Nutrition Review Test 6 Flashcards
Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide?
a. Nutritional advice and behavioral prescriptions
b. Nutritional advice and behavioral modification
c. Nutritional advice and behavioral counseling
d. Nutritional advice and behavioral prognosis
b. Nutritional advice and behavioral modification
A client confides that she is taking laxatives to help her lose weight. What is the best course of action?
a. Refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
b. Refer her to a Registered Dietitian.
c. Tell her that regular use of laxatives are bad for her digestive tract.
d. Tell her to eat more fiber as that will help.
a. Refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work?
a. Issues with consistent weight loss
b. Clients who wants to go vegan
c. Clients considering training for a half-Ironman
d. Clients who wants advice on supplements
a. Issues with consistent weight loss
A client has several relatives who have recently been diagnosed with cancer. She has been reading many books about natural health and is interested in taking herbal supplements that will help prevent cancer. What is the best course of action?
a. Refer her to a pharmacist or her physician.
b. Tell her to follow the guidelines of the books she read.
c. Tell her to save her money and stay away from herbal remedies.
d. Visit a health food store together.
a. Refer her to a pharmacist or her physician.
It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
a. Occasional constipation
b. Self-proclaimed “sugar addict”
c. Stress-eating from recent divorce
d. Daily panic attacks
d. Daily panic attacks
Scientists randomly assign subjects to a low or high carbohydrate group and then look at changes in body weight over 3 months. Which item represents the independent variable in this study?
a. Diet type
b. Body weight
c. Length of study (3 months)
d. Subjects
a. Diet type
Which of the following represents the lowest level of evidence?
a. Non-peer reviewed media
b. Randomized controlled trials
c. Peer reviewed editorials and expert opinion
d. Observational research
a. Non-peer reviewed media
Which term describes a variable in an experiment for which a scientist takes no steps to account for?
a. Uncontrolled variable
b. Dependent variable
c. Validity
d. Independent variable
a. Uncontrolled variable
Scientists perform a diet study in which they assign half the people to a continuous dieting group and the other half to an intermittent fasting group. Which term best describes this study design?
a. Parallel
b. Factorial
c. Observational
d. Crossover
a. Parallel
What is the leading contributor to preventable death?
a. Breast cancer
b. Heart disease
c. Obesity
d. Diabetes
b. Heart disease
The best approach to eating for a population’s diversity and differences includes which of the following?
a. A one-size fits all plan
b. Rigid and inflexible dietary guidelines
c. A flexible approach
d. Ketogenic or Paleolithic diets
c. A flexible approach
Which of the following is a primary contributor to preventable death?
a. Obesity
b. Smoking
c. Drinking
d. Suicide
b. Smoking
Which physiological change occurs with aging?
a. Greater physical activity
b. Slower metabolism
c. Higher hormonal response
d. Faster metabolism
b. Slower metabolism
To which of the following is one metabolic equivalent (MET) equal?
a. 1 ml O2 / Kg / min
b. 1 RMR equivalent of energy
c. 3.5 ml O2 / Kg / min
d. 10 ml O2 / Kg / min
c. 3.5 ml O2 / Kg / min
Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during digestion and processing of food?
a. Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
b. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
c. Thermic effect of feeding (TEF)
d. Thermic effect of activity (TEA)
c. Thermic effect of feeding (TEF)
The basic energy need of an average human being is approximately how many Calories?
a. 3000
b. 2500
c. 2000
d. 1500
c. 2000
What percent of daily energy expenditure is accounted for by the process of consuming food?
a. 0.05
b. 0.25
c. 0.1
d. 0.5
c. 0.1
Is post-workout protein consumption more important for novice or experienced weightlifters?
a. Experienced
b. Post-workout protein is important for both novice and experienced weightlifters.
c. Post-workout protein is not important for experienced or novice weightlifters.
d. Novice
a. Experienced
Which of the following is the best protocol for fat loss while maintaining muscle mass?
a. A high-calorie, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training
b. A calorie-restricted, low-protein (0.4-0.8 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training
c. A calorie-restricted, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training
d. A calorie-restricted, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & cardiovascular training
c. A calorie-restricted, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training
What are enzymes?
a. Protein-based structures which act as neurotransmitters
b. Protein-based structures which transport other compounds between cells
c. Protein-based structures which primarily eliminate pathogens
d. Protein-based structures which catalyze chemical reactions
d. Protein-based structures which catalyze chemical reactions
What is dehydration synthesis?
a. Removal of 2 hydrogens and 1 oxygen from 2 different molecules when the 2 molecules are joined together
b. Muscle protein synthesis occurring during a dehydrated state
c. When proteins help to regulate fluid balance by drawing water out of tissues into the blood stream
d. Consuming protein without a beverage
a. Removal of 2 hydrogens and 1 oxygen from 2 different molecules when the 2 molecules are joined together
To meet body composition goals, is it prudent for the client to meet the prescribed protein intake by choosing protein-based foods that also cause them to exceed prescribed fat intake?
a. Yes, if the goal is to gain weight. No, if the goal is weight maintenance or loss.
b. Yes, because protein is the most important of the macronutrients.
c. Yes, as long as it is not coming from saturated fat.
d. No. It is inadvisable to overconsume other nutrients to meet protein needs.
d. No. It is inadvisable to overconsume other nutrients to meet protein needs.
