Test 2: pt2

Question 1

When two or more double bonds in a fatty acid remain unfilled, the resulting fatty acid is classified as

a. polyunsaturated
b. monounsaturated
c. saturated

Answer 1

polyunsaturated

Question 2

The weight loss in patients with heart disease or cancer is called

a. starvation
b. cachexia
c. malnutrition

Answer 2

cachexia

Question 3

The greatest number of calories would be provided by eating 30g of

a. carbohydrates
b. micronutrients
c. fats
d. proteins

Answer 3

fat

Question 4

A protein that contains all the essential amino acids in the proper proportion is called

a. complete
b. simple
c. essential
d. conjugated

Answer 4

complete

Question 5

In counseling overweight clients, clinical dietitians should begin with

a. plans for long-term follow-up
b. a diet plan
c. gathering information about dietary habits

Answer 5

gathering information about dietary habits

Question 6

Fatty acids are the preferred energy source for the

a. heart
b. brain
c. lungs
d. muscles

Answer 6

heart

Question 7

A factor during infancy that may decrease the risk of obesity during childhood and adolescence is

a. exclusive breast feeding
b. feeding on a schedule
c. exclusive bottle feeding

Answer 7

exclusive breast feeding

Question 8

The form of fatty acids in naturally occurring fats is generally

a. saturated
b. trans
c. polyunsaturated
d. cis

Answer 8

cis

Question 9

The primary function of protein in the diet is to

a. build and repair tissue
b. supply energy
c. store glycogen

Answer 9

build and repair tissue

Question 10

The recommended dietary intake of protein for adults is

a. 1.0 g/kg
b. 0.8 g/kg
c. 1.5 g/kg

Answer 10

0.8 g/kg

Question 11

The element nitrogen can be found only in

a. fat
b. carbohydrate
c. protein
d. minerals

Answer 11

protein

Question 12

The total number of calories in a snack containing 10g of carbohydrates, 2 g of protein, and 5 g of fat is

a. 78
b. 98
c. 17

Answer 12

93

Question 13

A chemical feature that distinguishes a saturated fatty acid from an unsaturated fatty acid is the

a. number of oxygen molecules
b. food source
c. number of double bonds

Answer 13

number of double bonds

Question 14

One reason that obesity is increasing in children is because many of them

a. drink beverages sweetened with aspartame
b. spend large amounts of time watching television
c. have easy access to nutrient dense foods

Answer 14

spend large amounts of time watching television

Question 15

The three components that identify obesity as a disease are

a. fat cells, hormonal functions
b. diet, exercise and behavior modification
c. cause, clinical signs, pathophysiology

Answer 15

cause, clinical signs, pathophysiology