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NST10 Final
1.
I did not take the exam on December 6. I have version a of this exam. Mark answer a.
2.
Your overweight Uncle Bill has been told that he is at risk of having a heart attack. How
would you explain to him what a heart attack means?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3.
Uncle Bills doctor told him his HDL is low and he should raise it. Bill is confused because he
thought having low cholesterol was a good thing. What should you tell him?
a.
the
b.
c.
d.
e.
His doctor is wrong: HDL should stay low and so should total cholesterol, triglycerides
and blood pressure
His doctor is right: HDL should be high because it carries cholesterol away from
tissues to the liver
His doctor is right: HDL should be high and he should increase his saturated fat intake to
help clear cholesterol from the intestine
His doctor is wrong: HDL should be low along with LDL because high levels of both
promote heart disease.
His doctor is right: HDL should be high but there is nothing you can do to increase it
4.
Your uncle wants to know why he has cholesterol in his body anyway, since it just clogs up his
arteries. Your best reply is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
5.
Uncle Bill (who is at risk for a heart attack) usually has a cheeseburger and french fries for lunch.
When you take him to a sandwich shop, which of the follow would you recommend for him to
choose for lunch?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
6.
What other lifestyle recommendation could you suggest for your uncle to improve his health?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
120 g protein
10 g fiber
300 g carbohydrate
80 g fat
7.
1840 kcal
2000 kcal
2040 kcal
2400 kcal
2440 kcal
8.
9.
10.
c.
d.
e.
A lack of other nutrients can result in anemia with the same symptoms
It is dangerous to self-diagnose and take supplements instead of seeking professional
medical advice
Males never become iron-deficient because iron is recycled, not excreted
He would be OK if he made sure that he ate fruits and vegetables in addition to iron
supplements
a and b
12.
Protein
Fiber
Carbohydrate
Fat
None of the above: he is taking in enough or too much of all of the above
Trevor is feeling tired and weak. He thinks he has iron-deficiency anemia and starts to take iron
supplements. Why is this NOT a good idea?
a.
b.
11.
10%
15%
30%
50%
80%
Thyroxin
Insulin
Glucagon
Vitamin A
Testosterone
13.
14.
Which of the following combinations of foods would provide the greatest amount of dietary
fiber?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
15.
Which of the following food combinations does not have any carbohydrate?
a.
b.
c.
e.
16.
17.
What is atherosclerosis?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
A condition caused by plaque buildup along the inner walls of the arteries
Blood pressure higher than the acceptable range
The presence of small cell-like bodies in the lymph
Hardened veins caused by lack of exercise
Infected pockets bulging out of the large intestine
18.
Even though their body weights and heights are similar, the female athlete has a higher BMR
than a female non-athlete because:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
19.
Female adolescents often have smaller babies than mature women. In general, adolescents are
advised to gain more weight during pregnancy to meet:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
20.
Strained meats
Corn syrup
Strained vegetables
Table sugar
Honey
Muscle tissues use fatty acids for prolonged exercise. These fatty acids come from:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
22.
It is very important to avoid giving ___ to an infant, because it may harbor botulism spores.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
21.
The athlete has less body fat and more lean muscle
The athletes body produces more glycogen
The non-athlete has greater lung capacity
The non-athlete produces more thyroxin
The athlete has more mitochondria to metabolize ATP
Protein stores
High density lipoprotein
Fat stores
Glycogen stores
Glucose stores
Jim has Type 1 diabetes but is not aware of his condition. Which of the following may occur if he
does not get medical treatment?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
23.
Which of the following are characteristics shared by olive oil and canola oil?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
24.
The best way to prevent Staphyloccus aureus and/or Salmonella food poisoning is to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
25.
Sylvia loves milkshakes and other milk products, but she breaks out in hives and red spots and
itches all over whenever she drinks them. What should she do to stop this problem?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
27.
Which of the following statements explain why B vitamin deficiencies lead to a lack of energy?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
26.
