study guide for 04/21

All of the following are known to be at risk for protein deficiency except:

Young American adults of college age

All of the following are in the "Top 9" list of food allergies except:

Banana

The part of an amino acid which determines its chemical behavior and physical properties is:

Side chain/R group

A seriously ill or injured patient who cannot eat is most likely to be in:

Negative nitrogen balance

Acid & heat can have what effect on a protein?

Denature it/change its structure

A poorly planned strict vegetarian (vegan) diet can pose risk for _____ deficiency.

All of these choices are correct

Rice can be combined with which of the following to yield a complete protein?

Black beans

Which of the following is a result of incorrect sequencing of amino acids in the hemoglobin protein?

Sickle cell anemia

Which of the following is the least preferred role of protein in the body and only occurs as a last resort for the body's survival?

Energy source

Amino acids are linked together by _______ bonds to form proteins.

Peptide

The protein amount requirement for American adults is currently set at__grams per kilogram of body weight.

0.8

All of the following should be avoided on a celiac or strict gluten-free diet except:

Quinoa

Which of the following adverse reactions to a food actually involves the immune system?

Food allergy

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) refers to:

Calories needed for all body processes essential to sustain life

According to the Hamwi method described by Dr Torisky - to estimate a healthy weight range for a woman, how many pounds are assumed for the first 5 feet of height?

100

An athlete with well-developed muscles could possibly be considered overweight if she/he is compared to standard height-weight tables due to:

Having more lean body mass; could possibly weigh more than a sedentary person who is the same gender, height, and frame size

Your friend Ben outlines his plan for a weight-loss diet. Which of the following on his list is a poor strategy, based on what has been presented in class and your text on this topic?

Setting limit of one meal per day with no snacks

According to the principle of energy balance, if the number of calories that you consume/take in is consistently lower than the number of calories you expend/burn, then:

Weight-loss will occur

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated in the following way:

Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared

Which of the fellewing facters or eenditiens have the effect of lowering basal metabelic rate (BMR)?

Excessively low-calorie diet

All of the following with a BM of 30 or greater are most likely to be classified as obese, except:

June, an experienced and highly active body builder who has won competitions for 5 consecutive years

Jacob is a healthy, active 14-year-old boy. Recently, he began to experience a growth spurt. Based on this information, his body is in.

_ nitrogen balance.

Positive

Which of the following menu items does not contain complementary protein?

Salad greens with apples, pears, grapes

_____ is a severe form of undernutrition that occurs when a person experiences extreme weight loss due to lack of nutrients and energy/calories in the diet.

Marasmus

Which of the following statements about kwashiorkor is true?

All of these choices are correct

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of complete protein in itself (and does not need to be combined with another food)?

Scrambled egg

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid:

Consuming foods that contain gluten

Angela follows a vegetarian diet that includes cow's milk and eggs, but no other animal foods. What type of vegetarian diet is Angela following?

Lacto-ovo-vegetarian

___ nutrition involves making dietary choices based on your genetic makeup.

Personalized

____ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.

Subcutaneous

Which of the following body composition assessment techniques relies on the principle that water and electrolytes conduct electricity?

Bioelectrical impedance

The ____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls a person's metabolic rate.

Thyroid

Jennifer has lost weight by following a well-balanced calorie-reduced weight-loss diet plan that includes daily exercise for several months. Recently, her rate of weight loss slowed, and this week, she lost no weight, even though she has continued to follow the weight-loss plan. Based on this information, Jennifer has most likely:

Reached a "plateau," because she's in energy equilibrium

Obesity increases a person's risk for each of the following except:

Peanut allergy

The ___ controls hunger and satiety.

Hypothalamus

Which of the following hormones stimulates hunger sensations and eating behavior?

Ghrelin

Which of the following factors contributes to an "obesogenic" environment - in other words - an environment that promotes excessive weight gain?

All of these are correct

One way of measuring how many calories a person is expending/burning is to use indirect calorimetry. - this can be done in laboratory or exercise settings by having the person:

Breathe through a mouthpiece or mask to measure oxygen consumption

Over the past two years, Betsy has gained excess weight and body fat that has left her feeling tired and sluggish. At a recent doctor's appointment, Betsy was diagnosed with hypertension and pre-diabetes. Which of the following would you recommend to Betsy to help reduce the excess body fat that has accumulated in her body over the past couple of years?

All of these choices are correct

All of the following are considered mindful eating practices except:

Eating as quickly as possible

Seema is looking for a quality, safe, and effective weight-loss program. All of the following describe such as a program except:

Promise of quick results

Paolo works at a healthcare facility that is working to eliminate weight bias. All of the following are strategies to support patients of all sizes except:

Focusing on weight and the importance of regular weight checks

All of the following are common physiological consequences of anorexia nervosa except:

Rapid heart rate

During a dental examination, the dentist notices that the enamel on the back sides of Chino's teeth has eroded, and the some of the teeth are decaying. Based on this information, the dentist suspects that Chino ____.

Frequently vomits after eating

Jana has a BMI of 27. She skips breakfast and usually eats a salad for lunch. While she is with friends, she eats large amounts of cookies, pastries, and ice cream. After eating such foods, she excuses herself to go to the bathroom. Her friends are amazed that she doesn't gain weight. Based on this information, Jana may have:

Bulimia nervosa

You are concerned about your friend who you believe may have an eating disorder. Your friend is normal weight, but complains of a chronic sore throat and swollen salivary glands. She also has frequent intestinal distress. These are all signs and symptoms of:

Bulimia nervosa

Which of the following behaviors is a typical sign of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

Eating only cooked pasta with grated cheese for several meals

_____ is an extreme obsession with eating foods perceived as "healthy."

Orthorexia nervosa

Which of the following conditions is associated with the female athlete triad?

Reduced bone mineral density

____ is a major treatment approach for those with bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. This type of treatment involves addressing unhealthy emotions and behaviors and involves goal-oriented therapy.

Cognitive behavioral therapy