Exam 3 Practice Test

A person who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment is concerned about contracting a foodborne illness caused by E. coli. Which foods should they avoid to try to lower their risk of contracting a foodborne illness caused by E. coli?

Undercooked ground beef

How does prevalence and distribution affect malnutrition in the US?

Food deserts are distributed throughout the country and create barriers to accessing food resources

Georgie recently celebrated her 70th birthday. Due to her age, her primary care physician gives her a hypertension screening each year. At her physical this year, Georgie has a calculated BMI of 31, reports that she takes daily walks with her dog through her neighborhood, drinks very moderately having one to two glasses of wine per week with dinner, and has no previous family history of hypertension. Should Georgie's doctor conclude that she is at an increased risk of hypertension?

Yes, because she is over 65 and has a BMI over 30

During Thanksgiving dinner Alexandria is helping to prepare the stuffing and cuts the celery on the same cutting board that was used to help prepare the turkey before putting it in the oven. Which consumer food safety rule is Alexandria breaking?

Separate

Which of the following statements about physiological changes that occur during pregnancy is accurate?

There is an increase in maternal blood volume

Global climate change and malnutrition in the developing world

are related because global warning leads to unpredictable water supplies which affect crop yields and food availability

Select the patient and their associated diet below that would be at the GREATEST risk of developing a cardiometabolic disease.

Christian eats ~2500 mg of sodium per day including a lot of processed deli meats such as pepperoni and salami. Most of his dinners are red-meat based such as hamburgers and steak.

Paul is a 75-year old man visiting his general practitioner because he has been struggling with constipation. Given his age, what is the most likely age-related cause of his constipation and how could he adjust his diet to address this?

Reduced gastrointestinal motility; add more fiber-rich foods into his diet

Isiah is a four-month-old who has been living as a war refugee. Because of limited access to food, his mother was not able to breastfeed and Isiah has been being fed with skim milk (which has zero fat in it). Would this be a nutritional concern in terms of Isiah's future development?

Yes, infants needs diet high in fat to support brain development

What is the role of bacteriophages in food technology?

They can serve as preservatives by killing harmful bacteria on food

Karla is at Target looking for a multivitamin for her daughter Alex, who is 14 years old. What vitamins and minerals should Karla ensure are included in the multivitamin that are critical for adolescents?

Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Calcium and Iron

You are a nutritionist working with Amelia, a new mom who just gave birth to her son James a month ago. Amelia is visiting you because she is looking to create a nutrition plan to best support her nutritional needs while she is breastfeeding James. Which nutrition plan below best outlines a nutrition plan for Amelia?

Amelia does not need to significantly increase her caloric intake, but she should look to eat more nutrient-dense foods, including increasing the amounts of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

If you have a history of cardiovascular disease in your family, what are three lifestyle changes you can make to decrease your risk of developing CVD later in life?

Adopt stress management techniques, create an exercise routine and don’t use tobacco products

Richard is a recovering alcoholic. How does Richard’s drinking history relate to his future risk of developing cancer?

It increases his risk of developing cancers of the mouth, liver, esophagus, and stomach

Select the statement below that correctly compares and contrast gestational diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.

Both types involve high blood glucose levels, but gestational diabetes only occurs in pregnant women and Type 2 diabetes typically occurs in adults over 45