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WorksheetsNutrition and Health- MT 1 Quiz
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 39mins
According to the Canada Food Inspection Agency, margarine must be fortified with Vit A and D. This is an example of:
natural health product
ultra-processed food
food enrichment
food fortification
How many calories are provided by carbs, proteins and fats?
116 kcal for carbs, 28 kcal for proteins, 45 kcal for fats
28 kcal for carbs, 45 kcal for proteins, 116 kcal for fats
45 kcal for carbs, 116 kcal for protein, 28 kcal for fats
Which of the following provide energy?
carbs, protein, water
vit B1, fat + carbs
protein, fat + carbs
minerals, carbs + proteins
What is 'nutritionism'?
viewing food solely based on its nutrient content
valuing food solely on its ability to bring health
promoting cultural traditions around food
the movement towards eating natural foods
What is the term for the belief that personal health is an individual's sole responsibility through lifestyle, whether that be through diet or exercise?
(a)
What kind of polysaccharide contains 3-10 sugar molecules??
(a)
Which of the following are examples of monosaccharides?
glucose
galactose
fructose
maltose
In plants, the storage form of carbs are fiber and starch (amylose and amylopectin)- what is the storage form in animals?
(a)
Which of the following is NOT true about glycemic index?
it is a ranking of the effect on blood glucose of a food relative to an equal amnt of carbs from a reference food
high glycemic index is higher than 70
low glycemic index is less than 55
it uses 50g of carbs as a portion size
Which of the following is true of soluble fiber?
it can be broken down by gut bacteria
it lubricates + thickens stool, and slows transit time in the stomach and SI
it cannot be broken down by bacteria
it stimulates peristalsis, and improves colon fx
What kind of biotic is supplemental live bacteria found in food that may benefit health?
(a)
Use of biomarkers to determine likelihood of disease is just as good as using the disease outcome itself in research studies
true
false
Fortification (addition of nutrients/minerals) of flour is mandatory
false
true
What is the term used to describe intake of nutrient that meets the estimated nutrient needs of 50% of individuals in a sex/lifestage group?
(a)
What is the term used to describe the level of nutrient intake to meet the individual needs of most healthy people?
(a)
Which of the following is false about the RDA?
consuming RDA= 98% chance of nutrient adequacy
used to make recommendations for individuals
RDA is 2 SD above EAR
none of the above (all are true)
What term describes the average nutrient intake that appears to sustain health?
(a)
What term describes the maximum average daily intake before the risk of adverse health effects increases?
(a)
Which of the following is true regarding the chronic disease risk reduction intakes (CDRR)?
sodium is the only nutrient w/ a CDRR value
it focuses on reducing the risk of chronic disease
All of the above
Linda consumes on average 130 g of protein and the weight-based RDA for protein for her age/sex group is 65g. What is the most accurate interpretation?
there is a > 99% chance that Linda is consuming enough protein
there is a > 98% chance Linda is consuming enough protein
there is a > 50% chance Linda is consuming enough protein
we need to know EAR in order to determine Linda's adequacy of protein intake
Charles consumes 65mg of Vit C daily over the last month, and the RDA for his age-sex group is 90mg. What is the appropriate interpretation?
Charles is deficient in vit c
Charles will become deficient in vit c
We need to know EAR to see if he is deficient
none of the above
Betty consumes 13mg of Vit D every day. The RDA for their age-sex group is 15mg and the EAR is 10mg. What is the appropriate interpretation?
Betty is not consuming enough vit D
there is a < 98% chance Betty is not consuming enough vit d
there is a >50% chance Betty is consuming enough vit D
both b and C
Analysis of Deanne's 1-day food record shows they consumed 1 ug of Vit B12. The EAR is 2, and the RDA is 2.4. What is the appropriate interpretation?
