NTR109/110 Exam 2

1. 1It has been proven that diets rich in antioxidants, such as whole fruits and vegetables, decrease cancer risk.

   1. ATrue
   2. BFalse
2. 2Osteoblasts are

   1. ACells that are responsible for bone formation
   2. BCells that erode the surface of bones
   3. CCollagen fibers in our bones
   4. DThe storage form of calcium in our bones
3. 3How is bone health accessed?

   1. AUse of an X-ray
   2. BBlood test for calcium
   3. CDEXA scan
   4. DMRI
4. 4Assuming equal serving sizes, which of the following foods would be a good source of calcium?

   1. ASkim milk
   2. BWhole milk
   3. CLow fat milk
   4. DAll of the above
5. 5Foods altered through biotechnology do not have to tell the consumer on a food label.

   1. ATrue
   2. BFalse
6. 6The term bioavailability refers to

   1. AThe source of calcium
   2. BThe type of calcium
   3. CThe degree to which our bodies can absorb and utilize any given nutrient
   4. DWhether or not the source is organic or synthetic
7. 7What other vitamins or minerals are instrumental to bone health besides calcium?

   1. APhosphorus and vitamins K, E, D
   2. BPhosphorus, magnesium, and vitamins K and D
   3. CPhosphorus, magnesium, fluoride, and vitamins K and D
   4. DVitamin D, phosphorus, magnesium and fluoride
8. 8Which of the following options is true regarding washing hands in food preparation?

   1. AUse only antibacterial soap
   2. BUse only clean hand towels to dry hands
   3. CWash thoroughly, under nails for at least 20 secs
   4. DWash hands before handling foods
9. 9What causes giardiasis?

   1. AA virus
   2. BBacteria
   3. CA parasite
   4. DA toxin
10. 10Mycotoxins are produced by

    1. APlants
    2. BFungi
    3. CHelminths
    4. DBacteria

11. 11Dowager's hump is one characteristic of

    1. AFluorosis
    2. BOsteoporosis
    3. CThe female athlete triad
    4. DRickets
12. 12Individuals who have diseases that result in the malabsorption of ___________ are at risk for a vitamin D deficiency.

    1. Acarbohydrate
    2. Bfat
    3. Cminerals
    4. Dprotein
13. 13Insufficient vitamin D during adulthood is associated with ________.

    1. ARickets
    2. BOsteomalacia
    3. CKidney stones
    4. DHypocalcemia
14. 14Which of the following explains why folate is critical to the health of a newly conceived embryo?

    1. AFolate is needed for proper cell division
    2. BFolate is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance
    3. CFolate regulates bone formation
    4. DFolate is essential for heart function
15. 15Celine had a cut that bled a lot before it clotted. Which of the following deficiencies might cause increased bleeding?

    1. AVitamin K
    2. BIron
    3. CCopper
    4. DZinc
16. 16Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to low bone density in the adult years?

    1. Ainadequate calcium intake in childhood and adolescence
    2. Blow body weight
    3. Cearly onset of menarche in females
    4. Dphysical inactivity in adolescence
17. 17Which of the following would be highest in sodium?

    1. A1/2 cup canned of tomato sauce
    2. B3 oz of cured, roasted ham
    3. C1 oz potato chips
    4. D4 saltine crackers
18. 18High ______ consumption is linked to an increased risk of hypertension.

    1. ACalcium
    2. BChloride
    3. CPotassium
    4. DSodium
19. 19What can you do to help reduce hypertension?

    1. AIncrease consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and reduce alcohol intake
    2. BReduce salt intake and increase fluid consumption
    3. CStabilize weight and increase physical activity
    4. DIncrease physical activity and increase protein
20. 20The best sources of carotenoids include

    1. Awhole grains, nuts, seeds, egg yolk, and plant oils
    2. BLean meat, poultry, fish, and legumes
    3. CCorn, peas, and beans
    4. DPumpkin, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes and apricots
21. 21Vitamin C is essential in the synthesis of

    1. AAscorbic acid
    2. BCollagen
    3. CCarbohydrates
    4. DHaemoglobin
22. 22Which of the following diseases has NOT been linked to free radical damage?

    1. ACancer
    2. BHeart Disease
    3. CArthritis
    4. DType I Diabetes
23. 23Which of the following is NOT a good source of Vitamin D?

    1. ASunshine
    2. BFatty fish
    3. CFortified milk and margarine
    4. DFruits, vegetables and whole grains
24. 24Vitamin D

    1. Ais necessary for iron absorption
    2. Bprevents scurvy
    3. Cacts an antioxidant
    4. Daids in the absorption of calcium
25. 25Bone density is influenced by

    1. AGenetics
    2. BDietary intake
    3. CBody weight
    4. DAll of these choices are correct
26. 26Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the

    1. ASkin
    2. BBones
    3. CLiver and kidneys
    4. DSmall intestine
27. 27Rich food sources of Vitamin D include

    1. Asweet potatoes
    2. Bsalmon
    3. Cspinach
    4. Dcanola oil
28. 28Which of the following foods provides nonheme iron?

    1. Aeggs
    2. Bliver
    3. Cspinach
    4. Dfish
29. 29Excessive sun exposure can lead to vitamin D toxicity

    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
30. 30A deficiency of _______ results in large, immature red blood cells because of insufficient DNA production.

