NUTRITION EXAM REVIEWER

1. All of the following statements about vitamin B3 (niacin) are true except: Deficiency causes beri-
beri
2. The only fat-soluble antioxidant synthesized in the body. CoQ10
3. A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called which of
the following: Nutrient
4. The essential fatty acids that must be derived from the diet is: Linoleic and alpha-linoleic acid
5. Nondigestable food ingredient that stimulate the growth and activity of certain bacteria colon
are called: Prebiotics
6. Meat eaters have a higher risk of all but one of these diseases. Which one? Osteoarthritis
7. Which is least likely to lower your risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis)? Olive oil
8. Which is least likely to lower your risk of colon cancer? Lean meat
9. All of the following are true about Tourette syndrome except. Drug treatment completely
eliminates symptoms.
10. Which is least likely to reduce your risk of diabetes? Orange juice
11. One of the fat-soluble vitamins involved in coagulation is: vitamin k
12. Characteristics of successful dieters include all of the following except. Eliminating
carbohydrates from their diets.
13. Eggs, milk, and meat are usually classified as good sources of which of the following: Protein
14. One of the fat-soluble vitamins involved in coagulation is: Vitamin k
15. Good source of vitamin d include all except: Blueberries
16. Products that contain live microorganisms in sufficient numbers to alter intestinal micro flora
and promote intestinal microbial balance are known as: Probiotics
17. All of the following statements about omega-3 fatty acids are true except. They have
significantly contributed to the obesity epidemic
18. Iron supplements are frequently recommended for all of the following except. Post-menopausal
women
19. Vitamin d may reduce the risk of all but one of these. Which one? Irritable bowel syndrome
20. Which is least likely to cause food poisoning? Mayonnaise
21. A deficiency of thiamine ( vitamin B1) in the diet causes: Beriberi
22. Which of the following vitamins is known as the sunshine vitamins? Vitamin D
23. All of the following may be associated with scurvy except. First symptom is altered mental
status
24. Which is least likely to lower your blood pressure. Whole-grain bread
25. All of the following are potentially modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis except: Excessive
alcohol consumption
26. Fruits, vegetables and cereals are potent sources of: Antioxidants
27. Consuming fewer than 130 grams of carbohydrate per day may lead to : Ketosis
28. The average American consumes approximately how much sodium per day? 3,400mg
29. The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans advice: Limiting total fat intake to 20 to 35 percent
of calories.
30. Symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia may include all of the following except. Inability to swallow
31. A deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the diet causes which of the following? Beri-beri
32. The “bottom line” of determining the quality of a recipe is which of the following? Taste testing
33. Measurement of variations of the physical dimensions and gross composition of the human
body at different age levels and degrees of nutrition is referred to as which of the following?
Anthropometry
34. This are the levels of intake of essential nutrients that, on the basis of scientific knowledge are
judged by the food and nutrition board to be adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of
practically all healthy persons. Recommended dietary allowance
35. The gastrointestinal tract consist of which of the following? The mouth, pharynx, esophagus,
stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
36. Essentials of an adequate diet are all except which of the following? None of the above
37. One cup of milk contains: 12 gms carbohydrate, 10gms fats, 8gms of protein
38. The following conditions are necessary for BMR tests except: Temperature is between 20-22
degrees centigrade
39. Which of the following are factors in selection of nutritional survey method? All of the above
40. All of the following statements about omega-3 fatty acids are true except which of the
following? They have significantly contributed to the obesity epidemic.
41. A 75 year old widowed client is hospitalized for cataract surgery. During his interview, he
repeatedly talks about how he wishes he was strong and energetic as he was when he was
younger. In planning care for this client, the nurse should include which of the following? Use of
the intervention reminiscence
42. Carolyn goes to the doctor complaining of tiredness and shortness of breath. The doctor
determines that Carolyn is suffering from anemia, or low hemoglobin. Which mineral should the
doctor prescribe Carolyn? Iron
43. What is the fuel factor for fat? 9
44. A lack of iodine can result in a swelling of the neck called which of the following? Goiter
45. Which are the symptoms of anemia? All of the above (paleness under nails, edema, heart
palpitations)
46. Which are the advantages of food exchange list? All of the above (variety of healthful food
choices, give us one more energy source, allows individual accountable to what they eat)
47. Which of the following patients is most likely suffering from iron deficiency anemia? Mary has
been feeling tired, weak, and irritable for a week
48. It is the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the requirement for a specific criterion
of adequacy of half of the healthy individuals of a specific age, sex, and life-stage. Estimated
average requirement
49. Which vitamin is water-soluble? Vitamin C
50. Which is not a method of nutritional assessment? None of the above (biophysical technique,
clinical examination, anthropometric measurement
51. It refers to a set of recommendations used to plan and evaluate the nutrient intake of healthy
people. Dietary reference intake
 NUTRITION REVIEWER FOR FINAL EXAMINATION

1. Which of the following are important points to remember in providing nutrition education?
All of the above (give careful attention to timing, help your clients see how good nutrition can
help them meet their personal goals, avoid teaching too much at one time)
2. What are examples of folk religious beliefs and practices? All of the above (incorporation of
animistic beliefs, belief in traditional magic systems and ecstatic rituals, the use of shrines and
amulets.
3. Which of the following is not a diet therapy for congestive heart failure? Caffeine should be
unlimited.
4. Edema is an imbalance in the capillary fluid shift mechanism caused by increased venous
pressure from failing heart, compounded by aldosterone (more sodium retention) and ADH
mechanism (more water retention) true
5. The process of helping a client develop the ability to manage his or her own nutritional care is
known as which of the following- Diet counseling
6. Which one plays a crucial role and could affect personal nutrition status and health? Economic
factors
7. External hemorrhoids, it crop up when the rectum meets the skin while internal hemorrhoids
form completely within the rectum. True
8. It is a condition in which a person experiences hard feces that are difficult to egest. Its
symptoms are lack of appetite, lethargy, bad breath, distended stomach, and caked tongue.
Constipation
9. Health foods usually refers to foods in their original state or those that have undergone minimal
refinement or processing, with no artificial substances added. False
10. Which is termed as the hardening of the arteries? Atherosclerosis.
11. Which one is not included in the tips for maintaining a healthy weight? No additional healthy
snacks during the day if you want to gain weight.
12. Which is termed as an imbalance in the capillary fluid shift mechanism caused by increased
venous pressure from failing heart, compounded by aldosterone (more sodium retention) and
ADH mechanism (more water retention) edema
13. External Hemorrhoids; it crop up when the rectum meets the skin while internal hemorrhoids
form completely within the rectum. True
14. What are examples of psychological factors? (all of the above) (work environment, marriage
status, none of the above, social support)
15. What are the different types of eating disorders? (all of the above) (Bulimia; binge, anorexia,
restrictive food intake disorder )