FSHN Exam 2 Review Exam – Flashcards

MOST water is lost daily via the: A) lungs B) kidneys C) colon D) skin

For the 4th of July, Angel is planning a BBQ w/ her friends at a lakeside park. Which of the following practices should she avoid in order to prevent an outbreak of foodborne illness? A) Wash hands thoroughly and frequently B) Grill hamburgers to medium rare C) Do not let perishable food sit out longer than 2 hours D) Transport and keep hamburgers, hot dogs, and other foods at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Which of the following is an example of insensible water loss? A) urination B) production of feces in the large intestine C) internal bleeding D) respiration

The RDA for which nutrient decreases with age for women? A) vitamin C B) iron C) calcium D) vitamin D

At what point during pregnancy is adequate folate MOST important? A) immediately prior to delivery B) during the third trimester C) during the first four weeks after conception D) during the second trimester

The American Academy for Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the intake of fruit juice to be limited to a maximum of how many fluid ounces per day for children 1 to 6 years old? A) 5 B) 6 C) 8 D) 7

In older adults, which of the following is a mineral important to a healthy immune system and wound healing? A) vitamin C B) vitamin A C) zinc D) Calcium

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding free radicals? A) Exposure to pollution increases free radical production B) Our body has no mechanism to combat free radicals C) Many diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, are linked to free radical damage D) Free radicals are formed as a by-product of healthy metabolism

Why are dark green vegetables such as kale and spinach good sources of vitamin A? A) they contain vitamin C precursors of retinol B) they contain the most abundant preformed vitamin A C) they are fortified with vitamin A D) they contain abundant beta-carotene, a precursor of retinol

Which of the following are rich sources of vitamin C? A) seafood B) wheats and oats C) green and red peppers D) milk and cheese

A reduced production of gastric secretions often seen in older adults can result in A) a reduced absorption of calcium B) a reduced absorption of potassium C) an increased absorption of vitamin C D) a reduced absorption of vitamin B12

High concentrations of homocysteine in the blood are associated with the development of A) Osteoporosis B) diabetes C) neural tube defects D) heart disease

Which of the following statements does NOT describe water-soluble vitamins? A) water-soluble vitamins are stored in large amounts in the body B) Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed easily from the intestinal tract into the blood C) water-soluble vitamins are found in a wide variety of foods D) water-soluble vitamins are rarely toxic

Which of the following is NOT necessary to supplement a toddler's vegan diet? A) vitamin B12 B) iron C) fiber D) zinc

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding vitamin C? A) vitamin C acts as an antioxidant that may help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases B) vitamin C helps the immune system by protecting white blood cells from oxidation C) smokers should consume less vitamin C than non-smokers D) vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid

In which phase of a woman's life cycle is bone loss the greatest? A) pregnancy B) puberty C) menopause D) lactation

Which of the following is NOT associated with developing toddler's healthy eating habits? A) rewarding meal completion with dessert B) Including toddlers in food shopping and preparation C) small portion sizes D) snacking between meals

The RDA for carbohydrate for toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, teens and adults is how many grams per day? A) 10 B) 250 C) 130 D) 95

In addition to obtaining vitamin K from dietary sources, the body produces vitamin K in the A) stomach B) large intestine C) mouth D) brain

The RDA for carbohydrate for toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, teens and adults is how many grams per day? A) 10 B) 250 C) 130 D) 95

Which pregnancy-specific organ is responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen to the fetus and removing waste products? A) uterus B) placenta C) blastocyst D) ovary