She should start drinking chocolate milk instead of milkshakes to prevent hives
She is allergic to milk - there is nothing she can do but avoid milk products
She is lactose intolerant - she should consume only small amounts of milk at a time
She is lactose deficient - she needs enzyme supplements
She should consume only fat-free milk products
Miriam is a vegan. What nutrient might she be deficient in, and what should she do about it?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
28.
Miriam is concerned about getting Vitamin A toxicity since she eats many deep orange
vegetables. Is this a problem for her?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
29.
Miriam knows that Vitamin E is an important antioxidant that protects cells from damage by free
radicals. Why are vitamin E deficiencies rarely observed in humans?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
30.
Miriam has heard of a proposal to fortify bread with iron because many young women have low
iron levels. This sounds like a great idea, but could there be any harmful consequences?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
31.
No: Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin and is found only in fat-containing foods.
Deep orange vegetables do not have any fat, so she shouldnt be concerned
No: Deep orange vegetables are a good source of beta-carotene, which is not toxic
in large amounts, and can safely be converted to Vitamin A
Yes: Deep orange vegetables contain too much retinol which can be converted to
Vitamin A
Yes: She needs to eat yellow vegetables to counteract the potential toxicity of the orange
vegetables
No: the deep orange vegetables are not a good dietary source of Vitamin A at all
32.
The major source of energy out (i.e., how much total energy we expend) for most people is
______, which is highly dependent upon __________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
33.
34.
Cholesterol
Tryptophan
Retinol
Beta-carotene
Niacin
Your friend claims that vegan diets do not contain saturated fat. Is she correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
36.
Humans use sunlight to synthesize Vitamin D from a precursor in the skin. What is that
precursor?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
35.
She is partially correct - saturated fat is found only in hydrogenated vegetable oils
Yes, saturated fats is found only in meat and dairy products
Yes, all of the saturated fat in vegetable oils is converted to unsaturated fat by cooking
No, some vegetable oils may contain saturated fat
No, high levels of saturated fat are found in some green vegetables
Helen is mostly indoors and consumes very little milk. Which vitamin could she be deficient
in?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
37.
Allan lives in a developing country. The health worker suspects he is suffering from malnutrition.
What physical signs should the health worker look for to determine whether he has marasmus or
kwashiorkor?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
39.
small
40.
Eats milk, milk products and eggs, but excludes all meat, poultry, fish, and seafood
Eats milk and milk products, but excludes meat, poultry, fish, eggs and seafood
Sometimes eats poultry but excludes all dairy, meat, fish, eggs and seafood
Does not eat any animal products
None of the above
After one year of following a vegan diet, Tim goes to the doctor because he is fatigued and
weak. He is diagnosed with microcytic anemia. The doctor explains that:
a.
b.
c.
d.
His zinc stores are depleted and consequently he has a low number of red blood cells
He is folate deficient and therefore has developed large, immature blood cells
He has a lack of intrinsic factor and consequently is also deficient in red blood cells
His iron stores are depleted and consequently his red blood cells are pale and
e.
His diet is too high in cholesterol and this is resulting in his weakness
Tim still wants to follow the vegan diet, but realizes that he is still growing so he wants to
make sure he gets enough zinc. Which food is the best source of zinc for a vegan such as
Tim?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cheddar cheese
Legumes
Lettuce
Ham
Nonfat milk
41.
Tim's friend tells him that low cancer rates found in vegetarian people are due to antioxidants in their food.
Which of the following is NOT correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
42.
True or false: the European Union has more strict labeling laws for genetically modified
foods than does the US.
a.
b.
43.
Osteoporosis
Diarrhea
Night blindness
Dry, cracked skin
Rickets
45.
True
False
44.
In the 2006 study comparing health status in the U.S. to health status in England, what
conclusion did the authors make?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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Nutritional Sciences 10
Professor Nancy Amy
December 16, 2006
FINAL EXAM
45
POINTS
It is the students responsibility to know the following instructions. Failure to adhere to the following
instructions may result in 0 points earned on the exam.
