Nightingale Nutrition Practice Exam

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• Which nutrient is most directly linked with preventing neural tube defects?
• Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals?
• Which statement is true?
• According to AMDR guidelines, protein should comprise what percentage of total energy intake?
• Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of which of the following cancers?
• Which condition is a fetal risk if a pregnant person drinks during pregnancy?
• A diet is nutritionally adequate if it supplies amounts of nutrients that meet or exceed RDAs or AIs but are below ULs.
• Water is used by the body for all of the following purposes except which?
• Which statement best describes fetal alcohol spectrum disorder?
• Osmosis is the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane.
• Which organ is the main site for detoxifying alcohol?
• Which of the following best describes the readiness criterion for starting solid foods?
• In Emma's recipe, which of the following ingredients contributes to kilocalories?
• Which statement best reflects alcohol's effect on sleep quality?
• Which statement about breastfeeding and maternal body fat is supported by the material?
• Which microbe is associated with the development of most stomach ulcers?
• Most boys begin puberty between which ages?
• Emma is making a recipe from ingredients that contain 30 g of protein, 20 g of fat, 200 g carbohydrate, 300 mg of calcium, 60 mg of vitamin C and 140 ml of water. How many kilocalories does the entire product provide?
• Which of the following are diet related diseases?
• Which age range best defines a toddler?
• Which fat supplies more unsaturated fat than saturated fat?
• Which fatty acid is found in high amounts in human milk?
• Animal fat sources are likely to contain which combination?
• According to Adequate Intake recommendations, the total daily water intake for healthy young adults is approximately which range?
• A pear-shaped body fat distribution is associated with which health risk compared with upper-body fat distribution?
• What is the amount of water in Emma's recipe?
• Which substance causes milk to be released from the breast?
• What body part uses iodine to maintain normal function?
• Glycogen is stored in which tissues?
• Which group is NOT at increased risk for undernutrition?
• Rachael is 26 years of age, healthy and pregnant. Based on this information, her body is in which nitrogen balance?
• To encourage healthy eating practices among children, caregivers should
• On nutrition labels, which item would you watch for to limit added sugars?
• A food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, and 1 g fat. How many calories does this food contain?
• Alcohol is
• Which combination best describes the primary fuels for exercising muscles during moderate-to-high intensity?
• What describes a benefit of daily exercise during pregnancy?
• The _____ helps form feces by absorbing excess water and some minerals from chyme.
• What does the Tolerable Upper Limit (UL) for a nutrient represent?
• The best cure for a hangover is
• Which practice aligns with reducing the risk of food-borne illness during home food preparation?
• Nutrients are absorbed in the:
• Diets that lack niacin can lead to pellagra.
• The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are
• Which structure secretes amylase and lipase, initiating digestion in the mouth?
• Which organism produces a toxin that can cause blurry vision and muscle weakness?
• Which statement about fats in foods is true?
• UL stands for the Tolerable Upper Limit. Which term corresponds?
• Barbie is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat?
• Which statement about fat in foods is true?
• Kyle sweetens his hot cereal with a teaspoon of brown sugar. The chemical name for this type of sugar is
• Which of the following groups is NOT at increased risk for undernutrition?
• Which of the following descriptions best captures leptin's role?
• Whole grapes and dried fruit should be avoided by toddlers and preschoolers because these foods
• _____ must be added to grains during the enrichment process.
• Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa ...
• Which organ is the primary site for nutrient absorption?
• Bioelectrical impedance is based on the fact that:
• Which mineral is most directly linked to thyroid function?
• Which process is described as destroying microbes in food preservation?
• According to the Food Additives Amendment of 1958, what is required before an additive is approved?
• Which molecule acts as the primary energy currency for cells?
• Which of the following is a typical sign or symptom of type 1 diabetes in a young child?
• Which would be a nutritious low-fat, high-carbohydrate pre-event snack for an athlete?
• Which statement describes fats from animal sources?
• After absorption, lipids are formed into what particles and enter the lymphatic system?
• To meet the 2-cup daily dairy recommendation, how many 1/2-cup pudding servings would Amanda need?
• The four-part risk assessment is used by which agency to evaluate pesticides?
• When traveling outside the United States, how can you reduce the risk of traveler's diarrhea?
• Which of the following is a common nutrition-related sign of early pregnancy?
• People with anorexia nervosa have a high risk of dying from which of the following?
• Which statement best describes the health outcome of regular aerobic exercise?
• The requirement for vitamin D increases with age because
• Which cells produce leptin?
