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When you check overrun, you are checking... a. Excess stock in the storeroom b. surplus soap and rinse aids in the dishmachine c. the weight of ice cream d. the total cost of unexpected meal served

C. the weight of ice cream
What is the process by which the water content of a vegetable is replaced by a concentrated salt solution?a. gellingb. osmosisc. diffusiond. retrogradation
C. diffusion
Which recipe ingredient should be adjusted in a recipe if a cake has a crunchy crust and compact moist texture?a. milkb. flourc. sugard. baking powder
C. sugar
Why do egg whites beat easier at room temperature?a. the pH is increasedb. the protein is denaturedc. the surface tension is lowerd. the surface tension is higher
C. the surface tension is lower
Which pigment does not change color in a acid or an alkaline solution?a. anthocyaninb. chlorophyllc. carotened. flavone
C. Carotene
The end products of cellular oxidation are:a. water, carbon dioxide, energyb. carbon hydrogen, nitrogenc. indigestable fiber, nitrogen, d. monosaccharides, amino acids, energy
A. water, carbon dioxide, energy
Carbohydrates listed in order of decreasing sweatness:a. fructose, glucose, sucrose, sorbitolb. sucrose glucose, fructose, sorbitol,c. fructose, sucrose, glucose, sorbitold. sorbitol, fructose, sucrose, glucose
C. fructose, sucrose, glucose, sorbitol
Which is more costly? a. fruit packed as "dietetic"b. fruit packed in its own natural juicec. fruit packed in light syrupd. fruit packed in heavy syrup
a. fruit packed as "dietetic"
A group of rats being fed gelatin as the sole protein source were not growing well. What was the likely reason?a. gelatin has to tryptophan, and is low in methionine and lysineb. gelatin has no methionine, and is low in in tryptophanc. gelatin has no lysine or methionine, and is low in tryptophand. gelatin has no arginine
a. gelatin has to tryptophan, and is low in methionine and lysine
How can you decrease the cholesterol in a recipe?I. use skim milk II. Use margarine III. Use egg substitutea. I, IIb. I, II, IIIc. II, IIId. III
B. I, II, III
If you replace half and half with whipping cream in ice cream, the effects on the ice crystals will be: a. an increase in size because there is less fatb. a decrease in size because there is more fatc. no change because homogenization decreases the effect of fatd. an increase in size because there is more fat
B. a decrease in size because there is more fat
Fat produces more calories than carbohydrate when oxidized because:a. fat has more carbon and hydrogen in relation to oxygenb. fat has less carbon and hydrogen in relation to oxygenc. fat is larger molecule d. fat is smaller molecule
A. Fat has more carbon and hydrogen in relation to oxygen
Research has shown that neural tube defects can be reduced with proper supplementation of: a. ironb. folic acidc. gluatmined. arginine
B. folic acid
The best laboratory value to use in assessing iron status is: a. hemoglobinb. hematocritc. ferritind. serum iron
C. ferritin
Which is the best flour when making cakes?a. graham flourb. all-purpose flourc. Whole wheat flourd. Durum flour
B. all purpose flour
Where is lactose absorbed?a. small intenstineb. stomachc. pancreasd. liver
a. small intestine
Considering the following smoke points of various fats, which would be the best to use for frying? a. 300° Fb. 325° Fc. 375° Fd. 400° F
D. 400° F
Which minerals are involved in carbohydrate metabolism? a. cobalt, zinc b. chromium, zincc. copper, chromiumd. iron, zinc
B. chromium, zinc
Acidic Chyme becomes neutralized in the duodenum by: a. mixing with bicarbonate and fluidsb. mixing with intestinal enzymesc. mixing with sodium and potassiumd. mixing with bile
A. mixing with bicarbonate and fluids
The colon functions in the absorption of: a. amino acids, fatty acidsb. unsaturated fatty acids, electrolytesc. water, salts, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavind. glucose, fatty acids
C. water, salts, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin
To prevent frozen gravy from separating when thawed..a. reheat slowly and stir constantlyb. thaw it before heating and stir constantlyc. prepare it with modified starchd. cook it longer before freezing to stabilize the gravy
C. prepare it with modified starch
How much fluid is lost through insensible losses?a. 0.5 litersb. 1 literc. 2 litersd. 3-4 liters
B. 1 liter
One of the amino acids that cannot be made in the body is a. alanineb. glycinec. tyrosine d. tryptophan
D. tryptopohan
The following is an irreversible reaction:a. pyruvic acid into lactic acidb. pyruvic acid into acetyl CoAc. Glucose-6 phosphate into glycogend. glucose-6-phosphate into pyruvate
B. pyruvic acid into acetyl CoA
Riboflavin, thiamin and niacin are all involved in:A. metabolism of carbohydrate B. metabolism of fat C. metabolism of protein D. metabolism of amino acid
A. metabolism of carbohydrate
An increased plasma pyruvate level is an indication of: a. iron deficiencyb. riboflavin deficiency c. excess carbohydrate ingestiond. thiamin deficiency
D. thiamin deficiency
Which of the following stabilizes an egg white foam:a. an acidb. waterc. flourd. salt
a. an acid
Winterized oil is: a. cloudy when refrigeratedb. clear when refrigeratedc. cloudy when stored for long periods of timed. clear if only kept at room temperature
b. clear when refrigerated
What may cause EKG abnormalities: a. high serum potassium levelb. low serum potassium levelc. low serum sodium leveld. high serum sodium level
a. high serum potassium level
In the fed state, the brain uses which nutrient as a source of energy: a fatty acidb. lactic acidc. glucosed. ketone bodies
c. glucose
In starvation, the brain uses which nutrients as an energy source? a. fatty acidsb. lactic acidc. glucosed. ketone bodies
D. ketone bodies
Gluconeogenesis is the: A. catabolism of carbohydrateB. creation of glucose from glycerol and amino acidsC. breakdown of glycogen to release glucoseD. creation of glycogen
B. creation of glucose from glycerol and amino acids
Glycolysis is the: A. catabolism of carbohydrateB. creation of glucose from glycerol and amino acidsC. breakdown of glycogen to release glucoseD. creation of glycogen
A. catabolism of carbohydrate
Glycogenolysis is the: A. catabolism of carbohydrateB. creation of glucose from glycerol and amino acidsC. breakdown of glycogen to release glucoseD. creation of glycogen
C. breakdown of glycogen to release glucose
The following statements pertain to glycolysis:I. catabolism of carbohydrates II. end product is pyruvic acid III. metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids and pyruvic acid
I & III. catabolism of carbohydrates II. end product is pyruvic acid
Protein-bound iodine (PBI) measures:I. thyroid acitivityII. energy metabolismIII. level of thyroxine producedIV. Nutritional status
I, II & IIII. thyroid acitivityII. energy metabolismIII. level of thyroxine produced
Which of the following pertains to epinephrine:I. lowers blood sugarII. raises blood sugarIII. stimulates glycogenolysisIV. is secreted fromt he pituitary gland V. is secreted from the adrenal gland.
