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Nutrition & Wellness Final Exam Review

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Essential amino acids must be obtained from the foods you eat.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which of the following are monosaccharides?

a)

Sucrose, Fructose, Starch

b)

Fructose, Starch, Glucose

c)

Starch, Glucose, Glycogen

d)

Fructose, Glucose, Galactose

3.

Which of the following are polysaccharides?

a)

Sucrose & Fructose

b)

Starch & Glucose

c)

Glycogen & Maltose

d)

Starch & Glycogen

4.

Which of the following are disaccharides?

a)

Lactose, Sucrose, Glucose

b)

Lactose, Sucrose, Maltose

c)

Glycogen, Starch, Fiber

d)

Cholesterol, Fatty Acids, Phospholipids

5.

Which of the following is highest in kcalories?

a)

10 grams fat

b)

25 grams protein

c)

20 grams carbohydrate

6.

Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?

a)

Canola oil

b)

Cheddar cheese

c)

Coconut oil

d)

Soy milk

7.

The primary function of protein is

a)

to provide energy.

b)

growth and maintenance of body tissue.

c)

primary source of energy for the brain & central nervous system.

d)

needed for cell metabolism.

8.

A diabetic checks his blood before eating a meal. Which of the following is he checking?

a)

Sucrose

b)

Amino acids

c)

Triglycerides

d)

Glucose

9.

Which of the following is an example of a saturated fat?

a)

Lard

b)

Corn oil

c)

Olives

d)

Sugar

10.

Which of the following is a function of cholesterol?

a)

It's important in human metabolism

b)

It's a precursor to all steroid hormones

c)

It's a precursor to vitamin D

d)

All of these are functions of cholesterol

11.

A candy bar has 12 grams fat, 33 grams carbohydrate, and 4 grams protein. How many kcalories are there in a serving?

a)

49 kcals

b)

256 kcals

c)

196 kcals

d)

441 kcals

12.

Lactose is made of which 2 monosaccharides?

a)

Glucose + fructose

b)

Glucose +glucose

c)

Glucose + galactose

d)

Glucose + sucrose

13.

Myrtle is wanting to eat more fiber, but she's not sure what her daily goal should be. What is the recommended intake for fiber per day?

a)

10-25 grams

b)

15-30 grams

c)

20-35 grams

d)

25-40 grams

14.

Myrtle isn't sure exactly what foods she should be eating to increase her fiber intake. Which of the following would be good sources of fiber?

a)

Salmon, whole wheat tortilla, red velvet cake

b)

Apples, sour cream, kale

c)

Pecans, bacon, whole wheat tortilla

d)

Apples, kale, pecans

15.

Milly Momsy weighs 72 kilograms (158 lbs). How much protein does she need?

a)

58 grams

b)

72 grams

c)

158 grams

d)

43 grams

16.

Aunt Doris lives alone and doesn't always eat well. On your last visit, you noticed that she looked rather pale and was very thin. Aunt Doris most likely has

a)

kwashiorkor.

b)

marasmus.

c)

pernicious anemia.

d)

obesity.

17.

The primary function of carbohydrate is

a)

to provide energy.

b)

growth and maintenance of body tissue.

c)

to aid in transport & absorption of water-soluble vitamins.

d)

fluid balance.

18.

Which of the following is a food source of monounsaturated fats?

a)

Steak

b)

Olive oil

c)

Sunflower oil

d)

Lard

19.

Mr. M.V. Accident is in the ICU following a car wreck. There was a lot of blood loss at the scene as well as during surgery. He has been without nutrition for 6 days. Would you say he is in

a)

positive nitrogen balance.

b)

negative nitrogen balance.

c)

neutral nitrogen balance.

d)

i don't know what nitrogen balance is.

20.

Proteins are made of

a)

amino acids.

b)

monosaccharides.

c)

fatty acids.

d)

nucleic acids.

21.

Carbohydrates are made of

a)

amino acids.

b)

monosaccharides.

c)

fatty acids.

d)

sterols.

22.

A vegan eats

a)

fish, dairy, and eggs.

b)

chicken, dairy, and eggs.

c)

no animal products.

d)

dairy and eggs.

23.

Which of the following is true of saturated fats?

a)

They are solid at room temperature.

b)

They lower cholesterol levels.

c)

They are found mostly in plant-based foods.

d)

They have 1 double bond.

24.

