University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign

FSHN 120

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1)The pancreatic hormones insulin and_______are responsible for maintaining blood glucose levels.

2. Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?
3. The label on a bag of potato chips indicates that a serving contains 250 calories with 150 calories from fat. What percent of calories come from the fat?

4. In the United States, how many foods account for over 90 percent of all documented food allergies?

5. According to the Food Guide Pyramid, which of the following foods is NOT a food that is considered to have discretionary Calories?
6. Responding to the presence of protein and fat in our meal, cholecystokinin (CCK) signals the gallbladder to release a substance called                                                                               .
7. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends a total daily fat intake of between  percent of total calories.

8. Of the following nutrients, which contains nitrogen?
9. The enzyme pancreatic amylase continues the digestion of                                  .
10. For males, binge drinking is defined as consuming                                or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion within a short period of time; for females, binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion within a short period of time.

11. Why are there several ethnic variations of MyPyramid?
12. Which of the following is FALSE?
13. What is represented at the base of the Mediterranean Diet and Pyramid?
14. Which of the following professional titles has NO definition or laws regulating it?

15. Excess sodium in the diet is linked to                              in some individuals.
16. Assuming the calories and relative sizes are similar, which of the following snacks will have the highest satiety value?
17. Which of the following would NOT be a good practice for eating out healthfully?
18. The term used to describe the process in which foods are broken down into their component molecules is:
19. Irregular breathing, cold and clammy skin, and loss of consciousness are all signs of:
20. Immediately after absorption, most of the fat-soluble nutrients are carried through the              circulatory system.
21. Which organ is responsible for manufacturing and secreting digestive enzymes and bicarbonate?
22. How do phytochemicals reduce our risk for disease?
23. Which of the following foods is exempt from standard food labeling regulations?
24. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of dietary protein?
25. Which of the following is NOT a tip for taking control of your alcohol intake?
26. When the stomach of an adult is full, it can expand to hold approximately:
27. According to the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR), what percentage of your daily calories should be provided by carbohydrate?
28. All of the following would be recommended for the treatment of GERD EXCEPT:
29. The group given a specific treatment or intervention during an experiment is called the                                                    group.
30. Where in you body does the majority of the digestion and absorption of food occur?
31. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends a minimum of:
32. Antioxidants neutralize:

33. Diets high in sugar are directly associated with:
34. Moderate alcohol consumption for men is defined as consuming no:
35. What is the primary source of fuel for the brain?
36. Juanita does not care for meat and poultry and restricts her intake of animal foods to only milk and yogurt sources. Which dietary guideline is Julie failing to practice?
37. Bile is released into the                                in response to the ingestion of fat in the diet.
38. Suzie is a stay at home mom who generally prepares the majority of meals for her household. Even though she always prepares meals that offer enough calories and nutrients for her family of four, she tends to make the same meals repeatedly. Which one of the characteristics of a healthy diet is Suzie not incorporating into her meal planning?
39. Vitamin C and the B vitamins are termed:
40. Milk is a good source of calcium but a poor source of iron. Meat is a good source of iron but a poor source of calcium. Individuals who eat from both of these food groups are incorporating what characteristic of a healthy diet into their meal plan?
41. The nutrition facts panel on a box of crackers indicates that one serving provides 140 calories, with 55 calories coming from fat. Calculate the percentage of calories from fat in this product.

42. Lactose intolerance is caused by:
43. What is the first step of the scientific method?
44. The primary function of MUCUS in the stomach is to:
45. Which of the following is a limitation of the USDA food guide?
46. Beginning in 2006, the FDA required food labels to clearly identify any ingredients containing protein derived from the eight major allergenic foods. Which of the following is NOT one of these?
47. Which of the following characteristics describes the majority of meals offered at fast-food restaurants?
48. The                              is the primary site of alcohol metabolism in the body.

49. Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods?
50. Cell membranes are primarily composed of:
51. Which dietary standard, expressed as percentages of total energy, defines the recommended intake range for the macronutrients?
52. What is chyme?
53. Bob eats his breakfast, and his GI tract will now begin the process of digesting and absorbing the nutrients from this meal. What is the order in which each of the organs of the GI tract will work to achieve this process?
54. The dietary guidelines for Americans recommends consuming less than                                

mg of sodium/day.

55. Which of the following foods has the greatest nutrient density?
56. All nutrients are divided into                               classes.

57. Vitamins are classified into two groups: fat soluble and                                   .
58. Diets low in sodium and high in potassium can reduce the risk of:
59. Which of the following is NOT a risk of drinking alcohol?
60. Diets high in sugar are directly associated with:
61. The government agency that regulates food labeling in the United States is the:
62. An important source of energy for muscles during times of rest and low-intensity exercise is:
63. What part of gastric juices in the stomach kills bacteria and germs you may have consumed?
64. Moderate intake of alcohol is defined as two drinks/day for men and                           

drink/s per day for women.

65. Which statement best describes nutrient density?
66. Which of the following nutrients is NOT organic?
67. The development of all of the following chronic diseases is strongly associated with dietary choices EXCEPT:

68. Which of the following sources of phytochemicals is thought to be the most beneficial to human health?
69. All of the following are benefits of moderate alcohol intake EXCEPT:
70. A “drink” is defined as the amount of a beverage that provides                               fluid ounce of pure alcohol.
71. The                           is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and safety.
72. Individuals with celiac disease much eat gluten-free foods, which can be made from:
73. Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment approach for someone suffering from GERD?
74. Servings in the USDA Food Guide are represented in:
75. Inorganic nutrients that are not broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat or light are called:
76. Including fiber in your diet is beneficially to your GI tract, but consuming excess amounts of fiber can result in the loss of nutrients. This statement is an example of which of the factors to consider in planning diets?
77. Appetite is triggered by:
78. Which of the following is NOT required on a food label?
79. A set of principles developed by the USDA and the USDHHS to help reduce the risk of developing chronic disease is called                                                                        .
80. If Alexandra were to consume all of her protein from milk and cheese, she might develop deficiencies of                                                                         over time.
81. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collects dietary information of Americans by using a/n: