2024 NUSC1165 Nutrition Final Exam Versions With Answers (120 Solved Questions)

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Nusc 1165 Final Exam 2 Versions 2024 Questions With Complete SolutionsOne group of individuals is asked to eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables and dairyfoods while a second group of individuals is asked to eat a diet lower with amountsof fruits, vegetables and dairy foods. The two groups' blood pressure readings aremonitored and compared. This is an example of a(an):Intervention studyCase-control studyLaboratory studyObservational study - Intervention studyThis concept suggests that all foods can fit into a healthy diet provided than anexcessive quantity of a specific food is not consumed.VarietyDietary reference intakeModerationNutrient density - ModerationWhich of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?FatCarbohydrateVitaminsProtein - VitaminsResearchers are interested in whether caffeine has an effect on short-termmemory. A study is designed in which two groups of subjects are given capsules

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that look identical. Group A receives capsules containing caffeine and Group Breceives capsules containing powdered sugar. Group B is given a:PlaceboStimulantCatalystSimulation factor - PlaceboConsuming nutrient-dense foods helps to ensure a proper diet. One effectivestrategy is:Eating foods that have been minimally processedConsuming foods with a high nutrient content compared to the kcalories providedLimiting added solid fats and added sugarsAll of these are effective strategies - All of these are effective strategiesA measure of the nutrient content of a food compared to its energy content isreferred to asHealthy food indexNutrient scoreDietary Reference IntakeNutrient density - Nutrient densityWhich of the following best describes an "essential nutrient?" - Essential nutrientsare not synthesized by the body in adequate amounts and must be obtained by thedietComparison of the amount of protein consumed with the amount of the nutrientexcreted is characteristic of a(an):

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Depletion-repletion studyNitrogen balance studyEpidemiological studyHealth claim - Nitrogen balance studyThe following is true about vitamins:They are inorganic moleculesThey act as coenzymes for biochemical reactionsThey provide structure to our bodyBoth A and C - They act as coenzymes for biochemical reactionsThe energy provided by food is measured in: - KilocaloriesThe correct sequence of events in the scientific method is: - make an observation,develop a hypothesis, conduct the experiment, and form a theoryThe Dietary Guidelines for Americans is revised every 5 years to reflect advancesin knowledgeTrue or False - TrueA 24-hour recall is sufficient in most cases to achieve an accurate assessment ofan individual's overall dietary patternTrue or False - FalseThe ingredient list of a food label arranges the ingredients from highest to lowestin amount by weight.

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True or False - TrueTolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are most likely to be exceeded when:People eat meat from wild game animalsPeople are recovering from surgery and need more kcaloriesDietary supplements are takenLarge quantities of food are consumed by highly trained athletes - Dietarysupplements are takenDietary Supplement labels differ from Nutrition Facts labels because they: - Mustprovide directions for useFat is the ideal storage form of energy due to its high energy density compared toother nutrients.True or False - TrueA zoochemical is a plant derived compound that is thought to prove health benefitsto humansTrue or False - FalseA serving of potato chips has a high nutrient density because of its high energycontent relative to its low levels of vitamins and mineralsTrue or False - False

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In the US, white or refined flour is enriched with some vitamins and minerals lostduring processing.True or False - TrueA meal containing 1 gram of fat, 10 grams of carbohydrate, 10 grams of protein,and 1 gram of vitamin C provides 89kcalTrue or False - TrueWhich of the following provides calories but is not considered a nutrient?AlcoholWaterPhytochemicalsFat - AlcoholApproximately 1000 college students were asked to keep a record of whatsupplemental vitamins they took and how many colds they had over the course ofa year. The amount of vitamin C consumed was compared with the students'incidences of colds. This is an example of a(an):Observational studyClinical trialIntervention studyLaboratory study - Observational studyWhich would most likely be used to plan menus for a school breakfast and lunchprogram?

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RDAsEARsFFQsULs - RDAsAccording to the Dietary Guidelines, Americans are recommended to reduce theintake of: - SodiumA question such as "who does the grocery shopping in your house?" Would mostappropriately be included in a:Diet history24hiur recallFood recordFood frequency questionnaire - Diet historyThe nutritional analysis of a diet that follows the MyPlate recommendations wouldmost closely resemble which DRI group?RDAsEARsDRVsULs - RDAsDietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) provide nutrient recommendations for: - Healthyindividuals

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Nutrition related epidemiological studies such as the National Health and Nutrientexamination survey (NHANES) - Are good for identifying relationships betweendietary intake patterns and health statusThis type of food and dietary supplement claim does not need to bereviewed/approved by the FDA.Structure/function claimNutrient content claimHealth claimNone of the above - Structure/function claimThe Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are estimated to meet the nutrientneeds of what percentage of a healthy population group? - 97-98%__________ are used when not enough information is available to establish an EARfor a particular nutrientAIsDRIsULsRDAs - AIsWhich is true regarding Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs)?It is a nutrient intake value that is estimated to meet the requirement of half thehealthy individuals in a groupIt is the highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk ofadverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population

