NUTR 331 Final Exam Practice Test|Questions With
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1. Which professionals are typically included in the interdisciplinary team for
eating disorder management?
Dietitians, therapists, medical doctors, and psychiatrists
Only medical doctors and psychiatrists
Nutritionists, personal trainers, and social workers
Therapists and nutritionists only
2. Describe the significance of waist circumference measurements in assessing
health risks.
Waist circumference measurements are only important for athletes.
Waist circumference measurements help identify individuals at
increased risk for diseases related to obesity, with specific
thresholds indicating higher risk for men and women.
Waist circumference is irrelevant to health risks and only reflects body
shape.
Waist circumference is used solely to determine body mass index
(BMI).
3. Describe the significance of the RDA for iron in adults aged 51 and older.
The RDA for iron helps ensure adequate levels to prevent deficiency
and support overall health in older adults.
The RDA for iron is higher for older adults due to increased physical
activity.
,The RDA for iron is only important for younger adults.
, The RDA for iron is irrelevant for older adults as they do not require
iron.
4. Describe how the training effect influences the body's energy conversion
process.
The training effect has no impact on energy conversion.
The training effect decreases the body's ability to store energy.
The training effect improves the body's efficiency in converting
food energy into ATP.
The training effect only affects muscle recovery.
5. Which of the following is an effect of aging on the gastrointestinal system?
constipation
increased nutrient absorption
decreased glucose metabolism
diarrhea
6. If an elderly patient shows signs of economic hardship and involuntary
weight loss, which components of the DETERMINE acronym would be most
relevant for their nutritional assessment?
Tooth loss and Reduced social contact
Disease and Multiple medications
Economic hardship and Involuntary weight loss or gain
Needs assistance and Eating poorly
7. Which of the following is a medical complication associated with anorexia?
Hyperactivity
, Diabetes
Hypertension
Osteoporosis
8. What is the recommended protein intake for endurance athletes?
1.2-1.4 g/kg
1.5-1.9 g/kg
2.5-3.0 g/kg
1.0-1.6 g/kg
9. Which of the following is the explanation why maintaining weight loss in
previously obese individuals is difficult?
Individuals who have been obese are less efficient at storing body fat.
It is very unlikely that people who were inactive will become active.
The reduction in metabolism associated with weight loss persists
over time.
An individual would need to expend 5000 kcal per week to maintain
their weight. (
10. What is a Blue Zone?
A region where there is a greater than average number of seniors.
A region where all people live into their 100's.
A region where the soil is higher in micro nutrients.
A region where there are a larger than normal number of healthy
centenarians.
Complete Solutions
1. Which professionals are typically included in the interdisciplinary team for
eating disorder management?
Dietitians, therapists, medical doctors, and psychiatrists
Only medical doctors and psychiatrists
Nutritionists, personal trainers, and social workers
Therapists and nutritionists only
2. Describe the significance of waist circumference measurements in assessing
health risks.
Waist circumference measurements are only important for athletes.
Waist circumference measurements help identify individuals at
increased risk for diseases related to obesity, with specific
thresholds indicating higher risk for men and women.
Waist circumference is irrelevant to health risks and only reflects body
shape.
Waist circumference is used solely to determine body mass index
(BMI).
3. Describe the significance of the RDA for iron in adults aged 51 and older.
The RDA for iron helps ensure adequate levels to prevent deficiency
and support overall health in older adults.
The RDA for iron is higher for older adults due to increased physical
activity.
,The RDA for iron is only important for younger adults.
, The RDA for iron is irrelevant for older adults as they do not require
iron.
4. Describe how the training effect influences the body's energy conversion
process.
The training effect has no impact on energy conversion.
The training effect decreases the body's ability to store energy.
The training effect improves the body's efficiency in converting
food energy into ATP.
The training effect only affects muscle recovery.
5. Which of the following is an effect of aging on the gastrointestinal system?
constipation
increased nutrient absorption
decreased glucose metabolism
diarrhea
6. If an elderly patient shows signs of economic hardship and involuntary
weight loss, which components of the DETERMINE acronym would be most
relevant for their nutritional assessment?
Tooth loss and Reduced social contact
Disease and Multiple medications
Economic hardship and Involuntary weight loss or gain
Needs assistance and Eating poorly
7. Which of the following is a medical complication associated with anorexia?
Hyperactivity
, Diabetes
Hypertension
Osteoporosis
8. What is the recommended protein intake for endurance athletes?
1.2-1.4 g/kg
1.5-1.9 g/kg
2.5-3.0 g/kg
1.0-1.6 g/kg
9. Which of the following is the explanation why maintaining weight loss in
previously obese individuals is difficult?
Individuals who have been obese are less efficient at storing body fat.
It is very unlikely that people who were inactive will become active.
The reduction in metabolism associated with weight loss persists
over time.
An individual would need to expend 5000 kcal per week to maintain
their weight. (
10. What is a Blue Zone?
A region where there is a greater than average number of seniors.
A region where all people live into their 100's.
A region where the soil is higher in micro nutrients.
A region where there are a larger than normal number of healthy
centenarians.
