SCI228 2019 January Week 8 Final Exam Latest

Question 1
 
(TCO 1) Which government agency regulates organic farming standards in the United States?
 
                Food and Drug Administration
 
                United States Department of Agriculture
 
                Environmental Protection Agency
 
                Centers for Disease Control
 
 
 
 
 
Question 2
 
(TCO 1) The second step of the scientific method is:
 
                observation and description of a phenomenon.
 
                testing a research question or hypothesis.
 
                generating a hypothesis.
 
                collecting data.
 
 
 
 
 
Question 3
 
(TCO 1) Your grandmother has recently been diagnosed with Type II diabetes. Which of the following professionals is most likely to be qualified to offer your grandmother assistance in planning her diabetic diet?
 
                Registered Dietitian (RD)
 
                PhD in nutrition
 
                Medical Doctor (MD)
 
                Nutritionist
 
 
 
 
 
Question 4
 
(TCO 1) The standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals is:
 
                EAR.
 
                AI.
 
                RDA.
 
                UL.
 
 
 
 
 
Question 5
 
(TCO 2) Without sufficient ________, the colon gets too little exercise and becomes weak.
 
                calories
 
                protein
 
                fiber
 
                water
 
 
 
 
 
Question 6
 
(TCO 2) Jane consumed a breakfast that contained 85 grams of carbohydrates, 20 grams of protein, and 18 grams of fat. How many kilocalories did Jane eat at breakfast?
 
                492 kilocalories
 
                582 kilocalories
 
                917 kilocalories
 
                1,107 kilocalories
 
 
 
 
 
Question 7
 
(TCO 2) Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are not absorbed by the body?
 
                Starch
 
                Disaccharides
 
                Dietary fiber
 
                Simple sugars
 
 
 
 
 
Question 8
 
(TCO 3) In which organ does the majority of water absorption occur?
 
                Mouth
 
                Stomach
 
                Small intestine
 
                Large intestine
 
 
 
 
 
Question 9
 
(TCO 3) Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment approach for someone suffering from GERD?
 
                Surgical removal of the gallbladder
 
                Omission of all lactose foods
 
                Antibiotic therapy
 
                Loses weight and quits smoking
 
 
 
 
 
Question 10
 
(TCO 3) Not only is HCL produced in the stomach to help with enzyme transformation, another function of the stomach is to:
 
                neutralize stomach acid.
 
                activate pepsinogen to form pepsin.
 
                protect stomach cells from auto digestion.
 
                emulsify fats.
 
 
 
 
 
Question 11
 
(TCO 4) ________ is a technique employed by some endurance athletes to increase their storage of muscle glycogen.
 
                Ketosis
 
                Carbohydrate loading
 
                Glycogen surging
 
                Gluconeogenesis
 
 
 
 
 
Question 12
 
(TCO 4) The simplest units of carbohydrates are called:
 
                fatty acids.
 
                amino acids.
 
                monosaccharides.
 
                calories.
 
 
 
 
 
Question 13
 
(TCO 4) In the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the:
 
                muscles and liver.
 
                kidney and muscles.
 
                liver and kidney.
 
                liver and pancreas.
 
 
 
 
 
Question 14
 
(TCO 5) Which of the following fatty acids is generally solid at room temperature?
 
                Trans
 
                Saturated
 
                Monounsaturated
 
                Polyunsaturated
 
 
 
 
 
Question 15
 
(TCO 5) Sex hormones and adrenal hormones are substances derived from which class of lipid?
 
                Fatty acids
 
                Triglycerides
 
                Phospholipids
 
                Sterols
 
 
 
 
 
Question 16
 
(TCO 5) What are the three classes of lipids?
 
                Monosaccharide, disaccharides, and starch
 
                Triglycerides, sterols, and phospholipids
 
                Sterols, amino acids, and polysaccharides
 
                Phospholipids, glycogen, and dipeptides
 
 
 
 
 
Question 17
 
(TCO 5) Which of the following foods are rich sources of saturated fatty acids?
 
                Cashew nuts
 
                Olive and canola oils
 
                Canola and corn oils
 
                Butter and lard
 
 
 
 
 
Question 18
 
(TCO 6) Which of the following health problems has been associated with high protein intakes?
 
                Elevated blood cholesterol
 
                Marasmus
 
                Edema
 
                Sickle cell anemia
 
 
 
 
 
Question 19
 
(TCO 6) Which of the following is a genetic disorder resulting in debilitating protein abnormalities?
 
                Cystic fibrosis
 
                Mad cow disease
 
                Marasmus
 
                Kwashiorkor
 
 
 
 
 
Question 20
 
(TCO 6) Of the 20 amino acids relevant to the human body, how many are considered essential?
 
                They are all essential.
 
