HSES 330 EXAM STUDY GUIDE
@ 2024 -2025
which of the following is not one of the nutrients of concern in the elderly
a) Folate
b) vitamin B12
c)calcium
d) iron - Answer All apply, A
Cardiac sphincter - Answer prevents reflux of stomach content to cause heartburn and
ulcers
pyloric sphincter - Answer controls the amount of stomach content into the small
intestine
sphincter of Oddi - Answer controls the amount of bile into the small intestine
ileocecal sphincter - Answer prevents large intestine content (bacteria) back up into the
small intestine
Which of the following is not a function of saliva
a) contains enzymes to help breakdown carbohydrates
b) provides mucus to lubricate the food for easier swallowing
c) contains lysozyme to kill bacteria
d) contains acid to breakdown protein - Answer D
The 2 food groups that have the highest % of protein are fruits and begetable - Answer
False
Which of the following nutrients are absorbed by the colon?
a) glucose and fatty acids
b) Vitamin C
c) amino acids
d) thiamin and niacin
e) sodium, potassium and water - Answer E
,When food proteins reach the stomach, HCl and pepsin uncoil and break down protein
into smaller fragments. - Answer True
Feeding an infant iron-fortified cereal or iron-fortified formula are 2 ways to prevent iron
deficiency anemia. - Answer True
The most beneficial yogurt contains
a) live active cultures
b) enzymes
c) hormones
d) none of the above - Answer A
Which of the following is not one the 3 accessory organs involved in digestion
a) liver
b) appendix
c) gall bladder
d) pancreas - Answer B
when plant proteins are compared to animal proteins, the plant proteins
a) usually have equal quantities of essential amino acids
b) are usually superior in their array of essential amino acids
c) are usually deficient in one or more essential amino acids
d) are equal in quantity so long as they are not overcooked - Answer C
Calcium, magnesium and iron are absorbed in the large intestine - Answer False
the body function that is associated with protein is
a) carrying oxygen in the blood
b) fluid balance
c) production of enzymes
d) production of antibodoes
e) all of the above - Answer C
Zinc and vitamin B12 are two potential nutrient deficiencies for school age children -
Answer false
, The two vitamin needs that increase the most during pregnancy are
a) thiamin and niacin
b) riboflavin and niacin
c) B12 and B6
d) Folate and B6 - Answer D
gallstones are caused by precipitation of cholesterol, bile and calcium and diet
treatment is to generally avoid greasy foods - Answer True
Diverticulosis is a disease affecting the stomach lining resulting in ulcer formation, diet
treatment focuses on rehydration - Answer False
which of the following slow the rate of gastric emptying
a) high sugar meal
b) higher fat meal
c) liquid meals - Answer B
Food that accidentally passes into lungs would likely be due to a malfunctioning ______.
a) ileocecal sphincter
b) epiglottis
c)lower esophageal sphincter
d) trachea - Answer B
Crohn's disease is a chronic recurrent inflammatory disease that can affect both the
large and small intestine, diet treatment involves nothing specific other than avoiding
foods that seem to cause more cramping and diarrhea - Answer true
during the second and third trimester of pregnancy how many extra calories are
required?
a) 350-450
b)250-350
c)none
d)150-250 - Answer A
What % of obese adolescents become obese adults
a) 20%
@ 2024 -2025
which of the following is not one of the nutrients of concern in the elderly
a) Folate
b) vitamin B12
c)calcium
d) iron - Answer All apply, A
Cardiac sphincter - Answer prevents reflux of stomach content to cause heartburn and
ulcers
pyloric sphincter - Answer controls the amount of stomach content into the small
intestine
sphincter of Oddi - Answer controls the amount of bile into the small intestine
ileocecal sphincter - Answer prevents large intestine content (bacteria) back up into the
small intestine
Which of the following is not a function of saliva
a) contains enzymes to help breakdown carbohydrates
b) provides mucus to lubricate the food for easier swallowing
c) contains lysozyme to kill bacteria
d) contains acid to breakdown protein - Answer D
The 2 food groups that have the highest % of protein are fruits and begetable - Answer
False
Which of the following nutrients are absorbed by the colon?
a) glucose and fatty acids
b) Vitamin C
c) amino acids
d) thiamin and niacin
e) sodium, potassium and water - Answer E
,When food proteins reach the stomach, HCl and pepsin uncoil and break down protein
into smaller fragments. - Answer True
Feeding an infant iron-fortified cereal or iron-fortified formula are 2 ways to prevent iron
deficiency anemia. - Answer True
The most beneficial yogurt contains
a) live active cultures
b) enzymes
c) hormones
d) none of the above - Answer A
Which of the following is not one the 3 accessory organs involved in digestion
a) liver
b) appendix
c) gall bladder
d) pancreas - Answer B
when plant proteins are compared to animal proteins, the plant proteins
a) usually have equal quantities of essential amino acids
b) are usually superior in their array of essential amino acids
c) are usually deficient in one or more essential amino acids
d) are equal in quantity so long as they are not overcooked - Answer C
Calcium, magnesium and iron are absorbed in the large intestine - Answer False
the body function that is associated with protein is
a) carrying oxygen in the blood
b) fluid balance
c) production of enzymes
d) production of antibodoes
e) all of the above - Answer C
Zinc and vitamin B12 are two potential nutrient deficiencies for school age children -
Answer false
, The two vitamin needs that increase the most during pregnancy are
a) thiamin and niacin
b) riboflavin and niacin
c) B12 and B6
d) Folate and B6 - Answer D
gallstones are caused by precipitation of cholesterol, bile and calcium and diet
treatment is to generally avoid greasy foods - Answer True
Diverticulosis is a disease affecting the stomach lining resulting in ulcer formation, diet
treatment focuses on rehydration - Answer False
which of the following slow the rate of gastric emptying
a) high sugar meal
b) higher fat meal
c) liquid meals - Answer B
Food that accidentally passes into lungs would likely be due to a malfunctioning ______.
a) ileocecal sphincter
b) epiglottis
c)lower esophageal sphincter
d) trachea - Answer B
Crohn's disease is a chronic recurrent inflammatory disease that can affect both the
large and small intestine, diet treatment involves nothing specific other than avoiding
foods that seem to cause more cramping and diarrhea - Answer true
during the second and third trimester of pregnancy how many extra calories are
required?
a) 350-450
b)250-350
c)none
d)150-250 - Answer A
What % of obese adolescents become obese adults
a) 20%
