SCI228 Nutrition, Health & Wellness w/Lab
Week 1 Quiz
Question 1
(TCO 1) An increased risk for obesity, heart disease, and Type II diabetes is associated with _________.
diets high in saturated fats
diets low in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
diets high in monounsaturated fats and dairy products
both diets high in saturated fats and diets low in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Question 2
(TCO 1) The foods that are found at the very top of the Food Guide Pyramid include:
milk, yogurt, and cheese.
vegetables and fruit.
fats, oils, and sweets.
bread, cereal, rice, and pasta.
Question 3
(TCO 1) The dietary standard that has been established regarding nutrients about which more research is needed to determine human requirements is the ________.
DRI
RDA
AI
UL
Question 4
(TCO 1) ________ are examples of inorganic nutrients.
Vitamins
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Question 5
(TCO 3) What is chyme?
Ulcerations of the esophageal lining
Healthy bacteria of the small intestine
Mixture of partially digested food, water, and gastric juices
Substance that allows for the emulsification of dietary lipid
Question 6
(TCO 3) Which large vessel transports absorbed nutrients to the liver?
Portal vein
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Subclavian vein
Question 7
(TCO 3) Which of the following is TRUE concerning the safe storage of leftovers?
Leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of serving.
Leftovers should be stored at a depth of no greater than two inches.
Leftovers should only be refrigerated for up to four days.
All of these are true.
Question 8
(TCO 3) Which of the following food preservation methods limits spoilage by drawing water out of foods, making them inhospitable to bacterial growth?
Sugaring
Salting
Smoking
All of these
Question 9
(TCO 3) An estimated ________ of all chicken eggs in the U.S. are contaminated with Salmonella.
one-fifth
one-fourth
one-third
one-half
Question 10
(TCO 3) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using biopesticides?
Degrade rapidly and are easily washed away by water
Do not leave pesticide residues on crops
Can be produced synthetically and are therefore inexpensive
Are less toxic to humans and the environment
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Week 2 Quiz
Question 1
(TCO 1) The simplest units of carbohydrates are called:
fatty acids.
amino acids.
monosaccharides.
calories.
Question 2
(TCO 1) When fructose and glucose are bonded together, they form:
table sugar.
malt sugar.
milk sugar.
fruit sugar.
Question 3
(TCO 1) A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of:
two monosaccharides.
two polysaccharides.
one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide.
two oligosaccharides.
Question 4
(TCO 2) Which of the following is associated with the development of ketosis?
A diet that contains too much fat
A diet that contains insufficient fat
A diet that contains too many carbohydrates
A diet that contains insufficient carbohydrates
Question 5
(TCO 2) ________ is a technique employed by some endurance athletes to increase their storage of muscle glycogen.
Ketosis
Carbohydrate loading
Glycogen surging
Gluconeogenesis
Question 6
(TCO 2) A diet low in fiber is associated with an increased risk of developing:
kidney stones.
dental caries.
diabetes.
diverticulosis.
Question 7
(TCO 3) Over 16 million Americans have diabetes. Which of the following is the most prevalent form of diabetes?
Type I
Type II
Gestational
Pediatric
Question 8
(TCO 3) Which of the following is NOT characteristic of Type II diabetes?
Arises most commonly during adulthood
Insulin resistance or insensitivity
Often associated with obesity
The least common form of diabetes
Question 9
(TCO 3) Which artificial sweetener was almost banned because of a proposed relationship with bladder cancer in experimental animals?
Saccharin
Sucralose
Aspartame
Acesulfame-K
Question 10
(TCO 4) Which of the following ethnic groups has the LOWEST incidence of lactose intolerance?
Asians
African Americans
Caucasians
Hispanics
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Week 3 Quiz
Question 1
(TCO 3) All of the following are major classes of dietary lipids EXCEPT:
glycogens.
triglycerides.
sterols.
phospholipids.
Question 2
(TCO 3) Which of the following fatty acids is generally solid at room temperature?
Short-chain
Saturated
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated
Question 3
(TCO 6) One potential problem with a very low-fat diet is that it may be deficient in:
phosphorus.
cholesterol.
trans fatty acids.
essential fatty acids.
Question 4
(TCO 6) Which of the following triggers the breakdown of stored fat?
Lipoprotein lipase
Adrenaline
Insulin
Estrogen
Question 5
(TCO 6) Which of the following is a fat replacer?
Phosphate
Saccharin
Olestra
Trans fat
Question 6
(TCO 5) Which of the following health problems has been associated with high protein intakes?