Fiber is available in 2 forms. What are those forms?

a)

Soluble & insoluble

b)

Pectin & glycogen

c)

Cellulose & cellulite

d)

Starch & cellulose

25.

Where is glycogen stored in the body?

a)

Liver & muscle

b)

Liver & stomach

c)

Muscle & blood

d)

Muscle & spleen

26.

Body weight is composed of which 2 of the following?

a)

Water and lean body mass

b)

Adipose tissue and lean body mass

c)

Adipose tissue and water

d)

Skin and bones

27.

Mr. Bigman has the typical android fat pattern. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of this fat pattern?

a)

"Pear shape"

b)

Easy to lose

c)

Associated with greater health risks

d)

Abdominal fat/obesity

28.

Mr. Bigman has a BMI of 32. How would you classify him?

a)

Overweight

b)

Obese

c)

Normal weight

d)

Underweight

29.

Mr. Bigman has been trying to lose weight, but he seems to be stuck at his current weight and is having a difficult time getting started. What theory could possibly explain his plight?

a)

Free Radical Theory of Aging

b)

Set-point theory

c)

Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity

d)

Cellular Theory of Aging

30.

Jock Futbol plays soccer for a select team. He weighs 154# (70 kg). How much protein should he be consuming every day?

a)

56-70 gms

b)

84-98 gms

c)

105-126 gms

d)

123-154 gms

31.

Jock Futbol has a soccer tournament coming up this weekend. His team will be playing 3 games on Saturday. Which of the following reasons for consuming carbs BEST applies to him?

a)

It will keep him well hydrated and delay onset of fatigue

b)

It will improve muscle performance and increase his endurance capacity

c)

It will increase his endurance capacity and delay onset of fatigue

d)

All of these apply equally

e)

None of these apply

32.

During the soccer tournament, Jock Futbol knows he needs to consume carbs. What should his goal be for carb intake DURING a game?

a)

~25 grams

b)

30 - 60 grams per hour

c)

~41 grams

d)

100 grams

33.

Tina Tennis competes on the varsity Lady Cats tennis team. During workouts in August, she typically loses between 5-7 pounds per day. How much fluid should she be taking in as a replacement?

a)

80 - 112 oz (10 - 14 cups)

b)

100-168 oz (12 1/2 - 21 cups)

c)

85 - 119 oz (10 1/2 - 15 cups)

d)

40 - 56 oz (5 - 7 cups)

34.

Mike Marathon competes in marathons 4 to 5 times per year. Which energy source does his body rely on most during a marathon?

a)

Fat

b)

Carbs

c)

Protein

d)

Water

35.

Obesity is always characterized by

a)

hypertrophy.

b)

hyperplasia.

c)

yo-yo dieting.

d)

an android fat pattern.

36.

Which of the following will not influence hydration status?

a)

Humidity

b)

Training status

c)

Age

d)

Temperature

37.

Hans and Franz are gym rats who are trying to increase muscle size. They like to take lots of protein supplements. Which of the following sources would you recommend?

a)

Steak and chicken

b)

Soy and coconut

c)

Creatine and BCAAs (branched chain amino acids)

d)

Whey and casein (milk)

38.

What rate of intake would you recommend to Hans and Franz (gym rats who are trying to increase muscle size) regarding protein?

a)

20 g every 3 hours

b)

40 g every 3 hours

c)

20 g every 6 hours

d)

40 g every 6 hours

39.

Jane Q. Public has been researching various diets in an effort to find one she can stick with and will help her lose weight. She heard you were taking a nutrition class and wants your opinion on what to look for. You tell her a good plan includes all the following EXCEPT

a)

nutrition education.

b)

exercise.

c)

psychological support.

d)

meal plans.

40.

Jane Q. Public has tried various diets over the years--the Hollywood Diet, Cabbage Soup Diet, Atkins Diet, Carbohydrate Addicts Diet, Jenny Craig--and has been able to take weight off with each one, but her weight always comes back, plus 1 or 2 extra pounds. This is known as

a)

the plateau effect.

b)

set-point theory.

c)

hypertrophy.

d)

yo-yo dieting.

41.

Jane Q. Public has the typical female fat pattern. This pattern is termed

a)

gynoid fat pattern.

b)

android fat pattern.

c)

visceral fat.

d)

storage fat.

42.

