BIOL 1322 (Nutrition) - EXAM 2 Questions With Complete
Solutions
A child suffering from protein malnutrition has a swollen belly
appearance due to: Correct Answers not eating enough protein
for tissue fluid balance.
A female patient with excessive abdominal fat, LDL 165 mg/dl,
HDL 45 mg/dl, and 250 mg/dl triglycerides has: Correct
Answers metabolic syndrome and high risk of cardiovascular
disease.
A female patient with prediabetes, serum triglyceride 250 mg/dl,
and HDL of 45 mg/dl, LDL 95 mg/dL, and total cholesterol 170
mg/dl would: Correct Answers have metabolic syndrome.
A higher intake of soluble fibers has been shown to reduce the
risk of: Correct Answers heart disease.
A male patient with total cholesterol 245 mg/dl, LDL 165 mg/dl,
HDL 35 mg/dl, and glucose 98 mg/dl would: Correct Answers
be at risk of cardiovascular disease.
According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges
(AMDRs), how many calories should come from lipids for a
person on a 2000 kcal a day diet? Correct Answers ??? NOT b)
a) 400-600 kcal
b) 100-200 kcal
c) 600-800 kcal
d) 400-700 kcal
, e) 200-400 kcal
According to the AMDR, what is the maximum amount of fat in
grams recommended for a 2000-calorie diet? Correct Answers
78 grams
All are factors that increase cardiovascular disease risk,
EXCEPT: Correct Answers female gender.
All of the following dietary changes reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease, EXCEPT: Correct Answers increasing
the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio.
All of these conditions can cause protein denaturation,
EXCEPT: Correct Answers digestion by pancreatic proteases.
Amino acids differ based on their: Correct Answers side chain.
An individual experiences sudden weight loss despite increased
food intake, extreme thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue. You
suspect this individual may suffer from: Correct Answers type
1 diabetes.
An individual with a fasting plasma glucose level of 100 mg/dl
and oral glucose tolerance test value of 150 mg/dl would be:
Correct Answers prediabetic.
An individual with a fasting plasma glucose level of 150 mg/dl
and oral glucose tolerance test value of 250 mg/dl would be:
Correct Answers diabetic.
An individual with blood glucose levels that drop below 70
mg/100 mL blood would be considered: Correct Answers
hypoglycemic.
Solutions
A child suffering from protein malnutrition has a swollen belly
appearance due to: Correct Answers not eating enough protein
for tissue fluid balance.
A female patient with excessive abdominal fat, LDL 165 mg/dl,
HDL 45 mg/dl, and 250 mg/dl triglycerides has: Correct
Answers metabolic syndrome and high risk of cardiovascular
disease.
A female patient with prediabetes, serum triglyceride 250 mg/dl,
and HDL of 45 mg/dl, LDL 95 mg/dL, and total cholesterol 170
mg/dl would: Correct Answers have metabolic syndrome.
A higher intake of soluble fibers has been shown to reduce the
risk of: Correct Answers heart disease.
A male patient with total cholesterol 245 mg/dl, LDL 165 mg/dl,
HDL 35 mg/dl, and glucose 98 mg/dl would: Correct Answers
be at risk of cardiovascular disease.
According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges
(AMDRs), how many calories should come from lipids for a
person on a 2000 kcal a day diet? Correct Answers ??? NOT b)
a) 400-600 kcal
b) 100-200 kcal
c) 600-800 kcal
d) 400-700 kcal
, e) 200-400 kcal
According to the AMDR, what is the maximum amount of fat in
grams recommended for a 2000-calorie diet? Correct Answers
78 grams
All are factors that increase cardiovascular disease risk,
EXCEPT: Correct Answers female gender.
All of the following dietary changes reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease, EXCEPT: Correct Answers increasing
the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio.
All of these conditions can cause protein denaturation,
EXCEPT: Correct Answers digestion by pancreatic proteases.
Amino acids differ based on their: Correct Answers side chain.
An individual experiences sudden weight loss despite increased
food intake, extreme thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue. You
suspect this individual may suffer from: Correct Answers type
1 diabetes.
An individual with a fasting plasma glucose level of 100 mg/dl
and oral glucose tolerance test value of 150 mg/dl would be:
Correct Answers prediabetic.
An individual with a fasting plasma glucose level of 150 mg/dl
and oral glucose tolerance test value of 250 mg/dl would be:
Correct Answers diabetic.
An individual with blood glucose levels that drop below 70
mg/100 mL blood would be considered: Correct Answers
hypoglycemic.
