Nutrition Exam 3

Front 1

vitamin K's primary role in the body is

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blood clotting

Front 2

which of the following is NOT associated with the female athlete triad?

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hypertension

Front 3

dowagers hump is one characteristic of

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osteoporosis

Front 4

in which phase of the life cycle is bone loss the greatest

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menopause

Front 5

Bob's physician has just diagnosed him with iron-deficiency anemia. All good advice for Bob to utilize more dietary iron EXCEPT:
- eat meat with beans and veggies
- drink a glass of oj with breakfast cereal
- drink a glass of milk with iron supplement
-cook foods in cast-iron pans

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cook foods in cast-iron pans

Front 6

which of the following is the primary iron storage protein found in the body?

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ferritin

Front 7

which of the following is NOT a good source of vitamin K?

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sun exposure

Front 8

which of the following explains why folate is critical to the health of a newly conceived embryo?

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- folate is need for proper cell division

Front 9

folate deficiency during pregnancy is associated with

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neural tube defects

Front 10

who is most likely to develop vitam B12 deficiency?

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vegans

Front 11

inadequate intrinsic factor is associated with

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pernicious anemia

Front 12

match each condition to the correct description
A. neural tube defects
B. microcytic anemia
C. pernicious anemia
1. vitamin B12 deficiency
2. iron deficiency
3. folate deficiency

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A. 3
B. 2
C. 1

Front 13

a limitation in using the body mass index is that

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it does not take body composition into account

Front 14

the three components of total energy expenditure include

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basal metabolic rate, physical activity, thermic effect of food

Front 15

which component of energy expenditure is the most variable from on individual to

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energy cost of physical activity

Front 16

the set point theory suggests

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our bodies are designed to maintain its weight within a narrow range

Front 17

what answer BEST describes the type of weight loss than an individual will experience by restricting calories and increasing his or her level of physical activity?

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the individual will lose adipose tissue and preserve or increase lean body tissue

Front 18

the type of eating disorder characterized by episodes of binging and purging

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bulimia nervosa

Front 19

which is NOT a symptom of anorexia nervosa?

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secretive consumption of large amounts of food in a short period of time

Front 20

which of the following is NOT a typical warning sign of bulimia nervosa?

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weight loss

Front 21

warning sings of the female athlete triad include

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excessive dieting, excessive exercise, stress fractures

Front 22

the embryo is the most vulnerable to teratogens during which stage of pregnancy?

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first semester

Front 23

a low-birth-weight infant will weigh

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less than 5.5 pounds

Front 24

macrocytic anemia results from a deficiency of

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folate and vitamin B12

Front 25

fetal demand for iron is highest during the

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third trimester

Front 26

the stimulus that is needed for continued and sustained production of breast milk is

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infant sucking

Front 27

which of the following hormones is responsible for breast milk synthesis?

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prolactin

Front 28

the most common nutrient deficiency in younge children is caused by inadequate

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iron

Front 29

which food is an example of a developmentally appropriate food for a toddler?

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two small slices of cheese

Front 30

which nutrient is generally NOT a concern for vegan children?

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vitamin C

Front 31

which of the following is NOT a typical physiological change with aging?

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increase in lean body mass

Front 32

what factor increases the need for supplemental vitamin D?

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sunscreen

Front 33

extracellular fluid consists of

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tissue fluid (interstitial fluid) and plasma

Front 34

what is the primary reason we sweat?

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to regulate body temperature

Front 35

hyponatremia is associated with

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insufficient intake of dietary sodium, overhydration

Front 36

the compact bone that makes up the outer surface of bone is called

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cortical

Front 37

_____ refers to the two-step process in which bone tissue is recycled

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bone remodeling

Front 38

bone cells that are responsible for resorption of bone tissue are called

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osteoclasts

Front 39

which of the following hormones are released when blood calcium when blood calcium levels fall?

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parathyroid hormone

Front 40

which of the following nutrients increases the absorption rate of calcium?

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vitamin D

Front 41

A vitamin D deficiency in adults may lead to

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osteomalacia

Front 42

insufficient vitamin D during childhood is associated with

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rickets

Front 43

math to best description
1. iron
2. vitamin D
3. vitamin B12
4. calcium
5. vitamin A
A. along with vitamin B12 may be a ow intake for vegan toddlers but not lacto-ovo vegetarians
B. associated with the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide
C. essential for proper differentiation of epithelial cells
D. people living in Alaska may require supplementation of this nutrient during the winter
E. vegan diet must include reliable supplemental source

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1. B
2. D
3. E
4. A
5. C

Front 44

choose the best matching
1. lactic acid
2. glycolysis
3. creatine phosphate
4. aerobic
5. anaerobic
A. end product of metabolism produced when there is a limited supply of oxygen
B. without oxygen; high intensity exercise
C. breakdown of glucose
D. with oxygen; lower-intensity exercise
E. high-energy compound that can regenerate ATP in seconds

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1. A
2. C
3. E
4. B
5. D

Front 45

vitamin B12 requires____for absorption

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intrinsic factor

Front 46

which of the following stimulates the thirst mechanism?

