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Which of the following is true regarding the American diet?

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The most popular vegetable is the potato.

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The two most important elements in the selection of food are:

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Taste and texture of food

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Nutrients are defined as the chemicals:

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In foods that are essential for normal body functions.

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An essential nutrient is a chemical that:

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Must be consumed because the body cannot make it in sufficient quantity.

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Nutrients are:

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Substances that the body uses for energy and other functions.

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Macronutrients are:

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Needed in relatively large amounts by the body.

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Which of the following substances supplies energy?

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Carbs, protein and fats

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7
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Triglycerides are:

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Lipids

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As a macronutrient, protein can supply:

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The same amount of energy per gram as carbohydrates.

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After an experiment or study is complete, researchers present their results to scientific journals for:

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Peer review.

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10
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The term moderation as part of menu planning means:

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Not having too much or too little of any one type of food in the diet.

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The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to:

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Promote health and reduce the risk for chronic disease.

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12
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What is MyPlate?

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An Internet-based educational tool used to teach healthy eating and exercise habits.

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MyPyramid was designed to be:

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A personalized approach to eating healthy.

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14
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Tolerable upper intake levels:

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Indicate amounts of certain nutrients that can be harmful.

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15
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All food labels must include:

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A list of ingredients in the product.

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16
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It is illegal for a dietary supplement to:

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Claim to cure a disease.

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17
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Which of the following is an example of an anthropometric component of a nutritional assessment?

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Measurement of body fat percentage.

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18
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The nutrient intake level that is sufficient to meet the needs 97% to 98% of individuals in a life-stage and gender group is known as which of the following?

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Recommended Dietary Allowance.

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19
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When comparing labels to select the most healthful food products, it is important to compare the:

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Percent daily values.

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20
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A polypeptide must contain at least how many amino acids?

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10

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21
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Which of the following treatments is least likely to denature the proteins of food?

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Freezing

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22
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True or false insulin is a structural protein.

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False

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True or false hemoglobin is a structural protein.

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False

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True or false keratin is a structural protein.

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True

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25
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True or false leptin is a structural protein.

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False

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26
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Antibody production is most likely to increase after

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Being exposed to a virus

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27
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In maintaining proper acid-base balance, proteins act as

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Buffers

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28
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Proteins within cell membranes control cell volume and nerve impulses by transporting

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Potassium and sodium

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29
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High protein intakes can be harmful for people with

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Kidney disease

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30
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Food labels list the quantity of protein per serving in

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Grams

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31
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A high quality protein

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Supplies all of the essential amino acids in amounts needed by the body.

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32
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Which of the following foods is the best protein complement to pasta in a meal?

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Black beans

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33
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The coenzymes involved in energy metabolism are usually forms of

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Vitamins

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34
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NADPH provides energy through

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Electron release

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35
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Glycolysis takes place in

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The cytosol

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36
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Carnitine’s function is to

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Carry fatty acids into mitrochondria

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37
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In addition to the production of energy, the citric acid cycle produced building blocks for synthesis of

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Nonessential amino acids

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38
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Which of the following biochemical pathways is an anaerobic process?

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Glycolysis

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39
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Occurs when too many calories are consumed.

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Lipogenesis

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40
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Transamination is must likely to occur during

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Synthesis of of a protein

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41
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During starvation, the body’s highest priority is

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Supplying glucose to the brain

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42
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The coenzyme A in acetyl CoA is formed from

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Pantothenic acid

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43
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Which of the following is most likely to have a negative energy balance?

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Starving child

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44
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The instrument used to measure the energy content of food us a

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Bomb calorimeter.

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45
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The thermic effect of food accounts for approximately what percent of total energy expenditure?

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10

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46
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Which of the following activities expends the most energy per minute?

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Cross-country skiing

47
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Which of the following calorimetry methods is considered to be the most accurate?

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Double labeled water method

48
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Which of the following body composition methods also assesses bone density?

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Dexa

49
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Having more fat cells than average is called _______ obese.

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Hypercellular

50
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Which of the following defines an eating pattern in which a person avoids food for long periods of time and then gorges?

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Restrained eating

51
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Which of the following statements is true regarding physical activity and weight management?

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Both cardio respiratory endurance and strength training activities are helpful in burning energy.

52
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Which of the following strategies can help someone gain weight?

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Eat small, frequent meals that contain energy dense and nutrient dense foods.

53
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True or False - upon absorption, water soluble vitamins are transported via the lymph

A

False

54
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True or False - excess fat soluble vitamins are easily excreted in the urine

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False

55
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True or False - A daily supply of water soluble vitamins is not necessary for health

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False

56
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True or False - fat soluble vitamins can accumulate in the liver and adipose tissue.

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True

57
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Vitamin A promotes vision through its effects on the

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Cornea

58
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The skin and mucus membranes are comprised of which of the following cells?

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Epithelial

59
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Which meal contains the most beta-carotene

A

Spinach quiche, green salad, cantaloupe

60
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Excess vitamin A is most harmful to an embryo during which months of pregnancy?

