

Answer 53

Increased population growth

Question 54

What are some things that can be done to alleviate malnutrition in developing countries where the food/population ration is uneven?

Answer 54

Increased immunity, Immunization, increase methods of food production, educate women, increase food productivity/employment