II, III, & VII. raises blood sugarIII. stimulates glycogenolysis V. is secreted from the adrenal gland.
a provitamin is a:a nutrient that can be converted into a vitaminb. a vitamin that can be converted intoa nutrientc. the endogenous form of the vitamind. a professional vitamin
A. a nutrient that can be converted into a vitamin
The formula for producing the active form of Vitamin D: A. vitamin D3 → 7 dehydrocholesterolB. ergosterol → calciferolC. cholesterol → calciferolD. 7 dehydrocholesterol → cholecalciferol
D. 7 dehydrocholesterol → cholecalciferol
In the human, Vitamin K is affected by: I mineral oil; II. anticoagulants; III. antibiotics
I, II & IIII. mineral oilII. anticoagulantsIII. antibiotics
which hormone regulates calcium levels in the body?A. insulinB. thyroidC. parathyroidD. aldosterone
C. parathryoid
Pyridoxine acts as a coenzyme in:A. iron transferB. deamination and transaminationC. fat transfer through the lymph systemD. osmotic pressure of body fluids
B. deamination and transamination
Which of the following are synthesized in part by intestinal bacteria. A. biotin, pantothenic acid, vitamin KB. vitamin E, Vitamin K, biotinC. pyridoxine, vitamin ED. ascorbic acid, pyridoxine, vitamin K
A. biotin, pantothenic acid, vitamin K
Ascorbic acid aids in would healing. Which of the following applies:A. collagen → hydroxyprolineB. proline → hydroxyproline → collagenC. hydroxyproline → proline → collagenD. hydroxyproline → collagen
B. proline → hydroxyproline → collagen
Biotin is considered a coenzyme in the synthesis of: A. proteinB. carbohydrateC. glyogenD. fatty Acids
D. fatty acids
Food iron is in the ______ form.A. ferricB. ferritinC. transferrinD. ferrous
ferric
Food iron is reduced in the stomach to the more absorbable _____ form.A. ferricB. ferrousC. transferrinD. ferritin
ferrous
When taking an iron supplement which would aid absorption? I. Orange JuiceII. eggIII. hamburgerIV. cow's milk
I & IIIOrange Juice and Hamburger
Bile is produced in the ____ and stored in the ____.
Bile is produced in the LIVER and stored in the GALLBLADDER.
cholecystokinin causes:A. contraction of the gallbladderB. peristalsisC. secreation of pancreatic JuicesD. contration of the liver
A. contraction of the gallbladder
Which enyzmes are involved in protein digestion?A ptyalin, lipase, sucraseB. Amylase, lipase, trypsin, C. pepsin, trypsin, chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidaseD. trypsin, lipase and amylase
C. pepsin, trypsin, chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidase
Protein digestion begins in theA. mouthB. stomach C. small intestineD. ileum
B. stomach
Lactase is made in the ______.
small intestine
Which enzymes are secreted by the pancreas?A. amylase, lipase, cholesterol, esterase, trypsin, chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidaseB. sucrase, maltase, lactase, lecithinase, aminopeptidaseC. ptyalinD. aminopeptidase, dipeptidase
A. amylase, lipase, cholesterol, esterase, trypsin, chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidase
Which conversion requires glucose-6-phosphatase?A. glucose → liver glycogenB. glucose → pyruvic acidC. pyruvic acid → lactic acidD. liver glycogen → glucose
D. liver glycogen → glucose
NADPH is: I. produced in the pentose shuntII. essential for the synthesis of fatty acidsIII. a substance whose production requires niacin
I, II & IIII. produced in the pentose shuntII. essential for the synthesis of fatty acidsIII. a substance whose production requires niacin
The following are required for the conversion of pyruvic acid into active acetate:A. thiamin, NAD, oxaloacetic acidB. oxygen, coenzyme A, vitamin EC. thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, coenzyme A, NADD coenzyme A, oxaloacetate, citric acid
C. thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, coenzyme A, NAD
Which vitamin acts as a coenzyme in transamination?A. pyridoxineB thiaminC. riboflavinD. B12
A. pyridxoine
Glucocorticoids are:A thyroid hormonesB. pituitary hormonesC. adrenal hormonesD. parathyroid hormones
C. adrenal hormones
Glucocorticoids; A. convert glucose into proteinB. convert fatty acids into glucoseC. convert glucose into fatD. convert protein into glucose
D. Convert protein into glucose
Fats enter the blood as ______ and leave the liver as ______.
Fats enter the blood as CHYLOMICRONS and leave the liver as LIPOPROTEINS.
the oxidation of fatty acids forms: A. acetyl CoAB. pyruvic acidC. lactic acidD. oxaloacetate
A. acetyl CoA
Pantothenic acid, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin are all involved in: A. converting pyruvate into acetyl CoAB. converting tyrosine into phenylalanineC. converting glycogen into glucoseD. converting lactic acid into oxaloacetate
A. converting pyruvate into acetyl CoA
Which of the following can be reversed with vitamin A?A. xerophthalmiaB. nyctalopiaC. Wilson's diseaseD. homocysteinuria
B. nyctalopia
Fresh meat contamination comes mianly from:A. botulismB. staphylococcusC. clostridiumD. salmonella
D. salmonella
Which of the following amino acids must be present in a parenteral solution:A. valine, leucine, glycine, alanineB. tryptophan, phenylalanine, threonine, isoleucineC. phenylalanine, methionine, arginine, tyrosine, D. lysine, glutamic acid, alanine, glycine
B. tryptophan, phenylalanine, threonine, isoleucine
The absorption of iron is enhanced by: A. acidic chyme in the duodenumB. the alkalinity of the duodenumC. oxalates and phytatesD. the absence of ascorbic acid
A. acidic chyme in the duodenum
Which of the following inhibits gluconeogenesis? A. glycogenB. insulinC. catecholaminesD. glucocorticoids
B. insulin
Which has the lowest cholesterol content?A. peanut butter and crackersB. yogurt with fruitC. choclate cakeD. roast beef sandwich
A. peanut butter and crackers
What is the difference between cake and bread flour?A. cake flour has less gluten, weaker gluten, less proteinB. bread flour has less gluten, weaker gluten less proteinC. Cake flour has weaker gluten, but has more proteinD. bread flour has stronger gluten and less protein
A. cake flour has less gluten, weaker gluten, less protein
Vitamin A is responsible for:A. groth and developmentB. blood clottingC. growth of bones and teethD. Development of tissue and skin
D. development of tissue and skin
A patient with metabolic alkalosis would have A. excess excretion of base through the kidneysB. retention of base by the lungsC. excretion of base by the lungsD. retention of base by the kidneys
D. retention of base by the kidneys
Which foods should be washed just before serving?A. plum, grapesB. peach, carrotsC. strawberry, mushroomD. apple, celery
C. strawberry, mushroom
Which government agency inspects and grades meat? A. FDAB. DHHSC. USDAD. Department of Commerce
C. USDA
If linoleic acid replaces carbohydrates in the diet:a. LDL decreases, HDL decreasesb. LDL and HDL decreasec. LDL and HDL increased. LDL increases, HDL decreases
a. LDL decreases, HDL decreases
Which is not absorbed directly into the portal blood?A. monosaccharidesB. amino acidsC. medium chain fatty acidsD. long chain fatty acids
D. long chain fatty acids
WHen subsituting buttermilk for whole milk in pastry:A. decrease the liquidB. increase the baking sodaC. use additional butter as a plastic fatD. increase the liquid
B. increase the baking soda
Ground meat will spoil faster tha nsliced meat because:A. it has more enzyme activityB. it has more fatC. more surface area is exposedD. it has less fat
C. more surface area is exposed
