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MA CHAPTER 35
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1What is the term for a chemical substance found in food that is needed by the body for survival and well-being?
- Adiet
- Bnutrient
- Cantioxidant
- Dnutrition
2All of the following are benefits of good nutrition EXCEPT:
- Asupports good physical and mental well-being
- Bhelps to maintain a healthy weight
- Cprevention of cancer
- Dlowers the risk of heart disease and diabetes
3All of the following are performed by the medical assistant using a knowledge of nutrition EXCEPT:
- Aconducting a nutritional assessment of a patient and recommending nutrition therapy
- Bscheduling an appointment for a patient with a dietitian
- Crelaying dietary restrictions to a patient for a test or procedure
- Dproviding a patient with nutrition handouts
4What is the term for a food that has vitamins and minerals added to it to replace those lost during processing of that food?
- Awhole-grain food
- Benriched food
- Cpasteurized food
- Dfortified food
5A food with a high nutrient density is:
- Ahigh in calories and low in nutrients
- Bfortified with vitamins and minerals
- Clow in calories and high in nutrients
- Dhigh in protein and low in fat
6All of the following are examples of macronutrients EXCEPT:
- Acarbohydrates
- Bfats
- Cprotein
- Dminerals
7How many kilocalories are provided by one gram of carbohydrate?
- A4
- B6
- C9
- D12
8What is the function of carbohydrate in the body?
- Aprimary source of energy for the body
- Bbuild and repair of body tissue
- Cassists in blood clotting
- Dproduction of blood cells
9Which of the following enables glucose to enter the body cells and be converted to energy?
- Aglycogen
- Binsulin
- Cbeta cells of the pancreas
- Dlactase
10Which of the following is an example of an empty calorie food?
- Acandy
- Bcake
- Ccookies
- Dsoft drinks
- Eall of the above
11All of the following are examples of monosaccharides EXCEPT:
- Aglucose
- Bfructoe
- Cgalactose
- Dsucrose
12Complex carbohydrates are made up of:
- Amany sugar units strung together in a long chain
- Bone sugar unit
- Ctwo sugar units
- Damino acids
13All of the following provide kilocalories for the body EXCEPT:
- Acarbohydrates
- Bdietary fiber
- Cfat
- Dprotein
14Which of the following is a characteristic of soluble fiber?
- Ait helps to lower blood cholesterol
- Bgood food sources include oatmeal, apples, broccoli, and legumes
- Cit makes an individual feel full longer
- Dall of the above
15All of the following are functions of fat in the body EXCEPT:
- Ait provides energy for the body
- Bit assists in the transmission of nerve impulses
- Cit insulates and cushions the body
- Dit transports water soluble vitamins in the body
16What percent of the daily calorie intake of an individual should come from fat?
- Aapproximately 45% to 65%
- Bno more than 20% to 35%
- Cless than 7%
- Dbetween 70% to 80%
17All of the following contain saturated fat EXCEPT:
- Anuts
- Bbutter
- Cbacon
- Dcheese
18All of the following are characteristics of monounsaturated fat EXCEPT:
- Ait has a protective effect against heart disease
- Bit is liquid at room temperature
- Cit is found primarily in plant-based foods
- Dgood food sources include palm oil and coconut oil
19What is the purpose of adding trans fat to a food item?
- Ato preserve the food item
- Bto increase shelf life of a food item
- Cto give the food a more desirable taste
- Dall of the above
20What is the disadvantage of trans fat?
- Ait increases the HDL cholesterol level
- Bit increases the risk of liver disease
- CIt interferes with the absorption of iron
- Dit increases the risk of heart disease
21All of the following are characteristics of cholesterol EXCEPT:
- Adietary cholesterol is only found in plant sources
- Bit helps to make up cell membranes
- Cit is needed for the production of hormones and bile
- Dit is manufactured by the liver
22Which of the following may occur in an individual with a high blood cholesterol level?
- Ahypertension
- Batherosclerosis
- Chyperglycemia
- Djoint pain
23What is the term for the chemical form in which most fat exists in food?
- Apolyunsaturated fat
- Btriglycerides
- Cfatty acids
- Damino acids
24Which of the following may result in an elevated triglyceride level in the body?
- Atype 2 diabetes
- Bexcess alcohol consumption
- Cbeing physically inactive
- Dsmoking
- Eall of the above
25Which of the following is the primary function of protein in the body?
- Ato build, repair, and maintain body tissue
- Bto provide energy for the body
- Cto assist in regulating body processes
- Dto maintain a healthy immune system
26All of the following are good food sources of protein EXCEPT:
- Apasta
- Bmilk
- Ceggs
- Dmeat
27Through the process of digestion, protein is broken down into:
- Aglucose
- Bamino acids
- Cfatty acids
- Ddisaccharides
28What is the term for an amino acid that is required by the body and must be obtained from food?
- Anonessential amino acid
- Bincomplete amino acid
- Cessential amino acid
- Dmicronutrient
29What is a complete protein?
- AA protein that contains all of the essential amino acids needed by the body
- Ba type of protein found in plant-based foods
- Ca protein that can be synthesized by the body
- Da protein that lacks one or more essential amino acids needed by the body
30Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?
- Aprovide energy for the body
- Bconsists of inorganic compounds
- Cneeded in small amounts for normal growth and development
- Dcan be produced by the body
31Which of the following is a function of the B vitamins?
- Ato regulate metabolism
- Bto facilitate nervous system function
- Cto maintain healthy skin
- Dto assist enzymes in converting food into energy
- Eall of the above
32All of the following are good food sources of the B vitamins EXCEPT:
- Acitrus fruits
- Bwhole gain bread and cereals
- Clegumes
- Ddark green leafy vegetables
33All of the following are characteristics of fat soluble vitamins EXCEPT:
- Athey dissolve in fat
- Ban excessive intake may lead to toxicity symptoms
- Cthey cannot be stored in the body
- Dthey include vitamins A,D,E, K
34Which of the following conditions can result from a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine)?
- Apellegra
- Bscurvy
- Costeoporosis
- Dberiberi
35Which of the following conditions can result from a deficiency of vitamin B9 (folic acid)?
- Acerebral palsy
- Bosteomalacia
- Ccleft palate
- Dneural tube birth defects
36Which of the following conditions can result from a deficiency of vitamin B12 (cobalamin)?
- Adermatitis
- Bpernicious anemia
- Cmuscle cramps
- Dnight blindness
37Which of the following conditions can result from a deficiency of vitamin C?
- Ableeding gums
- Beasy bruising
- Cpoor wound healing
- Dmuscle cramps
- Eall of the above
38Which of the following vitamins is needed for healthy skin and to maintain vision dim light?
- Avitamin A
- Bvitamin D
- Cvitamin E
- Dvitamin K
39Which of the following conditions can result from a deficiency of vitamin D in children?
- Arickets
- Bosteoporosis
- Cscurvy
- Danemia
40Which of the following vitamins is required for the formation of prothrombin needed for normal blood clotting?
- AVitamin D
- BVitamin C
- CVitamin K
- DVitamin E
41Which of the following minerals is needed for healthy bone and teeth?
- Acalcium
- Bpotassium
- Ciodine
- Dzinc
42Which of the following minerals is needed to make hemoglobin?
- Acalcium
- Biron
- Cmagnesium
- Dchromium
43Which of the following conditions can result from a deficiency of iron?
- Ahemophilia
- Bosteomalacia
- Cgoiter
- Danemia
44Which of the following minerals provide an increased resistance to dental cavities?
- Aphosphorus
- Bchloride
- Cfluoride
- Dcopper
45What percentage of an adult is made up of water?
- A10% to 20%
- B20% to 25%
- C60% to 65%
- D80% to 85%
46Which of the following is a function of water?
- Atransportation of substances in and out of cells
- Bcools the body through perspiration
- Cprovides a solvent for ridding the body of waste products
- Dcushions the shock to bones and joints
- Eall of the above
47Most water is lost from the body through:
- Aurine
- Bfeces
- Cperspiration
- Dbreathing
48Which of the following individuals may require a multivitamin and mineral supplement?
- Aan individual consuming less than 1200 kcal per day
- Ban individual with crohn's disease
- Ca pregnant woman
- Dan elderly individual
- Eall of the above
49How much of MyPlate should consist of the protein group?
- A10%
- B25%
- C30%
- D50%
50Which of the following requires a food label?