Jane Q. Public has a body fat of 42%. What should her body fat be?

a)

12 - 15%

b)

20 - 25%

c)

3 - 8%

d)

30-35%

43.

Which of the following is a good hydration recovery beverage?

a)

Water because it replaces lost fluids.

b)

Sports drink because it contains sodium and carbs, which helps with fluid absorption

c)

Carbonated beverages because they are mostly sugar

d)

Sweet tea because we live in the south

44.

Training your gut to accept fluids and avoiding over- or underhydration occurs with

a)

voluntary dehydration.

b)

a drinking pattern.

c)

adequate carb intake.

d)

making sure your drinks contain sodium.

45.

Water regulates the ___ ___ phase of hydration.

a)

fluid intake

b)

fluid absorption

c)

fluid retention

d)

fluid distribution

46.

Carbs regulate the __ __ phase of hydration.

a)

fluid intake

b)

fluid absoprtion

c)

fluid retention

d)

fluid distribution

47.

Sodium regulates which 2 phases of hydration?

a)

Fluid intake

b)

Fluid absorption

c)

Fluid retention

d)

Fluid distribution

48.

Only eat fish, dairy, and eggs from the animal kingdom.

a)

Pescovegetarian

b)

Pollovegetarian

c)

Lactovegetarian

d)

Lactoovovegetarian

e)

Vegan

49.

Only eats dairy products from the animal kingdom.

a)

Pescovegetarian

b)

Pollovegetarian

c)

Vegan

d)

Lactovegetarian

e)

Lactoovovegetarian

50.

Only eats chicken, dairy, and eggs from the animal kingdom.

a)

Pescovegetarian

b)

Pollovegetarian

c)

Lactovegetarian

d)

Lactoovovegetarian

e)

Vegan

51.

Only eat dairy & eggs from the animal kingdom.

a)

Pescovegetarian

b)

Pollovegetarian

c)

Lactoovovegetarian

d)

Lactovegetarian

52.

Lipids (triglycerides) are made of

a)

fatty acids.

b)

monosaccharides.

c)

amino acids.

d)

cholesterol.

53.

Donkey spent the night with Shrek, then made waffles for breakfast. As a special treat, Donkey also freshly squeezed some orange juice to drink with the waffles. Upon drinking it, Shrek's lips and tongue began to swell and he started having trouble breathing. His response was brought on by an immune system reaction. This is an example of a

a)

food allergy.

b)

food intolerance.

c)

food-food interaction.

d)

Donkey's attempt to off his friend.

54.

Fish, such as alabacore tuna and trout, are good sources of

a)

cholesterol.

b)

trans fatty acids.

c)

carbohydrates.

d)

omega-3 fatty acids.

55.

Ethel buys raw chicken breasts, puts them in her refrigerator, and forgets about them for a week. While looking for something to cook for dinner, she sees the chicken. It doesn't look or smell bad, so she assumes it's safe to eat. Should she eat the chicken?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

d)

IDK

56.

Ethel, who is 67 years old, ate some chicken that she found in her refrigerator that had been there for over a week. Her chances of developing a foodborne illness from eating it are __ her 10-year-old granddaughter.

a)

the same as

b)

greater than

c)

less than

d)

as unimportant as

57.

Mr. Diddy is bedbound and has a stage 4 pressure sore (meaning bone is exposed) on his coccyx. What nutrients are important in his healing process?

a)

Vitamin K, folic acid, and protein

b)

CHO, protein, and vitamin C

c)

Zinc, vitamin C, and protein

d)

CHO, thiamin, and vitamin C

58.

Joe Q. Public is the typical American adult male. Which of the following best symbolizes his eating pattern?

a)

He makes healthy choices from the grains group

b)

He eats less than the recommended amounts of protein

c)

He doesn't eat enough veggies, fruit, dairy, and healthy oils

d)

He needs to increase his sodium intake.

59.

Fred, Fiona, and Finneas are ages 12, 9, and 6, respectively. Which of the following is true of their kcalorie needs?

a)

Finneas needs the most and Fred needs the least.

b)

Fiona has the highest needs.

c)

Fred needs the most and Finneas the least.

d)

Both Fred and Finneas need more than Fiona.

60.

Mrs. Jones eats oatmeal and cup of coffee for breakfast, leftovers for lunch, and usually a bowl of soup or a casserole for dinner. This could be described as Mrs. Jones’s

a)

nutrition.

b)

eating pattern.

c)

weight loss plan.

d)

none of these are correct.