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Consuming nutrients above this level increases the risk of toxicitysymptoms/adverse effectsBoth B and C - Both B and CEmpty calories are:a. from added sugars and/or solid fats.b. contributed by junk foods and are completely banned in a healthy diet.c. suggested to be limited to ≤ 50% of the kcals in a healthy diet.d. the kcals consumed when an eating plan other than MyPlate is followed. - Fromadded sugars and/or solid fatsHow is the order in which ingredients are listed on a food label determined? - Bycontribution to total weightThe DASH diet is a dietary pattern aimed at: - Increasing potassium intake andreducing blood pressure/hypertensionWhich statement about dietary supplements is true? - The label must include allthe ingredients in the dietary supplement.24-hour recalls are limited as dietary intake assessment tools because: - Theyare based on self-reported dietary intake date and subject to misreportingAndThey do not allow for the assessment of dietary patterns

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Pepsinogen is activated by pancreatic secretions to assist with fat digestion in thesmall intestineTrue or False - FalseDietary fiber is not digested by human enzymesTrue or False - TrueAs we age, many of us lose the ability to to produce sufficient lactase in our smallintestine to digest lactoseTrue or False - TrueWhich of the following is NOT a product released by the GI tract?MucusChymeEnzymesHormones - ChymeWhich organ filters metabolic waste products out of the blood?KidneysSpleenPancreasSmall Intestine - KidneysThe chemical breakdown of glucose to produce energy is an example of:

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digestioncatabolismanabolismexcretion - catabolismWhich of the following digestive organs is lined with fingerlike projections calledvilli?Large intestineSmall intestineEsophagusStomach - small intestineWhich nutrients are absorbed into the lymphatic system before entering theblood?WaterWater-soluble vitaminsGlucoseFat - FatThe absorptive surface of the small intestine is increased by the presence of:microvilligastric pillsgoblet cellssphincters - microvilliChewing is an important digestive function because it improves the functionalityof:

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a. enzymesb. hormonesc. mucusd. peristalsis - enzymesWhich of the following releases bile into the GI tract?gallbladderpituitary glandsalivary glandsNone of the above - gallbladderWhen the gastroesophageal sphincter contracts, foodA. flows from the esophagus into the stomach.B. is prevented from reentering the esophagus from the stomach.C. leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine.D. is eliminated from the body through the anus. - is prevented from reenteringthe esophagus from the stomach.Pancreas secretions contain digestive enzymes and:bicarbonatecholecystokin (CCK)bilechyme - bicarbonateThis organ is the primary site of digestion and absorptionstomachliver

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small intestinelarge intestine - small intestineMetabolic reactions that build molecules and body structures are referred to as:hydrolyticanabolicdeamination reactionscatabolic - anabolicThe internal lining of the gastrointestinal tract is the:submucosamucosaserosamuscularis - mucosaThe release of bile and pancreatic enzymes into the small intestine is stimulatedby:stretch receptors in the stomachsecretin and CCKSalivary amylasegastrin - secretin and CCKCoordinated muscle contractions that move food through the GI tracts are called:muscular syncopationperistalsissegmentation - perstalsis

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Inflammation of the small intestinal mucosa reduces the ability of the intestine toabsorb water or nutrients causing:diarrheagastroesopageal reflux diseaseconstipationgallstones - diarrheaThe absorption of nutrients by simple diffusion requires:a concentration gradienta carrier moleculeenergyall of these choices are correct - concentration gradientGluconeogenesis is the metabolic process in the liver that produces glucose toraise blood sugar.True or False - TrueGlycogen is a hormone secreted from the pancreas during period of low bloodsugar.True or False - FalseChemical bonds between sugars are broken through hydrolysis reactionsTrue or False - True

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Treatment of diverticulitis usually includes:insulin injectionsantibiotics and a temporary decrease in fiber intakeexercise and weight lossincreasing fluid intake and antacids - antibiotics and a temporary decrease infiber intakeSugar alcohols are:derived from ethyl alcohola combination of amino acidsstructurally similar to dietary sugarsproduced from oleic acid - structurally similar to dietary sugarsCarbohydrate loading, also known as glycogen super compensation, is a trainingtechnique used by some endurance athletes, can help to increase ________ storessucroseglycogenamyloselactose - glycogenA well-documented health problem associated with excess sugar intake is:Type 1 diabetesconstipationdental cariesdiverticular disease - dental caries

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Dietary fiber can help reduce cholesterol levels by:binding cholesterol and bile acids in the GI tractblocking reabsorption of bile acids in the GI tractinhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liverAll of these are correct - All of these are correctFructose in mostly found in:MeatFruitGrains and cerealsDairy products - fruitWhich of the following type of diabetes is classified as an autoimmune disease?GestationalType 1Type 2All are correct - Type 1Which of the following are the best sources of complex carbohydrates?Milk and dairy productsMeat, fish and poultryFats and oilsCereals and grains - cereals and grainsAspartame:a. is an artificial sweetener.

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