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1.
I did not take the exam on December 6. I have version a of this exam. Mark answer a.
2.
Your overweight Uncle Bill has been told that he is at risk of having a heart attack. How
would you explain to him what a heart attack means?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3.
Uncle Bills doctor told him his HDL is low and he should raise it. Bill is confused because he
thought having low cholesterol was a good thing. What should you tell him?
a.
the
b.
c.
d.
e.
His doctor is wrong: HDL should stay low and so should total cholesterol, triglycerides
and blood pressure
His doctor is right: HDL should be high because it carries cholesterol away from
tissues to the liver
His doctor is right: HDL should be high and he should increase his saturated fat intake to
help clear cholesterol from the intestine
His doctor is wrong: HDL should be low along with LDL because high levels of both
promote heart disease.
His doctor is right: HDL should be high but there is nothing you can do to increase it
4.
Your uncle wants to know why he has cholesterol in his body anyway, since it just clogs up his
arteries. Your best reply is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
5.
Uncle Bill (who is at risk for a heart attack) usually has a cheeseburger and french fries for lunch.
When you take him to a sandwich shop, which of the follow would you recommend for him to
choose for lunch?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
6.
What other lifestyle recommendation could you suggest for your uncle to improve his health?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
120 g protein
10 g fiber
300 g carbohydrate
80 g fat
7.
1840 kcal
2000 kcal
2040 kcal
2400 kcal
2440 kcal
8.
9.
10.
c.
d.
e.
A lack of other nutrients can result in anemia with the same symptoms
It is dangerous to self-diagnose and take supplements instead of seeking professional
medical advice
Males never become iron-deficient because iron is recycled, not excreted
He would be OK if he made sure that he ate fruits and vegetables in addition to iron
supplements
a and b
12.
Protein
Fiber
Carbohydrate
Fat
None of the above: he is taking in enough or too much of all of the above
Trevor is feeling tired and weak. He thinks he has iron-deficiency anemia and starts to take iron
supplements. Why is this NOT a good idea?
a.
b.
11.
10%
15%
30%
50%
80%
Thyroxin
Insulin
Glucagon
Vitamin A
Testosterone
13.
14.
Which of the following combinations of foods would provide the greatest amount of dietary
fiber?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
15.
Which of the following food combinations does not have any carbohydrate?
a.
b.
c.
e.
16.
17.
What is atherosclerosis?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
A condition caused by plaque buildup along the inner walls of the arteries
Blood pressure higher than the acceptable range
The presence of small cell-like bodies in the lymph
Hardened veins caused by lack of exercise
Infected pockets bulging out of the large intestine
18.
Even though their body weights and heights are similar, the female athlete has a higher BMR
than a female non-athlete because:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
19.
Female adolescents often have smaller babies than mature women. In general, adolescents are
advised to gain more weight during pregnancy to meet:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
20.
Strained meats
Corn syrup
Strained vegetables
Table sugar
Honey
Muscle tissues use fatty acids for prolonged exercise. These fatty acids come from:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
22.
It is very important to avoid giving ___ to an infant, because it may harbor botulism spores.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
21.
The athlete has less body fat and more lean muscle
The athletes body produces more glycogen
The non-athlete has greater lung capacity
The non-athlete produces more thyroxin
The athlete has more mitochondria to metabolize ATP
Protein stores
High density lipoprotein
Fat stores
Glycogen stores
Glucose stores
Jim has Type 1 diabetes but is not aware of his condition. Which of the following may occur if he
does not get medical treatment?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
23.
Which of the following are characteristics shared by olive oil and canola oil?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
24.
The best way to prevent Staphyloccus aureus and/or Salmonella food poisoning is to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
25.
Sylvia loves milkshakes and other milk products, but she breaks out in hives and red spots and
itches all over whenever she drinks them. What should she do to stop this problem?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
27.