- Afresh fruits
- Bpackaged foods
- Cfresh vegetables
- Drestaurant food
51Which of the following nutrients (listed on a food label) should be limited in the diet?
- Atotal fat
- Bcalcium
- Ciron
- Ddietary fiber
52All of the following are names for added sugar EXCEPT:
- Acorn syrup
- Bascorbic acid
- Cmolasses
- Dhoney
53How are ingredients listed on a food label?
- Ain descending order of weight from lowest to highest
- Bfrom the most nutritious ingredient to the least nutritious ingredient
- Cin descending order of weight from highest to lowest
- Din descending order of calories from most to least
54What name is used on a food label to identify trans fat?
- Asodium citrate
- Bmonosodium glutamate
- Chydrogenated vegetable oil
- Dtriglycerides
55What is the term for the application of the science of nutrition to promote optimal health and treat illness?
- Adietitian
- Bmalnutrition
- Cnutrition therapy
- Dweight management
56Obesity increases the risk of developing which of the following?
- Ahypertension
- Btype 2 diabetes
- Csleep apnea
- Dosteoarthritis
- Eall of the above
57All of the following are key elements in the treatment of obesity EXCEPT:
- Areduced calorie eating plan
- Bphysical exercise program
- Cfad diets
- Dbehavior modification plan
58What occurs in the body when more calories are used for energy by the body than are consumed?
- Acalorie surplus
- Bmalnutrition
- Cinsulin resistance
- Dcalorie deficit
59How many kilocalories make up 1 pound of body fat?
- A1200
- B2500
- C3500
- D5000
60How many minutes each week should a healthy adult spend in moderate-intensity physical exercise?
- A60 minutes
- B100 minutes
- C150 minutes
- D180 minutes
61Which of the following may result from atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries?
- Anarrowing of the coronary arteries
- Bpartial blockage of the coronary arteries
- Chardening the arterial walls
- Dall of the above
62All of the following are recommendations of the TLC (therapeutic lifestyle changes) eating plan EXCEPT:
- Asaturated fat: less than 7% of total calories
- Bsodium: at least 5000 mg per day
- Ccholesterol: less than 200 mg per day
- Ddietary fiber: 20 to 30 grams per day
63All of the following are high in dietrary cholesterol EXCEPT:
- Aegg whites
- Bmilk
- Cliver
- Dshellfish
64Which of the following may occur if high blood pressure is not brought under control?
- Aheart attack
- Bkidney damage
- Cstroke
- Ddamaged vision
- Eall of the above
65Which of the following is recommended for the prevention and control of hypertension?
- ATLC eating plan
- BMyPlate eating plan
- CDASH eating plan
- Dexchange list system
66Which of the following foods is low in sodium?
- Apickles
- Bfruit juice
- Chot dogs
- Dcanned coups
67Type 1 diabetes is caused by an inability of the body to:
- Abreak down carbohydrates into glucose
- Bproduce insulin
- Cbreak down fat
- Dstore glycogen
68Which of the following is recommended nutrition therapy or type 1 diabetes?
- Aexchange list system
- Breduced calorie intake
- Clow fat diet
- Dlow sodium diet
69Which of the following risk factors contributes the most to the development of type 2 diabetes?
- Asmoking
- Bhigh blood pressure
- Clack of physical activity
- Dexcess body weight
70What is the name of the condition in which the body produces insulin but does not use it effectively?
- Amalnutrition
- Bhypoglycemia
- Cinsulin resistance
- Dinsulin shock
71All of the following are characteristics of lactose intolerance EXCEPT:
- Abody doesn't produce enough lactose
- Bcaused by an allergy to lactose
- Cbody cannot fully digest lactose
- Dusually begins during late adolescence or adulthood
72Which of the following is a symptom of lactose intolerance?
- Aabdominal bloating
- Bdiarrhea
- Cflatulence
- Dabdominal cramping
- Eall of the above
73Which of the following foods does NOT contain gluten?
- Awhole wheat bread
- Beggs
- Cpasta
- Dbeer
74Which of the following occurs with celiac disease?
- Aerosion of the lining of the stomach
- Binflammation of the colon
- Cshortness of breath
- Ddamage to the villi of the small intestine
75Which of the following foods does NOT contain lactose?