61.

Mr. E. Dema presents to the hospital with fluid build-up. Upon questioning, he tells you he’s been following his diet at home—he eats bacon and eggs for breakfast, a ham and cheese sandwich and bowl of canned soup for lunch, and a TV dinner at night. You immediately suspect he has overdone his intake of which of the following?

a)

Protein

b)

Fat

c)

Sodium

d)

Potassium

62.

Bonnie Bikini is worried about swimsuit season. She wants to look her best when she goes to the beach this summer. She heard you were taking a nutrition class and asks you what a safe rate of weight loss would be. You tell her she should aim for ___ per week.

a)

1-2 pounds

b)

1/2 - 1 pound

c)

2-5 pounds

d)

5-10 pounds

63.

Body size, amount of lean muscle tissue, age, health, and gland secretions are all factors that affect a person's

a)

waist circumference.

b)

body composition.

c)

basal metabolism.

d)

aerobic activity.

64.

Which group is most often affected by eating disorders?

a)

Adolescents

b)

Elderly men and women

c)

Young women and teenage girls

d)

Young men and teenage boys

65.

Bacteria multiply fastest at temperatures between 40 degrees and

a)

120 degrees.

b)

130 degrees.

c)

140 degrees.

d)

150 degrees.

66.

More kcals are needed per day during pregnancy than during lactation.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Tummy time is important for babies because it helps develop their muscles and motor skills.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Chopping salad greens on a cutting board that was used to cut up raw chicken is an example of

a)

infection.

b)

cross-contamination.

c)

bacteria growth.

d)

foodborne illness.

69.

Use of knowledge and skill to tend soil, grow crops, and raise livestock.

a)

Agriculture

b)

Aquaculture

c)

Hydroponic farming

d)

Technology

70.

Practices that either preserve or improve societal, environmental, or economic conditions.

a)

Sustainability

b)

Fair trade practices

c)

Technology

d)

Hydroponic farming

71.

Growing plants in a nutrient-rich liquid rather than soil.

a)

Agriculture

b)

Aquaculture

c)

Hydroponic farming

d)

Fair trade product

72.

The use of knowledge to develop improved methods for doing tasks.

a)

Technology

b)

Sustainability

c)

Agriculture

d)

Aquaculture

73.

Farming to raise animals or plants that live in water.

a)

Agriculture

b)

Aquaculture

c)

Hydroponic farming

d)

Sustainability

74.

Goods for which farmers and workers are paid a reasonable wage.

a)

Sustainability

b)

Fair trade products

c)

Technology

d)

Agriculture

75.

The primary function of the electrolytes is to control fluid balance in the body. Which of the following are electrolytes?

a)

Iron and zinc

b)

Magnesium and phosphorus

c)

Sodium, chloride, and potassium

d)

Calcium and phosphorus

76.

Barbara is a 70-year-old female who has noticed lately that she's having difficulty with simple tasks like opening doors and buttoning her clothing, as well as unexplained weight loss. Her doctor has told her that what she is experiencing is normal for people her age and has prescribed a monthly injection of vitamin __ to help with her symptoms.

a)

B6

b)

K

c)

B12

d)

C

77.

Deficiency of thiamin (vitamin B1)

a)

Beriberi

b)

Pellagra

c)

Scurvy

d)

Anemia

78.

Deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3)

a)

Beriberi

b)

Pellagra

c)

Scurvy

d)

Rickets

79.

Deficiency of vitamin C

a)

Scurvy

b)

Rickets

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Goiter

80.

Deficiency of vitamin A

a)

Night blindness

b)

Scurvy

c)

Rickets

d)

Goiter

81.

Deficiency of vitamin D

a)

Rickets

b)

Scurvy

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Beriberi

82.

Deficiency of calcium

a)

Rickets

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Pellagra

d)

Hypochromic, microcytic anemia

83.

Deficiency of iodine

a)

Goiter

b)

Beriberi

c)

Hypochromic, microcytic anemia

d)

Scurvy

84.

Deficiency of iron

a)

Hypochromic, microcytic anemia

b)

Rickets

c)

Night blindness

d)

Pellagra

85.

Glycogen is a

a)

monosaccharide.

b)

disaccharide.

c)

oligosaccharide.

d)

polysaccharide.