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The body does not get energy from
- proteins
- minerals
- fats
- carbohydrates
minerals
A single portion of which of the following foods contains only a trace of carbohydrates?
-apple
- butter
- pecan pie
- green beans
butter
Vitamins are called
- enzymatic nutrients.
- antinutrients.
- micronutrients.
- macronutrients.
micronutrients
Scurvy is the result of a deficiency of
vitamin C
Which of the following minerals are most often found to be lacking from the diet?
-magnesium, zinc, and potassium
-magnesium, iron, and fluorine
-calcium, iron, and iodine
-zinc, cobalt, and calcium
calcium, iron, and iodine
What is the main dietary source of vitamin D?
- fish liver oil
- fortified milk
- liver
- egg yolk
fortified milk
A deficiency of which of the following can cause dermatosis?
- niacin
- vitamin E
- essential fatty acids
- vitamin K
essential fatty acids
Which of the following is not a primary source of thiamine?
- leafy vegetables
- nuts
-potatoes
- dried yeast
leafy vegetables
A _____ deficiency can lead to convulsions in infants.
- sodium
- riboflavin
- vitamin B6
- folic acid
vitamin B6
Which of the following is a function of vitamin B12?
- maturation of red blood cells
- peripheral nerve cell function
- collagen formation
- nitrogen metabolism
maturation of red blood cells
Which of the following foods is a good source of phosphorus?
- poultry
- bananas
- raisins
- dried yeast
poultry
Fluorine is important for proper
- blood coagulation
- bone and tooth formation
- muscle activity
- hemoglobin formation
bone and tooth formation
A copper deficiency can cause
- renal failure
- cirrhosis
- anemia in malnourished children
- paralysis
anemia in malnourished children
The MyPlate program
-uses "servings" numbers instead of household measures.
- focuses solely on food.
- is intended to encourage Americans to make healthier food choices.
- is a one-size-fits-all system.
is intended to encourage Americans to make healthier food choices.
Some food labels include the designation "Exchange" to assist patients with ____ to select food within a particular category.
- hepatitis
- cancer
- diabetes
- asthma
diabetes
European studies suggest that which dietary supplement may slow the progress of Alzheimer's
disease?
- echinacea
- gingko biloba
- ginseng
- black cohosh
gingko biloba
A clear liquid diet for adults includes all but which of the following?
- Gatorade
-flavored frozen juice bars
- no-caffeine soda
- flavored gelatin
flavored gelatin
Eating no more than a total of ____ percent of calories from fat each day is recommended for a healthy heart.
20
30
50
40
30
Kosher meals are an important component of which cultural diet?
- Seventh-Day Adventist
- Italian
- Jewish
- Mexican
Jewish
When patients tell you they have not been getting any sleep at night, you should ask
- when and where they sleep
- what they do to help themselves stay awake after a poor night of sleep
- how long and where they sleep
- how long and when they sleep
- how long and when they sleep
Several servings of ________ foods (fruits, vegetables, peas and beans, whole grain cereals) should be included in the daily diet to promote a healthy digestive tract and prevent constipation.
- fiber-rich
- high carbohydrate
- nutrient-rich
- low-density lipid
fiber-rich
Which of the following would be considered a dietary need or consideration for patients with lactose sensitivity?
-Patients must be advised to carefully read food labels as many products contain lactose
- Consume only l milk and milk products lactose-free and lactose-reduced
- Include foods with calcium and vitamin D
- All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following would not be considered a dietary need or consideration for patients with gluten sensitivity?
- Prepare as many meals as possible from scratch.
- Include foods with calcium and vitamin D.
- Include garbanzo beans, soy beans, buckwheat and rice flour, fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, meat, fish, poultry and most dairy products.
- Need to eliminate gluten and proteins found in wheat, barley, rye and triticale in all food and beverages.
Include foods with calcium and vitamin D.
Keep shoulders down while you tilt your head to the right. Place your right hand on the left side of your head, and pull gently toward your right shoulder for about 15-25 seconds. Repeat for the left
side.
