Georgia State University - NUTR 2100

Exam 2 practice test

1)Which of the following in FALSE regarding high (animal) protein diets?

1. 1. they increase bone loss
   2. they are a burden on the kidneys
   3. they are linked to colon cancer
   4. they increase the risk for heart disease
   5. they typically do not provide all essential amino acids

2. Someone who follows a vegan diet can get adequate protein
   1. only by supplementing their diet with protein powder
   2. by eating complementary plant proteins
   3. only by eating meat occasionally
   4. only by eating eggs and/or dairy occasionally
   5. by eating large amounts of fruit

3. What is a negative effect of taking a protein supplement containing a high amount of a single amino acid?
   1. it can irritate the lining of your intestine
   2. it can decrease muscle growth
   3. it can promote hair growth on palms of hands
   4. it can inhibit the absorption of other amino acids
   5. it can decrease acid secretion by the stomach

4. Your friend is a lacto-ovo vegetarian who consumes large quantities of soy products in the place of red meat. From a nutrition perspective, your friend is at risk of developing              deficiency.
   1. vitamin C
   2. iron
   3. folate
   4. calcium
   5. sodium

5. A deficiency of this vitamin can result in pernicious anemia as well as nerve problems. Good sources include foods of animal origin.
   1. folate

1. 2. vitamin A
   3. vitamin B12
   4. vitamin C
   5. Folate

6. This vitamin is found in enriched grains and green vegetables, and a deficiency during pregnancy may result in neural tube defects.
   1. vitamin A
   2. thiamin
   3. riboflavin
   4. folate
   5. biotin

7. Spinach, sweet potatoes and carrots provide large amounts of beta carotene, a precursor to
   1. vitamin A
   2. vitamin D
   3. vitamin C
   4. vitamin K
   5. vitamin F

8. This nutrient aids in collagen synthesis, supports the immune system and can be found in dark green vegetables.
   1. vitamin C

b vitamin B-6

3. biotin
4. folate
5. vitamin E

9.                 are rich sources of riboflavin, a nutrient that is needed in high amounts by growing infants and pregnant women.
   1. Milk products
   2. Whole grains
   3. Citrus fruits
   4. Potatoes
   5. Corn

10. This nutrient is found widespread in foods, and its deficiency results in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
    1. pantothenic acid
    2. vitamin B12
    3. niacin
    4. vitamin B6
    5. biotin

11. This vitamin is found in meat, potatoes and bananas. It makes hemoglobin for red blood cells and helps synthesize neurotransmitters. A deficiency results in rashes and scaly skin.
    1. vitamin B6
    2. thiamin
    3. riboflavin
    4. niacin
    5. biotin

12. This vitamin can be made from the amino acid, tryptophan, and a deficiency can result in dementia.

1. 1. vitamin D
   2. biotin
   3. thiamin
   4. niacin
   5. vitamin C

13. The following people (or groups) may likely need supplements EXCEPT: (from the reading assignment)
    1. habitual dieters
    2. elderly people
    3. strict vegetarians (vegans)
    4. people who exercise a moderate amount
    5. women who are capable of becoming pregnant

14. Which of the following statements is FALSE about fat-soluble vitamins?
    1. they travel freely in blood
    2. they require bile for absorption
    3. they are likely to remain in the body for long periods of time (i.e. stored)
    4. they are trapped in cells associated with fat
    5. they are likely to reach toxic levels when consumed in excess (e.g. supplements)

15. This vitamin can be found in nuts, seeds and whole grains and may decrease risk of heart disease.
    1. vitamin A
    2. vitamin E
    3. folate
    4. vitamin B12
    5. vitamin D

16. A good source of this nutrient is pork, and a deficiency results in muscle weakness, wasting of the lower extremities, heart failure and edema.
    1. thiamin
    2. niacin
    3. vitamin C
    4. vitamin D
    5. vitamin B6

17. The greatest cause of death in the Civil War was (from video shown in class)
    1. gunshot wound
    2. beri beri
    3. scurvy
    4. anemia
    5. hypertension

18. In the long run, any low-calorie diet (i.e. low carb vs low fat) produces about the same degree  of weight loss, (assuming the diets have the same amount of calories (from the reading assignment)
    1. true
    2. False

19. Sally calculated her BMI to be 28.5. Her BMI category is             . She wants to lose one pound of fat, so she needs to burn an extra                                  calories, relative to her calorie intake.
    1. underweight…2,500 calories

1. 2. normal (also known as healthy)…3500 calories
   3. overweight…3500 calories
   4. obese…5000 calories
   5. stout…2500 calories

20. For most people, which form of energy expenditure results in the greatest number of calories expended each day?
    1. the thermic effect of food
    2. physical activity
    3. basal metabolism
    4. stress
    5. concentrating on complex tasks

21. Excessive body fat carried in the hips (“pear-shaped”) is less dangerous (in terms of health) than excessive body fat carried in the stomach (“apple-shaped”).
    1. true
    2. False

22. A powerful example of nutritional genomics involves the influence of   on DNA methylation. (from the reading assignment)
    1. vitamin E
    2. vitamin C
    3. vitamin D
    4. vitamin J
    5. folate

23. Diets high in dietary fat, meat, alcohol and/or excess calories are linked to increased risk for

               .

1. 1. cancer
   2. arthritis
   3. hemochromatosis
   4. cataracts
   5. asthma

24. A healthy diet that is helpful for patients with hypertension includes:
    1. Reduced sodium intake
    2. Increased potassium and calcium intake
    3. Increased magnesium and vitamin C intake
    4. a and b
    5. a, b, and c