HLTH 645 Quiz 1 Food choices and Guidelines.pdf

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Question 1

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Overweight persons may need to ________ their fat consumption in order to lose weight.

increase

zero

reduce

maintain

Question 2

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Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.

True

False

Question 3

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Mary has passed a national exam after four years of nutrition training at a university. Her name

tag reads

dietitian.

nutrition assistant.

registered dietitian nutritionist.

nutritionist.

Question 4

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A 24-hour dietary recall, a food record and a food frequency questionnaire represent the

________ type of assessment.

dietary intake

biochemical

anthropometric

clinical

Question 5

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Substances which must be consumed from foods because they cannot be made in the body are

essential nutrients.

nutrients.

macronutrients.

micronutrients.

Question 6

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Of the 10 leading causes of death, only heart disease can be prevented by eating right.

True

False

Question 7

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Although most Americans agree that breakfast is important, 25% routinely skip breakfast.

True

False

IncorrectQuestion 8

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Minerals contain a single element.

True

False

IncorrectQuestion 9

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Healthy People 2020 describes the current and ideal eating patterns of Americans.

True

False

Question 10

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Vitamins and minerals are

macronutrients.

classified nutrients.

micronutrients.

organic substances.

Question 11

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To accurately assess the information on a website, its funding source should always be

identified.

True

False

Question 12

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The leading cause of death among American adults is

heart disease.

obesity.

osteoporosis.

cancer.

Question 13

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Energy-yielding nutrients include carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

True

False

Question 14

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Non-communicable diseases include conditions such as

heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes.

influenza, suicide.

pneumonia, Alzheimer's disease and HPV.

respiratory diseases and HIV.

Question 15

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One gram of carbohydrate and one gram of protein provide 4 kilocalories.

True

False

Question 16

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There are more overweight and obese Americans today than ever before.

True

False

Question 17

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The best approach to meeting nutritional needs is the take the highest quality nutritional

supplements.

True

False

Question 18

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Biochemical measurements provide insights into

changes in weight.

growth.

intake of low-fat dairy products.

vitamin and mineral status.

Question 19

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The American diet contains too much added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat.

True

False

Question 20

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Grandma has had heart disease for many years and last year, she had a stroke. The most

effective suggestion below is:

drink more water.

take new nutritional supplements.

stop taking all nutritional supplements.

consult a registered dietitian nutritionist for guidance and suggestions.

Question 21

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The preferred source of energy in the body comes from

carbohydrates.

proteins.

total fats.

omega-3-fats.

Question 22

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Malnourished persons may be either

overnourished.

undernourished.

undernourished or overnourished.

well-nourished.

Question 23

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and fat are all organic.

True

False

Question 24

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One gram of carbohydrate, protein, fat and alcohol provide calories as follows

4:9:7:4.

4:9:7:1.

4:7:9:4.

4:4:9:7.

Question 25

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The primary determinant of most consumers' decisions on whether to consume a food is

availability.

taste.

habit.

cost.

Question 26

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The RDAs are

the recommended daily amounts of a nutrient that meets the needs of nearly all individuals

in a similar age and gender group.

Question 27

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________ are updated by the USDA and HHS every 5 years.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Question 28

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To meet all nutrient needs, it is important to exceed the UL.

True

False

Question 29

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Amy's favorite foods are mostly high-fat, high-sugar processed foods, and her blood cholesterol

is higher than recommended. This increases her risk of a heart attack. When she decides to try

healthier eating, Amy needs to

eat any vegetable whenever she has a high-fat, high-sugar food.

eat her favorite foods in moderation by limiting the portion size and number of servings.

develop and use a system of punishments whenever she eats her favorite foods.

stop eating her favorite foods and eat only fruits and vegetables.

Question 30

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Recommendations such as 1) measure your foods until you recognize a healthy portion size, 2)

use smaller glasses and plates, 3) divide larger packages of food into individual portion sizes,

and 4) share meals when eating out would be helpful to Americans who wish to

build muscle mass.

gain weight.

reduce muscle mass.

lose weight.

