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STRAIGHTERLINE NUTRITION FINALEXAM QUESTIONS AND QUESTIONS
which pituitary hormone signals the kidneys to conserve water by conserving sodium? -
Answer-aldosterone
during which stage of the lifecycle can a prolonged deficiency in iron result in impaired
cognitive development? - Answer-early infancy
which government program provides supplemental food vouchers specifically for low-
income pregnant women and children? - Answer-women, infants, and children (WIC)
which is a symptom of anorexia? - Answer-rituals involving food and exercise
which statement describes a consequence of anorexia? - Answer-body temperature is
lowered, which results in decreased metabolism*
which of these is an effective means to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses? -
Answer-thaw foods in the fridge
according to the EPA, which of the following is a useful strategy for reducing the intake
of pesticide residue from foods? - Answer-thoroughly scrub, rinse, and peel fruits and
vegetables
it is unlawful to add any amount of cancer-causing substance to food, according to the -
Answer-delaney clause
which of the following is an unintended effect of the use of pesticides in food
production? - Answer-destruction of natural predators of plant eating insects
which food should be consumed no more than once per week to limit the intake of
mercury? - Answer-swordfish
which of these actions helps to decrease the risk of pesticide exposure? - Answer-
remove skin from poultry and fish**
which of these pregnancy complications can be reduced by 50% if a woman is
physically active during pregnancy? - Answer-gestational diabetes
the body's need for iron increases during pregnancy because of the need to - Answer-
synthesize additional hemoglobin
it is recommended that a healthy woman of normal weight gain about how many pounds
during pregnancy? - Answer-26 to 35
,after about six months, which mineral stores have been depleted in breast-fed babies? -
Answer-iron
why is it recommended that solid foods be introduced after six months of age? -
Answer-to decrease risk of food allergies
which of the following can increase the risk of osteoporosis? - Answer-inadequate
exposure to sunlight
what is one of the basic premises of the USDA/HHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans,
2010? - Answer-nutrient needs should be met primarily through food consumption
how does an active lifestyle help to slow some of the physiological changes that occur
during aging? - Answer-maintains muscle mass
charlie is 75 years old and is complaining of problems with constipation. Which dietary
recommendation may be appropriate to help him establish more regular bowel habits? -
Answer-increase intake of whole grains and water
over the past 50 years, rates of _________ have declined among American adults -
Answer-death from cardiovascular disease
which class of nutrients comprises 60% of body weight? - Answer-water
current factors that can influence american food habits negatively are - Answer-social
changes that are leading to a general time shortage for many of us
which of the following most accurately describes the term epidemiology? - Answer-a
study of how disease rates vary among different population groups
in the ________ experimental design, neither the participants nor the researchers are
aware of each participant's assignment (test or placebo) or the outcome of the study
until it is completed - Answer-double-blinded
which of the following is not a simple carb? - Answer-starch
a kilocalorie is a measure of - Answer-heat energy
pat purchases a 2-liter bottle of root beer. this would be approximately ________ -
Answer-2 quarts
which of the following is not true about water? - Answer-provides energy
a warning sign or symptom of alcohol poisoning is - Answer-semiconsciousness or
unconsciousness
, EER refers to - Answer-estimated calorie needs for the average person of a specific
height, weight, age, gender, and physical activity pattern
physical activity guidelines for Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of _____
minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults - Answer-150
measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called -
Answer-anthropometry
the dietary guidelines recommend limiting intake of __________ to less than 10% of
calories - Answer-saturated fatty acids
which of the following is NOT a wise application of MyPlate? - Answer-eliminating foods
from the fruits group to lose weight
nutrient density can be defined as the amount of - Answer-a particular nutrient in a
serving of food divided by the number of kilocalories in that serving
when using MyPlate to choose fruits and veggies, one should include a vitamin C
source such as citrus fruit and a dark green veggie each day, as a source of ______ -
Answer-vitamin A
Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 18 mg. She has no condition
warranting a greater-than-normal need for iron. Which of the following statements is true
about her consumption of this nutrient? - Answer-Only if her intake is consistently less
than 70% of the RDA would she be at great risk of nutritional deficiency.
Which term describes failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that
is inadequate to meet nutritional needs? - Answer-Undernutrition
In passive absorption, nutrients enter the cell - Answer-from an area of higher solute
concentration to one of lower concentration
A compound that allows for communication between one cell and the next is a -
Answer-neurotransmitter
Which of the following is stored within the nucleus of the cell and acts as a code book
for synthesizing specific proteins? - Answer-DNA
The organelles that are known as the "power plants" or the "powerhouses" of the cell
are the - Answer-mitochondria
The study of the ways nutrients and food influence gene expression is called - Answer-
nutrigenomics
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