Elevated blood cholesterol
Marasmus
Edema
Sickle cell anemia
Question 7
(TCO 5) Which part of an individual amino acid distinguishes it from other amino acids?
Side chain
Central carbon
Amine group
Acid group
Question 8
(TCO 5) Which of the following foods is a source of complete proteins?
Broccoli
Apple
Chicken
Whole grain bread
Question 9
(TCO 5) During the process of protein synthesis, ________ is the step in which messenger RNA is decoded into an amino acid sequence at the cell’s ribosome.
transcription
translation
deamination
denaturation
Question 10
(TCO 5) Vegetarian diets are associated with increased consumption of ________.
carcinogens
antioxidants
prions
vitamins B12 and D
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Week 5 Quiz
Question 1
(TCO 3) The smallest and most unique unit of matter is a(n):
molecule.
atom.
free radical.
element.
Question 2
(TCO 3) Which of the following are required components of antioxidant enzyme systems?
Antioxidant minerals
Antioxidant vitamins
Phytochemicals
Gastrointestinal microflora
Question 3
(TCO 7) About 90% of vitamin E is stored in:
adipose tissue.
the liver.
cell membranes.
the skin.
Question 4
(TCO 7) Which of the following are rich sources of Vitamin C?
Milk and cheese
Seafood
Wheat and oats
Green and red peppers
Question 5
(TCO 7) Which of the following nutrients requires the most frequent consumption to assure adequate body stores?
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
Beta-carotene
Question 6
(TCO 8) The retinoid that has the most important physiological role in the human body is:
retinol.
retinoic acid.
retinal.
beta-carotene.
Question 7
(TCO 8) Which of the following is FALSE in regard to trabecular bone?
Very sensitive to changes in hormones and nutrition
Porous and spongy in composition
Turnover is very rapid
Comprises approximately 80% of the skeleton
Question 8
(TCO 8) Which of the following is our primary dietary source of Vitamin D?
Seafood
Chicken
Green leafy vegetables
Milk
Question 9
(TCO 9) The neural tube is formed by the ________ week of pregnancy.
1st
4th
12th
20th
Question 10
(TCO 9) Most of the body’s phosphorus is stored in:
the liver.
adipose tissue.
the skeleton.
the kidneys.
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Week 6 Quiz
Question 1
(TCO 1) The most accurate method for measuring body fat composition is __________.
infrared reactance
skinfold measurement
underwater weighing
bioelectrical impedence analysis
Question 2
(TCO 2) Which of the following describes the effect that severe dieting has on basal metabolic rate?
Basal metabolic rate is decreased.
Basal metabolic rate is increased.
Basal metabolic rate is unchanged.
The effect on basal metabolic rate varies.
Question 3
(TCO 3) The recommended intake of cholesterol is less than __________ mg per day.
1,000
500
300
100
Question 4
(TCO 4) In which of the following events would carbohydrate loading be the most beneficial?
Weight lifting
Baseball game
Cross country skiing
100-yard dash
Question 5
(TCO 5) Obsessive-compulsive, perfectionism, socially inhibited, compliant, and emotionally restrained describe personality traits of:
anorexia nervosa.
bulimia nervosa.
binge eating disorder.
obesity.
Question 6
(TCO 6) What percentage of individuals diagnosed with anorexia nervosa are women?
50-60%
70-80%
80-90%
90-95%
Question 7
(TCO 7) Which of the following psychiatric disorders causes the most deaths among women?
Schizophrenia
Depression
Psychosis
Anorexia nervosa
Question 8
(TCO 8) Which of the following is the most common eating disorder?
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge-eating disorder
Pica
Question 9
(TCO 9) Which of the following eating disorders is associated with obesity?
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge-eating disorder
Reverse anorexia
Question 10
(TCO 10) According to the American Psychiatric Association, anorexia nervosa is diagnosed when body weight is less than ________ % of expected height and weight.
70
75
85
90
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Week 7 Quiz
Question 1
(TCO 4) Recommended weight gain during pregnancy is based on the:
mother’s weight at the end of the first trimester.
size of the fetus at three months’ gestation.
mother’s pre-pregnancy body mass index.
mother’s age.
Question 2
(TCO 4) The inner portion of the zygote that implants in the uterine lining is called the:
fetus.
blastocyst.
embryo.
placenta.
Question 3
(TCO 5) During the second and third trimesters, the caloric needs of a pregnant woman increase by ________ kilocalories per day.