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First and second

61
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Why do recommendations for vitamin D intake increase in later adulthood?

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Synthesis of vitamin D decreases with age.

62
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Vitamin D deficiency in adulthood results in

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Osteomalacia

63
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A free radical is a

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Highly reactive, unstable molecule that can damage cells

64
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High vitamin E supplementation is likely to interfere with the functioning of

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Vitamin K

65
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The primary function of vitamin K in the body is to

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Promote blood clotting

66
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Which structure removes excess water soluble vitamins from the bloodstream and excretes them?

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Kidneys

67
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Which of the following nutrients is most likely to leach from vegetables that are boiled in water?

A

Folate

68
Q

The primary role of B vitamins in the body is to

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Act as coenzymes or as part of a coenzyme.

69
Q

Which of the flowing B vitamins are added to white flour for enrichment purposes?

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Folic acid, thiamin, niacin, and riboflavin

70
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Riboflavin is unstable when exposed to

A

Light

71
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When protein intake is adequate, which of the following vitamins can the body make from tryptophan?

A

Niacin

72
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Which of the following biochemical pathways stops if Pantothenic acid is not present?

A

Citric acid cycle

73
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Consuming excess amounts of folate can mask a deficiency of

A

Vitamin B 12

74
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Vitamin B 12 is also called

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Cobalamin

75
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Water’s strong surface tension is the result of

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Hydrogen bonds

76
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It takes longer to heat apple juice than a piece of apple pie in a microwave because

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Apple juice has a greater heat capacity.

77
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The sodium and potassium pump helps maintain fluid balance by

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Transporting sodium to the outside of the cell

78
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Which of the following is the best source of water?

A

Milk

79
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Which of the following contributes the most sodium to a typical American diet?

A

Processed food.

80
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Hyponatrema can result from

A

Only consuming water

81
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Which of the following are major dietary sources of potassium?

A

Fresh fruits and vegetables.

82
Q

Metabolic alkalosis can be fatal because

A

Blood pH increases

83
Q

The protein that is must abundant in bone is

A

Collagen

84
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Which of the following minerals is stored in bone?

A

Calcium

85
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Cytochromes are iron containing compounds needed for

A

The electron transport chain

86
Q

Which of the following factors enhances iron absorption?

A

High need for iron.

87
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Which of the following people has the highest risk for iron deficiency?

A

6 month old infant

88
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A symptom of iron deficiency anemia is

A

Fatigue

89
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Which of the following foods is a rich source of selenium?

A

Tuna fish sandwich

90
Q

A child with hypothyroidism typically experiences

A

Weight gain

91
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Which of the following factors interferes with zinc absorption?

A

Iron suplementation

92
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Copper deficiency can cause

A

Anemia

93
Q

After the body absorbs fluoride, it distributes the mineral in

A

Bones and teeth.

94
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Boron’s primary role involves which of the following body systems?

A

Skeletal.

95
Q

Which of the following products are intended to supplement the diet, but do not represent themselves as a conventional food, meal, or diet?

A

Dietary supplements

96
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Which of the following nutrients generally has the smallest margin of safety when taking megadoses?

A

Minerals

97
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When taken in high doses, which of the following minerals often interferes with the absorption of other minerals?

A

Iron

98
Q

Taking megadoses of vitamin B6 can cause

A

Nerve damage

99
Q

Megadoses of vitamin C can cause

A

Diarrhea

100
Q

Ginkgo biloba appears to help

A

Blood circulation

101
Q

Which of the following foods is often referred to as an anticancer food?

A

Soybeans

102
Q

Which of the following federal programs offers a service for reporting adverse reactions to supplements?

A

MedWatch

103
Q

Which of the following is a form of complementary medicine?

A

Herbal therapy

104
Q

The traditional Eastern philosophy of yin/yang is incorporated into which of the following diets?

A

Macrobiotic

105
Q

A major social factor involved in the development of of eating disorders, especially in women, is

A

An unrealistic standard of thinness.

106
Q

Which of the following factors is associated with the development of disordered eating or eating disorders?

A

Unrealistic expectations to be perfect.

107
Q

A young woman involved in which of the following activities is most likely to develop anorexia nervosa?

A

Gymnastics

108
Q

Which of the following is the usual sequence of events in a bulimic person’s behavior pattern?

A

Emotional trigger, binging, purging

109
Q

When compared to women, men who develop eating disorders are more likely to be

A

Overweight

110
Q

Anorexia athletica frequently affects

A

Dancers

111
Q

How often does a person have to binge-eat on a regular basis to be diagnosed with binge-eating disorder?

A

At least twice a week

112
Q

Antidepressant hormones used to treat bulimia increase which of the following hormones?

A

Serotonin

113
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What is missing from the binge-eating disorder disorder cycle that is present in the emotional/behavioral cycle of a bulimic?

A

Purging

114
Q

Which of the following is a characteristic warning sign of bulimia nervosa?

A

Binge eating

115
Q

The process of adopting the cultural traits and social behaviors of another group.

A

Acculturation

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