Which of the following statements explain why B vitamin deficiencies lead to a lack of energy?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
26.
She should start drinking chocolate milk instead of milkshakes to prevent hives
She is allergic to milk - there is nothing she can do but avoid milk products
She is lactose intolerant - she should consume only small amounts of milk at a time
She is lactose deficient - she needs enzyme supplements
She should consume only fat-free milk products
Miriam is a vegan. What nutrient might she be deficient in, and what should she do about it?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
28.
Miriam is concerned about getting Vitamin A toxicity since she eats many deep orange
vegetables. Is this a problem for her?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
29.
Miriam knows that Vitamin E is an important antioxidant that protects cells from damage by free
radicals. Why are vitamin E deficiencies rarely observed in humans?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
30.
Miriam has heard of a proposal to fortify bread with iron because many young women have low
iron levels. This sounds like a great idea, but could there be any harmful consequences?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
31.
No: Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin and is found only in fat-containing foods.
Deep orange vegetables do not have any fat, so she shouldnt be concerned
No: Deep orange vegetables are a good source of beta-carotene, which is not toxic
in large amounts, and can safely be converted to Vitamin A
Yes: Deep orange vegetables contain too much retinol which can be converted to
Vitamin A
Yes: She needs to eat yellow vegetables to counteract the potential toxicity of the orange
vegetables
No: the deep orange vegetables are not a good dietary source of Vitamin A at all
a.
b.
calcium
c.
d.
e.
32.
The major source of energy out (i.e., how much total energy we expend) for most people is
______, which is highly dependent upon __________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
33.
34.
Cholesterol
Tryptophan
Retinol
Beta-carotene
Niacin
Your friend claims that vegan diets do not contain saturated fat. Is she correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
36.
Humans use sunlight to synthesize Vitamin D from a precursor in the skin. What is that
precursor?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
35.
She is partially correct - saturated fat is found only in hydrogenated vegetable oils
Yes, saturated fats is found only in meat and dairy products
Yes, all of the saturated fat in vegetable oils is converted to unsaturated fat by cooking
No, some vegetable oils may contain saturated fat
No, high levels of saturated fat are found in some green vegetables
Helen is mostly indoors and consumes very little milk. Which vitamin could she be deficient
in?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
37.
Allan lives in a developing country. The health worker suspects he is suffering from malnutrition.
What physical signs should the health worker look for to determine whether he has marasmus or
kwashiorkor?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
39.
small
40.
Eats milk, milk products and eggs, but excludes all meat, poultry, fish, and seafood
Eats milk and milk products, but excludes meat, poultry, fish, eggs and seafood
Sometimes eats poultry but excludes all dairy, meat, fish, eggs and seafood
Does not eat any animal products
None of the above
After one year of following a vegan diet, Tim goes to the doctor because he is fatigued and
weak. He is diagnosed with microcytic anemia. The doctor explains that:
a.
b.
c.
d.
His zinc stores are depleted and consequently he has a low number of red blood cells
He is folate deficient and therefore has developed large, immature blood cells
He has a lack of intrinsic factor and consequently is also deficient in red blood cells
His iron stores are depleted and consequently his red blood cells are pale and
e.
His diet is too high in cholesterol and this is resulting in his weakness
Tim still wants to follow the vegan diet, but realizes that he is still growing so he wants to
make sure he gets enough zinc. Which food is the best source of zinc for a vegan such as
Tim?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cheddar cheese
Legumes
Lettuce
Ham
Nonfat milk
41.
Tim's friend tells him that low cancer rates found in vegetarian people are due to antioxidants in their food.
Which of the following is NOT correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
42.
True or false: the European Union has more strict labeling laws for genetically modified
foods than does the US.
a.
b.
43.
Osteoporosis
Diarrhea
Night blindness
Dry, cracked skin
Rickets
45.
True
False
44.
In the 2006 study comparing health status in the U.S. to health status in England, what
conclusion did the authors make?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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