• Which of the following is recommended when introducing new foods to toddlers?
• The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are generally designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people.
• Which statement about toddlers' nutrition is true?
• Death resulting from nausea, severe vomiting, and diarrhea is primarily due to
• Atherosclerosis can occur.
• On MyPlate, which of the following counts toward meeting the daily dairy recommendation?
• Pickled foods, canned soups, soy sauce and deli (luncheon) meats contain high amounts of
• A diet high in protein generally corresponds to a diet that is also too high in which nutrient?
• Salivary glands secrete amylase and lipase, enzymes that enable a minor amount of _____ to be digested in the mouth.
• Bella is 24 years old and weighs 156 pounds. Based on her body weight, her RDA for protein is about _____ grams.
• If a food label says 'Made with Organic Ingredients,' then the food contains at least ______ percent organic ingredients.
• GRAS stands for which of the following in the context of food additives?
• Bruce fat intake question: 25% of 2800 kcal should come from fat. How many grams per day?
• Which of the following is NOT a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?
• A toddler is defined as being
• Which factor is a non-modifiable risk for poor nutrition in older adults?
• Which of the following statements is true about digestion and energy storage?
• Which structure normally prevents swallowed food from entering the larynx and trachea?
• The body's physiological need for food is experienced as?
• Glucose is the primary fuel for intense activity; it comes primarily from:
• Substances widely used for many years without apparent ill effects are on the _________ list.
• Which statement best describes labeling for products with the threshold requiring 95 percent organic ingredients?
• Which food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?
• Food labels list ingredients in which order?
• Which hormone produced by adipose tissue plays a key role in hunger regulation?
• Most effective way to lower cholesterol?
• All of the following impact food security except?
• What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
• Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?
• Which enzyme initiates carbohydrate digestion in the mouth?
• Donna is a 68-year-old woman with pernicious anemia. What treatment would her doctor recommend?
• Which dietary pattern is associated with increased calcium excretion in urine?
• Which statement about diet and constipation is true?
• Which food preservation process effectively destroys microbes?
• Which action would likely cause food-borne illness?
• Christine uses percent DVs to help plan nutritious menus. She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which nutrient?
• What is the fluid expressed from the mother's breast before mature breast milk develops?
• Alexis weighs 6.5 pounds at birth. She should weigh about how many pounds by her first birthday?
• Since the 1980s, prevalence of obesity has:
• Which nutrient deficiency is commonly associated with vegetarian diets?
• Which statement about alcohol is incorrect?
• In which fat source are unsaturated fats most likely prevalent?
• The primary government agency that oversees the safety of most foods in the United States is which of the following?
• Which statement best reflects risk for certain demographics regarding food-borne illness?
• Human milk is a rich source of which fatty acid?
• After being absorbed, most lipids are formed into chylomicrons and enter ______.
• Vitamin C will increase the absorption of which mineral when included in the same meal?
• A resistance athlete weighing 91 kg should consume at least how many grams of protein daily?
• Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving?
• Which nutrient deficiency is associated with pernicious anemia?
• Which hormone is responsible for milk let-down during breastfeeding?
• Which step can Vincent take to reduce the likelihood of food-borne illness?
• Leptin: Which statement is true about leptin?
• A patient was just diagnosed with celiac disease. What foods should they avoid eating?
• Green leafy vegetables and orange juice are rich sources of which nutrient?
• Obesity is caused by which of the following factors?
• With a BAC of 0.25, a person is likely to be
• Food fortification can help alleviate dietary deficiencies of
• When are most infants physically ready to start solid foods?
• Which nutrient is the medium for all bodily processes?
• A deficiency of fat in the diet may result in which of the following?
• Which food is a rich source of vitamin C?
• Which ingredient should you watch for on a food label when you want to avoid added sugar?
• Gestational diabetes increases the likelihood of delivering which type of infant?
• If a person uses up the body's glycogen reserve and continues not to eat, where does glucose come from?
• Which vitamins have antioxidant activity?
• Cows are injected with hormones in order to
• You have probably heard that dietary fiber is good for you. Which of these foods is NOT a good source of dietary fiber?
• A woman's BAC of 0.16% is how many times the legal limit?
• The agency that evaluates all food pesticides via a four-part risk assessment is the
• Which of the following can influence the absorption and metabolism of alcohol?
• Which fuels provide energy for exercising muscles?
• Bottled water is not necessarily better than tap water because
• Which of the following are diet-related diseases? All of these are correct
• _____ is the primary function of adipose cells.