Question 31

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All foods have a food label and a Nutrition Facts panel.

False

Question 32

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A meal that contains foods from every food group is part of a ________ diet.

dense

calorie-dense

balanced and healthy

energy-dense

Question 33

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are used to determine the nutrient needs of hospitalized

persons.

True

False

Question 34

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Nutrient-dense foods contain ________ nutrients and ________ calories.

balanced--moderate

fewer--more

balanced--more

more–fewer

Question 35

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Posting calorie content on restaurant menu items has

increased calorie intake.

reduced the cost of the meal for most restaurant patrons.

reduced calorie intake substantially.

had little impact on calorie intake.

Question 36

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Apple pie is ________, but a fresh apple is ________.

nutritionally superior–nutritionally inferior

calorie-dense–nutrient-dense

dense–more dense

nutrient-dense–calorie-dense

Question 37

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A balanced diet includes fewer ________ foods and more ________ foods.

energy-dense–nutrient-dense

balanced--varied

energy-dense–calorie-rich

high-fiber–high-carbohydrate

Question 38

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Many people overestimate the correct portion size.

True

False

Question 39

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The ________ are designed to help individuals age 2 and over improve the quality and content

of their diet and make other lifestyle choices to lower their risk of chronic diseases and

conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, osteoporosis, and

obesity.

Dietary Guidelines for Infants

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

AGM

HHS

Question 40

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To improve health, portion sizes of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins need to be reduced.

True

False

Question 41

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Portion ________, or perceiving larger portions of food as appropriate sizes, may be

contributing to obesity

distortion

proportion

size

proportionality

Question 42

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In recent years, America's incidence of overweight and obesity has been

decreasing.

increasing only in the poorer states.

stabilizing.

increasing.

Question 43

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EARs, RDAs, AIs, ULs, and AMDRs represent

MyPlate.

the RDIs.

the DRIs.

components of the Nutrition Facts Panel.

Question 44

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A food label can carry a nutrient content claim using descriptive terms such as free, high,

or extra lean, as long as it ________ strict FDA criteria.

is lower than the percent DV and

exceeds

meets

meets the health claims and

Question 45

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The portion size and serving size of a food are similar.

True

False

Question 46

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Which of the following should be limited to maintain health

alcohol, trans fats, added sugars, dietary cholesterol, caffeine, saturated fat, sodium.

Incorrect Question 47

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Individuals who are consuming a mixture of different food groups and foods within each group

are meeting the diet principle of

variety.

moderation.

nutrient density.

Question 48

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Raw fresh fruits and vegetables are considered to be

nutrient-dense.

Question 49

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The quantity of food which is usually eaten at one sitting is a

portion.

Question 50

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Americans should aim to meet the RDA or AI and to be ________ for each nutrient daily while

maintaining sufficient energy intake.

below the UL

Question 51

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GI disorders such as ulcers, GERD, and irritable bowel syndrome are life-threatening because

they block nutrient digestion and absorption.

False

Question 52

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Nondigestible starch found in plant foods that promotes the growth and health of your GI flora

are

prebiotics.

Question 53

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The duodenum, jejunum, and ileum represent the

small intestine.

Question 54

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In the small intestine, ________ contractions squeeze chyme forward, and digestive secretions

from the pancreas, gallbladder, and intestinal lining chemically break down the nutrients.

muscular

Question 55

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The liver is the first organ to receive, process, and store absorbed water-soluble nutrients

absorbed through the intestines via the hepatic portal vein.

True

Question 56

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Once a bolus of food mixes with gastric juices in the stomach, it becomes

chyme.

Question 57

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The ________ receives bile from the liver through the common hepatic duct.

gallbladder

Question 58

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and the fat-soluble vitamins are transported in the bloodstream

through the hepatic portal vein to the liver.

False

Question 59

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The three components of the ________ are ascending, descending, transverse

colon

Question 60

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The process of moving nutrients from the GI tract into the circulatory system.

absorption

Question 61

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The only treatment for celiac disease is a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet.

