Fundamentals of Nutrition Final Exam Review Questions
& Answers.
what element is found in proteins but NOT in carbohydrates or fats? - Correct Answer
nitrogen
what population group has the highest risk for vitamin K deficiency? - Correct Answer
newborns
hydrogenation is a commercial process whereby ____________ - Correct Answer
unsaturated fats become saturated
which of these is NOT a way fatty acids can differ? - Correct Answer elements of which
they are composed
as far as is known, vitamin A does NOT play a role in which of the following processes? -
Correct Answer blood clotting
a diet low in protein and in which corn is a principal food has been found to cause a
deficiency of what vitamin? - Correct Answer niacin
which of the following minerals is present in highest quantities in soft water? - Correct
Answer sodium
which of the following foods contains cholesterol? - Correct Answer roasted turkey
persons with PKU should avoid which of the following sugar alternative? - Correct Answer
aspartame
how much energy is required to raise the temperature of one liter of water 1 degree
celsius? - Correct Answer 1 kilocalorie
what nutrient is important for the athlete because it helps the transport of oxygen in the
blood? - Correct Answer iron
in what region of the body is the storage of excess body fat associated with highest risk for
cardiovascular disease and diabetes? - Correct Answer abdomen
, which of the following is least likely to aggravate an existing ulcer? - Correct Answer raw
carrots
what is the difference between satiation and satiety? - Correct Answer satiation occurs
during a meal; satiety occurs after a meal
what is the appropriate water intake for a 65 kg adult with an energy expenditure of 2500
kcalories/day? - Correct Answer 2500-3250 cc/day
what does a BMI of 25-29.9 indicate? - Correct Answer the person is overweight
what role does the esophagus play in the digestive process? - Correct Answer transport of
a bolus from the pharynx to the stomach
which of the following vitamins aids in the absorption of iron? - Correct Answer vitamin C
among other things, a pregnant woman needs ___________ - Correct Answer 4 glasses
of milk per day
there is evidence for benefits of vitamin E supplements in which of the following groups? -
Correct Answer premature infants
which of the following is NOT included in the measurement of basal metabolic rate? -
Correct Answer large muscle activity
true or false: breast milk may be pumped and safely refrigerated for at least 48 hours -
Correct Answer true
which of the following is an early stage of vitamin C deficiency? - Correct Answer bleeding
gums
beriberi is caused by a deficiency of ________ - Correct Answer thiamin
which of the following would be at LEAST risk of vitamin D deficiency? - Correct Answer
outdoor farm workers
& Answers.
what element is found in proteins but NOT in carbohydrates or fats? - Correct Answer
nitrogen
what population group has the highest risk for vitamin K deficiency? - Correct Answer
newborns
hydrogenation is a commercial process whereby ____________ - Correct Answer
unsaturated fats become saturated
which of these is NOT a way fatty acids can differ? - Correct Answer elements of which
they are composed
as far as is known, vitamin A does NOT play a role in which of the following processes? -
Correct Answer blood clotting
a diet low in protein and in which corn is a principal food has been found to cause a
deficiency of what vitamin? - Correct Answer niacin
which of the following minerals is present in highest quantities in soft water? - Correct
Answer sodium
which of the following foods contains cholesterol? - Correct Answer roasted turkey
persons with PKU should avoid which of the following sugar alternative? - Correct Answer
aspartame
how much energy is required to raise the temperature of one liter of water 1 degree
celsius? - Correct Answer 1 kilocalorie
what nutrient is important for the athlete because it helps the transport of oxygen in the
blood? - Correct Answer iron
in what region of the body is the storage of excess body fat associated with highest risk for
cardiovascular disease and diabetes? - Correct Answer abdomen
, which of the following is least likely to aggravate an existing ulcer? - Correct Answer raw
carrots
what is the difference between satiation and satiety? - Correct Answer satiation occurs
during a meal; satiety occurs after a meal
what is the appropriate water intake for a 65 kg adult with an energy expenditure of 2500
kcalories/day? - Correct Answer 2500-3250 cc/day
what does a BMI of 25-29.9 indicate? - Correct Answer the person is overweight
what role does the esophagus play in the digestive process? - Correct Answer transport of
a bolus from the pharynx to the stomach
which of the following vitamins aids in the absorption of iron? - Correct Answer vitamin C
among other things, a pregnant woman needs ___________ - Correct Answer 4 glasses
of milk per day
there is evidence for benefits of vitamin E supplements in which of the following groups? -
Correct Answer premature infants
which of the following is NOT included in the measurement of basal metabolic rate? -
Correct Answer large muscle activity
true or false: breast milk may be pumped and safely refrigerated for at least 48 hours -
Correct Answer true
which of the following is an early stage of vitamin C deficiency? - Correct Answer bleeding
gums
beriberi is caused by a deficiency of ________ - Correct Answer thiamin
which of the following would be at LEAST risk of vitamin D deficiency? - Correct Answer
outdoor farm workers
