Nutrition Final Flashcards
Which of the following is not true of fat-soluble vitamins?
A. Excess is slowly excreted via the urine
B. Includes vitamins E and D
C. Can be stored in the body for only a short period of time
D. Does not need to be consumed as frequent as water-soluble vitamins
C. Can be stored in the body for only a short period of time
Vitamin C is best known for its role in building which of the following? A. Bone B. Albumin C. Connective tissue/collagen D. Cardiac tissue E. Red blood cells
C. Connective tissue/collagen
Which of the following nutrients yields the most energy during its metabolism? A. Fat B. Protein C. Vitamins D. Carbohydrates
A. Fat
Which of the following is not true of alcohol?
A. Is an anti-nutrient
B. Can cause a congenital defects in newborns
C. Is a simple carbohydrate
D. Does not have the ability to contribute to weight gain
D. Does not have the ability to contribute to weight gain
Which mineral is found at the center of chlorophyll molecules? A. Calcium B. Magnesium C. Manganese D. Molybdenum E. Iron
B. Magnesium
Which of the following is highest in folate? A. Meats B. Starches C. Dairy products D. Green, leafy vegetables
D. Green, leafy vegetables
What vitamin deficiency disease appeared in people who had subsisted on a diet high in corn and molasses and low in protein? A. Scurvy B. Pellagra C. Wet Beriberi D. Pernicious Anemia
B. Pellagra
In what chief capacity does vitamin K function? A. Blood clotting B. Energy metabolism C. Calcium utilization D. Epithelial tissue renewal E. Red blood cell construction
A. Blood clotting
What is the most important function of B vitamins? A. Antioxidation B. Anticoagulation C. Anti-body stabilization D. Coenzyme participation
A. Antioxidation
Which of the following is a significant property of most dietary fiber? A. Inhibits protease activity B. Promotes water retention in stool C. Inhibits large intestine contractions D. Promotes vitamin excretion in stool
B. Promotes water retention in stool
Which of the following conditions did Denis Burkett find associated with low dietary fiber intake?
- Diverticulitis
- Hiatal hernia
- Varicose veins
- Constipation
- Bowel cancer
- Coronary heart disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Cataracts
- Cerebral palsy
- Appendicitis
A. All of the above
B. 2,5,6,7,8,9,11
C. 1,2,3,4,9
D. 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,11
A. All of the above
What type of nutrient is starch? A. Fiber B. Protein C. Simple carbohydrate D. Complex carbohydrates
D. Complex carbohydrates
Which of the following are true of osteoporosis?
- Can be detected on standard x-rays after about a 1% loss of bone density has occurred
- Is generally symptomatic prior to a compression fracture occurring
- Can be avoided in virtually all cases by a lifetime of adequate calcium ingestion
- Is more common in women than in men
- Is more likely to occur in black women than in Asian women
- People who exercise heavily particularly those who exercise very vigorously three or more hours every day are far less likely to develop osteoporosis than those who exercise more modestly
- Problems with the thyroid and parathyroid gland can contribute to osteoporosis
A. 4,7
B. 1,2,4,6
C. 4,5,7
D. 4,6,7
C. 4,5,7
Which of the following are traits less often seen in patients who have eating disorders as discussed in class?
- Female
- Male
- Perfectionist
- Lower intelligence
A. 1,3
B. 2,3
C. 2,4
D. 3,4
C. 2,4
Why are vegans generally at a greater risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency?
A. Vegan diets inhibit absorption of the vitamin
B. Vegan diets generally provide an insufficient amount of the
C. The fiber content of vegan diets cause decreased storage by the liver
D. The fiber content of vegan diets cause increased excretion of the vitamin
D. The fiber content of vegan diets cause increased excretion of the vitamin
Which of the following is the best definition of the RDA (recommended dietary allowance)?