True

Question 62

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Fat-soluble vitamins and long-chain fatty acids are transported via the lymphatic system, and

eventually drains into the subclavian vein.

True

Question 63

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GI flora are

beneficial bacteria.

Question 64

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Yogurt is a probiotic because it contains live cultures.

True

Question 65

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Grandpa has inflamed swollen and bleeding veins in the rectum and anus so he needs to

increase dietary fiber and fluid intake.

True

Question 66

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The only site for absorption of water is the small intestine.

False

Question 67

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Ghrelin and peptide YY communicate with the brain to help you decide when to eat and when

to stop eating.

True

Question 68

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The fingerlike projections which line the small intestine increase the surface area to maximize

absorption and help mix the partially digested chyme with intestinal secretions are

villi.

Question 69

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The large intestine absorbs

water.

Question 70

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The ________ of food in the GI tract involves ingestion, mechanical digestion, chemical

digestion, propulsion, absorption, and elimination.

processing

Question 71

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Peristalsis is repeated waves of contractions of circular muscles which help prevent food

from moving backward in the esophagus.

True

Question 72

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Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, confer a health

benefit on the host, but prebiotics are non-digestible starch found in plant foods that promotes

the growth and health of your GI flora.

True

Question 73

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A college student, has just been diagnosed with IBS needs to eat a low FODMAP diet–foods

which are fermented, oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols.

True

Question 74

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________ are circular muscular rings which open and close in response to nerve input.

Sphincters

Question 75

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Longtitudinal, circular and diagonal muscles are needed to facilitate contraction and expansion

of the

stomach.

Question 76

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The most effective way to increase fiber intake is to eat more low-fat animal foods.

False

Question 77

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Inadequate consumption of ________ leads to the formation of diverticula.

fiber

Question 78

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Prediabetes symptoms are ________.

similar to diabetes symptoms

Question 79

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The longer a food is chewed, the longer the action of amylase.

True

Question 80

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The recommended foods to control diabetes symptoms should

be high-fiber, low-fat, low-sugar foods.

Question 81

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Which of the following travels to the colon undigested and most of it is eliminated from the

body?

Fiber

Question 82

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Insulin brings blood glucose levels ________ and glucagon brings them ________.

down--up

Incorrect Question 83

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The most effective way to normalize blood sugar levels is to have more

sugar alcohols.

vegetables.

sugar substitutes.

Question 84

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Complex carbohydrates are abundant in grains, vegetables, nuts, seeds and vegetables.

True

Question 85

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Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth with the enzyme

amylase.

Question 86

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide

energy.

Question 87

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Polysaccharides are bigger than disaccharides which are bigger than monosaccharides.

True

Incorrect Question 88

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Low-carbohydrate diets are linked to

ketosis.

key bodies.

improved nervous, liver, and kidney function.

Question 89

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The key function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

True

Question 90

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Hyperglycemia represents ________ blood sugar.

elevated

Question 91

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Excessive intake of added sugars is linked to

type 2 diabetes.

Question 92

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Pedro is a high-school soccer athlete who needs to eat more complex carbohydrates. Which of

the following would you recommend?

whole wheat pasta, whole wheat bread

Question 93

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Many Americans underestimate sugar content of processed foods because ________ are forms

of sugar.

high fructose corn syrup, and sucrose

Question 94

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Ketone bodies are the incomplete breakdown products of fat.

True

Question 95

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Which of the following contributes bulk to the food mass in the gut?

dietary fiber

Question 96

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The ________ describes the amount of carbohydrate in a food multiplied by the amount of the

glycemic index of that food.

glycemic load

Question 97

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Sugar alcohols do not cause tooth decay but they provide kilocalories.

True

Question 98

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Glucose provides a readily metabolized source of energy for muscle and other body cells.

True

Question 99

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The richest food sources of carbohydrates are

fruits and vegetables.

Question 100

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The most effective way to regulate blood glucose levels is to eat more low-fat foods and

fiber-rich foods–peas and beans, vegetables.

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