Evaporated milk has:A. slightly more than half of the water removedB. sugar addedC. a fat content of 3-6%D. the lactose removed
A. slightly more than half of the water removed
Ketones are most associated with: A. complex carbohydratesB. simples sugarsC. fatsD. amino acids
C. fats
Which best describes sorbitol and glucose?A. sorbitol is sweeter ant glucoseB. they each provide 7 caloreis per gramC. sorbitol is absorbed more slowlyD. they both metabolize into glucose
C. sorbitol is absorbed more slowly
What causes egg yolk color to change?A. alteration of the feed providedB. storage lengthC. shell colorD. storage color
A. alteration of the feed provided
Which data is needed to convert weight to volume?A. massB. temperatureC. specific gravityD. pH
C. specific gravity
The tartness in fruits and vegetables is due to:A. flavonesb. chlorophyllC. anthoxanthinsd. tannins
D. tannins
When a white sauce tastes starchy and grainy, the likely cause is: A. too much starch in the recipeB. improper proportions of the ingredientsC. the starch was added before the fat meltedD. uncooked flour
D. uncooked flour
The scientific process by which water makes lettuce crisp is A. osmotic pressureB. diffusionC. transaminatoinD. water active diffusion
A. osmotic pressure
Four hours after dining in a restauarant you develop nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, but no fever. The cause may be:A. staphylococcus aureusB. clostridium botulinumC. clostridium perfringensD. streptococcus
A. staphylococcus aureus
Which hormone grealty influences the BMR?A. the endocrine hormoneB. thyroxineC. the growth hormoneD. insulin
B. Thyroxine
If linoleic acid replaces saturated fat in the diet:A. total cholesterol including HDL decreaseB. HDL increasesC. LDL increasesD. no change in lipid levels
A. total cholesterol including HDL decrease
Which oil is the highest in monounsaturated fatty acids?A. oliveB. canola. C. peanutD. sunflower
A. olive
Which oil is the highest in saturated fat?A. coconutB. palmC. cocoa butterD. butter
A. coconut
Which of the following may result in metabolic acidosis?A. decreased retention of bicarbonateB. decreased retention of hydrogenC. decreased retention of chlorideD. increased retention of bicarbonate
A. decreased retention of bicarbonate
A high protein diet increases the need for:A. riboflavin and waterB. thimainC. waterD. ascorbic acid
A. riboflavin and water
Dry heat cookery should be used for which cut of meat?A. shoulderB. neckC. brisketD. near the backbone
D. near the backbone
What color do onions when cooked in an aluminum pan?a. purpleb. bluec. redd. yellow
d. yellow
Which cooking method would best convert collagen to gelatin in a bottom round roast?A. grilling it to medium rareB. braisingC. broilingD. searing
B. braising
Which method of bread-making is not as dependent on the length of time the dough sits to rise?A. straight dough methodB. sponge dough methodC. continous methodD. prime bake method
C. continous method
Which nutrient is added for flour enrichmentA. vitamin AB. iodineC. fluorineD. iron
D. iron
What does the term "USDA graded" on meat tell the consumer?A. it assures wholesomenessB. it was free of disease at the time of slaughterC. the meat is fit for human consumptionsD. it defines quality.
D. it defines quality
A cake with a fallen center may be the result of:A. too little fatB. too little sugarC. excess sugar and excess fatD. too little baking powder
C. excess sugar and excess fat
Which of the following has the least amount of saturated fat?A. 2% milkB. half and halfC non-dairy creamerD. evaporated skim milk
D. evaporated SKIM milk
Coarse texture in a cake is due to:A. too little baking powderB. over-mixingC. too much baking powder or sugarD. oven temperature too high
C. too much baking powder or sugar
Nitorgen equilibrium is associated with:A. a 25 year old pregnant femaleB. a 25 year old maleC. a 15 year old girlD. a 4 year old child
B. a 25 year old male
Children's diets are found to be low in iron due to emphasis on:A. vegetablesB. milkC. fruitsD. cereals
B. milk
Which mineral is involved in blood clotting:A. calcium B. phosphorusC. ironD. selenium
A. calcium
Which of the following is true regarding flour?A. all -purpose flour is made form soft wheatB. all-purpose flour has more protein than bread flourC. cake flour has the least and weakest glutenD. cake flour has less starch than bread flour
C. cake flour has the least and weakest gluten
The main function of glycolysis is to provide:A. pyruvate for the TCA cycleB. lactic acid for energy use by musclesC. muscle and liver glycogenD. a substrate for the Cori cycle
A. pyruvate for the TCA cycle
Food service employees should wash their hands for at least: a 30 secondsb. 25 secondsc. 20 secondsd. 15 seconds
C. 20 seconds
Metabolites of the Kreb's cycle are:A. water, energy, carbon dioxideB. energy and pyruvic acidC. electrolytes and waterD. lactic acid and glycogen
A. water, energy, carbon dioxide
Meat graded "US Standard" is the grade given at the:A. time of purchaseB. time of deliveryC. storage facilityD. time of slaughter
D. time of slaughter
Which of the following substitutions will most decrease the sodium content of a biscuit?I. low sodium milk for whole milkII. egg substitute for eggIII. low sodium baking powderA. IB. I, IIC. all of the aboveD. I, III
D. I, III
Which pasta contains egg?A. noodlesB. spaghettiC. macaroniD. linguini
A. noodles
A patient who is iron-deficient should consume _____ with a good iron source.A. apple juiceB. orange juiceC. milk D. cheese
B. orange juice
A serum sodium level of 150 mEq/L indicates:A. sepsisB. dehydrationC. hypertensionD. hyperglycemia
B. dehydration
Cabbage should be cooked: A. coveredB. in small amount of wwaterC. in a large quantity of waterD. covered in a small amount of water
C. in a large quantity of water
To decrease sodium intake, substitute:A. carrots for celeryB. unsalted margarine for regular margarineC. diet margarine for regular margarineD. carrots for pepper
B. unsalted margarine for regular margarine
Apples stored in a controlled environment would: A. ripen quicklyB. last one to two yearsC. have extended life and improved marketing qualityD. only be used as a processed food
C. have extended life and improved marketing quality
The following oils can be winterized:A. corn, soy, cottonseedB. olive, corn, soyC. cottonseed, oliveD. olive, corn
A. corn, soy, cottonseed
Which would you give to a person who is mildly hypokalemic:A. 1 cup blueberriesB. 1 cup cranberriesC. 1/2 cup applesauceD. 1 piece cantaloupe
D. 1 piece cantaloupe
A serum sodium level of 150 mEq/L is a sign of:A. a very high sodium intakeB. a very low sodium intakeC. hyponatremiaD. hypernatremia
D. hypernatremia
To increase potassium intake, consume a snack of: A. cheese and crackers, plums, cranberry juiceB. a bagel, milk and an appleC. a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich and strawberriesD. tuna salad, a wheat roll and cola
C. a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich and strawberries
If protein intake is doubled, which nutrient needs to be increased:A. pyridoxineB. folic acidC. niacinD. vitmain C
A. pyridoxine
Illness due to Bacillus Cereus is due to contaminated:A. rice products and starchy foodsB. fruitsC. dairy productsD. eggs
A. rice products and starchy foods
The cori cycle converts:A. glucose tinto galatctoseB. lactate into pyruvateC. lactic acid into glycogenD. glycogen into glucose
B. lactate into pyruvate
