BN Multiple Choice Finals prep

Which of the following is NOT a good source of fiber?

Ground beef

Which of the following is a good source of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fats?

Salmon

Which of the following is the worst type of fat(s) for a person's health?

Trans-fats and saturated fats

Which of the following is a true statement regarding fatty acids?

Unsaturated fats have double bonds in their hydrocarbon chain.

Which of the following is considered the healthiest type of cholesterol in the body?

HDL

Which of the following would be close to a recommended daily regimen for a person that weighs 150 lbs?

275g carbohydrates, 50g fat, 80g protein

Which of the following is true regarding proteins?

The primary structure of a protein is the way it folds into different shapes.

Which food listed is NOT recommended at all during pregnancy?

Unpasteurized cheese

Which maternal system is the most important in the development of organs for a growing baby?

Placenta

Which of the following is true regarding nutrition in pregnancy for folic acid?

Sufficient intake of folic acid is essential prior to and during pregnancy.

Which of the following statements regarding weight gain in pregnancy is correct?

Being obese and overweight before pregnancy would be considered having a low-risk pregnancy once pregnant.

Which one of the following nutrients does a pregnant woman need in much larger amounts compared to a non-pregnant woman?

Iron

Which one of the following nutrients does a lactating woman need in much larger amounts compared to a non-pregnant woman?

Folate

Which of the following is a BMI of a normal weight person?

24

Which of the following is a true statement?

Obese people are sometimes stigmatized.

Which of the following should NEVER be given to an infant during the first year of life?

Honey

Which of the following is NOT considered an important nutrient during the early years of life?

Vitamin C

Which of the following is NOT true regarding children's health?

Excess sugar consumption is linked to a higher rate of ADHD.

Which of the following is NOT a major nutrient needed by adolescents?

Iron

Which of the following does an elderly person need in a smaller amount compared to a younger adult?

Energy nutrients

Which of the following is NOT a main reason why elderly people have problems getting proper nutrition?

Arthritis

Which of the following SHOULD be given to an infant during the first year of life?

Baby cereal with a tiny amount of peanut butter

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

Healthy snacks include cupcakes, cookies, and potato chips.

Which of the following is a true statement?

Breast milk contains a significant percentage of fat.

Which of the following is a true statement?

Teenagers usually eat dinner more at the dinner table as they get older and eat more nutritious meals because of this.

Which of the following has been shown to prolong life?

Caloric restriction

Which of the following is a NOT true statement?

Obesity does not affect older people.

Name a specific way to encourage an elderly person to get good nutrition.

Provide easy-to-prepare, nutrient-dense meals or arrange for meals-on-wheels services.

Which of the following is considered an aggressive treatment for obesity?

Gastric bypass surgery

Which of the following involves detaching a large portion of the stomach to reduce its size while keeping the duodenum and jejunum intact?

Gastric sleeve

Which of the following is a true statement?

Bioavailability refers to the body's ability to absorb a nutrient.

Most people in the United States are underweight.

False

One effective strategy for achieving weight loss is to set SMART goals.

True

What is BMI? Explain specifically how to calculate it using the proper units of measurement.

BMI is Body Mass Index; it is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared; (𝐵𝑀𝐼=𝑘𝑔𝑚2)

Which of the following causes of foodborne illness is mostly associated with chicken and chicken eggs?

Salmonella

Which of the following is considered an intoxication as opposed to an infection regarding foodborne illness?

Clostridium botulinum

Which of the following is NOT considered an important action of food safety in the kitchen?

Separate

When cooking chicken and turkey, what internal temperature should be reached?

165°F

Which one of the following substances is toxic and can occur in food naturally?

Arsenic

Which of the following is considered one of the most contaminated fruit/vegetable of the choices below?

Cantaloupe

Which of the following is a true statement?

Bottled water can come from public water systems.

What is acrylamide?

a potentially harmful chemical formed in some foods during high-temperature cooking.

T/F: Healthy snacks include cupcakes, cookies, and potato chips.

False

T/F:Good-quality infant formula contains mostly protein and very little fat.

True

T/F: Teenagers usually eat dinner at the dinner table as they get older and eat more nutritious meals.

True

Which of the following should be given to an infant during the first year of life?

Baby cereal with a tiny amount of peanut butter

T/F: Breast milk contains a significant percentage of fat

True

What would be an example of an ultra-processed food?

Oreos

Which of the following nutrients can be used as an energy source?

Carbohydrates

Which nutrient provides the most Calories per gram?

Fat

What does the acronym RDA represent?

Recommended Dietary Allowance

What is the closest Estimated Energy Requirement for an average man weighing around 150 lbs?

3000 Calories

Which of the following is an Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range?

20% protein, 30% fat, 50% carbohydrates

Which of the following is NOT an assessment method to detect energy and nutrient deficiency and excess?

Positive and negative associations

A deficiency that results from inadequate intake of a nutrient is called a

Primary deficiency

Which of the following is NOT a chronic medical condition associated with nutrition?

Pneumonia

Which of the following is considered a bad diet-planning principle?

Consuming enough of each essential nutrient

Which food group contains peanuts?

Proteins

Which type of food would be considered the healthiest food option?

Whole wheat toast with avocado

What happens to excess proteins that are consumed?

They are converted into waste products and excreted from the body. They are converted into fats.

Which of the following hormones cause an increase in blood sugar?

Glucagon and epinephrine

Which one of the following is NOT a benefit that a physically fit person possesses?

Lower risk of cancer

Which of the following is true regarding components of fitness?

The amount of intensity and/or duration should be increased with each cardiorespiratory workout to increase cardiorespiratory fitness.

Which of the following is true regarding energy systems used to fuel the body?

Sustained, moderate activity over 20 minutes uses a lot of glycogen and very little fat for energy.

Which of the following is a food of concern (especially in pregnancy) due to higher levels of mercury than the others?

Swordfish

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for complications during pregnancy and/or fetal development?

Age between 20-25 years

Which of the following is true regarding nutrition guidelines and recommendations for pregnancy?

Many nutrient requirements are increased during pregnancy.

Which of the following is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease?

High HDL

Which is a strategy that is NOT recommended to lower blood pressure?

Decreasing fruit and vegetable intake

Which of the following is a dietary strategy to decrease the risk of heart disease?

Limiting red meat and processed meats

Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for cancer?

High sugar intake

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for helping an older person with their overall health?

Taking more naps and sleeping more during the day to get enough rest.

Specific examples of cruciferous vegetables.

Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts

Organ where most digestion takes place

Stomach

Organ where most anabolic metabolism takes place

Liver

Organ where most absorption takes place

Small intestine

Produces bile

Liver

Produces digestive enzymes and secretions to neutralize acidic chyme

Pancreas

Absorbs water and passes waste to rectum

Large intestine

Chymotrypsin digests

Proteins

Maltase digests

Carbohydrates

Carboxypeptidase digests

Proteins

Amylase digests

Carbohydrates

Pepsin digests

Proteins

Lipase digests

Lipids

Dipeptidase digests

Proteins

Collagenase digests

Proteins

Glucose

Monosaccharide

Peptide

Protein

Steroid

Lipid

Sucrose

Disaccharide

Fructose

Monosaccharide

Amylose

Polysaccharide

Cellulose

Polysaccharide

Lactose

Disaccharide

Glycogen

Polysaccharide

Triglyceride

Lipid