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Question 1

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The primary role of B-vitamins is to
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  • Help boost the immune system
  • Reduce stress
  • Act as coenzymes
  • Assist in maintaining a healthy nervous system

Question 2

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Which amino acid can be converted to niacin by the body?
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  • Phenylalanine
  • Tyrosine
  • Leucine
  • Tryptophan

Question 3

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The DNA for making every protein in our bodies is contained in every cell nucleus.
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  • True
  • False

Question 4

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Protein functions most effectively when
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  • You consume at least 1 gram per lb. of body weight
  • You eat too few calories
  • There are adequate calories from carbohydrates & fats in the diet
  • You strength train & consume at least 1 gram per lb. of body weight

Question 5

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What mineral enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose?
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  • Manganese
  • Iodine
  • Chromium
  • Choline

Question 6

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The functions of proteins are all of the following except:
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  • Cell growth, repair, and maintenance
  • Primary energy source
  • Fluid balance
  • Acting as enzymes & hormones

Question 7

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The RDA for protein, for sedentary people is
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  • 60 grams
  • 0.8 gram/kg/body weight
  • 1 gram/kg/body weight
  • 2 grams/kg/body weight

Question 8

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A semi-vegetarian is someone who
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  • eats animal products once in awhile
  • typically excludes or limits red meat
  • eats only fish but not poultry or red meat
  • consumes no dairy products

Question 9

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During protein synthesis, what is the term given to the amino acid in least supply?
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  • Incomplete amino acid
  • Limiting amino acid
  • Complementary amino acid
  • All of the above

Question 10

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Mutual supplementation refers to what?
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  • The process of combining 2 proteins
  • The amino acid that is missing or in smallest supply
  • The process of combining 2 or more incomplete proteins
  • The process of combining a protein & a carbohydrate

Question 11

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The spongy bone that is found within the ends of long bones is called _________
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  • Cortical
  • Osteoblast
  • Collagen
  • Trabecular

Question 12

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Bone cells that are responsible for bone resorption are called ____
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  • Osteoclasts
  • Cortical
  • Osteoblasts
  • Trabecular

Question 13

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In addition to proper growth & development, bone remodelling is critical in maintaining _______
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  • Blood glucose levels
  • Blood calcium levels
  • Blood coagulation
  • Vitamin D production

Question 14

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At what age does bone resorption generally begin to occur more rapidly than bone formation?
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  • 10
  • 20
  • 40
  • 60

Question 15

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Assuming equal serving sizes, which of the following foods would be the poorest source of calcium?
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  • Skim Milk
  • Whole Milk
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Cottage cheese

Question 16

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If a healthy individual were to consume too much calcium from the diet, which of the following is MOST likely to occur?
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  • They would experience hypercalcemia
  • They would begin to produce kidney stones
  • Their gastrointestinal tract would limit the absorption of calcium
  • Calcium deposits would accumulate in the soft tissues of the body

Question 17

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Which of the following organs is responsible for the synthesis of vitamin D?
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  • Skin
  • Liver
  • Kidneys
  • All of the above

Question 18

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Vitamin D toxicity is associated with
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  • Sunburns
  • Suntan lotions
  • Seafood
  • Supplements

Question 19

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Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by the _________ gland.
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  • Adrenal
  • Parathyroid
  • Pituitary
  • Thyroid

Question 20

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Individuals who have diseases that results in the malabsorption of _____ are at risk for a vitamin D deficiency.
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  • Carbohydrate
  • Fat
  • Minerals
  • Protein

Question 21

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Most of the body's phosphorus is stored in _______
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  • The liver
  • Adipose tissue
  • Skeleton
  • Kidneys

Question 22

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Fluorosis is associated with _______
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  • insufficient intake of fluoride
  • consuming too much fluoride
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Osteoporosis

Question 23

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The hormone that assists in maintaining blood calcium levels by stimulating the activation of Vitamin D is _______
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  • Insulin
  • Cortisol
  • Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
  • Calcitonin

Question 24

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Which of the following plant sources of calcium has the lowest bioavailability?
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  • Kale
  • Spinach
  • Brocolli
  • Turnip greens

Question 25

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As bone resorption begins to occur more frequently than bone formation, adults tend to lose height.
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  • True
  • False

Question 26

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As compared to light-skinned individuals, the synthesis of vitamin D is limited in individuals with darker skin.
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  • True
  • False