Fats high in monounstaruted fatty acids include: A. olive and canolaB. safflower and cornC. coconut and palmD. soy and peanut
A. olive and canola
Fats high in polyunsaturated fatty acids include:a. olive and canolab. safflower and cornc. coconut and palmd. soy and peanut
b. safflower and corn
Green beans cooked in tomato sauce turn ___ due to ____. A. bright green ; chlorophyllinB. olive green; pheophytinC. brown; carotenoidsD. black anthoxanthins
B. olive green; pheophytin
If you are on a low phosphorous diet, what food shoud you most avoid?A. beef. B. orange juiceC. yogurtD. bread
A. beef
a 5 month old is diagnosed with salmonella. What is likely the cause?A. fruit juiceB. milkC. table foodD. evaporated milk
C. table food
An 8 month old baby contracts botulism. What is the likely cause? A. cereal and evaporated milkB. cereal and honey C. cereal and table foodD. ceral and fruit juice
B. Cereal and Honey
Which is the best source of emulsificationA. eggsB. milkC. saltD. flour
A. eggs
The kidneys respond to respiratory acidosis by:A. increasing the secretion of magnesiumB. Exchanging sodium for calciumC. Increasing the retention of bicarbonateD. Exchanging potassium for hydrogen
C. increasing the retention of bicarbonate
A serum sodium level of 160 mEq/L may be due to:A. an increase in the intake of sodium-rich foodsB. Decrease steroid formationC. an increased level of aldosteroneD. a decrease in the intake of sodium-rich foods
C. an increased level of aldosterone
Green peas held on the serving line may turn olive green due to:a. pheophytinb. chlofophyllinc. anthoxanthinsd. flavones
A. pheophytin
In cereal production enrichment adds:a. vitamin Ab. Vitamin Dc. Iron d. Iodine
C. iron
Cured meat is pink due to:A. sugarB. saltC. vinegarD. nitrites
D. nitrites
A serum sodium level of 115 mEq/L may be due to:a. overhydrationb. dehydrationc. a very high sodium intaked. a sodium intake of 5.5 grams per day
A. overhydration
Butter has fatty acids in this order predominanceA. PUFA, MUFA, SFAB. SAT, MUFA, PUFAC. MUFA, SAT, PUFAD. MUFA, PUFA, SAT
B. Sat, MUFA, PUFA
Margarine has fatty acids in this order of predominanceA. PUFA, MUFA, SFAB. SAT, MUFA, PUFAC. MUFA, SAT, PUFAD. MUFA, PUFA, SAT
A. PUFA, MUFA, Sat
Lactic acid is produced by: A. glycolysisB. gluconeogeneisisC. glycogeneisisD. lactolysis
A. glycolysis
Which of the following amino acids is a precursor for serotonin? A. phenylalanineB. MethionineC. TryptophanD. tyrosine
C. tryptophan
When on Dicumarol, avoid increasing your intake of:A. spinachB. beetsC. cornD. beef
A. spinach
Food was held at 70F for a long time in anaerobic conditions. Eight hours after eating it you became ill. What is the culprit? A. salmonellaB. StaphyloccusC. Clostridium perfringensD. Campylobacer jejuni
C. Clostridium perfringens
Energy expenditure of humans can be measured by:A. heat intakeB. good intakeC. nitrogen outputD. oxygen consumption
D. oxygen consumption
Gastric proteoloysis requiresa. pyridoxineb. ascorbic acidc. hydrochloric acidd. the intrinsic factor
c. hydrochloric acid
Sorbitol is: a. is less sweet than sucrose and has a lower glycemic index than sucroseb. is less sweet than sucrose and has a higher glycemic index than sucrosec. is sweeter than sucrosed. is sweeter than sucrose and has a lower glycemic response than sucrose
a. is less sweet than sucrose and has a lower glycemic index than sucrose
Sorbitol is:a. less sweet than sucrose and has a lower glycemic index than sucroseb. less sweet than sucrose and has a slighly higer glycemic index than sucrosec. sweeter than sucrosed. sweeter than sucrose and has a lower glycemic response than sucrose
a. less sweet than sucrose and has a lower glycemic index than sucrose
Which mineral is absorbed through the intestine and transported with ceruloplasmin in the blood?A. copperB. iodineC. sodiumD. calcium
A. copper
The schilling test detects defects in the absorption of : A. folic acidB. CyancobalaminC. PyridoxineD. iron
B. Cyancobalamin
Which of the following should be avoided on a low sodium diet?a. pork loinb. turkey rollc. beef sirloind. lamb chop
B. turkey roll
What is the effect of excess caffeine intake:a. insomniab. nauseac. bloating. d. Weight gain
A. insomnia
The toxic level of vitamin A has been identified asA. 5000 IUB. 10000 IUC. 15000 IUD. 20000 IU
B. 10000 IU
The best way to prevent the spread of food-borne illness is to: a. wash hands regualrlaryb. cook all foods thoroughlyc. purchase food from trusted vendorsd. prepare food shortly before serving
A. wash hands regularly
The amino acid tryptophan can be converted into:a. serotoninb. catecholaminesc. phenylalanined. tyrosine
a. serotonin
A muffin has long tunnels from top to bottom. Next time you make this recipe you should:a. add more baking sodab. avoid over-mixing the batterc. add less butterd. cook it for a shorter time
b. avoid over-mixing the batter
prevention of an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes requires special care becausea. it is insensititve to lightb. it is sensitive to a low temperaturesc. of it’s ability to grow at temps at 34 – 113 Fd. of its ability to grow at temps of 140 – 160 F
c. of it’s ability to grow at temps at 34 – 113 F
Phenylalanine is a precursor for:a. Serotoninb. Catecholaminesc. Tryptophand. Tyrosine
d. Tyrosine
A cutting board was used to cut up raw chicken. It was then used to cut up raw vegetables. Guests eating the meal became ill most likely from:a. clostridium botulinumb. Clostridium perfingensc. salmonellad. streptoccus
c. salmonella
Decreased levels of serotonin are associated with a. decrease in carbohydrate appeitteb. increase in carbohydrate appetitec. decrased sensation of tasted. increased sensation of taste
b. increase in carbohydrate appetitie
Carbohydrate, fat and protein are all converted into:a. pyruvic acidb. acetyl CoAc. oxaloacetic acidd. ketoglutamic acid
b. acetyl CoA
If energy needs increased, which vitamins are needed in higher amounts?A. A, C, folateB. A, C, thiaminC. Thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acidD. Pyridoxine, cyancobalamin
C. Thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid
How many mEq sodium are in 1 gram of sodium?a. 25b. 43c. 65d. 110
b. 43
How can you preserve thiamin when cooking pork?a. use the drippings after the fat has been removedb. insert a meat thermometer and cook it to 170F in an oven at 325°c. Increase the cooking temperature to lessen cooking timed. Add a small quantitiy of water during cooking
b. insert a meat thermometer and cook it to 170F in an oven at 325°
A good source of vitamin A for pre-school children would be. a. grapesb. watermeolonc. cantaloupe piecesd. banana
c. cantaloupe pieces
Which amino acid is especially glucogenica. alanineb. threoninec. valined. methioinine
A. alanine
if a carbohydrate intake is increased, which vitamin needs to be increased?a. thiaminb. niacinc. riboflavind. pyridoxine
A. thiamin
The rate of oxidation of which branched-chain amino acid increases significantly during the moderate exercise?a. leucineb. phenylalaninec. tyrosined. threonine
a. leucine
what should you do with leftover sliced beef from lunch?a. throw it outb. let the meat cool at room temperature and then serve within two daysc. refrigerate immediately and then serve within two daysd. Keep it in the warmer until dinner time
c. refrigerate immediately and then serve within two days
A food is bacteria-safe if it is:a. neutral and moistb. neutral and dryc. acidic and dryd. acidic and moist
c. acidic and dry
French fries made from stored potatoes would have changes in: I. taste II. Appearance III. TextureA. I, II, IIIB. II, IIIC. ID. I, III
Taste, Appearance & Texture
What percent of protein and fat converts to glucose?a. 58% protein & 10% fatb. 10% protein & 60% fatc. 30% protein & 30% fatd. 20% protein & 40% fat
a. 58% protein & 10% fat
Excess amonts of zinc may lead to deficiency of:a. copperb. magnesiumc. irond. cobalt
A. copper
When adding bran to a flour mixture, what should be changed?a. baking temperatureb. Increase the fat and liquidc. increase oxidizing agent d. increase the flour and liquid
d. increase the flour and liquid
Glycerol, amino acid and free fatty acids will have what effect on the hypothalamus gland?a. an increase in satietyb. a decrease in satietyc. an increased activity leveld. increased lethargy
b. a decrease in satiety
Which of the following is a digestive enzymes secreted by the pancrease?a. pepsinb. amylasec. lactased. maltase
B. amylase
Clostridum perfringens is often found in:a. meat and gravied mixtures in large quantitiesb. fresh fruits and vegetablesc. dairy mixturesd. uncured cheeses
a. meat and gravied mixtures in large quantities
Salmonella sources are often:a. reheated foodsb. starchy foods and mixtures like casserolesc. cooled slowly and reheated foodsd. raw produce and uncooked foods of animal origin
d. raw produce and uncooked foods of animal origin
What is fortified with folic acid?a. skim milkb. cornmealc. orange juiced. canned vegetables
b. cornmeal
Pie crust is moist the day after cooking. Why?a. overcooking of the crustb. retrogradationc. too much egg in the reciped. inadequate flour
b. retrogradation
What is the main purpose of water in the body?a. it acts as a medium for cell metabolismb. it helps transport calcium through cell membranesc. it maintains electrolyte balanced. to maintain body temperature
a. it acts as a medium for cell metabolism
What is fluid seeping from a congealed product called?a. retrogradationb. syneresisc. coagulationd. gelatinization
b. syneresis
Which of the following is a common cause of salmonella in a salad bar?a. fresh fruitb. egg saladc. lettuce and tomatoesd. pickles
b. egg salad
Which food-borne pathogen would most likely contaminate cooked rice or pasta in open pans at room temperature? a. clostridium pefringens b. bacillus cereusc. staphylococcus, bacilius cereusd. Campylobacter jejuni, Bacillus cereus
b. bacillus cereus
Frozen chicken thawed in warm water. You should:a. prepare it immediately b. discard itc. refreeze itd. refrigerate it
b. discard it
When substituting butter for lard in pastrya. use the same amountb. use lessc. use mored. use less and decrease the water content
c. use more
The purpose of an emulsifier in margarine is to:a. keep water and fat from separatingb. keep water and fat separatedc. sustain the natural flavor of the ingredientsd. retain the color
a. keep water and fat from separating
Which of the following must be reduced to simpler components before it can be transported across epithetlial cells of the intestine?a. dipeptidesb. wheyc. casein hydrolysated. crystalline amino acids
b. whey
Adding bran to a bread recipe will:a. increase the volumeb. decrease the volumec. require an increase in oven temperatured. require a decrease in oven temperature
b. decrease the volume
an angel food cake is made without cream of tartar. What is the result?a. a yellow cakeb. a bright white cakec. a cake with large volumed. very tender cake
a. a yellow cake
all baking powders contain: a. sodium bicarbonateb. tartratec. phosphate d. acetate
a. sodium bicarbonate
Beef bottom round should be cooked:a. at a high temperature for a short timeb. in water for an extended timec. in dry heatd. in moist heat for a short time
b. in water for an extended time
Which of the following combines with CoA in two carbon fragments to make acetyl CoA to then enter the Kreb's cycle to make acetyl CoA to then enter the Kreb's cycle to make energy?a. lactic acidb. fatty acidsc. glucosed. fructose
b. fatty acids
What is the best way to cook a roast?a. sear the meat first, roast at 400 Fb. cook slowly in the oven at 325 F c. cook it at 400 F for 10 minutes than at 350 Fd. brown the meat, then cook it at 350 F
b. cook slowly in the oven at 325 F
A #10 can holds how many cups?a. 10b. 11c. 13d. 15
c. 13
which of the following has the most bacteria? a. roast chickenb. ground beefc. roast veald. roast pork
b. ground beef
what is the product of pyruvate breakdowna. acetyl CoAb. glycogenc. NADPHd. Glucose-6-phosphate
a. acetyl CoA
Which of the following is true? a. fructose has sucroseb. fructose is less concentrated than glucosec. fructose takes longer to digest than glucose d. fructose is sweeter than glucose
d. fructose is sweeter than glucose
which of the following is correct?a. glucose is less sweet than sucroseb. lactose is sweeter than glucosec. glucose is sweeter than fructosed. lactose is sweeter than fructose
a. glucose is less sweet than sucrose
Which of the following is a grade for fresh produce? A. US selectB. US Grade AC. US NO. 1D. US Standard
C. US NO. 1
Which most likely to be a cause of salmonellaa. fresh fruit saladb. canned fruit saladc. Caesar saladd. Avocado salad
c. Caesar salad
What gives the structure to quick breadsa. flour and milk b. flour and water c. egg and flourd. egg
c. egg and flour
When taking an anticoagulant, avoid the following:a. thiamin supplementsb. vitamin E supplements above 400 IU per dayc. supplements of calcium and vitamin Dd. niacin supplements
b. vitamin E supplements above 400 IU per day
What is a function of cream tartar in a recipeA. prevents the maillard reactionB. enhances the maillard reactionC. increases the alkalinity allowing for better leaveningD. enhances gelation
A. prevents the maillard reaction
The flour with the most starch is a. cakeb. whole wheatc. instantizedd. durum
a. cake
Salmonella contamination in a foodservice can be best controlled by focus ina. meat delivery proceduresb. sanitizing of the meat slicerc. serving less meatd. meat storage procedures
b. sanitizing of the meat slicer
Homemade rolls are crumbly and fall apart easily. The most likely cause of the poor texture in the yeast bread is: a. use of a high-protein flourb. use of a lower-protein flourc. insufficient proofing timed. excessive proofing time
b. use of a lower-protein flour
According to Chinese beliefs, foods and herbs that may be used to treat illnesses are grouped as:a. yin (bright,hot) / yang (dark, cold)b. yin (dark, cold) / yang (bright, hot)c. action / maintenanced. harmful / beneficial
b. yin (dark, cold) / yang (bright, hot)
A commercial muffin mix is described as a “rich formula” which means it contains:a. high proportion of sugar and shorteningb. high-fructose corn syrup instead of crystalline sugarc. high amounts of whey instead of nonfat dry milk solidsd. more chemical leavening than used in a “lean formula”
a. high proportion of sugar and shortening
The greatest effect on the yield of meat cooked to a uniform internal temperature is produced by the:a. type of oven and source of the heatb. weight of meat and the oven loadc. degree of tempering and the grade of meatd. cooking time and the oven temperature
d. cooking time and the oven temperature
The most likely source of of Clostridium perfringens is:a. eggb. meatc. fruitd. vegetable
b. meat
Which of the following will stabilize the egg in a recipe? a. a baseb. an acidc. sugard. salt
b. an acid
A natural plant hormone that is used to ripen fruits is:a. methanolb. ethylenec. acetyl acidd. ethanol
