NST 10 MIDTERM 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Inflammation or infection in combination with calorie deprivation is likely to lead to:
a. Loss of more muscle protein than in "simple'
starvation.
b. Fever and high levels of white cells in blood.
c. Several alterations, including low serum iron zinc levels, fatigue, increased sleep
d. All the above
e. A and B - ANSWER-d
In an energy bar containing 200 total calories and 8g of protein, what percentage of
calories are from protein?
a. 4%
a. 16%
b. 32%
c. 36%
d. 72% - ANSWER-b
Metabolic "fitness" in a person:
a. Relates to the person's capacity to do aerobic work.
b. Tends to be associated with reduced visceral fat stores, as in Sumo-wrestlers.
c. Is inversely correlated with cardiovascular disease risk at all levels of body weight
d. Is incompatible with high amounts of body fat and is cannot be present if an
individual is obese.
e. a, b and c - ANSWER-e
What is the most efficient and sustainable way to treat obesity?
a. Leptin
b. Voluntary exercise (more than 3,000 calories per week) and reducing energy
dense foods
c. Thyroid hormone replacement to increase metabolic rate
d. Most popular diet
e. All of the above - ANSWER-b
A person with high ___, high ___, and low levels may be diagnosed with metabolic
syndrome.
a. Blood glucose, waist circumference, blood high density lipoprotein (HDL)
b. Blood glucose, blood insulin, blood low density lipoproteins (LDL)
c. Serum triglycerides, blood pressure, blood high density lipoproteins (HDL)
d. Serum triglycerides, blood insulin, blood low density lipoproteins (LDL)
e. A and C - ANSWER-e
Female aerobic athletes, gymnasts, ballet dancers often exhibit:
a. Low amounts of subcutaneous fat
b. Tendency to loss or irregularity of menstrual periods
c. High incidence of stress fractures, despite weight bearing activity
d. High levels of visceral fat
, e. a, b and c - ANSWER-e
Trader Joe's Salt and pepper Ridge cut Chips have 11g carbohydrates, 2g protein
and 20g fat per serving. Annie eats 30 chips (1 serving = 15 chips) in one sitting.
How many calories did she consume?
a. 152 kcal
b. 232 kcal
c. 304 kcal
d. 464 kcal
e. 522 kcal - ANSWER-d
Which of the following is NOT required to appear on a food package?
a. A statement of identity
b. The name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor
c. A list of ingredients
d. The ratio of saturated to unsaturated fat in one serving
e. The net contents of the package - ANSWER-d
The term "nutrient density" in a food or beverage designates the:
a. complexity of micronutrients;
b. complexity of all nutrients;
c. the nutrient/fiber ratio;
d. the total nutrient amount relative to total calories;
e. the content of essential amino acids and fatty acids. - ANSWER-d
Which of the following concerning leptin are true?
1. leptin is secreted by white adipose tissue
2. leptin diminishes appetite
3. Leptin affects the hypothalamus of the brain
a. only 1 is true
b. only 2 is true
c. only 3 is true
d all are true
e. only 2 and 3 are true - ANSWER-d
Which of the following statements about digestion are true?
1. simple sugars and amino acids exit the enterocyte (intestinal absorptive cell) into
the portal vein and then travel to the liver.
2. all macronutrient metabolites enter the portal vein
3. fiber is incorporated into lipoproteins
a. only 1 is true
b. only 2 is true
c. only 3 is true
d. all are true
e. none are true - ANSWER-a
Which of the following statements about the pancreas are true?
1. the pancreas secretes a hormone that decreases gluconeogenesis
2. the pancreas secretes a hormone that increases gluconeogenesis
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Inflammation or infection in combination with calorie deprivation is likely to lead to:
a. Loss of more muscle protein than in "simple'
starvation.
b. Fever and high levels of white cells in blood.
c. Several alterations, including low serum iron zinc levels, fatigue, increased sleep
d. All the above
e. A and B - ANSWER-d
In an energy bar containing 200 total calories and 8g of protein, what percentage of
calories are from protein?
a. 4%
a. 16%
b. 32%
c. 36%
d. 72% - ANSWER-b
Metabolic "fitness" in a person:
a. Relates to the person's capacity to do aerobic work.
b. Tends to be associated with reduced visceral fat stores, as in Sumo-wrestlers.
c. Is inversely correlated with cardiovascular disease risk at all levels of body weight
d. Is incompatible with high amounts of body fat and is cannot be present if an
individual is obese.
e. a, b and c - ANSWER-e
What is the most efficient and sustainable way to treat obesity?
a. Leptin
b. Voluntary exercise (more than 3,000 calories per week) and reducing energy
dense foods
c. Thyroid hormone replacement to increase metabolic rate
d. Most popular diet
e. All of the above - ANSWER-b
A person with high ___, high ___, and low levels may be diagnosed with metabolic
syndrome.
a. Blood glucose, waist circumference, blood high density lipoprotein (HDL)
b. Blood glucose, blood insulin, blood low density lipoproteins (LDL)
c. Serum triglycerides, blood pressure, blood high density lipoproteins (HDL)
d. Serum triglycerides, blood insulin, blood low density lipoproteins (LDL)
e. A and C - ANSWER-e
Female aerobic athletes, gymnasts, ballet dancers often exhibit:
a. Low amounts of subcutaneous fat
b. Tendency to loss or irregularity of menstrual periods
c. High incidence of stress fractures, despite weight bearing activity
d. High levels of visceral fat
, e. a, b and c - ANSWER-e
Trader Joe's Salt and pepper Ridge cut Chips have 11g carbohydrates, 2g protein
and 20g fat per serving. Annie eats 30 chips (1 serving = 15 chips) in one sitting.
How many calories did she consume?
a. 152 kcal
b. 232 kcal
c. 304 kcal
d. 464 kcal
e. 522 kcal - ANSWER-d
Which of the following is NOT required to appear on a food package?
a. A statement of identity
b. The name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor
c. A list of ingredients
d. The ratio of saturated to unsaturated fat in one serving
e. The net contents of the package - ANSWER-d
The term "nutrient density" in a food or beverage designates the:
a. complexity of micronutrients;
b. complexity of all nutrients;
c. the nutrient/fiber ratio;
d. the total nutrient amount relative to total calories;
e. the content of essential amino acids and fatty acids. - ANSWER-d
Which of the following concerning leptin are true?
1. leptin is secreted by white adipose tissue
2. leptin diminishes appetite
3. Leptin affects the hypothalamus of the brain
a. only 1 is true
b. only 2 is true
c. only 3 is true
d all are true
e. only 2 and 3 are true - ANSWER-d
Which of the following statements about digestion are true?
1. simple sugars and amino acids exit the enterocyte (intestinal absorptive cell) into
the portal vein and then travel to the liver.
2. all macronutrient metabolites enter the portal vein
3. fiber is incorporated into lipoproteins
a. only 1 is true
b. only 2 is true
c. only 3 is true
d. all are true
e. none are true - ANSWER-a
Which of the following statements about the pancreas are true?
1. the pancreas secretes a hormone that decreases gluconeogenesis
2. the pancreas secretes a hormone that increases gluconeogenesis
