MA NUTRITION & DIET THERAPY

The main groups of carbohydrates are
a. fats, proteins, and minerals
b. glucose, fructose and glactose
c. Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides
d. none

Galactose is a product of the digestion of
a. milk
b. meat
c. breads
d. vegetables

A condition caused by an overdose of vitamins is
a. anemia
b. hypervitaminosis
c. galactose
d. maltose

A simple sugar to which all forms of carbohydrates are ultimately converted is
a. sucrose
b. glucose
c. galactose
d. maltose

Wheat germ is a source of vitamins
a. b complex and d
b. b complex and c
c. b complex and E
d. None

Butter, Margarine, and cooking oils are

A fibrous form of carbohydrates that cannot be digested is
a. glucose
b. glycogen
c. cellulose
d. fat

Glycogen is stored in the
a. heart and lungs
b. liver and muscles
c. pancreas and gallbladder
d. small intestines

Fats may be classified as

Fats are sometimes called
a. lipids
b.lipoproteins
c. lactose
d.lacteals

An inadequate supply of essential nutrients in the diet may result in
a. stamina
b. malnutrition
c. indigestion
d. diabetes

The nutrient that comprises about 58% of the body weight is
a. protein
b. vitamin A
c. carbohydrate
d. water

Two foods that contain large amounts of saturated fats are
a. lamb and ice cream
b. margarine and jam
c. mayonnaise and peanut butter
d. chocolate and fish

The digestion of fats occure mainly in the
a. small intestine
b. large intestine
c. stomach
d. mouth

Blindness can result from a severe lack of
a. vitamin K
b. vitamin A
c. thiamin
d.vitamin E

The vitamin that is necessary for the proper clotting of the blood is
a. vitamin A
b. vitamin K
c. vitamin D
d. niacin

Good sources of Vitamin C are
a. meats
b. milk and milk products
c. breads and cereals
d. citrus fruits

Protein deficiency may result in
a. beriberi
b. goiter
c. nutritional edema
d. leukemia

Complete proteins contain all the essential
a. nutrients
b.ascorbic acid
c. amino acids
d.kcalories and kjoules

Minerals are inorganic elements that
a. help to build tissues
b.are found in all body tissues
c. regulate various body functions
d. All of the above

The coloring matter of the blood is the
a. hemoglobin
b. lymph
c. marrow
d. plasma

A microorganism is a
a. unit of measurement
b. tiny animal or plant
c.component of a microscope
d. individual human cell

Injections of citamin B-12 are given in the treatment of
a. scurvy
b.pernicious anemia
c. pellagra
d. beriberi

A caliper is used
a. to measure the amount of weight to be lost
b. to determine the percentage of body fat
c. to determine the percentage of muscle tissue
d. only in cases of gross obesity

A typical symptom of a food allergy is
a. diabetes mellitus
b. colitis
c. hives
d. atherosclerosis

Nitrogen - containing chemical compounds of which protein is composed are
a. amino acids
b. ascites
c. ascorbic acid
d. none of the above

Iron is known to be a necessary component of
a. thyroxine
b. adipose tissue
c. hemoglobin
d. amino acids

Iodine is essential to health because it
a. is necessary for red blood cells
b. strengthens bones and teeth
c. helps the blood to carry oxygen to the cells
d. effects the rate of metabolism

Fat-soluble vitamins
a. cannot be stored in the body
b. are lost easily during cooking
c. are dissolved by water
d. are slower than water-soluble vitamins to exhibit deficiencies

Pancreatic enzymes include
a. trypsin
b. chymostrypsin
c. carboxypeptidase
d. all of the above

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 C is a
a. mineral
b. calorie
c. amino acid
d. vitamin

Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for building and repairing cells and tissue?
a. protein
b. fat
c. carbohydrate
d. vitamin

Each gram of ___ contains four calories
a. fat
b. water
c. fiber
d. protein

How many amino acids are necessary for the body?
a. 2
b. 9
c. 11
d. 20

Which of the following are functions of proteins?
a. transport fat-soluble vitamins and provide concentrated sources of heat and energy
b. promote normal defacation and decrease the rate of carbohydrate breakdown
c. assist in maintaining the body's water balance and assist with antibody production and disease resistance
d. provide a feeling of satiety and insulate and protect body organs

Which of the following are used to measure the energy the body uses during all activities and metabolic procsses?
a. minerals
b. vitamins
c. fiber
d. calories

The body makes protein out of
a. lipoproteins
b. triglycerides
c. complex carbohydrates
d. amino acids

It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric be made up of protein?
a. 5%
b. 30%
c.10-20%
d.50-60%

Which of the following are examples of foods that contain complete proteins?
a. nuts and dry beans
b. cream of wheat, oatmeal, and rye bread
c. green beans, broccoli, carrots, corn, and lettuce
d. meat, fish, poultry, eggs and milk

