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FSHN final EXAM 4
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Science
Undergraduate 2
12/13/2010

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1. On November 19 we watched a video on feeding children and childhood obesity. The presenters were.
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a. Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen
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2. Which of the following food combinations would provide the most phosphorus?
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a. Strawberiies, orange juice, potatoes
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3. The first solid foods usually introduced into an infant’s milk diet are?
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a. Iron-fortified cereals
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4. Vitamin E is thought to be helpful in the prevention of heart disease because it
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a. Prevents oxidation of LDL cholesterol
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5. Which of the following is an appropriate feeding philosophy for children?
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b. Children should be responsible for deciding how much and when they should eat.
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6. The bioavailability of carotenoids is affected by
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a. Cooking
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7. Blood calcium concentration is regulated by
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d. All of these choices are correct
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8. Iron stores present at birth generally are depleted by “blank” to “blank” months
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b. 4;6
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9. Sara is an administrator at a bank. Sara eats plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lean meats. She is of Northern European descent and is quite small in stature. What could she do to live a more health-promoting lifestyle?
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d. Consume plenty of low-fat milk and dairy products.
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10. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the best age to introduce solid foods into the infant’s diet is
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c. 4 to 6 months
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11. Which of the following snacks provide the most vitamin C?
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a. Vanilla ice cream topped with sliced strawberries
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12. Which of the following qualities can help to identify produce that is rich in antioxidants?
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c. Color
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13. Some researchers believe that damage to cells be electron-seeking compounds may contribute to the aging process. Which of the following nutrients does not protect cells from these compounds?
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d. Vitamin K
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14. The decrease in lean tissue that occurs with aging can best be prevented by
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b. Exercise and wight traing program
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15. Free radicals
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b. Are generated by normal metabolic processes
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16. Bone remodeling refers to
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a. continual degradation and regeneration of bone
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17. Excess body weight
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b. Increases bone density
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18. Which of the following population groups has increased vitamin C requirements?
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d. Smokers
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19. Overconsumption of vitamins A and E can do all of the following except
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c. Cure colds and prevent cancer
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20. The foundation of diet that optimizes long-term nutritional health emphasizes all of the following except
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c. Refined grain breads and cereals
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21. The food needs of preschool children are relatively great and it may be important to
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d. Serve snacks daily in addition to meals
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22. Because elderly individual need similar amounts of nutrients as their younger counterparts but less kcalories, they should focus on diet plans that emphasize
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a. Nutrient density
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23. Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the
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d. Skin
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24. George wants to increase his consumption of vitamin A for the possible cancer risk-reducing effects. Which of the following food should he choose?
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a. Spinach
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25. All of the following are recommended to help preschoolers eat vegetables except
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b. Promise dessert when vegetables are eaten
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26. Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the “blank” to develop.
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b. Nervous system
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27. To bolster immune function, evidence supports
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a. Consuming 5-9 servings of a variey of fruits and vegetables per day
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28. Which foods would you suggest adding to the diet of a preschool child who needs increased iron intake?
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a. Lean meats
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29. Which of the following is a good source of provitamin A?
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b. Carrots
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30. The most nutrient-dense calcium food source is
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c. Milk and dairy products
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31. Which of the following food combinations provides the best source of vitamin K?
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a. Spinach salad with strawberries, blueberries, and oil and vinegar dressing
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32. The most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet is
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d. Fortified milk
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33. Which of the following is the best definition of life span?
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b. The potential oldest age a person can reach
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34. Lycopene is found in
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c. Tomatoes
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35. Flavonoids, carotenoids, and stanols are examples of
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b. Phytochemicals
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36. All of the following should be omitted form an infant’s diet except
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a. Iron
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37. Vitamin D is unique among the vitamins because
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c. It can be formed in the body by skin exposure to the sun
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38. Which of the following minerals may be low in the diets of adolescent girls?
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b. Iron and calcium
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39. Which of the following is true about thirst among the elderly?
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a. Elderly individuals can easily become dehydrated and this can cause confusion
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40. Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of
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a. Decreases appetite associated with less-rapid growth
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41. Magnesium is provided in the diet primarily by
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whole grains
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42. The best way to improve the body’s ability to cope with free radicals is to
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d. Consume plenty of fruits and vegetables
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43. All of the following can cause apathetic eating and weight loss except
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a. Participation in a congregate meal program
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44. In women, bone loss begins around age
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30
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45. Vitamin D and vitamin K share which of the following characteristics?
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a. Both can be synthesized to some extent by the body
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46. Which of the following is the best source of preformed vitamin A?
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d. Liver
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47. The ability of the skin to synthesize vitamin D is decreased by
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a. Use of sunscreen
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48. A rich source of vitamin E is
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c. Corn oil
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49. Vitamin C enhances the absorption of
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c. Iron
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50. The safest way to meet vitamin A needs is by
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b. Consuming a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables
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50. The safest way to meet vitamin A needs is by
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b. Consuming a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables
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51. It is impractical to introduce solid foods into an infant’s diet before 4 to 6 months of age, because until that time
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d. Head and neck control are not established
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52. Food habits of older adults may be influenced by all of the following except
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d. Production of melatonin
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