RMA WK 7

In obesity, body weight exceeds normal amount by at least
A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 20%
D. 50%
E. 40%

Which of the following nutriens are the body's primary source of energy?
A. Amino acids
B. Fats
C. Protiens
D. Carbohydrates
E. Vitamins

Phosphorus is essential for metabolism of all of the following except
A. Glucose
B. Cholesteral
C. Calcium
D. Bones
E. Protein

One gram of carbohydrate yields
A. 6 kilocalories
B. 8 kilocalories
C. 4 kilocalories
D. 9 kilocalories
E. 10 kilocalories

Botulism
A. Is caused by a roundworm
B. Is a symptom of anorexia nervosa
C. Can be treated with a restricted - potassium diet
D. Is a form of food poisoning often caused by poorly canned foods
E. Is a food allergy

Which of the following is called " good " cholesterol?
A. HDL
B. LDL
C. VLDL
D. Triglycerides
E. None of the above

How many amino acids are essential to include in a person's diet because they cannot be produced by the adult human body?
A. 22
B. 9
C. 11
D. 20

Olive oil is an example of a
A. Monounsaturated fat
B. Vitamin
C. Polysaturated fat
D. Protein
E. Saturated fat

Potassium deficiecy may cause all of the following except
A. Bone Fragility
B. Bradycardia
C. Impaired growth
D. Hypertension
E. Hypothyroidism

The best source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid ) is
A. Liver
B. Egg yolk
C. Fruits
D. Lettuce
E. Sweet potato

Zinc deficiency may result in all of the following except
A. Dwarfism
B. Acromegaly
C. Delayed growth
D. Anemia
E. Hypogonadism

A deficiency of which of the following vitamins may result in pernicious anemia?
A. Vitamin B₂ E. Vitamin B₉
B. Vitamin B₆
C. Vitamin B₃
D. Vitamin B₁₂

Weight gain during pregnancy
A. Should be avoided
B. Is treated with a low-fat diet
C. Should not exceed 10 pounds
D. Is recommended to be anywhere between 24 and 35 pounds
E. Both A and B

Calcium deficiency may result in all of the following disorders except
A. Rickets
B. Osteoporosis
C. Renal hypertrophy
D. Tetany
E. Osteomalacia

Excessive amounts of flouride in drinking water may cause discoloration of the
A. Hair
B. Teeth
C. Nails
D. Skin
E. Tongue

Which of the following is the most deadly of all food poisonings?
A. Botulism
B. Salmonellosis
C. Trichinosis
D. Tinnitus
E. Shigellosis

Water intoxication may result in which of the following conditions?
A. Swelling of the brain cells
B. Hypotension
C. Fatugue
D. Stroke
E. Insomnia

A bland diet is often prescribed in the trearment of all of the following except
A. Heart failure
B. Uclerative colitis
C. Gastritis
D. Gallbladder disease
E. Peptic ulcer

According to the food pyramid, people should eat most servings of which category of food?
A. Vegetable group
B. Milk, yogurt and cheese group
C. Meat, poultry, fish, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts group
D. Fruit group
E. Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group

Iodine deficiency may cause
A. Anemia
B. Cretinism
C. Osteoporosis
D. Hypertension
E. Rickets

Vitamin B₉ is also known as
A. Riboflavin
B. Folic acid
C. Cyanocobalamin
D. Niacin
E. Thiamine

Vitamin D deficiency can cause
A. Dry Skin
B. Rickets
C. Night blindness
D. Osteomalacia
E. Both B and D

How many glasses of water a day should people drink on average?
A. 3 to 5
B. 9 to 11
C. 10 to 12
D. 48 to 64
E. 6 to 8

Vitamin C
A. Helps prevent spina bifida
B. Helps heal wounds and protect against infections
C. Is important for muscle developement
D. Is essential for normal formation of bones and teeth
E. Is important for night vision

A condition caused by an overdose of vitamins is
A. Beriberi
B. Anemia
C. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
D. Avitaminosis
E. Hypervitaminosis