BIOL 1322 NUTRITION EXAM 4 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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1. Which mineral deficiency is associated with anemia, low white
blood cell count, and poor growth?
A) Iron
B) Zinc
C) Copper
D) Selenium
Correct Answer: C) Copper
Rationale: Copper deficiency impairs iron metabolism and immune
function, leading to anemia, leukopenia, and growth retardation.
2. Cretinism is caused by a deficiency of which mineral?
A) Zinc
B) Iodine
C) Selenium
D) Iron
Correct Answer: B) Iodine
Rationale: Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone production;
deficiency during development causes cretinism.
3. Dermatitis, diarrhea, and poor growth and development are
symptoms of deficiency of which mineral?
,A) Copper
B) Selenium
C) Zinc
D) Iron
Correct Answer: C) Zinc
Rationale: Zinc is crucial for immune function, skin integrity, and
growth; deficiency manifests with these symptoms.
4. Keshan disease is associated with deficiency of which mineral?
A) Iodine
B) Selenium
C) Copper
D) Zinc
Correct Answer: B) Selenium
Rationale: Selenium is an antioxidant; deficiency can lead to Keshan
disease, a cardiomyopathy.
5. Stature-for-age is considered a good indicator of long-term
nutritional status.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
C) Depends on age
D) Only for children under 5
Correct Answer: A) TRUE
Rationale: Stature reflects cumulative nutritional history and is a
reliable indicator of chronic malnutrition.
,6. Approximately how many adults in the U.S. have Alzheimer's
Disease?
A) 2.4 million
B) 5.4 million
C) 8.4 million
D) 10.4 million
Correct Answer: B) 5.4 million
Rationale: Current estimates indicate about 5.4 million Americans are
living with Alzheimer's Disease.
7. Accidental iron overdose is the leading cause of poisoning in young
children.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
C) Only in developing countries
D) Only in children under age 2
Correct Answer: A) TRUE
Rationale: Iron supplements are a leading cause of pediatric poisoning
due to their sweet coating and availability.
8. Bribing a child to eat a food increases the child's desire for the food.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
C) Only for vegetables
D) Only for sweets
Correct Answer: B) FALSE
, Rationale: Bribing reduces intrinsic motivation and can decrease long-
term preference for the food.
9. Colic usually resolves by what age?
A) 1 month
B) 3 months
C) 6 months
D) 12 months
Correct Answer: B) 3 months
Rationale: Colic typically peaks at 6 weeks and resolves by 3-4 months
of age.
10. Diet is not directly involved in the development of which
condition?
A) Heart disease
B) Diabetes
C) Arthritis
D) Hypertension
Correct Answer: C) Arthritis
Rationale: While diet may influence symptoms, arthritis is primarily
inflammatory/autoimmune rather than diet-induced.
11. Drinking a large glass of water after waking up helps many women
cope with morning sickness.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
COMPLETE WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. Which mineral deficiency is associated with anemia, low white
blood cell count, and poor growth?
A) Iron
B) Zinc
C) Copper
D) Selenium
Correct Answer: C) Copper
Rationale: Copper deficiency impairs iron metabolism and immune
function, leading to anemia, leukopenia, and growth retardation.
2. Cretinism is caused by a deficiency of which mineral?
A) Zinc
B) Iodine
C) Selenium
D) Iron
Correct Answer: B) Iodine
Rationale: Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone production;
deficiency during development causes cretinism.
3. Dermatitis, diarrhea, and poor growth and development are
symptoms of deficiency of which mineral?
,A) Copper
B) Selenium
C) Zinc
D) Iron
Correct Answer: C) Zinc
Rationale: Zinc is crucial for immune function, skin integrity, and
growth; deficiency manifests with these symptoms.
4. Keshan disease is associated with deficiency of which mineral?
A) Iodine
B) Selenium
C) Copper
D) Zinc
Correct Answer: B) Selenium
Rationale: Selenium is an antioxidant; deficiency can lead to Keshan
disease, a cardiomyopathy.
5. Stature-for-age is considered a good indicator of long-term
nutritional status.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
C) Depends on age
D) Only for children under 5
Correct Answer: A) TRUE
Rationale: Stature reflects cumulative nutritional history and is a
reliable indicator of chronic malnutrition.
,6. Approximately how many adults in the U.S. have Alzheimer's
Disease?
A) 2.4 million
B) 5.4 million
C) 8.4 million
D) 10.4 million
Correct Answer: B) 5.4 million
Rationale: Current estimates indicate about 5.4 million Americans are
living with Alzheimer's Disease.
7. Accidental iron overdose is the leading cause of poisoning in young
children.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
C) Only in developing countries
D) Only in children under age 2
Correct Answer: A) TRUE
Rationale: Iron supplements are a leading cause of pediatric poisoning
due to their sweet coating and availability.
8. Bribing a child to eat a food increases the child's desire for the food.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
C) Only for vegetables
D) Only for sweets
Correct Answer: B) FALSE
, Rationale: Bribing reduces intrinsic motivation and can decrease long-
term preference for the food.
9. Colic usually resolves by what age?
A) 1 month
B) 3 months
C) 6 months
D) 12 months
Correct Answer: B) 3 months
Rationale: Colic typically peaks at 6 weeks and resolves by 3-4 months
of age.
10. Diet is not directly involved in the development of which
condition?
A) Heart disease
B) Diabetes
C) Arthritis
D) Hypertension
Correct Answer: C) Arthritis
Rationale: While diet may influence symptoms, arthritis is primarily
inflammatory/autoimmune rather than diet-induced.
11. Drinking a large glass of water after waking up helps many women
cope with morning sickness.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
