Question 1

What is the optimal percentage of body fat for a 55-year-old male?

Accepted Answer

A)   10% to 14%
B)   12% to 19%
C)   14% to 23%
D)   16% to 25%
E)   18% to 30%F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following behaviors might a patient with an eating disorder exhibit or mention in conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Buys a wide variety of low-calorie foods
B)   Avoids skipping meals but snacks on low calorie foods
C)   Uses laxatives, excessive exercise, vomiting, or diuretics for weight control
D)   Enjoys going to a social event instead of dieting or exercising
E)   Follows a commercial weight-loss plan to ensure good nutritionF) B) and C)
G) A) and E) C

Question 3

Another name for vitamin B1 is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   niacin
B)   carotene
C)   thiamine
D)   riboflavin
E)   pyridoxineF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following are functions of lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)   They provide a concentrated source of heat and energy.
B)   They promote normal growth and wound healing.
C)   They maintain the structural integrity of the heart and aid in muscle contraction.
D)   They build healthy bones and teeth and aid in blood clotting.
E)   They decrease the rate of carbohydrate breakdown and absorption.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E) A

Question 5

Which of the following are either stored in the liver and muscle cells as glycogen or converted and stored as fat?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carbohydrates
B)   Proteins
C)   Minerals
D)   Vitamins
E)   FiberF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric intake be made up of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)   5%
B)   4% to 8%
C)   10% to 35%
D)   40% to 50%
E)   50% to 60%F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron
B)   Iodine
C)   Selenium
D)   Zinc
E)   CalciumF) A) and B)
G) A) and E) E

Question 8

Which of the following contain unsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A)   Meats and animal products
B)   Corn oil and olive oil
C)   Butter and whole milk
D)   Egg yolks
E)   Fried foodsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Nutrition given to patients as specially prepared nutrients injected directly into their veins rather than given by mouth is ________ nutrition.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for building and repairing cells and tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Protein
B)   Fat
C)   Carbohydrates
D)   Vitamins
E)   MineralsF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

A diet that consists of tea, broth, non-citrus juices, carbonated beverages, popsicles, and gelatin is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   full-liquid diet
B)   soft diet
C)   clear-liquid diet
D)   pureed diet
E)   high-fiber dietF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

When discussing diets with patients, which of the following would you not include?

Accepted Answer

A)   Give the patient a written diet plan to take home
B)   Emphasize the patient's poor eating habits
C)   Teach a small amount of material at a time
D)   Let the patient play an active role in the learning process
E)   Keep explanations at the level of the patient's understandingF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Natural, inorganic substances the body needs to help build and maintain body tissues and carry on life functions are ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A deficiency in which mineral causes a goiter?

Accepted Answer

A)   Zinc
B)   Magnesium
C)   Iodine
D)   Iron
E)   PhosphorusF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

A deficiency in vitamin B12 causes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   scurvy and poor wound healing
B)   rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults
C)   slow blood clotting
D)   pernicious anemia and irreversible liver damage
E)   convulsions, dermatitis, and anemiaF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Dietary ________ help people get proper nutrition by suggesting the types and quantities of food that people should eat each day.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The ________ aspect of weight loss includes methods such as keeping a food diary to pinpoint overeating patterns, controlling the stimuli associated with overeating, and providing rewards for successful behavior.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

In the phase of metabolism called ________, substances such as nutrients are changed into more complex substances and used to build body tissues.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following can be converted to glucose and used for immediate fuel?

Accepted Answer

A)   Proteins
B)   Lipids
C)   Carbohydrates
D)   Minerals
E)   WaterF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The most common food allergens include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hamburger, tea, corn, and pickles
B)   wheat, milk, eggs, and chocolate
C)   chicken, beans, and pineapple
D)   lettuce, cucumbers, and peaches
E)   broccoli, peas, and beansF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Exam 55: Nutrition and Health

What is the optimal percentage of body fat for a 55-year-old male?

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Which of the following behaviors might a patient with an eating disorder exhibit or mention in conversation?

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Another name for vitamin B1 is ____.

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Which of the following are functions of lipids?

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Which of the following are either stored in the liver and muscle cells as glycogen or converted and stored as fat?

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It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric intake be made up of protein?

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

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Which of the following contain unsaturated fats?

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Nutrition given to patients as specially prepared nutrients injected directly into their veins rather than given by mouth is ________ nutrition.

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Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for building and repairing cells and tissue?

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A diet that consists of tea, broth, non-citrus juices, carbonated beverages, popsicles, and gelatin is a ____.

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When discussing diets with patients, which of the following would you not include?

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Natural, inorganic substances the body needs to help build and maintain body tissues and carry on life functions are ________.

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A deficiency in which mineral causes a goiter?

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A deficiency in vitamin B12 causes ____.

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Dietary ________ help people get proper nutrition by suggesting the types and quantities of food that people should eat each day.

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The ________ aspect of weight loss includes methods such as keeping a food diary to pinpoint overeating patterns, controlling the stimuli associated with overeating, and providing rewards for successful behavior.

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In the phase of metabolism called ________, substances such as nutrients are changed into more complex substances and used to build body tissues.

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Which of the following can be converted to glucose and used for immediate fuel?

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The most common food allergens include ____.

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