b. ethylene
Aseptically packaged milk should be stored:a. in dry storageb. in the freigeratorc. in the freezerd. below 40 degrees
a. in dry storage
which of the following has a slow onset and is anaerobic?a. staphylococcus auerusb. clostridium perfringensc. clostridium botulinumd. salmonella
c. clostridium botulinum
a frozen meal contains steak, mashed potatoes, BHA, BHT, and TVP. The TVP is used to:a. add colorb. improve tastec. retain water and add proteind. act as an emulsifier
c. retain water and add protein
If broccoli in a vegetable mixture turns olive green during holding, it may be due to:a. lemon juiceb. baking sodac. saltd. sugar
a. lemon juice
In the alanine cycle, alanine is released from muscle, taken up by the liver, and:a. excreted in the urineb. deaminated to release glucosec. converted into adiposed. oxidized to nitric acid
b. deaminated to release glucose
In the cori cycle, lactate is converted into: a. riboseb. NADPHc. Pyruvated. Acetyl CoA
c. Pyruvate
Normal saline has _____ mEq sodium/L.a. 154b. 1000c. 50d. 200
a. 154
An amylase deficiency would result in: a. decreased gluconeogenesisb. decreased lipolysisc. decreased glycolysisd. decreased proteolysis
c. decreased glycolysis
Fresh eggs in the shell can be stored in a refrigerator at 40 degrees for:a. 3 weeks b. 2 weeksc. 10 daysd. 4-6 days
a. 3 weeks
Trypsin and chymotrypsin are:a. pancreatic enzymes that provide proteolytic actionb. intestinal enzymes that digest starchc. liver hormones involved in fat digestiond. intestinal enzymes that digest protein
a. pancreatic enzymes that provide proteolytic action
Acid-base abnormalities in an uncontrolled diabetic are likely due to: a. respiratory alkalosisb. metabolic acidosisc. respiratory acidosisd. metabolic alkalosis
b. metabolic acidosis
A patient’s nitrogen balance study showed he consumed 10 grams of protein and released 6 grams of nitrogen in the urine. This is: a. nitrogen balanceb. negative nitrogen balancec. positive nitrogen balanced. plus 4 nitrogen balance
b. negative nitrogen balance
Kidneys help control pH by:a. excreting sodium and calciumb. controlling the ratio of hydrogen ions to bicarbonate excretionc. excreting carbon dioxide and carbonic acidd. excreting NADPH
b. controlling the ratio of hydrogen ions to bicarbonate excretion
Pernicious anemia is likely to occur following a:a. colectomyb. colostomyc. gastrectomyd. esophagostomy
c. gastrectomy
Looking at the following data, what is this person's total insensible fluid loss?Input Outputoral fluids 2000 urine 2100solid foods 800 intestinal 250Metabolic water 250 lungs and skin 700a. 700 mLb. 950 mLc. 2100 mLd. 3050 mL
a. 700 mL
Which pigment can be converted into a vitamin?a. chlorophyllb. carotenoidsc. anthocyanind. anthoxanthins
b. carotenoids
The amount of ceruloplasmin is affected by what disease?a. Addison’s diseaseb. Pheochromocytomac. Cushing’s syndromed. Wilson’s disease
d. Wilson’s disease
An edematous person may actually be dehydrated because:a. intravascular fluid is retainedb. intravascular fluid is dilutedc. fluid is retained intracellularlyd. fluid is retained extracellularly
d. fluid is retained extracellularly
What usually occurs when iso-caloric amounts of omega 3 fatty acids are substituted for saturated fatty acids?a. increased HDL, reduced LDLb. decreased triglycerides, lower total cholesterolc. decreased triglycerides, little change in total cholesterold. lower HDL, increased LDL
c. decreased triglycerides, little change in total cholesterol
When substituted for saturated fats in the diet, which of the following oils will likely lower total cholesterol but also lower HDL cholesterol?a. olive oilb. Canola oilc. Peanut oil d. Safflower oil
d. Safflower oil
You are a Food Service Dietitian and would like to make lower fat brownies. What is the best way to cut the fat?A. use margarine instead of butterB. cut out all the fatC. cut out half the fatD. use prune puree in place of half the fat
D. use prune puree in place of half the fat
You want to keep lemon meringue pie at its peak. What should you do?a. add sugar with eggsb. add flour with butter keep the pie at room temperaturec. keep the pie at room temperatured. keep the pie refrigerated
d. keep the pie refrigerated
A child is lethargic and irritable with diarrhea. The cause may be: a. zinc toxicityb. lead poisoningc. iron overloadd. vitamin A toxicity
b. lead poisoning
A child is at the 95th percentile BMI for age. He is: a. normalb. obesec. overweightd. tall for his age
b. obese
A child is at the 85th percentile for BMI. He is: a. overweightb. tall for his agec. muscular for his aged. normal weight
a. overweight
How many calories are needed by a full-term infant weighing 11 pounds at 3 months of age?a. 108b. 365c. 540d. 720
c. 540
Which of the following study designs can best determine the effect of promotional techniques on cafeteria sales?a. experimentalb. observationalc. surveyd. segmentation
a. experimental
What should you do with a new client who sits scowling at you during the session?a. presume she understands what you are sayingb. ask her if she is uncomfortable about the sessionc. recognize that new clients are seldom relaxedd. presume that she just would rather be somewhere else
b. ask her if she is uncomfortable about the session
The absence of reinforcement following an undesirable behavior is:a. positive reinforcementb. punishmentc. extinctiond. avoidance
c. extinction
When training new employees, what should always be followed?a. a planned orientation and training programb. government orientation regulationsc. OSHA orientation regulationsd. country orientation regulations
a. a planned orientation and training program
In a study of the effects of saccharine, who received the placebo?a. the experimental groupb. the group receiving saccharinec. the group receiving sugard. the group which has never been tested before
c. the group receiving sugar
Before you teach a class on nutrition, you should:a. research all current materials at the libraryb. read a current nutrition textbookc. take a survey to determine what they are interested in d. assess the student's current nutrition knowledge
d. assess the student's current nutrition knowledge
What type of learning is used when you learn certain physical skills that require physical manipulation?a. affectiveb. cognitivec. psychomotord. ambidextrous
c. psychomotor
Active listening in counseling session involves:a. probing into specific areas of behaviorb. empathizingc. selective perceptiond. paraphrasing and responding
d. paraphrasing and responding
A study reported a 10% morbidity rate in infants in the country and a 12% morbidity for infants in the city. This means that:a. 10% of infants died in the countryb. more infants died in the city than in the countryc. more disease in infants in the city than in the countryd. more disease in infants in the country than in the city
c. more disease in infants in the city than in the country
The outpatient Dietitian is planning a continuing education program. What should be done first?a. locate the guest speakerb. survey patients to see what interests themc. survey other Dietitian's groups to see what they are doingd. select a topic that has not been offered lately
b. survey patients to see what interests them
When planning a program for rural elderly, which is the most important?a. the number of participantsb. what you will servec. where it will be heldd. how they will get to you
d. how they will get to you
