Question 1

A patient asks you what he should eat to maintain an optimal diet.An appropriate response would be to

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A)   eat a variety of foods and eat in moderation.
B)   avoid all fast food and processed foods.
C)   eat only natural, organic foods.
D)   use vitamin and mineral supplements to ensure adequate nutrients.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The goal of the MyPlate food guide is to promote

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A)   variety, proportion moderation, gradual improvements, and physical activity.
B)   physical activity, portion control, daily blood pressure monitoring, and gradual improvements in health.
C)   portion control, daily physical activity, daily glucose monitoring, moderation, and variety.
D)   variety, moderation, weighing food portions, daily blood pressure monitoring, and glucose monitoring.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The number of kilocalories from fat in a sandwich that contains 22 g fat is _____ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A)   88
B)   132
C)   154
D)   198E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The nutrients that provide the body with its primary source of fuel for energy are

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A)   vitamins.
B)   minerals.
C)   fiber.
D)   carbohydrates.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The person most at risk for malnutrition would be a(n)

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A)   active young adult who eats 3 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables along with lean meats and fish and complex carbohydrates and exercises 3 times a week.
B)   young child who refuses to eat peas, green beans, and broccoli but loves fruits and other vegetables.
C)   middle-aged man undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia and who is having difficulty eating solid food.
D)   young weight lifter who has recently undergone surgery for a compound fracture of his left femur.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Overnutrition is characterized by

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A)   overeating at a meal.
B)   excess nutrient and energy intake over time.
C)   eating a diet with too much variety.
D)   using dietary supplements.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

A 65-year-old man requires 2000 kcal/day without any specific fat or carbohydrate requirements.The approximate number of kilocalories per day from fat his diet should provide is _____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A)   400 to 700
B)   100 to 300
C)   500 to 800
D)   900 to 1200E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

C.G.is a 45-year-old man who has a history of diabetes,and the dietary history reveals that he enjoys a good breakfast with whole grain cereal and fruit.For lunch he usually eats soup or an entrée consisting of a salad and meat along with 2% milk and a sugared soda.He usually has an afternoon snack of chips and sugared soda and dinner is eaten at a restaurant most days of the week where he chooses steaks,hamburgers,and fries or onion rings along with a salad and a beer or other high- calorie beverage.One of the most important recommendations for C.G.would be

Accepted Answer

A)   not to eat at restaurants on a regular basis unless he chooses salads only along with water.
B)   to continue with whole grains, lean proteins, and vegetables and replace sugary sodas with sugar-free beverages.
C)   to drink skim milk and eliminate soups, replacing them with fatty fish five meals a week.
D)   to enjoy his diet as is but encourage adequate amounts of exercise throughout the week.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

You are asked to explain the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to an adult community evening class at the local college.The most appropriate areas to cover in teaching this topic include

Accepted Answer

A)   appropriate amounts of sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol, trans-fatty acids, whole grains, and alcohol.
B)   adequate calories and protein for weight maintenance, smoking cessation, herbal supplements, and food fads.
C)   importance of low-carbohydrate diets, smoking cessation, herbal supplements, appropriate food groups, and sodium and potassium.
D)   food security, weight maintenance, glucose monitoring, and blood pressure monitoring technique.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 15 g protein is _____ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A)   45
B)   60
C)   75
D)   135E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 15 g protein is _____ kcal.

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A patient asks you what he should eat to maintain an optimal diet.An appropriate response would be to

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The number of kilocalories from fat in a sandwich that contains 22 g fat is _____ kcal.

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The nutrients that provide the body with its primary source of fuel for energy are

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A 65-year-old man requires 2000 kcal/day without any specific fat or carbohydrate requirements.The approximate number of kilocalories per day from fat his diet should provide is _____ kcal/day.

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The person most at risk for malnutrition would be a(n)

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