TSIC practice tests
which of the following could be a possible cause of heartburn?
a. inhibition of peristalsis
b. defective upper esophageal sphincter activity
c. overactive pyloric sphincter
d. defective lower esophageal sphincter activity - Answer -d. defective lower esophageal sphincter
which of the following is not a good course of vitamin A?
a. apricots
b. sweet potatoes
c. liver
d. bananas - Answer -d. bananas
the belief that one can make a behavior change is known as
a. self efficacy
b. subjective norm
c. behavioral capacity
d. expectations - Answer -a. self efficacy
, what is the general function of B complex vitamins in the body?
a. provide coenzymes in metabolism
b. strengthen bones and teeth
c. primary source of energy
d. aid in coagulation - Answer -a. provide coenzymes in metabolism
mary is on a low carb diet and noticed she is bruising easily and her gums are bleeding. what could be
wrong with mary?
a. pellegra
b. scurvy
c. osteoporosis
d. amenia - Answer -b. scurvy
amelia is a 23 year old female who wants to lose 30 pounds. her diet consists of breakfast burritio, tater
tots, coke, frozen sandwich pocket, bag of chips and sweet tea; chili cheese dog, fries and water. what
are your concerns about amelia's diet?
a. excess of simple sugars
b. deficiency of carbohydrates
c. excess of energy dense foods
d. lack of physical activity - Answer -c. excess of energy dense foods
what changes would be best to make to amelia's diet?
a. suggest premade salads from the grocery store and scheduling workouts three times a week
b. swap soda for water
c. limit energy dense foods and add more vegetables
d. remove refined carbohydrates and replace with complex carbs - Answer -c. limit energy dense foods
and add more vegetables
which of the following could be a possible cause of heartburn?
a. inhibition of peristalsis
b. defective upper esophageal sphincter activity
c. overactive pyloric sphincter
d. defective lower esophageal sphincter activity - Answer -d. defective lower esophageal sphincter
which of the following is not a good course of vitamin A?
a. apricots
b. sweet potatoes
c. liver
d. bananas - Answer -d. bananas
the belief that one can make a behavior change is known as
a. self efficacy
b. subjective norm
c. behavioral capacity
d. expectations - Answer -a. self efficacy
, what is the general function of B complex vitamins in the body?
a. provide coenzymes in metabolism
b. strengthen bones and teeth
c. primary source of energy
d. aid in coagulation - Answer -a. provide coenzymes in metabolism
mary is on a low carb diet and noticed she is bruising easily and her gums are bleeding. what could be
wrong with mary?
a. pellegra
b. scurvy
c. osteoporosis
d. amenia - Answer -b. scurvy
amelia is a 23 year old female who wants to lose 30 pounds. her diet consists of breakfast burritio, tater
tots, coke, frozen sandwich pocket, bag of chips and sweet tea; chili cheese dog, fries and water. what
are your concerns about amelia's diet?
a. excess of simple sugars
b. deficiency of carbohydrates
c. excess of energy dense foods
d. lack of physical activity - Answer -c. excess of energy dense foods
what changes would be best to make to amelia's diet?
a. suggest premade salads from the grocery store and scheduling workouts three times a week
b. swap soda for water
c. limit energy dense foods and add more vegetables
d. remove refined carbohydrates and replace with complex carbs - Answer -c. limit energy dense foods
and add more vegetables
