NS 1410 - Final Exam With Complete Questions and
Answers
How should someone eat out while maintaining a healthy diet? - ANSWER - limit
alcohol
- limit fried foods
- consume smaller portion sizes
Peristalsis - ANSWER wave-like muscular contractions moving food through the
GI tract
Where does the majority of absorption take place? - ANSWER small intestine via
ACTIVE transport
Treatment to help relieve symptoms of GERD - ANSWER lose weight, and eating
small frequent meals
Which vitamins can be stored in the liver and adipose tissue? - ANSWER
vitamins A, D, E, and K
Adequacy, balance, moderations, and variety are characteristics of what? -
ANSWER a healthful diet
What are 2 main supplements that help minimize bone loss? - ANSWER Vitamin
D and Calcium
Which deficiency is associated with vitamin C? - ANSWER scurvy
BeriBeri may occur with a deficiency in what nutrient? - ANSWER thiamin
Pellagra may occur with a deficiency in what nutrient? - ANSWER Niacin
A deficiency in iodine may cause what? - ANSWER goiter
A deficiency in vitamin D may cause what? - ANSWER rickets
Rachel eats 122 grams of carbohydrates, 30 grams of protein, 20 grams of fat, and 14
grams of alcohol. How many calories did she eat? - ANSWER 886 calories
122g carbs x 4 kcal/g = 488
, 30g pro x 4 kcal/g = 120
20g fat x 9 kcal/g = 180
14g alc x 7 kcal/g = 98
add each total = 886 calories
How much protein is recommended for a healthy adult? - ANSWER 0.8 g/kg body
weight
Order of digestion - ANSWER mouth > esophagus > stomach > small intestine >
large intestine
How is information calculated on Nutrition Facts Panels? - ANSWER per serving
What does insulin do? - ANSWER works to lower blood glucose
Sources of saturated fatty acids - ANSWER butter & lard
What type of vitamins in excess amounts in the diet can be eliminated in the
urine? - ANSWER water soluble vitamins
Dairy products consist of what nutrients? - ANSWER calcium, phosphorus,
riboflavin
Foods that are complex carbohydrates - ANSWER wheat & lentils
Complete protein but NO cholesterol - ANSWER soy milk
What do monounsaturated fatty acids do? - ANSWER lower blood cholesterol
levels without significant lowering of HDL
What may reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and cataracts? - ANSWER
antioxidants
Baked chicken without the skin - ANSWER contains cholesterol
AMDR for Carbs, Protein, & Fat - ANSWER Carbs: 45-65%
Protein: 10-35%
Fat: 20-35%
Medical professional that is qualified to give assistance in planning a diabetic diet
for a patient - ANSWER Registered Dietitian (RD)
Answers
How should someone eat out while maintaining a healthy diet? - ANSWER - limit
alcohol
- limit fried foods
- consume smaller portion sizes
Peristalsis - ANSWER wave-like muscular contractions moving food through the
GI tract
Where does the majority of absorption take place? - ANSWER small intestine via
ACTIVE transport
Treatment to help relieve symptoms of GERD - ANSWER lose weight, and eating
small frequent meals
Which vitamins can be stored in the liver and adipose tissue? - ANSWER
vitamins A, D, E, and K
Adequacy, balance, moderations, and variety are characteristics of what? -
ANSWER a healthful diet
What are 2 main supplements that help minimize bone loss? - ANSWER Vitamin
D and Calcium
Which deficiency is associated with vitamin C? - ANSWER scurvy
BeriBeri may occur with a deficiency in what nutrient? - ANSWER thiamin
Pellagra may occur with a deficiency in what nutrient? - ANSWER Niacin
A deficiency in iodine may cause what? - ANSWER goiter
A deficiency in vitamin D may cause what? - ANSWER rickets
Rachel eats 122 grams of carbohydrates, 30 grams of protein, 20 grams of fat, and 14
grams of alcohol. How many calories did she eat? - ANSWER 886 calories
122g carbs x 4 kcal/g = 488
, 30g pro x 4 kcal/g = 120
20g fat x 9 kcal/g = 180
14g alc x 7 kcal/g = 98
add each total = 886 calories
How much protein is recommended for a healthy adult? - ANSWER 0.8 g/kg body
weight
Order of digestion - ANSWER mouth > esophagus > stomach > small intestine >
large intestine
How is information calculated on Nutrition Facts Panels? - ANSWER per serving
What does insulin do? - ANSWER works to lower blood glucose
Sources of saturated fatty acids - ANSWER butter & lard
What type of vitamins in excess amounts in the diet can be eliminated in the
urine? - ANSWER water soluble vitamins
Dairy products consist of what nutrients? - ANSWER calcium, phosphorus,
riboflavin
Foods that are complex carbohydrates - ANSWER wheat & lentils
Complete protein but NO cholesterol - ANSWER soy milk
What do monounsaturated fatty acids do? - ANSWER lower blood cholesterol
levels without significant lowering of HDL
What may reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and cataracts? - ANSWER
antioxidants
Baked chicken without the skin - ANSWER contains cholesterol
AMDR for Carbs, Protein, & Fat - ANSWER Carbs: 45-65%
Protein: 10-35%
Fat: 20-35%
Medical professional that is qualified to give assistance in planning a diabetic diet
for a patient - ANSWER Registered Dietitian (RD)
