CH1 WELLNESS NUTRITION TEST
BANK EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
A cup of frozen yogurt contains 24 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of fat, and 4 g of protein.
The total
number of kilocalories in the frozen yogurt is
a.
110.
b.
130.
c.
140.
d.
162. - Answer-ANS: B
Combinations of amino acids link together to form
a.
protein.
b.
carbohydrates.
c.
dietary fiber.
d.
lipids. - Answer-ANS: A
A bodybuilder tells you that all of his meals and snacks include high-protein foods
such as
eggs, canned tuna, chicken, milk, and cheese. Most of the extra protein is probably
used by his
body to form
a.
strong bones and joints.
b.
body fat stores.
c.
healthy brain tissue.
d.
increased muscle mass. - Answer-ANS: B
When clients have a strong family history of both heart disease and cancer, the
nurse should
encourage them to reduce their intake of
a.
dietary fiber.
b.
protein.
, c.
monounsaturated fat.
d.
saturated fat. - Answer-ANS: D
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is able to assess
the
overall nutritional and health status of Americans because
a.
the populations surveyed are representative of the total population.
b.
it focuses on ethnic and socioeconomic groups at greatest risk.
c.
it collects large volumes of survey data from all over the nation.
d.
survey methods and standards are consistent from year to year - Answer-ANS: A
In working with an ethnic minority population, a helpful way to increase health
literacy could
be to
a.
invite members of the community to help identify needs and teaching strategies.
b.
encourage acculturation and adoption of healthful American eating patterns.
c.
set up a feeding program to provide healthy food for members of the community.
d.
use visual aids rather than written materials during health education encounters. -
Answer-ANS: A
A client has heard that nutrients can be converted to other nutrients in the body. He
takes
high-dose vitamin C supplements because he believes this will supply his body's
need for
other vitamins. What would you tell him?
a.
He should switch to a multivitamin supplement instead of just vitamin C.
b.
Each vitamin has a specific function and needs to be supplied through a variety of
foods.
c.
Vitamin C can provide only water-soluble vitamins, and he still needs to consume
fat-soluble vitamins.
d.
Vitamin C supplements should be taken only when he has symptoms of a cold or
influenza. - Answer-ANS: B
A nurse has just been assigned to a community health program for older adults. She
should
check the document Healthy People 2020 to become familiar with
BANK EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
A cup of frozen yogurt contains 24 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of fat, and 4 g of protein.
The total
number of kilocalories in the frozen yogurt is
a.
110.
b.
130.
c.
140.
d.
162. - Answer-ANS: B
Combinations of amino acids link together to form
a.
protein.
b.
carbohydrates.
c.
dietary fiber.
d.
lipids. - Answer-ANS: A
A bodybuilder tells you that all of his meals and snacks include high-protein foods
such as
eggs, canned tuna, chicken, milk, and cheese. Most of the extra protein is probably
used by his
body to form
a.
strong bones and joints.
b.
body fat stores.
c.
healthy brain tissue.
d.
increased muscle mass. - Answer-ANS: B
When clients have a strong family history of both heart disease and cancer, the
nurse should
encourage them to reduce their intake of
a.
dietary fiber.
b.
protein.
, c.
monounsaturated fat.
d.
saturated fat. - Answer-ANS: D
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is able to assess
the
overall nutritional and health status of Americans because
a.
the populations surveyed are representative of the total population.
b.
it focuses on ethnic and socioeconomic groups at greatest risk.
c.
it collects large volumes of survey data from all over the nation.
d.
survey methods and standards are consistent from year to year - Answer-ANS: A
In working with an ethnic minority population, a helpful way to increase health
literacy could
be to
a.
invite members of the community to help identify needs and teaching strategies.
b.
encourage acculturation and adoption of healthful American eating patterns.
c.
set up a feeding program to provide healthy food for members of the community.
d.
use visual aids rather than written materials during health education encounters. -
Answer-ANS: A
A client has heard that nutrients can be converted to other nutrients in the body. He
takes
high-dose vitamin C supplements because he believes this will supply his body's
need for
other vitamins. What would you tell him?
a.
He should switch to a multivitamin supplement instead of just vitamin C.
b.
Each vitamin has a specific function and needs to be supplied through a variety of
foods.
c.
Vitamin C can provide only water-soluble vitamins, and he still needs to consume
fat-soluble vitamins.
d.
Vitamin C supplements should be taken only when he has symptoms of a cold or
influenza. - Answer-ANS: B
A nurse has just been assigned to a community health program for older adults. She
should
check the document Healthy People 2020 to become familiar with