Which of the following are examples of foods that contain incomplete proteins?
a. nuts, dry beans, grains, and vegetables
b. roast beef, hamburger, and pork chops
c. chicken, turkey and eggs
d. salmon, whitefish, shrimp and milk

Which of the following provide two-thirds of a person's daily energy needs?
a. minerals
b. proteins
c. carbohydrates
d. vitamins

It is recommended that what percentage of an indicidual's total daily caloric intake be made up of carbohydrates?
a. 5%
b. 10-20%
c.30%
d. 50-60%

Which of the following are used for immediate fuel and are converted to glucose?
a. proteins
b. lipids
c. carbohydrates
d. minerals

After the body's carbohydrate reserves are depleted, which of the following does the body burn?
a.proteins
b. lipids
c. minerals
d. vitamins

Which of the following is a function of fiber?
a. supplies energy and heat to the body
b. assists with antibody production and disease risistance
c. absorbs organic wastes and toxins in the body so they can be expelled
d. transports fat-soluble vitamins

Which of the following are either stored in the liver and muscle cells or converted into ___ and stored as fats?
a. carbohydrates
b. proteins
c. minerals
d. vitamins

Which od the following helps treat and prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and irritable bowel syndrome?
a. proteins
b. lipids
c. fiber
d. minerals

Too little of which of the following nutrients can result in an increased risk of colon cancer, hypercholesterolemia, and increased blood glucose levels?
a. protein
b. fat
c. carbohydrate
d. fiber

Which of the following is the daily recommendation of fiber for adults?
a. 10-15 mg
b. 20-30 mg
c.280-350 mg
d. 800-1200 mg

Which of the following is essential for fiber to work properly in the body?
a. high fat intake
b. adequate water intake
c. exposure to sunlight
d. decreased protein intake

Each gram of ___ contains 9 calories.
a. protein
b. carbohydrate
c. fat
d. fiber

Which of the following are functions of lipids?
a. provide a concentrated source of heat and energy and insulate and protect the organs of the body
b. maintain the structural integrity of the heart and aid in muscle contraction
c. promote normal grouth and wound healing
d. build healthy bones and teeth and aid in blood clotting

A deficiency in which of the following can interfere with the body's absorption and utilization of vitamins and cause fatigue?
a. proteins
b. lipids
c. carbohydrates
d. minerals

The recommended daily adult cholesterol intake is no more than...
a. 300mg
b. 350mg
c. 500mg
d. 800mg

Which of the following are characteristics of saturated fats?
a. they are liquid at room temperature and found in vegetable oils
b. they are divided into polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats
c. they are derived from animal sources and are solid at room temp.
d. they tend to lower blood cholesterol

Which of the following are saturated fats?
a. corn and safflower oils
b. peanut and canola oils
c. sunflower and olive oils
d. coconut and palm oils

An excess if which can lead to increased levels of trigylcerides and cholesterol in the bloood and an increased risk of heart and artery disease?

Which of the following are unsaturated fats?
meats and animal products
vegetable oils and margarine
butter and whole milk
egg yolks

An increased intake of soluble fiber, a decrease in the dietary intake of saturated fats, and exercise result in
reduced cholesterol levels
increased susceptibility to infection
poor wound healing
decreased muscle contraction

Which of the following are organic substances that are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and resistance to infection?
lipids
carbohydrates
vitamins
minerals

Which of the following are natural, inorganic substances the body needs o help build and maintain body tissues and carry on life functions?
vitamins
fiber
minerals
carbohydrates

Major minerals the body needs in fairly large quantities include
iron and zinc
calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus
selenium, copper and chromium
flouride, manganese and molybdenum

Which of the following builds healthy bones and teeth, aids in blood clotting and helps nerves and muscles function?
iron
iodine
selenium
calcium

The most important nutrient that is essential for the production of red blood cells is
iron
magnesium
zinc
iodine

Which of the following plays a vital role in the activities of the thyroid hormone?
magnesium
calcium
iodine
phosphorus

A deficiency in which of the following can cause anemia
zinc
calcium
iron
magnesium

Good dietary sources of iron are
a. dairy product, legumes, and the soft bones of sardines and salmon
b. liver, egg yolks, fortified breads ad cereals, and dark green vegetables
c. seafood, iodized salt, and seaweed products
d. fruits, vegetables, and tea

Which mineral is found in dairy products, green leafy vegetables, legumes, and the soft bones of sardines and salmon?
iodine
calcium
selenium
flouride

Which mineral works with vitamin E to aid metabolism, growth and fertility?
calcium
fluoride
chromium
selenium

A deficiency in which mineral causes a goiter?
zinc
magnesium
iodine
iron

The normal daily requirement for which mineral is 800 to 1200 mg per day?
magnesium
iron
calcium
iodine