Question 27

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The fluid portion of the blood is called
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  • Serum
  • Platelets
  • Leukocytes
  • Plasma

Question 28

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

Question 29

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Toxicity symptoms of vitamin A include birth defects, spontaneous abortion, blurred vision, & liver damage
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  • True
  • False

Question 30

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Free radicals
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  • are very stable atoms
  • are rarely formed by the body's fundamental physiological processes
  • damage the cell's mitochondria
  • are formed by exposure to air pollution & tobacco smoke

Question 31

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Which of these has NOT been linked to free radical damage?
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  • Cancer
  • Heart disease
  • Arthritis
  • Type I diabetes

Question 32

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Which of the following increases the RDA for vitamin C?
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  • Smoking cigarettes
  • Drinking alcohol
  • Begin a vegan
  • Taking supplements of vitamin C

Question 33

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

Question 34

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A diet adequate in carbohydrates helps to ensure the use of Protein for growth & maintenance & is called _____
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  • Protein intense
  • Carbohydrate intense
  • Protein sparing
  • Fat lacking

Question 35

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Which water-soluble vitamin can regenerate vitamin E after it has been oxidized?
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  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin C
  • Folate

Question 36

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Taking Vitamin E supplements along with _____ can cause uncontrollable bleeding
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  • Antidepressants
  • Anticoagulants
  • Cholesterol-lowering medications
  • Oral contraceptives

Question 37

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Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning Vitamin C?
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  • Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid
  • Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant that may help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases
  • Vitamin C helps the immune system by enabling the body to make white blood cells
  • Smokers should consume less Vitamin C than non-smokers

Question 38

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The doctor has recently told Julie that she is anemic. Julie should consume _____ with her iron supplement to increase its absorption
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  • A tablespoon of castor oil
  • A glass of milk
  • A glass of orange juice
  • Scrambled eggs

Question 39

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Consuming even moderately excessive doses of Vitamin C supplements would be most harmful to individuals suffering from ____
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  • Scurvy
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Keshan disease

Question 40

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Beta-carotene is a precursor of
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  • Retinol
  • Alpha-tocopherol
  • Zeaxanthin
  • Ascorbic acid

Question 41

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What other vitamins or minerals are instrumental to bone health besides calcium?
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  • Phosphorus & vitamins K, E & D
  • Phosphorus, magnesium, & vitamins K & D
  • Phosphorus, magnesium, fluoride, & vitamins K & D
  • Vitamin D, phosphorus, magnesium & fluoride

Question 42

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Dowager's hump is one characteristic of
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  • Fluorisis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Rickets
  • The female athlete triad

Question 43

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Vitamin C is essential in the synthesis of
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  • Ascorbic acid
  • Collagen
  • Carbohydrates
  • Hemoglobin

Question 44

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Bone density is influenced by
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  • Genetics
  • Dietary intake
  • Body weight
  • All of the above

Question 45

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Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the
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  • Skin
  • Bones
  • Liver & kidneys
  • Small intestines

Question 46

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Which of these has been associated with reducing the risk of both breast and prostrate cancer?
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  • consumption of arsenic
  • consumption of soybean & soy products
  • consumption of lead
  • consumption of saturated fats

Question 47

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Limitations of using BMI to determine weight & health risk are that
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  • Does not distinguish between lean & fat body mass
  • Does not address fat distribution, where fat is stored
  • Does not take age into consideration
  • All of the above

Question 48

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Which fat distribution pattern puts one at greater risk for complications such as diabetes & heart disease?
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  • Pear-shaped fat patterning
  • Apple-shaped fat patterning
  • Fat distribution doesn't impact risk
  • Banana-shaped fat patterning

Question 49

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The primary determinant of our basal metabolic rate is
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  • Age
  • Amount of lean body mass
  • Activity
  • Gender

Question 50

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What is the first line of defence in obesity treatment?
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  • Consulting a therapist or social worker to investigate underlying issues
  • A personal trainer to help set up an exercise program
  • A low-calorie diet & regular physical activity
  • A very-low-calorie diet to promote rapid weight loss

Question 51

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Treatments for obesity may include
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  • Low-calorie diet & regular exercise
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Prescription medications (some)
  • Surgery
  • All of the above

Question 52

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Weight-loss surgery is advised in healthy individuals who have a BMI of
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  • > 28
  • > 30
  • > 35
  • > 40
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