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100

Compact bone is also called:

a. trabecular bone

b. cancellous bone

c. cortical bone

d. bone marrow

e. irregular bone

c. cortical bone

100

.Which of the following are not classified as white blood cells?

  1. monocytes
  2. erythrocytes
  3. thrombocytes
  4. monocytes and thrombocytes
  5. erythrocytes and thrombocytes

e. erythrocytes and thrombocytes

100

One metabolic equivalent (MET) in adults is equal to which of the following?

  1. 3.0 ml/g body weight/min
  2. 3.0 ml/Kg body weight/min
  3. 3.5 ml/g body weight/min
  4. 3.5 ml/Kg body weight/min

d. 3.5 ml/Kg body weight/min

100

How many pounds does a pregnant woman of normal weight need to gain?

a.   11 to 20

b.   15 to 25

c.   25 to 35

d.   28 to 40

e.   60 to 70

c.   25 to 35

100

Permanent teeth come in around which of the following ages?

a.    six or seven

b.   seven or eight

c.    eight or nine

d.   nine or ten

e.    twelve or thirteen

a.    six or seven

200

The definition of ossification is which of the following?

a. bone growth

b. bone modeling

c. bone remodeling

d. bone degrading

e. bone replacement

a. bone growth

200

Which of the following are examples of catabolic pathways?

a.    gluconeogenesis

b.   lipogenesis

c.    glycogenesis

d.   glycogenolysis

e.    None of the above; they are all anabolic pathways.

d.   glycogenolysis

200

The greatest majority of energy expended by the body is from which of the following?

a. physical activity

b. food digestion

c. sleeping

d. basal metabolism

e. studying

d. basal metabolism

200

175 grams to 265 grams of carbohydrates fuel brain development during pregnancy. What are the best food sources?

  1. whole-grain breads and cereals
  2. root vegetables
  3. legumes
  4. hamburger
  5. processed food

c. legumes

200

The definition of food-insecure is which of the following?

a.   lack of access to adequate, nutritious meals

b.   lack of access to adequate, non-nutritious meals

c.   going hungry

d.   starving

e.   having enough to eat

a.   lack of access to adequate, nutritious meals

300

 Most adults need ________ mg calcium per day.

  1. 500
  2. 1,000
  3. 1,200
  4. 2,000
  5. 2,500

c. 1,200

300

Folate acts as a coenzyme in which of the following chemical reactions?

a. synthesis of amino acids

b. synthesis of other B vitamins

c. synthesis of minerals

d. synthesis of fat-soluble vitamins

e. synthesis of macronutrients

b. synthesis of other B vitamins

300

The “thermic effect of food” refers to:

a. digestion and absorption

b. heat generated by cooking food

c. burning food calories by exercising

d. number of calories in the food consumed

a. digestion and absorption

300

Conditionally essential nutrients is defined as which of the following?

a. nutrients that are supplied only under special conditions

b. nutrients that are supplied only under normal conditions

c. vitamins that are supplied only under special conditions

d. minerals that are supplied only under special conditions

e. carbohydrates that are supplied only under special conditions

a. nutrients that are supplied only under special conditions

300

During puberty, key vitamins include:

a.    vitamins A, C, and D

b.   vitamins B12, C, and D

c.    vitamins A, D, and K

d.   vitamins A, D, and E

e.    vitamins B12, D, and K

e.    vitamins B12, D, and K

400

What is the optimal level of calcium in the blood?

  1. 7 to 11 mg/dL
  2. 9 to 11 mg/dL
  3. 7 to 11 g/dL
  4. 9 to 11 g/dL

b. 9 to 11 mg/dL

400

Chromium assists what hormone in metabolism?

  1. insulin
  2. estrogen
  3. parathyroid
  4. progesterone
  5. testosterone

a. insulin

400

Why is reducing sugar-sweetened beverages recommended for weight control?

  1. It decreases body weight.
  2. It reduces disease risk.
  3. It reduces dental cavities.
  4. All of the above are true.
  5. None of the above are true.

e. None of the above are true.

400

  Infants have a high need for fluids because of which of the following?

  1. increased capacity for perspiration
  2. decreased risk of dehydration
  3. major source of food
  4. larger body surface area per unit of body weight
  5. smaller body surface area per unit of body weight

d. larger body surface area per unit of body weight

400

Which of the following characterizes the young adult life stage?

a. immaturity of major organs and body systems

b. physical peak

c. minimum cardiac output

d. going to college

e. finding a job

b. physical peak

500

 PTH does what to prevent toxic levels of phosphorus?

a. stimulates renal reabsorption of phosphorus

b. stimulates renal excretion of calcium

c. stimulates renal excretion of phosphorus

d. stimulates skeletal excretion of phosphorus

e. stimulates skeletal reabsorption of phosphorus

c. stimulates renal excretion of phosphorus

500

Where does the binding of hemoglobin to oxygen take place?

a. in the arteries

b. in the veins

c. in the capillaries of the lungs

d. in the blood vessels anywhere in the body

e. in the brain

c. in the capillaries of the lungs

500

Which of the following is NOT a Health at Every Size® recommendation?

  1. eating healthy but not restricting
  2. getting good-quality sleep
  3. managing your stress
  4. eating foods from a variety of food groups
  5. using intuitive eating skills

d. eating foods from a variety of food groups

500

What are the bases of infant formulas?

a. Standard formulas use cow’s milk.

b. Soy-based formulas use corn.

c. Soy formulas are for infants allergic to the other types of formula.

d. Corn-based formulas use soy.

e. Wheat-based formulas use wheat.

a. Standard formulas use cow’s milk.

500

In old age, the heart works harder due to which of the following?

a. Each pump is not as efficient as it used to be.

b. There is more blood to pump.

c. Kidneys are more effective in eliminating fluids.

d. There is less blood to pump.

e. The liver is less effective in eliminating fluids.

a. Each pump is not as efficient as it used to be.

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