WHich exhibits a definite positive correlation?a. .05 -.07b. 1.2 -1.3c. 0.8 - 1.0d. 0.2 - 0.9
c. 0.8 - 1.0
Where would this be placed in a research article:"most of the changes seen were probably due to..."a. introductionb. discussionc. resultsd. summary
b. discussion
You are asked to give an inservice to the staff. What should you do first?a. ask them what they want to learnb. read up on the subjectc. observe the staff at work to identify problemsd. see what other hospitals are teaching
c. observe the staff at work to identify problems
When should performance objectives be given to workers?a. several weeks before their evaluationb. they should not be shown to the workerc. the day of the evaluationd. the day they are hired
d. the day they are hired
When developing educational plans, when do you plan the evaluation criteria?a. when all else is completedb. do it before you plan anything elsec. plan evaluation criteria at each step in the processd. plan it just before you offer the program
c. plan evaluation criteria at each step in the process
When instituting an employee training program, begin by:a. conducting a needs assessment of all to be trainedb. review programs offered by other facilitiesc. determine who will conduct the sessionsd. decide on the appropriate sized group for training
a. conducting a needs assessment of all to be trained
Which of the following is the most useful for evaluating long term nutrition in a community assessment program?a. height for ageb. weight for height c. weight for aged. length for weight
a. height for age
Which denotes a high correlation?a. .2b. .4c. .6d. .8
d. .8
The mean is a measure of:a. a normal curveb. central tendencyc. a frequency curved. a straight line
b. central tendency
In interpreting statistical data, if half the observations are above the number 8, and half are below the number 8, the number 8 is the:a. modeb. medianc. meand. average
b. median
The best advantage of self-instructional models is:a. they minimize the time spent with each studentb. they allow the student to proceed at their own pacec. they take less time than class instructiond. they are best used with a large groups
b. they allow the student to proceed at their own pace
A study showed the morbidity of children with anemia to be 5:1000. This means:a. 5 children out of 1000 died of anemiab. 5 children out of 1000 had anemiac. 1000 children had anemiad. 1000 children died of anemia
b. 5 children out of 1000 had anemia
The results of a glucose tolerance test would be best plotted on:a. a linear gregression graphb. a line graphc. a pie chartd. a mean and standard deviation chart
b. a line graph
When you measure functional and manipulative skills, which domain of learning are you analyzing?a. conceptualb. affectivec. humand. psychomotor
d. psychomotor
At your first counseling session with a new patient you should:a. tell him you have to change his dietb. find out what he eatsc. give him diet materialsd. teach him meal exchanges
b. find out what he eats
An appropriate purpose of analytical research is to _____a. test the hypothesis..b. investigate the...c. formulate a hypothesis...d. distinguish between...
a. test the hypothesis..
Which defines the statistical term "mean"?a. the number that occurs most frequentlyb. the averagec. the central tendencyd. a value in an ordered set of numbers below and above which fall in an equal set of numbers
b. the average
If patients in a counseling session become restless,a. shorten the sessionsb. use a series of guest speakersc. realize that this is to be expectedd. cancel the sessions
a. shorten the sessions
Which would be best when preparing staff for a new way to deliver trays?a. include them during discussions of proposed methodsb. introduce the new method quicklyc. let them know it is a better processd. ask employees if they will go along with the decision
a. include them during discussions of proposed methods
The best indicator that children profited from a nutrition education program about iron is:a. their parents have increased knowledge about ironb. the children have increased knowledge about ironc. the children select more snacks with irond. the parents have normal hemoglobin levels
c. the children select more snacks with iron
In a study on custards which would be the dependent variable?a. the amount of milk and sugar in the recipeb. the cooked custardc. the temperature of the ovend the time of cooking
b. the cooked custard
What is the mean of the following set of numbers? 3, 2, 2a. 3b. 2.3c. 3.2d. 2.5
b. 2.3
Statistics that let you draw probable conclusions beyond your immediate univers of data are calleda. descriptive statisticsb. inferential statisticsc. variable interest statisticsd. continuous statistics
b. inferential statistics
To define performance objectives for a class for patients you must:a. review the literature for the latest researchb. determine what what the learner should know or be able to doc. review diet prescriptions and nutrition care plansd. refer to the hospital's standards of care
b. determine what what the learner should know or be able to do
You are asked to evaluate a new herbal supplement that you know is not healthy. You should:a. discredit the manufaturers of the productb. because of liability laws, you cannot say anythingc. explain why it is not sound and give alternativesd. do nothing
c. explain why it is not sound and give alternatives
Synergistics is:a. two people working togetherb. two people working in separate areasc. a person working aloned. a group of people working together to solve a problem
d. a group of people working together to solve a problem
When counseling an anorexic, the best advice is to:a. be real strict in their food choicesb. be flexible and help them choose reasonable goalsc. provide a large variety of menu itemsd. give them free rein with their intake
b. be flexible and help them choose reasonable goals
After you review the patient's medical record, the first step in counseling is:a. assess the patient's nutritional statusb. collect all relevant datac. establish a climate of trustd. establish an overall evaluation plan for the patient
c. establish a climate of trust
The best way to improve communication with participants in a nutrition education group would be to focus on:a. paraphrasingb. internalizingc. empathizingd. referencing
a. paraphrasing
When counseling patients who have limited ability to speak and understand your language, you should:a. provide only verbal instructionsb. use demonstrations and food modelsc. instruct the patient's family d. refer the patient to a language class
b. use demonstrations and food models
The number of individuals in a population diagnosed with a specific condition during a specified time is the:a. prevalenceb. incidencec. rate of the conditiond. duration of the condition
b. incidence
Results of a three day food record were obtained in June and again three months later. What is this called?a. validityb. reliabilityc. sensitivityd. specificity
b. reliability
Which of the following responses by a counselor indicates "reflection"?a. "Yes, you can do that."b. "You said, 'You want to lose weight?' "c. "Explain what you mean by that, please."d. "I can help you"
b. "You said, 'You want to lose weight?' "
How do you begin an interview with a patient?a. obtain height and weightb. Get a nutritional history.c. Introduce yourself and make them comfortable.d. Give the diet instruction.
c. Introduce yourself and make them comfortable.
