QUESTION 1
1. Match the nutrient with the food source. (Note: there is more than one correct answer)
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Protein
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A
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smoked salmon
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Lactose
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B
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steak
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Fructose
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C
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multi-grain bread roll
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Fiber
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D
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carrots
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Saturated fatty acid
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E
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margarine
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Unsaturated fatty acid
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F
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olive oil
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trans fatty acid
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G
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whole milk
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Omega-3 fatty acid
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H
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peanuts
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Cholesterol
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I
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strawberries
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Vitamin A
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|
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QUESTION 2
To make the meal below a vegetarian meal you would need to leave out the _____?
steak with side of pasta with lentils, peas, carrots and melted butter
Steak
QUESTION 3
The meal below could be a problem for people with common food allergies or intestinal disorders. Identify TWO food items and their respective food allergy/intestinal disorder.
Grilled chicken and pasta with lentils, peas, a glass of milk, and yogurt with peanuts and strawberries.
(extra credit for identifying more than two food items that can trigger allergies/intestinal disorders)
QUESTION 4
Protein digestion begins in the ___
Mouth
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large intestine
QUESTION 5
Registered dietitians strongly recommended that most athletes consume protein supplements.
True
False
QUESTION 6
Saturated fatty acids are ___ healthy than unsaturated fatty acids
more
Less
QUESTION 7
You have discovered that your LDL level is 200 mg /dL and your HDL is 40 mg /dL. What should you do to become more healthy?
Lower your LDL and HDL
Lower your LDL and raise your HDL
Raise your LDL and lower your HDL
Raise your LD and raise your HDL
Nothing. This is a healthy cholesterol level
QUESTION 8
_____ is an example of a fat soluble vitamin.
QUESTION 9
Boiling vegetables reduces their vitamin content.
True
False
QUESTION 10
Some vitamins can be destroyed by exposure to heat, light, or air.
True
False
QUESTION 11
Match the vitamin to the respective deficiency disorder.
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Vitamin A
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A
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Scurvy
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Vitamin D
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B
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Pernicious anemia
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Vitamin K
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C
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Night blindness
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Thiamin
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D
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Beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
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Niacin
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E
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Excessive Bleeding
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Vitamin B-12
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F
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Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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G
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Pellagra
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QUESTION 12
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Calcium (Ca)
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A
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Deficiency can lead to irregular heartbeats and muscle cramps
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Sodium (Na)
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B
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Structural component of bones and teeth
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Potassium (K)
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C
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Deficiency can lead to fatigue and low hemoglobin levels.
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Iron (Fe)
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D
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Excessive amounts can contribute to hypertension
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QUESTION 13
Which organ plays a key role in water conservation?
Liver
Small Intestine
Kidneys
Pancreas
QUESTION 14
Drinking too much water can also be unhealthy, resulting in coma or even death in extreme cases.
True
False
QUESTION 15
Briefly, describe one method for estimating a person's amount of body fat.
BMI Body mass index = current weight/height squared
QUESTION 16
Harry and Ron both weigh 140 lb, but Ron is shorter than Harry. Thus, Ron would have _____ BMI.
a higher
a lower
the same
QUESTION 17
Brown fat cells are specialized to
store glycogen
metabolize fat to generate heat
store fat.
metabolize amino acids.
QUESTION 18
Christina is a 21-year-old woman. Her percentage of body fat is 25%, which is considered ___.
too low
healthy
too high
QUESTION 19
Jason consumes 4,000 kcal/day and burns 2,000 kcal/day. Jason thus would have a ____ energy balance.
positive
neutral
negative
QUESTION 20
Name one health problem that is associated with overweight and obesity._____.
QUESTION 21
Which of the following is the hormone that is secreted by the stomach and increases hunger?
Trypsin
Ghrelin
Insulin
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
QUESTION 22
Skipping breakfast can lower your metabolic rate.
True
False
QUESTION 23
Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?
Strength training
Lap swimming
Playing golf
Gardening
QUESTION 24
Regular exercise does not help with weight loss, because you just end up eating more.
True
False
QUESTION 25
All weight supplements advertised on TV are safe and effective.
True
False
QUESTION 26
Greg is a 20 yrs old male. What should be his target heart rate for a moderate-intensity workout?
60 bpm
100 bpm
160 bpm
220 bpm
QUESTION 27
What molecule is the main energy source for all cells?
Lactic acid
ATP
Triglycerides
DNA
QUESTION 28
Which nutrient should you eat after completing an intense workout to restore your stores of glycogen?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
QUESTION 29
Proteins are normally the primary energy source during vigorous exercise.
True
False
QUESTION 30
_____ is a common symptom of food-poisoning.
QUESTION 31
Drinking water from a lake can most likely expose you to which food-borne pathogen?
E. Coli
Rotavirus
Giardia
C. botulinum
QUESTION 32
The FDA permits food to contain small amounts of insect parts, because contamination is difficulty to completely avoid.
True
False
QUESTION 33
You want to stock your home for a possible emergency situation. Would 1 gallon of water be sufficient to keep one person fully hydrated for 4 days?
Yes
No
QUESTION 34
Nutritional deficiencies are most likely to affect human development during the ___ trimester.
first
second
third
fourth
QUESTION 35
______ is a possible side effect of the early pregnancy (first trimester). (There are several potential correct answers, please name only one.)
QUESTION 36
Rapid, excessive weight gain after the fifth month of pregnancy could be a sign of _______.
Spina Bifida
Celiac disease
Low blood pressure
Preeclampsia
QUESTION 37
What are the TWO advantages of breastfeeding over formula milk?
10 points
QUESTION 38
____ is a common sign of a food allergy in infants
QUESTION 39
Which of the following is safe feed to a 2 month old infant?
Chicken nuggets
Soda (Pop)
Honey
All of the above
None of the above
QUESTION 40
What is one possible problem with drinking caffeinated beverages while excersing?