The acidic chyme leaving the stomach must be neutralized before any digestion can occur in the small intestine. What compound neutralizes this chyme?
a. Potassium citrate
b. Sodium bicarbonate
c. Pepsinogen
d. Chymotrypsin
b. Sodium bicarbonate
Which health benefit is attributed to soluble fiber?
a. Reduced risk for cardiovascular disease by accelerating atherosclerosis
b. Reduced risk for cardiovascular disease by binding to cholesterol particles
c. Protection against diabetes because it facilitates blood sugar spikes
d. Decreased absorption of foods because it speeds movement through the small intestine
b. Reduced risk for cardiovascular disease by binding to cholesterol particles
Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures?
a. Soluble fiber
b. Amylose
c. Amylopectin
d. Insoluble fiber
b. Amylose
What is the second priority for ingested carbohydrates in the human body?
a. Use as a fuel for endocrine glands
b. Replenish depleted glycogen stores in the liver and muscles
c. Elevate insulin levels in the blood
d. Enhance fat-burning ability
b. Replenish depleted glycogen stores in the liver and muscles
Which two monosaccharides combine to make sucrose?
a. Glucose and dextrose
b. Glucose and galactose
c. Glucose and maltose
d. Glucose and fructose
d. Glucose and fructose
What is the age group that should avoid consuming reduced fat milks?
a. Perimenopausal women with osteoporosis
b. Children under the age of 2 years
c. Any person who is considered underweight
d. Seniors over the age of 65
b. Children under the age of 2 years
What is the definition of hydrophobic?
a. Likely to repel or not mix with water.
b. Likely to mix with water, or have an affinity for water.
c. Forcing hydrogen into vegetable oil to create a saturated fat.
d. Imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants.
a. Likely to repel or not mix with water.
A client asks a Nutrition Coach about the benefits of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplementation in weight loss. What is the BEST response?
a. Medium-chain triglycerides should be consumed in a supplement form for maximal absorption.
b. MCT supplements are a health risk for anyone experiencing dementia.
c. While there has been research linking MCT supplementation with weight loss, this should not replace dietary and lifestyle interventions.
d. MCT supplements are a health risk for anyone with osteopenia or osteoporosis.
c. While there has been research linking MCT supplementation with weight loss, this should not replace dietary and lifestyle interventions.
What is the BEST information to share with a client about coconut oil intake?
a. There is evidence that coconut oil significantly decreases LDL cholesterol.
b. Coconut oil probably has a neutral effect on heart health.
c. There is evidence that medium-chain triglycerides found in coconut oil raises the risk of diabetes.
d. Coconut oil is superior for heart heath compared to polyunsaturated fatty acids.
b. Coconut oil probably has a neutral effect on heart health.
A client asks a Nutrition Coach about taking omega-3 supplements. What is the BEST response to tell the client?
a. Omega-3 supplements should be avoided because they raise triglyceride levels.
b. Omega-3 supplements should be avoided because they raise LDL cholesterol.
c. There may be benefits to taking omega-3 supplements, however, it may be more beneficial to eat fatty fish.
d. There may be benefits to taking omega-3 supplements, however, omega-6 supplements are more beneficial for heart health.
c. There may be benefits to taking omega-3 supplements, however, it may be more beneficial to eat fatty fish.
What effect can regular, moderate alcohol consumption have on an individual’s health?
a. Improves the health of males more than females
b. Brings about positive health benefits
c. Has no effect on health
d. Increases the risk of a large number of diseases
d. Increases the risk of a large number of diseases
How many questions are there in the USAUDIT-C questionnaire?
a. 3
b. 2
c. 4
d. 1
a. 3
Which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in peripheral tissues?
a. NADH
b. Acetate
c. Acetyl-CoA
d. Acetaldehyde
b. Acetate
What effect can alcohol metabolism have if liver glycogen is low?
a. Cancer of the liver
b. Sever hypoglycemia
c. Fatty acid accumulation
d. Fatty liver disease
b. Sever hypoglycemia
What percent of the body is made of calcium?
a. 14-15%
b. 1-2%
c. 9-10%
d. 6-7%
b. 1-2%
What percent increased requirement do long distance runners have for iron compared to non-runners?
a. 0.25
b. 0.35
c. 0.7
d. 0.5
c. 0.7
Pyridoxal, pyridoxine, and pyridoxamine are all molecules of which vitamin?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin B6
c. Vitamin B12
d. Vitamin K
b. Vitamin B6
What is the normal range for the extracellular concentration of sodium?
a. 175 to 190 millimolar
b. 206 to 217 millimolar
c. 321 to 338 millimolar
d. 136 to 151 millimolar
d. 136 to 151 millimolar