Inferential statistics are associated with:a. probabilityb. meanc. moded. graphs
a. probability
When teaching a non-English speaking patient about serving sizes:a. show pictures of proper serving sizesb. use food models to allow choice of recommended serving sizesc. show slides of various foods and their serving sizesd. show a videotape of serving sizes
b. use food models to allow choice of recommended serving sizes
What is your first concern when deciding how to teach?a. the time you and the students haveb what learning resources are availablec. what you are best atd. the needs and abilities of your students
d. the needs and abilities of your students
The statement "After class, the patient will be able to write a day's menu following the guidelines" is...a. a goalb. an objectivec. a pland. a research hypothesis
b. an objective
To determine the reading level of a text:a. count the number of words with more than 1 syllableb. count the number of paragraphsc. count the average number of letters in the wordd. count the number of sentences in a paragraph
a. count the number of words with more than 1 syllable
In a normal curve, what % of data falls between +1 and -1 standard deviationa. 52b. 93c. 35d. 68
d. 68
When writing a research paper, a statement including "this is probably due to...." should be placed in which section?a. discussionb. resultsc. implicationsd. methodology
a. discussion
The statement :The county's infant mortality rate is 12.8, and the state's infant mortality rate is 10.5" means that:a. more infants died in the county than in the sateb. for every 1000 live births in the county, 12.8 infants diedc. two more infants died in the county than in the stated. 12.8% of the infants born in the county died before the age of 1 year
b. for every 1000 live births in the county, 12.8 infants died
What reading level is appropriate for educational material for the general population?a. 4th gradeb. 5th gradec. 8th graded. 10th grade
c. 8th grade
What reading level is appropriate for written materials for a population with low literacy skills?a. 4th gradeb. 6th gradec. 8th graded. 9th grade
b. 6th grade
The formula that counts the number of polysyllabic words in text to calculate the reading level is the:a. SMOG indexb. BACM indexc. Smith Reading indexd. Text Index
a. SMOG index
Which is the dependent variable?a. leavening b. storage daysc. volumed. oven temperature
c. volume
The incidence of xeropthalmia in children between the ages of 1-5 is 5:1000. This means:a. morbidity rate of xeropthalmia is 5 in every 1000 children ages 1-5b. mortality rate of xeropthalmia is 5000 in this age groupc. morbidity rate of xeropthalmia is 5000 in this age groupd. mortality rate is 5 in every 1000 children aged 1-5
a. morbidity rate of xeropthalmia is 5 in every 1000 children ages 1-5
If there is no statistical difference between study groups, the hypothesis is:a. negativeb. nullc. evend. positive
b. null
A focus group contributes what data?a. analytical b. experimentalc. attitudinald. objective
c. attitudinal
An example of nominal (frequency) data is:a. temperatureb. weightc. attitudinald. objective
c. attitudinal
A three day recall is done and then repeated in 2 months. This is done to test:a. validityb. reliabilityc. precisiond. assessment
b. reliability
Which result is desirable? Before AfterExperimental group A BControl group C Da. the difference between A and B is more significant than the difference between C and Db. the difference between B and D is statistically significant c. the difference between A and C is more significant than the difference between B and Dd. the difference between A and D is more significant than the difference between C and B
a. the difference between A and B is more significant than the difference between C and D
A patient relates a story to the RD. The RD says: "This happened to me, too." This is:a. reflectionb. clarificationc. attributiond. self-disclosure
d. self-disclosure
An example of formative evaluation is:a. IQ testb. RD examc. Pretest quizd. Comparative evaluation
c. Pretest quiz
The lecture:a. increases teacher-student involvementb. is student-orientedc. reinforces material presentedd. provides the most material covered in a short time
d. provides the most material covered in a short time
How can you encourage preschool children to eat more fruits and vegetables?a. Have them participate in preparing fruits and vegetables.b. Have them draw pictures of fruits and vegetables.c. Give examples of good choices using a slide show.d. Give examples of good choices using pictures
a. Have them participate in preparing fruits and vegetables.
Which is the best way to teach food sercice workers to prepare a full liquid diet:a. video and discussionb. prepare it themselvesc. written instructionsd. demonstration, then have them prepare it
d. demonstration, then have them prepare it
Following counseling, a client is able to plan a low sodium diet. The learning domain is:a. affectiveb. cognitivec. psychomotord. psychosocial
b. cognitive
A client says: "I want to change my eating habits." You ask why. The learning domain is:a. affectiveb. cognitivec. psychomotord. psychosocial
a. affective
What is the best way to assess what a group of students learned after diet instruction?a. list their skillsb. have them explain their skillsc. have them demonstrate their skillsd. post-test on their skills
c. have them demonstrate their skills
A research study was done on plate waste. "Plate waste for breakfast is more than dinner. This was due to the familiarity and popularity of the food." What section of the research report would that statement be found?a. methodologyb. resultsc. implicationsd. discussion
d. discussion
Which of the following methods is most effective for marketing a nutrition program to an inner-city, Hispanic population?a. Spanish-language brochures written at high school reading levelb. public service announcements on TVc. radio messagesd. Spanish food demonstrations at local grocery stores
d. Spanish food demonstrations at local grocery stores
An advantage of using focus groups to collect data is that they:a. help you generalize to larger populationsb. help the researcher understand participants' perspectivesc. help participants stay focused on the topicd. are inexpensive because many can be interviewed at once
b. help the researcher understand participants' perspectives
An example of a survey with negative correlations is:a. when folic acid intake increases prior to pregnancy, the incidence of neural tube defects declinesb. when LDL levels increase, the rate of heart disease increasesc. when a person becomesmore obese, their LDL leels likely rised. as the intake of peanut butter and potato chips increases, dental caries increase
a. when folic acid intake increases prior to pregnancy, the incidence of neural tube defects declines
When providing nutrition education to a pregnant teenager, which characteristic of adolescents should be kept in mind?a. interested in planning for the futureb. responds more to emotional stimulic. desire to be like their peersd. has well-defined self-image
c. desire to be like their peers
A client's failure to become involved in a breast-feeding program may bedue to:a. lack of fundsb. lack of social supportc. lack of knowledge about benefitsd. lack of medical care
b. lack of social support
A client states he can no longer return to the clinic for counseling due to a change in jobs. To ensure continued compliance with the diet, you should:a. give additional practice to ensure thorough understandingb. instruct him to call you if he has a problemc. inform him about other resources for follow-up counselingd. provide several educational pamphlets regarding his diet
c. inform him about other resources for follow-up counseling
The first step in evaluating the effectiveness of a series of nutrition education programs would be to:a. identify the objectives of each of the programsb. ask all participants to complete 24 hour recallsc. administer nutrition-knowledge tests to alld. verify attendance at each of the programs
a. identify the objectives of each of the programs
A behavioralstrategy for weight control intended to limit exposure to food would require an individual to;a. record daily food intakeb. portion the food before serving at the tablec. clear the table immediately after eatingd. put the fork down between bites
b. portion the food before serving at the table
Which of the following is an achievable outcome for a community weight-control program?a. promote desirable body weight among young adultsb. increase by 25% the number of physicians who refer patients fo weight-management counselingc. screen and refer for treatment within two years thos whose body weight is >10% of desirabled. reduce by 10% the number of obese adults, ages 25-49 years, within 2 years of starting the program
d. reduce by 10% the number of obese adults, ages 25-49 years, within 2 years of starting the program
A client refuses to follow the diet after you have explained the plan and its rationale. You should then:a. reinforce the rationale and benefits of the dietb. review the dangers of non-compliancec. ask what changes he is willing to maked. restate what the client needs to do to met the goals of the diet
c. ask what changes he is willing to make
Which of the following best encourages a client to take responsibility for making appropriate dietary changes>a. "Do you think you will be able to do that?"b. "Will you have family support for these changes?"c. "What change will you be comfortable trying first?"d. "These changes should not be too difficult for you,should they?"
c. "What change will you be comfortable trying first?"
To determine the effectiveness of an eighth grade nutrition program to be offered throughout a city:a. first determine how many schools are willing to offer the programb. pilot test the program in one schoolc. request a review of the program by local dietitiansd. offer an incentive for schools to provide the program
b. pilot test the program in one school
The most effective way to increase the incidence and duration of breastfeeding among clients receiving prenatal care is to:a. post breastfeeding posters in the waiting roomb. conduct prenatal breast-feeding classesc. show breast-feeding videotapes in the waiting roomd. implement a breast-feeding peer counselor program
d. implement a breast-feeding peer counselor program
A client returns for a follow-up visit after diet instruction and states: "I have not lost any weight on this diet". You should respond with:a. "Did you follow my advice?"b. "What is you typical day like?"c. "Did you follow the exercise plan?"d."Have you been eating out?"
b. "What is you typical day like?"