- Asoy milk
- Bcheese
- Cice cream
- Dwhole milk
76Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen?
- Amilk
- Bapples
- Ceggs
- Dwheat
77Which of the following are symptoms of a food allergy?
- Askin rash
- Bhives
- Cswelling
- Dshortness of breath
- Eall of the above
78What type of nutrition therapy is typically used for a patient with a severe food allergy to peanuts?
- Aelimination diet
- Brotation diet
- Cdenaturation
- Dallergy injections
79What occurs with a rotation diet?
- Aexposure of the food allergen to heat so the body no longer recognizes it as an allergen
- Bgradual desensitization of the body to the food allergen by limiting the number of times it is ingested
- Cremoval of the food allergen from the diet
- Dexposure of the food allergen to acid to prevent an allergic reaction
80How do supplemental digestive enzymes assist in treating food allergies?
- Athey cause the blood to become more alkaline which helps to relieve allergic symptoms
- Bthey suppress the allergic response
- Cthey break down food into smaller, less allergenic molecules
- Dthey reduce the amount of histamine released by the body
81Dr. Baldwin has recommended that Cierra Hart, age 52, increase the intake of calcium in her diet to assist in the prevention of osteoporosis. To assist in this, Dr. Baldwin asks Chandra Clark, CMA (AAMA) to instruct Mrs. Hart in how to read food label. Chandra relays to Mrs. Hart that a food label indicating the following %DV of calcium would be considered high in calcium:
- A5% DV or less
- B10 to 19% DV
- C20% DV or more
- DNone of the above
82Mrs. Hart asks Chandra what foods are good sources of calcium. Which of the following foods should Chandra include in her response?
- Amilk
- Bcheese
- Cyogurt
- Dcottage cheese
- Eall of the above
83Danielle Stevens is being treated by Dr. Baldwin for obesity and must eliminate empty calorie foods from her eating plan. Ms. Stevens asks Chandra Clark, CMA (AAMA) what is meant by an empty calorie food. Which of the following is the correct response for Chandra to relay to Ms. Stevens?
- AA food that provides nutrients but no calories
- BA food that contains saturated fat
- CA food that provides calories but little or no nutrients
- DA food that is deficient in vitamins and minerals
84Ms. Stevens asks Chandra for some examples of foods that are considered empty calorie foods. All of the following are appropriate responses except:
- Apotatoes
- Bcake
- Ccookies
- Dsoft drinks
85Jason Bond has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and has been placed on the TLC eating plan. Mr. Bond wants to know why he must reduce the saturated fat in his diet. Which of the following would be an appropriate response for Chandra Clark, CMA (AAMA) to relay to Mr. Bond?
- ASaturated fat increases the blood pressure
- BSaturated fat clogs the coronary arteries
- CSaturated fat raises the bad cholesterol and lowers the good cholesterol
- DSaturated fat increases the blood glucose level
86Mr. Bond consumes the following foods on a regular basis. Which of these foods is high in saturated fat?
- Abacon
- Bnuts
- Cavacados
- Dfish
87Robert Christian has been placed on a low sodium diet for hypertension. Robert wants to know how a low sodium diet helps to lower blood pressure. Which of the following is an appropriate statement for Chandra Clark, CMA (AAMA) to include in her response?
- AWhere sodium goes, water follows
- BThe plasma of the blood consists primarily of water
- CA decrease in sodium causes a decrease in the blood volume
- DA reduced blood volume causes less resistance against artery walls which results in a lower blood pressure
- Eall of the above
88Robert Christian consumes the following foods on a regular basis. Which of these foods is low in sodium?
- ACanned soup
- BPickles
- CHam
- DFruit juice
89Mary Smith has been diagnosed with lactose intolerance. She asks Chandra Clark, CMA (AAMA) what causes lactose intolerance. Which of the following is the correct response for Chandra to relay to Mrs. Smith?
- AIt is caused by a food allergy to lactose
- BIt is caused by a deficiency of calcium in the diet
- CThe body is not able to fully digest lactose
- DThe body produces too much lactase
90Mrs. Smith asks Chandra what foods contain lactose. All of the following are correct responses for Chandra to relay to Mrs. Smith except:
- Acheese
- Bice cream
- Cwhole milk
- Deggs
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