FN 1021 Final Exam Review Lesley Macaskill

Practice Test

Professor

1. Iron has a critical function in all of the following except: A. as a component of hemoglobin B. as a component of myoglobin C. as a component of thyroxine D. helping enzymes use oxygen E. needed to make new cells

2. Which of the following food combinations would result in the least amount of iron
absorbed in the body? A. a bowl of Raisin Bran cereal and a glass or orange juice B. a roast beef sandwich C. black bean chili cooked in an iron skillet D. clam chowder E. spinach salad and a cup of tea

3. Which statement is true about iron overload/toxicity?

A. it has been linked to the fortification of foods B. it has a strong genetic component and is more common in Caucasians C. the intestine reduces iron absorption as excess iron builds up in the tissues D. its also known as sports anemia E. it occurs only in adults 4. Which of the following groups has the highest DRI for iron? A. infants B. teenagers C. all women aged 19 - 50 D. pregnant women E. adults over age 65 5. When your friend John reduces his total energy intake by 275 kcal each day of the week and burns 400 kcal/day four days/week, approximately how long would it take him to lose 10 kg? A. 8 weeks B. 12 weeks C. 16 weeks D. 22 weeks E. 28 weeks 6. Ketone bodies are: A. acidic compounds B. derived from fat C. normally present in the blood D. a and b E. b and c

7. Mary is 5 feet 2 inches tall and has a body mass index of 28. Based on this
information, her weight could be: A. 52 kg B. 59 kg C. 69 kg D. 74 kg

8. Jane weighs 140 pounds and is 1.60 metres tall. Based on this information, you would
classify her as: A. underweight B. normal weight C. overweight D. obese

9. All of the following are criteria for diagnosing bulimia nervosa except:
A. B. C. D. E. Recurrent episodes of binge eating. A sense of lack of control over eating during the binge episode. Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimal normal weight. Recurrent vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics or enemas. Binge eating and purging occurs at least twice a week.

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Canadas Physical Activity Guidelines for adults aged 18 -64 says they should accumulate this many minutes of physical activity each week to stay healthy or improve health: A. 60 B. 90 C. 120 D. 150 E. 180

11. A male athlete weighs 165 pounds before a race and 162 pounds after the race. How much fluid is he expected to consume to restore his weight? A. 3 cups B. 4 cups C. 5 cups D. 6 cups E. 8 cups 12. Your friend is an endurance athlete who regularly trains for 2 hours or more per day. Your best advice to improve his performance through diet is to: A. drink water throughout training period and follow with a high protein snack B. drink sports drinks to replace glucose and electrolytes, but no food is necessary post workout C. drink sports drinks throughout and immediately after training eat a snack containing carbohydrate and protein D. fat load several days before an event 13. Degenerative diseases arise from a mixture of: A. genetic predisposition B. personal medical history C. infection D. a and b E. a and c 14. You are concerned that you may be at risk for developing CVD. Which of the following indicate that you are at risk? A. BMI of 30 B. your father died of a heart attack at age 53 C. your HDL is 1.55 mmol/L D. a and b E. b and c

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Which of the following is NOT a recommendation to prevent or improve hypertension? A. weight control B. physical activity C. adequate calcium, potassium D. adequate magnesium, vitamin C E. consuming 3000 mg sodium/day

16. Which of the following is not an example of a common antimicrobial preservative? A. nitrites B. sulfites C. salt D. sugar 17. To prevent bacterial growth, you should refrigerate foods immediately after serving a meal and definitely before ___ has/have passed. A. 30 minutes B. 1 hour C. 2 hours D. 3 hours 18. Which of the following are additives that have been used to protect food? A. sulphites B. BHA and BHT C. artificial colours D. artificial flavours and MSG E. a and b 19. Which of the following foods would be the safest to take to a summer picnic? A. Sliced cheese B. Meatballs C. Egg salad D. Unopened canned tuna 20. A woman with a BMI of 30 is recommended to gain approximately how much total weight during her pregnancy? A. 12.5 18.0 kg B. 11.5 16.0 kg C. 7.0 11.5 kg D. As little as possible 21. Breast milk volume depends on: A. the size of the mothers breasts B. how much fluid the mother consumes C. how much milk the baby demands D. a and b E. b and c 22. By the age of one year, it is appropriate for the infant to be: A. weaned to whole cows milk B. starting to eat pureed vegetables and fruit C. able to try new foods such as peanuts, shellfish

D. given juice in a bottle

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Which of the following is true of children who eat no breakfast compared to those who do? A. they perform poorly in tasks of concentration B. their attention spans are longer C. they achieve higher test scores than their well-fed peers D. they have the same rates of obesity as their well-fed peers.

24. Which of the following foods most often cause allergic reactions? A. cheese, eggs and poultry B. rye, sulfites and wheat C. tomatoes, strawberries and peanuts D. milk, almonds and MSG E. eggs, peanuts and milk 25. Which of the following is not a predictor of malnutrition in the elderly? A. Tooth loss or oral pain B. Increased social contact C. Multiple medications D. Over age 80 E. Economic hardship 26. Which of the following is a condition of uncertain or limited access to food of sufficient quality or quantity to sustain a healthy and active life? A. Hunger B. Food poverty C. Food shortage D. Food insecurity 27. In Canada, hunger is the result of: A. Food insecurity B. Food shortage C. Food poverty D. Famine 28. Most children who die of malnutrition do so because: A. They starve to death from lack of adequate food intake. B. Their mothers keep the food for themselves C. They lack adequate high-quality protein from animal sources D. Their health has been compromised by dehydration from infections that cause diarrhea 29. John had a peanut butter sandwich (1 Tbsp peanut butter, 2 slices of wholewheat bread), 500 mL of 1% milk, 1 banana, and 2 chocolate chip cookies for lunch. Which of the following servings from Canadas Food Guide did he have? A. 1 serving Meat & Alternatives, 2 servings Grain Products, 1 serving Milk and Alternatives, 1 Vegetables & Fruit B. 1 serving Meat & Alternatives, 2 servings Grain Products, 2 servings Milk and Alternatives, 1 serving Vegetables and Fruit C. 1 serving Meat & Alternatives 1 serving Grain Products, 2 serving Milk and Alternatives, 2 servings Vegetables and Fruit D. 0.5 servings Meat & Alternatives, 2 servings Grain Products, 2 servings Milk and Alternatives, 1 serving Vegetables and Fruit

E. 0.5 servings Meat & Alternatives, 3 servings Grain Products, 2 servings Milk and Alternatives, 1 serving Vegetables and Fruit 30. Use the Nutrition Facts table and ingredient list below, which statement is true about this food product? A. It is a good source of several vitamins and minerals, has no artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar and is high source of dietary fibre. B. It is low in fat, made from whole grains, has added sugar, and is fortified with vitamins and minerals. C. It is a source of all the macronutrients and all the micronutrients when consumed with milk. D. It provides too much saturated fat to be considered a heart healthy choice. E. The product has been enriched rather than fortified.