Deanna is at risk of vit b12 deficiency
there is <50% chance Deanna consumes enough vit b12 on average
there is a >50% chance that Deanna consumes enough vit 12 on average
cannot conclude from the info provided
Each student in a class completes a 3 day food record and the results are compiled. The students on average consume 900mg of calcium/day. The EAR is 800, and the RDA is 1000. What is the appropriate interpretation?
the school nurse should send educational material home for the parents on increasing Ca intake to increase the average to >1000 mg
the school nurse should start an initiative to provide custom amnts of milk/calcium fortified soy beverage til AI is 1000mg/day
the school nurse should advise parents to reduce Ca intake to bring down AI to 800 to avoid excess Ca intake
no action is needed
Which of the following statements best describes glycemic load?
it measures how quickly a carb containing food raises blood glucose levels for a 50g portion
it measures how quickly a carb containing food raises blood glucose compared to equal amnt of glucose (reference food)
it is determined by multiplying total g of carbs in a food serving by the portion size
the accounts for the glycemic index + quantity of carbs in a food serving
How does dietary fiber reduce cholesterol?
fiber breaks down cholesterol in the intestines into smaller parts + is eliminated in feces
fibre binds to bile acids in the gut + are excreted
fiber decreases transit time, reducing the amnt of cholesterol absorbed
both a and b
What term is used to describe false info that is intended to manipulate cause damage or guide people in the wrong direction?
(a)
It is just as easy to disprove misinformation as it is to spread in the first place?
true
false
What term describes our desire to avoid harm to people/populations?
(a)
The P in PICO stands for:
population
patient
problem
all of the above
What term describes a biological measurement that indicates future disease development?
(a)
Why is selecting an appropriate experimental population critical for an RCT?
it eliminates any chance of random variability
it limits the study to a specific group to avoid confounding factors
it ensures that results can only be interpreted within study participants
it allows the study to produce results that are generalizible to the intended population
In observational studies, we cannot prove causation, only association
false
true
What type of study design allows us to determine causation?
(a)
A new nutritional supplement advertises lower LDL cholesterol w/in weeks. A subset of users have reported moderate GI discomfort after use. Which statement best differentiates btwn safety and efficacy?
the supplement is safe if it consistently reduces LDL levels in the majority of users, and efficacious if its side effects are limited to mild ones
safety and efficacy are synonymous, if a supplement reduces LDL cholesterol, it automatically cannot cause harmful effects
the supplement's efficacy is determined by whether it causes minimal side effects, while its safety is based on how effectively it lowers LDL
safety refers to the supplement's potential for adverse effects, while efficacy pertains to its ability to achieve the desired outcome
Negative and positive research findings are published equally
false
true
In the 2007 food guide, 1/2 cup of fruit juice was considered a serving of fruit
false
true
Which of the following are key messages of the 2019 CFG?
have plenty of fruits + vegetables
eat protein foods (w/ more emphasis on plant based protein)
choose whole grain foods
all of the above
This type of diabetes is characterized by insufficient insulin production due to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
(a)
Weight loss does NOT result in which of the following?
increased insulin sensitivity
increased glycemic control
decreased blood pressure
increased dyslipidemia
People on insulin should count carbs to match the amount of carbs eaten to the amnt of insulin used
true
false
To determine the size of a portion of grains/starches and fruits, you should use?
Note- recall the handy portion size guide
your fist
your palm
both hands
the tip of your thumb
Which of the following types of fatty acids is used as a fuel source for the microbiota of the colon?
very long chain FAs
medium chain FAs
Long chain FAs
short chain FAs
What type of fatty acids contains double bonds between carbon and hydrogen?
(a)
Which of the following are sources of omega 3 FAs?
Linoleic acid
Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA)
Arachidonic Acid
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
In trans fats, hydrogen bonds are on (a) sides of the double bond?
Which of the following FAs are water soluble, and therefore do not need to form micelles to be absorbed?
long chain FAs
very long chain FAs
short chain FAs
medium chain FAs
In lipoproteins, as density ________, cholesterol amnt __________
increases; increases
decreases; increases
decreases; decreases
In chylomicrons, there is a high amnt of _________, and a low amnt of ________
triglycerides, polypeptides
triglycerides, phospholipids
cholesterol; triglycerides
triglycerides; cholesterol
All lipoproteins other than HDLs are considered harmful?
true
false
what type of lipoprotein delivers cholesterol to cells?
(a)
What type of lipoprotein transports cholesterol from cells to the liver, preventing cholesterol from depositing in artery walls?
(a)
What type of essential fatty acid should be consumed more?
omega 3 FA
omega 6 FA
Which of the following is not an emphasis of the portfolio diet?
insoluble fiber
plant sterols
soy protein
nuts
Which type of hypertension is not attributed to any obvious cause and occurs more commonly?
(a)
A diet high in which of the following results in a lower risk of high blood pressure?
potassium
nitrogen
sodium
magnesium
In RCT studies, you do not have to worry about confounding factors
true
false