    1. AFolate
    2. BNiacin
    3. CRiboflavin
    4. DVitamin C
31. 31A high intake of folate is dangerous because it

    1. AMeans the person is eating too much protein
    2. BIs easily stored in the body
    3. CCan "mask" pernicious anaemia
    4. DIncreases vitamin B-12 needs
32. 32An in women, the risk of osteoporosis increases with menopause due to the loss of the hormone ______

    1. Ainsulin
    2. Bthyroid
    3. Cestrogen
    4. Dprogesterone
33. 33The primary cause of chronic hunger worldwide is

    1. Apoverty
    2. Black of resources
    3. Cinability to eat
    4. Ddrought
34. 34Food insecurity

    1. Ais a condition of anxiety regarding running out of food or money to buy food
    2. Bis an extreme shortage of food
    3. Cis failing health that results from longstanding dietary practices that do not coincide with nutritional needs
    4. Dcan be ruled out in cases of overweight and obesity
35. 35Which condition is the DASH diet designed to help people manage?

    1. AHypertension
    2. BHermorrhoids
    3. CDiabetes
    4. DDiverticulosis
36. 36Primarily, the consequence of under nutrition both in North America and worldwide can be seen through a(n)

    1. Aoverall decrease in food consumption
    2. Bdecrease in the number of obese people
    3. Cincrease in infant mortality
    4. Dincrease in elderly mortality
37. 37Human milk typically provides benefits to infants in developing countries because it is

    1. Ahygenic
    2. Bnutritionally sound
    3. Cprovides immune factors
    4. Dall of the above
38. 38Which of these has been associated with reducing the risk of both breast and prostate cancer?

    1. Athe consumption of arsenic
    2. Bthe consumption of soybeans and soy products
    3. Cthe consumption of lead
    4. Dthe consumption of saturated fats
39. 39HACCP has how many principles?

    1. A3
    2. B5
    3. C7
    4. D9
40. 40What colour should be urine be if a person is hydrated?

    1. AMedium yellow
    2. BClear to pale yellow
    3. CBrown
    4. DDark Yello
41. 41Which bacteria in soft cheese is the most common cause of still birth in pregnant women?

    1. ASalmonella
    2. BE .coli
    3. CListeria
    4. DClostridium Pefringens
42. 42Fluids may serve critical functions such as transport, protection, and lubrication of tissues, as well as _______, just to name a few.

    1. ADecreasing appetite
    2. BAccounting for blood volume
    3. CFlushing out fat
    4. DHelping with weight loss
43. 43Cooked foods should be refrigerated immediately or within

    1. A4 hours
    2. B3 hours
    3. C2 hours
    4. D1 hour
44. 44Sodium and potassium play a key role in the generation of

    1. Anew tissue
    2. Bnerve impulse transmission
    3. Cions
    4. Dhormones
45. 45Which statement is FALSE regarding fat-soluble vitamins

    1. AFat soluble vitamins are stored in adipose tissue and the liver
    2. BOverconsumption of fat soluble vitamins can lead to toxicity symptoms
    3. CFat soluble vitamins need to be consumed on a daily basis
    4. DFat soluble vitamins are absorbed along with dietary fat
46. 46National School Lunch Program Nutritional Guidelines recommend

    1. ANo more 30% of calories come from fat
    2. BNo more than 10% of calories come from saturated fat
    3. CAt least 1/3rd of the RDA for protein
    4. DAt least 1/3rd of the RDA for Calcium
    5. EAll of the above are correct
47. 47Symptoms of dehydration may include

    1. AFatigue
    2. BLow body temperature
    3. CIncreased urine production
    4. DAll of these choices are correct
48. 48Non-heme iron is much more reliably absorbed than heme iron

    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
49. 49Capsaicin, the phytochemical found in hot peppers may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by:

    1. Adecreasing the risk of blood clots
    2. Bincreasing HDL cholesterol
    3. Cincreasing LDL cholesterol
    4. Ddecreasing HDL cholesterol
50. 50A temperature range between 40degF and _____ is referred to as the "danger zone" of food-borne illnesses.

    1. A50degF
    2. B70degF
    3. C140degF
    4. D180degF
51. 51Fat soluble vitamins can be highly toxic when consumed in excess

    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
52. 52Folic acid deficiency causes

    1. APellagra
    2. BScurvy
    3. CNeural tube defects
    4. DAnaemia
53. 53Trichinosis is caused by consuming

    1. AUndercooked pork
    2. BUnpasteurized milk
    3. CRaw eggs
    4. DUnpasteurized apple cider
54. 54Toxicity of Vitamin D can lead to

    1. AHypercalcemia
    2. BIncreased calcium excretion
    3. CCalcification of soft tissues
    4. DGrowth retardation
    5. EAll of the above
55. 55Anaemia is caused by a deficiency of

    1. AIron
    2. BFolate
    3. CVitamin B12
    4. DAll of the above
56. 56All of the following inhibit iron absorption EXCEPT

    1. ATea
    2. BWhole grains
    3. COrange juice
    4. DMilk
57. 57Who is responsible for determining the safety and efficacy of any dietary supplement?

    1. Athe Food and Drug Administration
    2. Bthe manufacturer of the supplement
    3. Cthe Attorney General
    4. Dthe Federal Trade Commission
58. 58The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was previously known as

    1. AThe Food Stamp Program to
    2. BWIC
    3. CThe Emergency Food Assistance Program
    4. DNutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP)
59. 59The goal of the WIC program is to provide supplemental nutritious food to

    1. AWomen Postpartum
    2. BPregnant women
    3. CInfants
    4. DChildren up to 5 years of age
    5. EAll of the above
60. 60Over the last 30 years in Singapore, cases of hip fracture have increased 5 times in women aged 50 and above, and 1.5 times in men of the same age group. What is the RDA of calcium in Singapore?

    1. A800mg
    2. B1000mg
    3. C1300mg
    4. D2000mg

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