Nutrition Exam 1 (Test Bank)Examples of informal education include
a. attending a workshop on coronary artery disease sponsored by the American Heart
Association.
b. watching a television show about diabetes.
c. learning about food safety techniques in a high school economics course.
d. joinin...
Examples of informal education include
a. attending a workshop on coronary artery disease sponsored by the American Heart
Association.
b. watching a television show about diabetes.
c. learning about food safety techniques in a high school economics course.
d. joining a support group to help overcome an eating disorder. - Answer B
A college student exercises regularly and generally eats a healthy variety of foods, is
taking a course in general nutrition, buys locally produced food whenever possible, is an
active member of an on-campus faith-based organization, and keeps a journal to help
process her emotions. What else could be important for her to include in her life in order
to develop her overall wellness?
a. Growing some of her own food
b. Keeping a food record to help evaluate what she eats
c. Eating meals with friends throughout the week
d. Meeting with a registered dietitian to review her food choices - Answer C
For a client who is missing meals because of poor planning or is too busy to eat,
emotional health can be affected by _____, which can cause confusion or anxiety.
a. low blood sugar levels
b. high blood sugar levels
c. high blood pressure
d. extremely low blood pressure - Answer D
The best example of the type of concern that is likely to be addressed by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services when target goals for Healthy People 2030
are updated is
a. preference for vegetarian eating patterns among white women.
b. low intake of fruits and vegetables by African American children.
c. widespread use of bottled water in higher socioeconomic groups.
d. common use of protein and vitamin supplements in athletes. - Answer B
An example of community support for health promotion is
a. teaching young mother skills in safe food preparation.
b. watching a television documentary about industry errors in food processing.
c. labeling fresh poultry packages with information about proper food storage.
d. being aware that Salmonella can be transmitted because of inadequate food
preparation. - Answer C
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,An example of a technique for health promotion is
a. exercising five times a week.
b. local supermarkets expanding the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables.
c. teaching a teenager how to choose healthier foods at fast-food restaurants.
d. information about the relationship of dietary intake and diet-related disorders. -
Answer C
For the efficient functioning and maintenance of the body, a person needs to consume
sufficient amounts of
a. fiber.
b. nutrients.
c. minerals.
d. supplements. - Answer B
A nurse has just been assigned to a community health program for older adults. She
should check the document Healthy People 2020 to become familiar with
a. nutrition priorities and goals for older American adults.
b. dietary standards for Americans older than 50 years.
c. dietary guidelines recommended for older adults.
d. MyPlate recommendations for older adults. - Answer A
A healthy female middle-aged client asks what she can do to prevent the development
of type 2 diabetes. Weight control and nutrition strategies discussed are considered
a. primary treatment.
b. primary prevention.
c. secondary prevention.
d. tertiary prevention. - Answer B
As a home health care nurse, you are visiting a 70-year-old client who has just returned
home from the hospital after being treated for coronary artery disease. The medical
nutrition therapy developed for him by the hospital dietitian is considered
a. palliative care.
b. primary prevention.
c. secondary prevention.
d. tertiary prevention. - Answer D
A nutrient that can be made by the body is called
a. essential.
b. complete.
c. incomplete.
d. nonessential. - Answer D
A client exercises regularly and wants to make sure he has sufficient energy for his
workouts. The type of nutrient that will be most helpful in providing the energy he needs
is
a.carbohydrates.
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,b. water.
c. minerals.
d. protein. - Answer A
A 45-year-old man tells you that he drinks 3 oz of Scotch whiskey most evenings. His
alcohol intake is considered
a. insignificant.
b. moderate.
c. higher than is recommended.
d. dangerously high. - Answer B
A dessert contains 4 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrate, 15 g of fat, and 5 g of alcohol.
The nutrient that provides the most kilocalories in the dessert is
a. protein.
b. carbohydrate.
c. fat.
d. alcohol. - Answer C
A cup of frozen yogurt contains 24 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of fat, and 4 g of protein. The
total number of kilocalories in the frozen yogurt is
a. 110.
b. 130.
c. 140.
d. 162. - Answer B
Combinations of amino acids link together to form
a. protein.
b. carbohydrates.
c. dietary fiber.
d. lipids. - Answer A
A bodybuilder tells you that all of his meals and snacks include high-protein foods such
as eggs, canned tuna, chicken, milk, and cheese. Most of the extra protein is probably
used by his body to form
a. strong bones and joints.
b. body fat stores.
c. healthy brain tissue.
d. increased muscle mass. - Answer B
When clients have a strong family history of both heart disease and cancer, the nurse
should encourage them to reduce their intake of
a. dietary fiber.
b. protein.
c. monounsaturated fat.
d. saturated fat. - Answer D
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, The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is able to assess the
overall nutritional and health status of Americans because
a. the populations surveyed are representative of the total population.
b. it focuses on ethnic and socioeconomic groups at greatest risk.
c. it collects large volumes of survey data from all over the nation.
d. survey methods and standards are consistent from year to year. - Answer A
In working with a ethnic minority population, a helpful way to increase health literacy
could be to
a. invite members of the community to help identify needs and teaching strategies.
b. encourage acculturation and adoption of healthful American eating patterns.
c. set up a feeding program to provide healthy food for members of the community.
d. use visual aids rather than written materials during health education encounters. -
Answer A
A client has heard that nutrients can be converted to other nutrients in the body. He
takes high-dose vitamin C supplements because he believes this will supply his bodys
need for other vitamins. What would you tell him?
a. He should switch to a multivitamin supplement instead of just vitamin C.
b. Each vitamin has a specific function and needs to be supplied through a variety of
foods.
c. Vitamin C can provide only water-soluble vitamins, and he still needs to consume fat-
soluble vitamins.
d. Vitamin C supplements should be taken only when he has symptoms of a cold or
influenza. - Answer B
For a mother with two children who works in health care management 60 to 70 hours a
week, the biggest barrier to healthy eating is likely to be
a. lack of concern for her own or her children's health.
b. inadequate income to purchase healthy foods.
c. insufficient time to plan and prepare healthful meals.
d. lack of knowledge about healthy eating. - Answer C
A class of nutrients that is important in body structure and influences the function of
muscles and the central nervous system is
a. proteins.
b. minerals.
c. vitamins.
d. carbohydrates. - Answer B
If mine workers were trapped in a mine and it took several days for a rescue team to
reach them, the nutrient that they would need most in order to survive is
a. protein.
b. carbohydrates.
c. water.
d. vitamins. - Answer C
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