Question

1A student is working on the diet analysis project. She is recording her foods and categorizing them into the proper food groups, which of the following does NOT belong in one of the 5 food groups?

A.Peanuts

B. Orange Juice

C. Butter

D. Pancakes

2. In absence of sunlight, vitamin D becomes:

a. toxic

b. nonessential

c. required on the ingredient list

d. conditionally essential.

3. Which of the following ingredients from a box of breakfast pastry would provide macronutrients to the diet?

a. high-fructose corn syrup

b. water

c. thiamin mononitrate

d. sodium benzoate

4. Which of the following nutrients likely to be deficient when the function of the stomach is impaired?

a. Vitamin C

B. Cholesterol

c. Iodine

d. Vitamin B12

5. Which of the following is not considered a complex carbohydrate?

a. white rice

b. potatoes

c. steel-cut oatmeal

d. banana

6. Which of the following should be consumed less often by young children to control risk of dental caries?

a. apple

b. peanut butter

c. cheese

d. oranje juice

7. Cholesterol and phospholipids are lipids needed in the body because they help:

a. prevent essential fatty acid deciency

b. regulate blood sugar levels

c. maintain cell membranes

s. with reproduction

8. Omega-3 fatty acids act to protect against heart disease by all of the following ways except:

a. reducing blood clots

b. lowering blood pressure

c. increasing triglycerides

d. defending against inflammation

9. Chemical digestion of protein begins:

a. in the small instestine

b. in the mouth with amylase

c. in the stomach with hydrochloric acid

d. in the liver with bile

10. To prevent protein from being used as an energy source, one should consume:

a. adequate calories from carbohydrates

b. more water to flush out the extra ammonia

c. supplement vB vitamins

d. fewer calories from saturated fat

11. Most glycogen depleted rapidly during exercise can be replenis by consuming:

a. protein bar

b. banana

c. cheese

d. nuts

12. Which of the following statements about consuming a low-calorie diet is true?

a. the lower the calories, the harder it is to obtain adequate intake of vitamins and minerals.

b. the lower the calories, the easier it is to maintain an exercise regimen.

c. The lower the calories, the more pounds lost in the long term.

d. The lower the calories, the more basal metabolic rate increase.

13. Kevin is a 45 year old man who had binge eating disorder. Without seeking psychological help, Kevin is at high risk for:

a. Severe malnutrition from malabsorption problems

b. obesity from excess calorie intake.

c. bleeding in his esophagus from vomiting

d. diarrhea from laxative abuse.

14. Which is an example of a healthy weight loss plan?

a. allows only 3 foods from each group

b. Encourages regular physical activity and reduced energy intake

c. Requires extraneous activity greater than 1 hour saily

d. restricts calories below 1200kcal/day

15. Which of the following persons has the highest risk for diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease?

a. woman with BMI =27 and a waist circumference = 36 inches

b. A man with a BMI = 24 and a total body fat = 27%

c.A man with a BMI = 29 and a waist circumference = 37 inches

d. a woman with a BMI= 24 and total body fat = 12%

16. A client was diagnosed with pernicious anemia due to poor food intakes. What food groups is she likely lacking?

a. Protein & Dairy

b. Vegetables and grains

c. Grains and fruit

d. Fruits and protein

17. A deficiency of vitamin K is most likely to occur with:

a. blood thinner medications

b. inadequate intake of whole grains

c. fat malabsorption problems

d. excessive consumption of alcohol

18. The vitamin critical for bone health is

a. vitamin D

b. Vitamin A

c. Thiamin

d. Vitamin B6

19. Severe electrolyte deficiencies are most likely to occur with:

a. plant-based diets

b. vomiting due to illness

c. inadequate consumptions of veggies

d. sweating while doing yard at work.

20. A 46 year old man who avoids table salt and now has developed a goiter is probably lacking:

a. iodine

b. chromium

c. sodium

d. potassium

21. Which of the following dietary changes may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis?

a. increase protein intake while lowering carbohydrate intake

b. restrict sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day.

c. increase phosphorus intake from animal foods

d. consume caffeine only at meals.

22. Which of the following food groups does not supply a good source of the nutrient needed to prevent neural tube defects.

a. dairy

b. fruits

c. egetables

d. grains

23. Mothers are encouraged to provide breastmilk or formula to their infant for a minimum of?

24. Which of the following would be appropriate food for a three-month-old infant?

a. rice cereal

b. strained meat

c. none of the above

d. pureed fruit

26. Due to increased needs for growth and menstrual losses, teenage girls should focus on having good intakes of:

a. folate

b. vitamin c

c. protein

d. iron

27. Which of the following statements accurately describes energy needs for elderly persons?

a. due to an increase in energy expended with exercise, older adults should focus on consuming slightly more calories each year.

b. due to the high likelyhoof

28. Dehydration is associated with:

a. Weight gain

b. reduced skin tension

c. increased urine

d. malnutrition

29. Which of the following measurements would NOT be used to asses risk of malnutrition?

a. Oral food intakes

b. Pre-albumin

c. Waist circumference

d. Weight

30. A client has just been admitted to the hospital in the late evening. He states he is hungry and wants something to eat. The nurse notes he is on a low-fat diet, but has questions regarding what is allowed. The nurse's best resource at this time of night is the:

a. client's physician

b. nursing supervisor

c. client's dietitian

d. diet manual.

Answer 1

1.The five food groups are

• Fruits (orange juice )
• Vegetables
• Diary (Butter)
• Grains(peanuts)
• Protein

Pancakes is a mixture of all these food groups ,it does not belong to one good group here

Ans:Pancake

2.Absence of sunlight does not cause toxic effects

It is an essential vitamin ,therefore the non essential is incorrect

Conditionally essential means these nutrients are synthesized by the body itself but this is not applicable to vitamin D

As Sunlight is the source of vitamin D. If the sunlight is absent then it becomes necessary to add this vitamins through supplements or in the ingredients list to get it

Ans:required on the ingredients list

3.The high fructose corn syrup us Roch in glucose, thiamine mononitrate ,sodium benzoate all belongs to micronutrients

Water is a micronutrient here

Ans:Water

4.The vitamin B12 is mostly synthesized and metabolised in the stomach .So any problem in stomach will alter the vitamin B12 synthesis and absorption .

Cholesterol is related to the organ liver

Vitamin C is found in the cells

Iodine is related to thyroid hormone functions

Ans:Vitamin B12

4. Complex carbohydrates foods generally have low glycemic index like steel cut oats

Here the white rice ,potatoes ,banana has simple carbohydrates which generally has high carbohydrate

Ans:Steel cut oats

6.Cheese contains calcium good for teeth

Apple has low carbohydrates so has less risk for dental cavities

Peanut butter does not affect the teeth greatly

Citrus fruits ,fruit juices can increase the risk of dental carries in children .So it has to be limited

Ans: orange juice