A. Highest average daily nutrient intake level that does not produce adverse side effects
B. The recommended average daily intake level based upon observed or experimentally determined approximation for a group of people assumed to be healthy
C. The average daily nutrient intake levels estimated on deficiency data to meet the needs of 50% of the individuals particular lifestage and gender group and takes into account variable health factors
D. The average daily nutrient intake estimated on deficiency data to meet the needs of over 90% of healthy individuals in a particular stage and gender group
D. The average daily nutrient intake estimated on deficiency data to meet the needs of over 90% of healthy individuals in a particular stage and gender group
Which of the following are true regarding cows milk?
- Is intended for ingestion by calves not by human beings
- Is a rich source of calcium
- In the United States it’s likely to be source of antibiotics and hormones
- A sensitivity to the lactose portion of cows milk is considered normal among adults
- Dairy cows give birth to calves which are generally then taken away from their mother shortly after birth, put in stalls so small they cannot turn around, and then slaughtered after a miserable life for “veal”
A. 1,3,5
B. 2,3,4
C. 2 only
D. 1,2,3,4,5
D. 1,2,3,4,5
A person who has a physiological need to eat is experiencing... A. Hunger B. Appetite C. Stress eating D. Neuropeptide Y suppression
A. Hunger
Of the following, which would most readily induce a vitamin K deficiency?
A. Achlorhydia (low production of gastric acid)
B. Antibiotic therapy
C. Presence of oxalic acid in food
D. Insufficient intake of green vegetable
B. Antibiotic therapy
What is the primary function of insulin? A. Raises blood glucose levels B. Lowers blood glucose levels C. Stimulates glycogen breakdown D. Stimulates intestinal carbohydrate absorption
B. Lowers blood glucose levels
When the blood glucose concentration falls, what pancreatic hormone is secreted to stimulate the release of stored glucose? A. Insulin B. Glucagon C. Epinephrine D. Cholecystokinin
B. Glucagon
When you are under physical stress, what hormone is released quickly to stimulate an increase in blood glucose concentration? A. Insulin B. Secretin C. Glucagon D. Epinephrine
C. Glucagon
Your 10 year old nephew, Jimmy, has been giving himself a shot in the thigh every day for three years. He tells you that he wants candy but was told by his parents that he must eat only natural, unprocessed foods low in sugar content. From which of the following conditions does Jimmy most likely suffer from?
A. Hyperactivity
B. Type 1 diabetes
C. Type 2 diabetes
D. Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
B. Type 1 diabetes
True or false? The most important function known for selenium is antioxidant activity, where it works with vitamin E and is a component of glutathione peroxidase.
True
In animals, the role of vitamin E has been reported to be the... A. Anti-aging factor B. Anti-cancer factor C. Anti-sterility factor D. Pro-intelligence factor
C. Anti-sterility factor
Which of the following artificial sweeteners was recommended for use in class lecture?
A. Neotame
B. Sucralose
C. Saccharine
D. It was advised that all artificial sweeteners should be avoided
E. Aspartame was the only sweetener recommended
D. It was advised that all artificial sweeteners should be avoided
A child with bowed legs is likely deficient in what vitamin? A. A B. K C. E D. D
D. D (rickets)
Terms used to classify amino acids in the diet include all of the following except... A. Essential B. Nonessential C. Partially essential D. Conditionally essential
C. Partially essential
Which of the following is a feature of osteoporosis?
A. It is most common in men over 45 years of age
B. It has virtually no effect on blood calcium levels
C. It results from short-term deprivation of dietary calcium
D. It causes significant alterations in the blood levels of parathormone and calcitonin
B. It has virtually no effect on blood calcium levels
Which of the following minerals is least likely to be deficient in the US diet? A. Iron B. Calcium C. Chromium D. Phosphorus
D. Phosphorus
Which of the following minerals is most commonly ingested in dangerous amounts? A. Calcium B. Iron C. Iodine D. Potassium E. Magnesium
C. Iodine
Vitamin A does not appear to play an important role in which of the following processes? A. Blood clotting B. Resistance against infection C. Synthesis of visual pigment D. Maintaining mucous membranes
A. Blood clotting