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reduced blood volume and increased solute concentration

Front 47

which water-soluble vitamin can regenerate vitamin E after it has been oxidized?

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vitamin C

Front 48

how do antioxidant vitamins eliminate free radicals?

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donate electrons or hydrogens

Front 49

which of the following statements is TRUE regarding free radicals?

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free radicals are formed as a by-product of healthy metabolism

Front 50

which of the following is a function of vitamin E?

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protecting PUFA in cell membranes from oxidation

Front 51

the deficiency disease or symptom associated with vitamin C

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scurvy

Front 52

which of the following increases the RDA for vitamin C

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smoking cigarettes

Front 53

which of the following are rich sources of vitamin C?

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green and red peppers

Front 54

Vitamin A plays many roles; some that we discussed in class are:

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directing cell differentiation, maintaining healthy vision, maintaining a healthy immune system

Front 55

hyponatremia is assoicated with

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overhydration

Front 56

_____refers to the coupled process of bone resorption and formation

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bone remodeling

Front 57

iron deficiency anemia results in changes that include

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weakness and fatigue, depressed immune function

Front 58

the compact bone that makes up the outer surface of bone is called

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cortical

Front 59

in which of the following types of exercise would CP be an important source of energy?

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sprinting in the 100-meter race in 12 seconds

Front 60

the amount of ATP stored in a muscle cell will fuel the muscles activity for

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1-3 seconds

Front 61

where do we synthesize vitamin D?

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skin

Front 62

vitamin D plays a critical role in maintaining calcium balance by actively

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increasing calcium absorption in the small intestine, increasing bone resorption, increasing calcium reabsportion in the kidney

Front 63

at rest, the body's primary fuel source is

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fat

Front 64

the best time to replenish glycogen stores is

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right after exercising

Front 65

in which of the following events would carb loading be the most beneficial?

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cross country skiing for long distances

Front 66

aldosterone is

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a hormone that responds to reduced blood calcium levels

Front 67

which component of energy expenditure is the most variable from one individual to another?

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energy cost of physical activity

Front 68

the embryo is most vulnerable to teratogens during which stage of pregnancy?

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1st trimester

Front 69

match the following
1. dysgeusia
2. xerostomia
3. dysphagia
4. achlorhydria
A. abnormal taste perception
B. salivary production decline
C. difficulty swallowing
D. reduction in gastric hydrochloric acid production

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1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Front 70

the very first milk that newly lactating mother produces is called

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colostrum

Front 71

which of the following fatty acids is critical to fetal brain and eye development?

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docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

Front 72

breast feeding benefits an infant because

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of the presence of immune cells and antibodies in colostrum, of the presence of appropriate amounts of protein and lactose in mature breast milk, it allows the infant and mother to bond

Front 73

2 people:
- 30 yr old male, comp. bod builder, weight 235, 5' 10"
- 50 yr old male office worker, wknd bowler, weights 235, 5
10"
who has higher BMI?

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they are equal

Front 74

basal metabolic rate describes

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the energy expenditure associated with maintaining one's heartbeat, respiration, and body temperature

Front 75

body mass index is

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the ratio of a person's body weight to their height

Front 76

which of the following BMI is associated with an increased mortality rate?

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<18.5, >30

Front 77

abdominal adiposity increases a person's risk for

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diabetes millitus, heart disease

Front 78

which of the following correctly describes the energy balance equation?

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energy consumed= energy expended

Front 79

sacropenia

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diminished muscle mass

Front 80

aging is often associated with dysphagia, which is

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difficulty swallowing foods

Front 81

a preterm infant is one that is born

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before 38 weeks gestation

Front 82

inadequate intake of which vitamins is linked to cognitive decline in the elderly?

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folate, B12

Front 83

which of the following is not a method of purging?

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grazing

Front 84

which of the following eating disorders is associated with obesity?

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binge-eating

Front 85

currently, the best known treatment of eating disorders is

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a team-management approach

Front 86

indadequate intakes of _____ during pregnancy are associated with neural tube defects in the fetus

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folate

Front 87

a substance that causes a birth defect is called

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teratogen

Front 88

at what point during pregnancy is adequate folate the MOST important?

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during the middle trimester

Front 89

about ___ percent of our daily energy expenditure is attributable to the thermic effect of food

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5-10

Front 90

the amount of energy expended by the body in digesting, absorbing, transporting, metabolizing, and storing nutrients is called

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thermic effect of food

Front 91

obesity is classified as having a BMI of

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30 or above

Front 92

the thrifty gene theory suggests that

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some people possess a gene or genes that allow them to store energy more efficiently than other people

Front 93

good fluid sources for infants during their first year of life are

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breastmilk, infant formula

Front 94

what physiological changes accompany aging?

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changes in body composition, changes in gastrointestinal function, changes in sensory perception