University Nutrition Exam - Prof. Grossman, Exams of Nutrition

Download University Nutrition Exam - Prof. Grossman and more Exams Nutrition in PDF only on Docsity! Form A FDNS 2100 NAME_________________________________ Spring 2011 / Dr. Grossman (please print) Exam 3 FORM A Choose the best answer for each of the following. For all calculations, round to the nearest whole number. If the decimal is 4 or less, round down; if the decimal is 5 or more, round up. 1. My exam is a. Form A (mark this one!…and print your name above) b. Form B 2. A healthy/normal Body Mass Index (BMI) is a. 5.5 – 5.9 b. 7.5 – 14.9 c. 10.5 – 17.9 d. 18.5 – 24.9 e. 25.5 - 29.9 (EVERYONE WAS GIVEN CREDIT FOR #3 DUE TO CONFUSING WORDING…CORRECT ANSWER IS A) 3. The component(s) of Energy Balance that makes up the greatest amount of Energy Out (i.e. the amount of energy or calories you use each day) is/are: a. basal metabolic rate b. physical activity c. thermic effect of food d. a & b e. a, b & c 4. The series of graphs of the United States shown in class depicted: a. the prevalence of heart disease in the USA b. the prevalence of obesity in the USA c. the prevalence of type II diabetes in the USA d. the prevalence of vegetarianism in the USA e. the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies in the USA 5. In studies of genetics and obesity, it has been found that adopted children have body weights ___ their biological parents. a. similar to b. generally less than c. generally greater than d. unrelated to e. none of the above You must sign and print your name on the first page and turn in this exam 1 Form A 6. Which of the following is NOT a method of measuring body fatness? a. skinfold (anthropometry) b. underwater weighing c. bioelectrical impedance d. DEXA (X-rays) e. blood analysis 7. In order to provide a patient with the utmost care the eating disorder team at the University of Georgia will contact a patient’s family to ensure full involvement and support of the treatment plan. a. true b. false 8. Factor(s) that might contribute to another’s eating disorders (from the handout given in class) are: a. encouraging someone to lose weight b. criticizing our own eating c. discussing measurements, weights or clothing sizes d. a and b e. a, b, and c 9. In order to help a friend with an eating disorder, it is useful to (from handout in class) a. arrange an “intervention” with several close friend who can confront the person all together b. Let the person know you are concerned about his/her health. c. Learn as much as you can about eating disorders d. b and c e. a, b and c 10. The #1 trigger for an eating disorder (especially for college students) is a. having controlling parents/siblings b. having lots of thin friends c. dieting d. being depressed e. drinking too much alcohol For the next 5 questions, match each number with each letter (use each letter only once) 11. Fluoride E a. chocolate is a good source 12. Copper C b. most abundant mineral in the body 13. Sulfur D c. helps form hemoglobin 14. Magnesium A d. makes “bridges” in protein structure 15. Calcium B e. water is the best source of this nutrient You must sign and print your name on the first page and turn in this exam 2 Form A 28. A deficiency of this nutrient is the most common nutrient deficiency in the US and worldwide. A good source is meat, especially red meat. a. calcium b. iron c. potassium d. phosphorous e. fluoride 29. Electrolytes create _______ which is caused by water following electrolytes within or between cells. a. energy b. active transport c. osmotic pressure d. passive diffusion e. acid reflux 30. Which of the following enhances iron absorption? a. tannic acid (tea, coffee) b. vitamin C c. calcium d. phytates and fibers 31. The guest speaker, Dr. Bill Flatt, lost weight by a. going on a 1000 calorie/day diet b. doing aerobics c. jogging d. swimming e. having liposuction 32. The guest speaker, Dr. Bill Flatt, demonstrated a ___ by walking up and down the aisles of the classroom. a. pair of tennis shoes b. fat vest c. pedometer d. pair of ankle weights e. bod-pod (CREDIT WAS GIVEN FOR ANSWERS B & E FOR #33…CORRECT ANSWER IS B) 33. The guest speaker, Dr. Bill Flatt, had his body fat measured in the Sunbelt Expo using a. skin fold technique b. bioelectrical impedance c. blood analysis d. underwater weighing e. bod-pod You must sign and print your name on the first page and turn in this exam 5 Form A 34. In a alcohol-drinking situation, you should call for help for a friend who has been excessively drinking if (from alcohol coaster): a. he/she is unconscious b. breathing is irregular or too slow (< 8 breaths per minute) c. skin is pale or bluish d. a or b e. a, b or c 35. In general, a person’s body can metabolize ___ drinks per hour (from alcohol coaster). a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5 36. Which of the following is equal to one “standard” drink (from alcohol coaster)? a. 12 ounces of beer b. 4-5 ounces of wine c. 1 ounce of 100 proof liquor (= 1 ¼ oz of 80 proof) d. a and b e. a, b and c 37. When drinking alcohol, mental impairment occurs before physical impairment. a. true b. false 38. The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for normal weight women is ___ lbs. a. 5 - 10 b. 15 - 20 c. 25 - 35 d. 30 – 40 e. 40 – 45 39. How many extra calories does a pregnant woman (normal weight) need to consume every day? a. +200 b. +300 c. +400 d. +500 40. What is the biggest predictor of infant mortality? a. infant birth weight b. infant head circumference at birth c. total weight of the mother at delivery d. infants who are not breastfed You must sign and print your name on the first page and turn in this exam 6 Form A 41. Benefits of breastfeeding for the infant include all of the following EXCEPT a. nutrients are very absorbable b. decreases risk of allergies c. decreases risk of childhood obesity d. provides antibodies (decreases respiratory and GI infections) e. decreases risk of autism 42. Low-fat milk should not be given to children before age ___ years. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5 43. A good rule of thumb when feeding children is: “The parent chooses what food to serve; the child chooses how much of that food to eat”. a. true b. false 44. Top foods that cause food allergies are: a. cow’s milk b. eggs c. nuts, peanuts d. a and b e. a, b and c 45. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a single injection of which vitamin should be given at birth to the infant? a. A b. D c. E d. K e. B6 46. The first solid food that should be given to an infant is a. iron-fortified infant cereal b. single-fruit baby food c. single-vegetable baby food d. dry cereal that can be hand-held, such as Cheerios e. small crackers, such as animal crackers TURN OVER  You must sign and print your name on the first page and turn in this exam 7