LIFEU BASIC NUTRITION FINAL
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Which of the following represents a good age to introduce solid foods to infants? -
Answer-5 months
Vitamin C is best known for its role in building which of the following? - Answer-
collagen/connective tissue
Which of the following is NOT true of fat soluble vitamins? - Answer-can be stored in
the body for only a short period of time
Which of the following yields the most energy during its metabolism? - Answer-fat
Which of the following is NOT true of alcohol? - Answer-does not have the ability to
contribute to weight gain
Which mineral is found at the center of chlorophyll molecules? - Answer-magnesium
Which of the following is highest in folate? - Answer-green, leafy vegetables
What vitamin deficiency appeared in people who had subsisted on a diet high in corn
and molasses and low in protein? - Answer-pellegra
In what chief capacity does vitamin K function? - Answer-blood clotting
What is the most important function of B vitamins? - Answer-coenzyme participation
Which of the following is a significant property of most dietary fiber? - Answer-
promotes water retention in stools
Which of the following conditions did Denis Burkitt find associated with low dietary
fiber intake? - Answer-diverticulitis, hiatal hernia, varicose veins, constipation, bowel
cancer, coronary heart disease, multiple sclerosis, cataracts, obesity, cerebral palsy,
and appendicitis
What type of nutrient is in starch? - Answer-complex carbohydrate
What of the following are TRUE of osteoporosis? - Answer--it is more common in
women than in men.
-it is more likely to occur in black women than Asian women.
-problems with the thyroid and parathyroid gland can contribute to osteoporosis.
Which of the following are traits less often seen in patients who have eating
disorders as discussed in class? - Answer-male and lower intelligence
, Why are vegans generally at greater risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency? -
Answer-the fiber content of vegan diets cause increased excretion of the vitamin
Which of the following is the best definition of the RDA? (CNFA) - Answer-the
average daily nutrient intake estimated on deficiency data to meet the needs of over
90% of the healthy individuals in a particular stage and gender group
Which of the following are TRUE regarding cow's milk? - Answer--it is intended for
ingestion by claves not humans.
-it is a rich source of calcium.
-in the US it is likely to be portent source of antibiotics and hormones.
-a sensitivity to the lactose portion of it is considered normal among adults.
-dairy cows give birth to calves which are generally taken away shortly after birth, put
in stalls so small they cannot turn around and are then slaughtered after a miserable
life for "veal".
A person who has a physiological need to eat is experiencing - Answer-hunger
Of the following, which would most readily induce a vitamin K deficiency? - Answer-
antibiotic therapy
What is the primary function of insulin? - Answer-lowers blood glucose levels
When the blood glucose concentration falls, what pancreatic hormone is secreted to
stimulate the release of stored glucose? - Answer-glucagon
When you are under physical stress, what hormone is quick to stimulate an increase
in blood glucose concentration? - Answer-glucagon
Your 10-year-old nephew Jimmy has been giving himself a shot in the thigh every
day for 3 years. He tells you that he wants candy but was told by his parents that he
must eat only natural, unprocessed, foods low in sugar content. From which of the
following conditions does Jimmy most likely suffer? - Answer-type1 diabetes
The most important function known for selenium is in antioxidant activity, where it
works with vitamin E and is a component of glutathione periodiase - Answer-true
In animals the role of vitamin E has ben reported to be the - Answer-anti-aging factor
Which of the following artificial sweeteners was recommended for use in class
lecture? - Answer-it was advised that all artificial sweeteners be avoided
A child with bowed legs is likely deficient in vitamin - Answer-D
Terms used to classify amino acids in the diets include all of the following except -
Answer-partially essential
Which of the following minerals is LEAST likely to be deficient in anyone's diet? -
Answer-phosphorous
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Which of the following represents a good age to introduce solid foods to infants? -
Answer-5 months
Vitamin C is best known for its role in building which of the following? - Answer-
collagen/connective tissue
Which of the following is NOT true of fat soluble vitamins? - Answer-can be stored in
the body for only a short period of time
Which of the following yields the most energy during its metabolism? - Answer-fat
Which of the following is NOT true of alcohol? - Answer-does not have the ability to
contribute to weight gain
Which mineral is found at the center of chlorophyll molecules? - Answer-magnesium
Which of the following is highest in folate? - Answer-green, leafy vegetables
What vitamin deficiency appeared in people who had subsisted on a diet high in corn
and molasses and low in protein? - Answer-pellegra
In what chief capacity does vitamin K function? - Answer-blood clotting
What is the most important function of B vitamins? - Answer-coenzyme participation
Which of the following is a significant property of most dietary fiber? - Answer-
promotes water retention in stools
Which of the following conditions did Denis Burkitt find associated with low dietary
fiber intake? - Answer-diverticulitis, hiatal hernia, varicose veins, constipation, bowel
cancer, coronary heart disease, multiple sclerosis, cataracts, obesity, cerebral palsy,
and appendicitis
What type of nutrient is in starch? - Answer-complex carbohydrate
What of the following are TRUE of osteoporosis? - Answer--it is more common in
women than in men.
-it is more likely to occur in black women than Asian women.
-problems with the thyroid and parathyroid gland can contribute to osteoporosis.
Which of the following are traits less often seen in patients who have eating
disorders as discussed in class? - Answer-male and lower intelligence
, Why are vegans generally at greater risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency? -
Answer-the fiber content of vegan diets cause increased excretion of the vitamin
Which of the following is the best definition of the RDA? (CNFA) - Answer-the
average daily nutrient intake estimated on deficiency data to meet the needs of over
90% of the healthy individuals in a particular stage and gender group
Which of the following are TRUE regarding cow's milk? - Answer--it is intended for
ingestion by claves not humans.
-it is a rich source of calcium.
-in the US it is likely to be portent source of antibiotics and hormones.
-a sensitivity to the lactose portion of it is considered normal among adults.
-dairy cows give birth to calves which are generally taken away shortly after birth, put
in stalls so small they cannot turn around and are then slaughtered after a miserable
life for "veal".
A person who has a physiological need to eat is experiencing - Answer-hunger
Of the following, which would most readily induce a vitamin K deficiency? - Answer-
antibiotic therapy
What is the primary function of insulin? - Answer-lowers blood glucose levels
When the blood glucose concentration falls, what pancreatic hormone is secreted to
stimulate the release of stored glucose? - Answer-glucagon
When you are under physical stress, what hormone is quick to stimulate an increase
in blood glucose concentration? - Answer-glucagon
Your 10-year-old nephew Jimmy has been giving himself a shot in the thigh every
day for 3 years. He tells you that he wants candy but was told by his parents that he
must eat only natural, unprocessed, foods low in sugar content. From which of the
following conditions does Jimmy most likely suffer? - Answer-type1 diabetes
The most important function known for selenium is in antioxidant activity, where it
works with vitamin E and is a component of glutathione periodiase - Answer-true
In animals the role of vitamin E has ben reported to be the - Answer-anti-aging factor
Which of the following artificial sweeteners was recommended for use in class
lecture? - Answer-it was advised that all artificial sweeteners be avoided
A child with bowed legs is likely deficient in vitamin - Answer-D
Terms used to classify amino acids in the diets include all of the following except -
Answer-partially essential
Which of the following minerals is LEAST likely to be deficient in anyone's diet? -
Answer-phosphorous