100
300
500
750
Question 4
(TCO 6) The primary cause of heartburn and constipation during pregnancy is:
inadequate fluid intake by the mother.
overeating by the mother.
intolerance to prenatal vitamins.
relaxation of the smooth muscles.
Question 5
(TCO 7) The hormone that suppresses milk production during pregnancy is:
estrogen.
prolactin.
progesterone.
both estrogen and progesterone.
Question 6
(TCO 8) Baby Joe is nine months old and weighs 22 pounds. Approximately how many calories should he consume each day?
750
1,100
1,345
Need more information to calculate; it depends on his height and activity level
Question 7
(TCO 9) For which of the following children should a multivitamin/mineral supplement be considered?
A child who is a vegan
A child who has cystic fibrosis
A child who is a picky eater
All of these
Question 8
(TCO 10) How much fat is recommended for a preschooler?
10-20% of total energy
15-25% of total energy
25-35% of total energy
40-50% of total energy
Question 9
(TCO 10) The total amount of energy needed per day for any given age is called ________.
EER
RDA
DRI
AI
Question 10
(TCO 10) Which of the following best describes Project?
Government campaign to encourage school children to be more physically active
Nationwide initiative that aims to improve the nutritional disparity among senior citizens
Fundraising campaign to supplement the financial revenues that institutions will lose when vending machines are banned from public schools
Media literacy curriculum for adolescent girls that promotes healthy body images
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Week 8 Final Exam
Question 1
(TCO 1) Which government agency regulates organic farming standards in the United States?
Food and Drug Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
Environmental Protection Agency
Centers for Disease Control
Question 2
(TCO 1) The second step of the scientific method is:
observation and description of a phenomenon.
testing a research question or hypothesis.
generating a hypothesis.
collecting data.
Question 3
(TCO 1) Your grandmother has recently been diagnosed with Type II diabetes. Which of the following professionals is most likely to be qualified to offer your grandmother assistance in planning her diabetic diet?
Registered Dietitian (RD)
PhD in nutrition
Medical Doctor (MD)
Nutritionist
Question 4
(TCO 1) The standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals is:
EAR.
AI.
RDA.
UL.
Question 5
(TCO 2) Without sufficient ________, the colon gets too little exercise and becomes weak.
calories
protein
fiber
water
Question 6
(TCO 2) Jane consumed a breakfast that contained 85 grams of carbohydrates, 20 grams of protein, and 18 grams of fat. How many kilocalories did Jane eat at breakfast?
492 kilocalories
582 kilocalories
917 kilocalories
1,107 kilocalories
Question 7
(TCO 2) Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are not absorbed by the body?
Starch
Disaccharides
Dietary fiber
Simple sugars
Question 8
(TCO 3) In which organ does the majority of water absorption occur?
Mouth
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Question 9
(TCO 3) Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment approach for someone suffering from GERD?
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
Omission of all lactose foods
Antibiotic therapy
Loses weight and quits smoking
Question 10
(TCO 3) Not only is HCL produced in the stomach to help with enzyme transformation, another function of the stomach is to:
neutralize stomach acid.
activate pepsinogen to form pepsin.
protect stomach cells from auto digestion.
emulsify fats.
Question 11
(TCO 4) ________ is a technique employed by some endurance athletes to increase their storage of muscle glycogen.
Ketosis
Carbohydrate loading
Glycogen surging
Gluconeogenesis
Question 12
(TCO 4) The simplest units of carbohydrates are called:
fatty acids.
amino acids.
monosaccharides.
calories.
Question 13
(TCO 4) In the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the:
muscles and liver.
kidney and muscles.
liver and kidney.
liver and pancreas.
Question 14
(TCO 5) Which of the following fatty acids is generally solid at room temperature?
Trans
Saturated
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated
Question 15
(TCO 5) Sex hormones and adrenal hormones are substances derived from which class of lipid?
Fatty acids
Triglycerides
Phospholipids
Sterols
Question 16
(TCO 5) What are the three classes of lipids?
Monosaccharide, disaccharides, and starch
Triglycerides, sterols, and phospholipids
Sterols, amino acids, and polysaccharides
Phospholipids, glycogen, and dipeptides
Question 17
(TCO 5) Which of the following foods are rich sources of saturated fatty acids?
Cashew nuts
Olive and canola oils
Canola and corn oils
Butter and lard
Question 18
(TCO 6) Which of the following health problems has been associated with high protein intakes?