• Which statement best describes the RDA for a nutrient?
• Which of the following statements is true?
• In body composition assessment, fat is described as a poor conductor of electricity.
• Muscles store which compound as the immediate source of glucose for contraction?
• Which of the following statements is true?
• Which of the following is not a component of fitness?
• During grain enrichment, which mineral is added?
• Patients with pernicious anemia are treated with: high doses of which vitamin?
• What is the generally accepted approach to recovering from a hangover?
• A serving of food contains 8 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein and 6 g fat. This food provides ___ kcal/serving.
• In the treatment of pernicious anemia, which vitamin is typically administered via injections?
• Which statement about dietary fiber's role is true?
• Which resource is the current U.S. guide for planning nutritious daily menus?
• Which macronutrient provides the most energy per gram?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a standard drink?
• Virtually infinite storage for energy is found in which tissue?
• Breastfeeding can help a mother lose the body fat gained during pregnancy.
• Overweight or obesity increases the risk for various health conditions. Which of the following conditions is affected by overweight/obesity?
• Pellagra is caused by deficiency of which nutrient?
• Regular exercise reduces the risk of which disease?
• What term describes the specific heart-rate zone used to guide aerobic training?
• Which factor is a primary determinant of how alcohol affects the body?
• Glycogen is the form of carbohydrate stored in liver and muscle tissue.
• Which fats are liquid at room temperature?
• What is a correct interpretation of the 1958 Food Additives Amendment regarding additive safety?
• If a person consumes 2000 kcal per day, what is the AMDR-based daily protein range in grams?
• Which food is a complete protein, naturally providing all essential amino acids?
• Which foods are rich sources of folate?
• If a source of fat is from an animal, then it likely contains:
• Food security has been identified as a problem in
• A serving of food contains 10 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fat. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ____ calories?
• Which statement describes postpartum weight change associated with breastfeeding?
• Lipids enter the lymphatic system via which vessels after absorption?
• Older adults might need a B12 supplement because their stomach produces less hydrochloric acid.
• Dysphagia can be caused by which condition?
• Which molecule serves as the immediate energy source for contracting muscles?
• The primary role of protein is to provide the building material for body tissue.
• Which factor contributes to increased vitamin D requirement in older adults?
• Which condition may be a possible risk of consuming a vegetarian diet?
• If a diet contains more carbohydrate than the body needs, what happens to the excess carbohydrate?
• Which U.S. government agency regulates toxic substances and wastes to prevent their entry into foods?
• What temperature is recommended for storing chilled foods in the refrigerator?
• Water acts as a lubricant and shock absorber in the body.
• Pregnant women should avoid all of the following foods except
• Which is a convenient way to determine appropriate portion sizes?
• A person weighing 156 pounds has an approximate protein RDA of how many grams?
• The toxin produced by which organism can cause blurry vision, muscle weakness, and death?
• Which dietary pattern is associated with relief from constipation?
• Which BAC value is commonly used as a legal driving limit in many jurisdictions?
• Which of the following is NOT a monosaccharide?
• A food can display the USDA Organic seal or be labeled 'organic' if ________ of its ingredients are organic.
• Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving?
• Bernice is 91 years old. Which factor is likely to negatively influence her nutritional status?
• Energy density is best described as
• During digestion, which substance denatures the proteins in food?
• ___________ is a hormone that reduces hunger and inhibits fat storage in the body.
• Which nutrients are energy-yielding?
• Which lifestyle practice may reduce your risk of cancer?
• What percentage of organic ingredients is required for the 'Made with Organic Ingredients' label?
• The four basic functions of water in the human body include: transportation vehicle, temperature regulator, lubricant/shock absorber, and
• The National School Lunch Program standards are based on the latest
• Which macronutrient is most important for endurance performance?
• What is the amount of vitamin C that meets about 98% of the population's needs called?
• What does the 100% Daily Value indicate on nutrition labels?
• What is the term that describes the physical changes that take place in a protein when exposed to abnormal environmental conditions?
• To reduce the likelihood of neural tube defects in newborns, women of childbearing age should obtain adequate which nutrient?
• Which vitamins are fat-soluble?
• Which nutrient provides an edge for long-distance running?
• What is the primary function of adipose tissue?
• According to Adequate Intake recommendations, the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day.
• Bile functions as:
• An ________ is any molecule that can block free radicals from stealing electrons.
• Ellie’s usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily. To obtain 60% of her total energy intake from carbohydrates, she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily.