Paper Practice Exam Materials 2 Flashcards
Higher folate intake is associated with a decreased for which cancers?
Lung
Ovarian
pancreatic and colon
Breast and prostate
Pancreatic and colon
Which is involved in synthesizing carnitine?
zinc
vitamin C
selenium
vitamin D
Vitamin C
Toxicity of which mineral can cause renal impairment and tingling of hands and feet?
Magnesium
Calcium
Potassium
Boron
Potassium
Beta-glucans are found in
Yellow vegetables
Mushrooms
Legumes
Broccoli
Mushrooms (and oats, barley, yeast, and seaweed)
These signs suggest which nutrient deficiency: loss of appetite, alopecia, dermatitis, anorexia, hyperkeratinization?
Iron
Calcium
Magnesium
Zinc
Zinc
All of these are true of SAMe except which?
Can be used for depression Treats osteoarthritis Can improve liver disease Useful in methylation Has effect on memory when used with DHA
has effect on memory when used with DHA….this is NOT true of SAMe
Which nutrient interferes with the sodium-phosphate pump and can be used to reduce phosphate levels in end-stage renal disease?
B3
B2
B12
B9
B3
Weight loss is an INAPPROPRIATE goal of an elimination diet.
True or False
True
Which phytonutrient does NOT effect blood sugar regulation?
4-hydroxyleucine (from fenugreek)
charatin (from bitter melon)
cinnamaldehyde (from cinnamon)
Hydroxytyrosol (from olive oil)
Hydroxytyrosol from olive oil affects LDL by reducing its oxidation but does not affect blood sugar regulation
Which does not cause nephrotic syndrome?
Diabetes mellitus
systemic lupus erythematosus
Diabetes insipidus
amyloidosis
Diabetes insipidus
Nephrotic syndrome causes excess protein excretion
Which is the richest source of vitamin A per serving?
Eggs
Sweet potato
Carrots
Red Peppers
Sweet potato
During pregnancy, edema can be beneficial as it increases blood flow and nutrient transfer from mother to baby.
True or False
True
Which one of these provides BOTH soluble and insoluble fiber?
fruit
oats
nuts
beans
Nuts - contain hemicellulose which has both types of fiber
How much DHA should pregnant women consume for optimal fetal development?
100-200mg
200-300mg
500mg
1000mg
200-300mg
Total Energy Expenditure is calculated by multiplying Resting metabolic rate by
Caloric intake
Thermic effect of food
activity factor
activity factor
TEE=RMR x Activity factor
How many eggs would be an appropriate serving size of protein for a 7-12 year old?
1
2
3
2
The age of both mother and father are risk factors for birth defects.
True or False
False…only the age of the mother is a risk factor
At higher altitudes, what happens to hematocrit and hemoglobin?
Both increase
both Decrease
Hct increase, Hgb decreases
Hct decrease, Hgb increases
both increase to adapt to lower O2 levels
Which are magnesium’s nutrient partners in the specific microenvironment?
Selenium and iron
Manganese and B12
Vit C and Vit D
Calcium and Zinc
Calcium and Zinc
Brown adipose tissues gets its color from
Vit D
Vit A
Iron
Vit E
Iron
Acidity is a sign of inflammation
True or False
False
pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function.
At which ages for men and women is it considered to be a risk factor for CVD?
men 45, women 55
men 55, women 55
men 50, women 50
men 55, women 45
men 45 and women 55
The most important nutrient to assess and monitor when renal function is impaired is
Sodium
Bicarbonate
Potassium
Calcium
potassium (this is controlled by dialysis)
Which deficiencies are likely in a patient with ataxia?
Vitamin K and Vitamin D
Iron, folate
Vit E, b12, thiamin
Mg, Zn, Se
Vit E, B12, thiamin
What is dysgeusia?
Visual disturbance
Altered taste
Loss of hearing in high pitches
Decreased sense of smell
Altered taste
What is hyposmia?
Visual disturbance
Altered taste
Loss of hearing in high pitches
Decreased sense of smell
decreased sense of smell
Which botanical inhibits FSH and prolactin?
Chasteberry
Colts foot
bayberry
black cohosh
chasteberry
Black cohosh suppression of luteinizing hormone secretion or from direct
relaxation of the uterus.
Which component of grapefruit inhibits CYP450 3A4 and thus affects medication metabolism?
phlobatannin
Saponins
furanocoumarins
capsaicin
furanocoumarins
Cloves are useful for which conditions due to _____?
nipple soreness
bruises and burns
toothache and muscle cramps
HTN
toothache and muscle cramps due to eugenol, which is an anesthetic
Which phytonutrient helps clear glucose from the blood?
lycopene
curcuminoids
colosolic acid
isoflavones
colosolic acid
Which stage of kidney disease is a moderate decrease in kidney function?
Stage 1
2
3
4
3
What’s the recommended level of HDL for women?
> 40 mg/dl
50
60
70
> 50 mg/dl