Elevated blood cholesterol
Marasmus
Edema
Sickle cell anemia
Question 19
(TCO 6) Which of the following is a genetic disorder resulting in debilitating protein abnormalities?
Cystic fibrosis
Mad cow disease
Marasmus
Kwashiorkor
Question 20
(TCO 6) Of the 20 amino acids relevant to the human body, how many are considered essential?
They are all essential.
11
Nine
10
Question 21
(TCO 6) A complete protein:
contains all 20 amino acids.
contains all nine essential amino acids.
has not been denatured.
is composed of only di- and tri-peptides.
Question 22
(TCO 7) Which of the following organs is responsible for the synthesis of vitamin D?
Skin
Pancreas
Gallbladder
All of these
Question 23
(TCO 7) Which nutrient serves as a cofactor to various enzymes involved in the coagulation of blood?
Iron
Vitamin K
Vitamin D
Both a and b
Question 24
(TCO 7) Vitamin K’s primary role in the body is:
muscle contraction.
enzyme action.
nerve transmission.
blood clotting.
Question 25
(TCO 7) Green leafy vegetables are good sources of ________.
magnesium
Vitamin K
B Vitamins
all of the above
Question 26
(TCO 8) Water is known as the universal solvent.
Water helps to regulate body temperature.
Water helps to maintain blood volume.
Water works as an excellent cleansing agent to flush toxins out of the body.
Most solutes (particles) will dissolve in water.
Question 27
(TCO 8) What is the primary reason why we sweat?
Maintain blood volume
Maintain sodium balance
Excrete waste products
Regulate body temperature
Question 28
(TCO 8) Which organ is primarily responsible for maintaining fluid balance?
Small intestine
Kidneys
Liver
Pancreas
Question 29
(TCO 8) Which is NOT a symptom of low blood pressure?
Stroke
Confusion
Fainting spells
Lethargy
Question 30
(TCO 9) Which of the following BEST describes an eating disorder?
A psychiatric condition that requires a physician’s diagnosis
Any condition in which one’s eating behavior changes more than six times per year
General term that describes a variety of abnormal or atypical eating behaviors
Any behavior in which one attempts to reduce one’s body weight below a healthy range
Question 31
(TCO 9) Obsessive-compulsive, perfectionism, socially inhibited, compliant, and emotionally restrained describe personality traits of:
anorexia nervosa.
bulimia nervosa.
binge eating disorder.
obesity.
Question 32
(TCO 9) In which of the following events would carbohydrate loading be the most beneficial?
Weight lifting
Baseball game
Cross country skiing
100-yard dash
Question 33
(TCO 10) Recommended weight gain during pregnancy is based on the:
mother’s weight at the end of the first trimester.
size of the fetus at three months’ gestation.
mother’s pre-pregnancy body mass index.
mother’s age.
Question 34
(TCO 10) Due to the fact that the demand for red blood cells increases during pregnancy, what nutrient is needed regularly?
Calcium
Iron
Folate
All of the above
Question 35
(TCO 10) Baby Billy is currently five months old. Since birth, Billy’s weight and height have been in the 95th percentile on the growth charts. What does this tell you about Billy’s growth and development?
Billy is underweight and is not growing well.
Billy is overweight and is consuming too many calories.
Billy is growing consistently; he may grow to be a larger, but healthy, adult.
Billy is growing normally; he may grow to be a smaller, but healthy, adult.
Question 36
(TCO 1) Organic foods are commonly used to describe foods that are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides. To be labeled organic, foods must meet federal standards. What are those standards?
Question 37
(TCO 2) What form is iron absorbed in and where can stored iron be found?
Question 38
(TCO 3, 5) Beginning with the mouth, describe the digestion and absorption of dietary protein. What is the final fate of protein in the human body?
Question 39
(TCO 4). Please explain the relationship between Vitamin A and beta Carotene, as well as the role of beta Carotene in the body.
Question 40
(TCO 5) Describe the optimal diet for a long-distance runner and discuss the types of foods that this type of athlete should eat.
Question 41
(TCO 6) Provide an overview of what Binge Eating Disorder is, as well as provide symptoms, health issues, and solutions for those who suffer from this disease.
Question 42
(TCO 7) Why is the development of atrophic gastritis detrimental to the absorption of Vitamin B12?
Question 43
(TCO 8) Water not only quenches our thirst, but it also performs a number of functions that are critical to life. Please list water’s many functions.
Question 44
(TCO 10) How much weight should a pregnant woman gain? What are some of the risks of not gaining an appropriate amount of weight or gaining too much?
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