Neck Muscles
Stand next to and press your left hand against the wall as you place your right hand on your right hip. Bend the right knee slightly, rest the left foot on its side, and hold for 15-25 seconds. Repeat for the left leg.
outer thigh muscles
Lie on your back with your knees bent up to your chest. Place your hands behind your knees, press into your chest, and hold for 10-25 seconds; relax and repeat several times.
lumbar muscles (lower back)
While sitting on the floor, bring your heels together, and hold them with your hands. Gently push your legs down with your elbows (or ask someone to do it for you), and hold for 5-10 seconds; use resistance to feel stretching (avoid straining) and then relax. Repeat 5-10 times. This is often called the butterfly stretch.
groin muscles
Lean into the wall with your left hand, and pull your right ankle up gently with your right hand for 15-25 seconds. Repeat for the left ankle
thigh muscles (quadriceps)
Place feet flat on the floor, two to three feet away from a wall. Lean your forearms flat against the wall, then step toward the wall with the left foot, bending the knee while keeping the heel of the right foot flat on the floor for about 15-25 seconds. Repeat with the right leg.
calf muscles
Sit up straight on the floor with both legs straight out. Bring the left leg up with your knee bent and place your foot on the floor to the right of the right knee. Then place your right elbow on the upper
part of your left knee. Your left hand should be in back of you to help you look over your left
shoulder. Take in a deep breath before you begin to twist your upper body and exhale slowly
while you hold this posture for 10-25 seconds. Repeat for the right leg.
back and side muscles
Lie flat on your back and bend your knees, placing both feet flat on the floor. Raise your right leg up so that your heel is toward the ceiling. Hold your right leg behind the knee with both hands and pull into your chest. Relax your foot and keep straightening your leg until it becomes uncomfortable, and then hold the position for 10-20 seconds. Repeat for the left leg.
hamstrings
Get into a kneeling position with your right foot flat on the floor and bend the right knee up to touch your chest. Keep your left leg on the floor behind you (arms at your sides) and stretch and hold for 15-25 seconds. Repeat; bring the left knee to your chest; keep your right leg on the floor
behind you.
hip muscles (hip flexor)
Lie flat on your back and bring your left knee up. Cross it over to your right hip (keep your arms stretched out to your sides). Keep your shoulders against the floor, turn your head to the left, and
then press your left thigh with your right hand to the floor and hold for 10-25 seconds. Repeat for the right leg.
lower back
Fiber, minerals, and vitamins are nutrients that are essential to the process of:
-malnutrition.
-evaporation.
-elimination.
- metabolism.
metabolism
Which of the following keeps us in good health?
- Nurturing your spirit daily
- Eating no more than two meals each day
- Sleeping at least 9 hours each night
- Exposing skin to sun for prolonged periods
Nurturing your spirit daily
How is nutrition defined in Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary?
- All the processes involved in the taking in and utilization of food substances by which growth, repair, and maintenance of activities in the body as a whole or in any of its parts are accomplished.
- An overall group of substances that are needed in the same amounts by all humans.
- One of the most challenging things to achieve in a busy environment.
- The necessary nutrients that must be consumed on a daily basis in order to achieve
All the processes involved in the taking in and utilization of food substances by which growth, repair, and maintenance of activities in the body as a whole or in any of its parts are accomplished.
A calorie is a unit of ______________.
- measurement
- heat
- water
- food
heat
Which of the following is a result of vitamin D deficiency?
- Scabies
- Rickets
- Beriberi
- Scurvy
Rickets
How many minerals are said to be essential to good health?
- Thirteen
- Seven
- Nine
- Eleven
Thirteen
Which of the following is one of the four major priority action steps for Americans for healthy
eating?
-Reduce the amount of stress experienced.
- Shift food to a more plant-based diet.
- Increase the levels of refined grains in the diet.
-Increase the levels of solid fats in the diet.
Shift food to a more plant-based diet.
Milk, cheese, liver, meat, eggs, and enriched cereal products are principal sources of which
micronutrient?
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2
When reading a nutrition label, the nutrients listed first are the ones:
- Americans generally do not eat in adequate amounts.
- Americans generally eat in adequate amounts.
- that have a higher concentration in the item.
- that have a lower concentration in the item.
Americans generally eat in adequate amounts.
Percentage of daily value amounts represent how much is in a serving of the total amount of the item that a person on a ___________ should consume.
2,000 carlorie diet
What do many Catholics abstain from eating on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during lent?
- Fruit
- Fish
- Meat
- Vegetables
Meat
People who have diabetes should avoid
- foods that contain high trans fat
- foods that contain lactose
- foods high in simple sugars
- gluten free foods
foods that contain high trans fat
Which of the following is a food substance that can settle the stomach in certain instances?
- Salt
- Vanilla
- Ginger
- Garlic
Ginger
Which diet is easily tolerated for patients who have gastrointestinal disorders?
- Brat diet
- Soft diet
- Clear liquid diet
- Low- Calorie diet
Soft diet
Persons that have insomnia often
- are not able to sleep
- sleep too much
- feel relaxed
- None of these
are not able to sleep
In order to reduce the likelihood of developing high blood pressure, adults should avoid
high-sodium foods
Which of the following is an example of a fad diet?
-Grapefruit diet
-High-calorie diet
-Low-calorie diet
- Soda diet
Grapefruit diet