                11
 
                Nine
 
                10
 
 
 
 
 
Question 21
 
(TCO 6) A complete protein:
 
                contains all 20 amino acids.
 
                contains all nine essential amino acids.
 
                has not been denatured.
 
                is composed of only di- and tri-peptides.
 
 
 
 
 
Question 22
 
(TCO 7) Which of the following organs is responsible for the synthesis of vitamin D?
 
                Skin
 
                Pancreas
 
                Gallbladder
 
                All of these
 
 
 
 
 
Question 23
 
(TCO 7) Which nutrient serves as a cofactor to various enzymes involved in the coagulation of blood?
 
                Iron
 
                Vitamin K
 
                Vitamin D
 
                Both a and b
 
 
 
 
 
Question 24
 
(TCO 7) Vitamin K’s primary role in the body is:
 
                muscle contraction.
 
                enzyme action.
 
                nerve transmission.
 
                blood clotting.
 
 
 
 
 
Question 25
 
(TCO 7) Green leafy vegetables are good sources of ________.
 
                magnesium
 
                Vitamin K
 
                B Vitamins
 
                all of the above
 
 
 
 
 
Question 26
 
(TCO 8) Water is known as the universal solvent.
 
                Water helps to regulate body temperature.
 
                Water helps to maintain blood volume.
 
                Water works as an excellent cleansing agent to flush toxins out of the body.
 
                Most solutes (particles) will dissolve in water.
 
 
 
 
 
Question 27
 
(TCO 8) What is the primary reason why we sweat?
 
                Maintain blood volume
 
                Maintain sodium balance
 
                Excrete waste products
 
                Regulate body temperature
 
 
 
 
 
Question 28
 
(TCO 8) Which organ is primarily responsible for maintaining fluid balance?
 
                Small intestine
 
                Kidneys
 
                Liver
 
                Pancreas
 
 
 
 
 
Question 29
 
(TCO 8) Which is NOT a symptom of low blood pressure?
 
                Stroke
 
                Confusion
 
                Fainting spells
 
                Lethargy
 
 
 
 
 
Question 30
 
(TCO 9) Which of the following BEST describes an eating disorder?
 
                A psychiatric condition that requires a physician’s diagnosis
 
                Any condition in which one’s eating behavior changes more than six times per year
 
                General term that describes a variety of abnormal or atypical eating behaviors
 
                Any behavior in which one attempts to reduce one’s body weight below a healthy range
 
 
 
 
 
Question 31
(TCO 9) Obsessive-compulsive, perfectionism, socially inhibited, compliant, and emotionally restrained describe personality traits of:
                anorexia nervosa.
                bulimia nervosa.
                binge eating disorder.
                obesity.
Question 32
(TCO 9) In which of the following events would carbohydrate loading be the most beneficial?
                Weight lifting
                Baseball game
                Cross country skiing
                100-yard dash
 
 
 
 
 
Question 33
(TCO 10) Recommended weight gain during pregnancy is based on the:
                mother’s weight at the end of the first trimester.
                size of the fetus at three months’ gestation.
                mother’s pre-pregnancy body mass index.
                mother’s age.
Question 34
(TCO 10) Due to the fact that the demand for red blood cells increases during pregnancy, what nutrient is needed regularly?
 
                Calcium
                Iron
                Folate
                All of the above
 
Question 35  
(TCO 10) Baby Billy is currently five months old. Since birth, Billy’s weight and height have been in the 95th percentile on the growth charts. What does this tell you about Billy’s growth and development?
                Billy is underweight and is not growing well.
                Billy is overweight and is consuming too many calories.
                Billy is growing consistently; he may grow to be a larger, but healthy, adult.
                Billy is growing normally; he may grow to be a smaller, but healthy, adult.
Question 36
(TCO 1) Organic foods are commonly used to describe foods that are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides. To be labeled organic, foods must meet federal standards. What are those standards?
 
Question 37
(TCO 2) What form is iron absorbed in and where can stored iron be found?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Question 38
(TCO 3, 5) Beginning with the mouth, describe the digestion and absorption of dietary protein. What is the final fate of protein in the human body?
Question 39
(TCO 4). Please explain the relationship between Vitamin A and beta Carotene, as well as the role of beta Carotene in the body.
Question 40
(TCO 5) Describe the optimal diet for a long-distance runner and discuss the types of foods that this type of athlete should eat.
Question 41
(TCO 6) Provide an overview of what Binge Eating Disorder is, as well as provide symptoms, health issues, and solutions for those who suffer from this disease.
Question 42
(TCO 7) Why is the development of atrophic gastritis detrimental to the absorption of Vitamin B12?
Question 43
(TCO 8) Water not only quenches our thirst, but it also performs a number of functions that are critical to life. Please list water’s many functions.
Question 44
(TCO 10) How much weight should a pregnant woman gain? What are some of the risks of not gaining an appropriate amount of weight or gaining too much?