IPHY 2420 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Which of the following individuals is at the greatest risk for developing chronic diseases like type 2
diabetes and cardiovascular disease?
a. Stanley, a 28-year-old semi-pro football player who is slightly overweight.
b. Van Ha, a 60-year-old, normal-weight nurse who walks an average of 4 miles on each of her 12-
hour shifts.
c. Paula, a 45-year-old accountant who is sedentary (does not exercise) and has been obese for over 10
years.
d. Gordon, a 40-year-old physical therapist who lost a significant amount of weight 20 years ago and
is now of normal weigh - CORRECT ANSWER c. Paula, a 45-year-old accountant who is
sedentary (does not exercise) and has been obese for over 10 years.
2. Vitamin C is water soluble. This means that vitamin C is:
a.Not stored in the body, with a low risk of toxicity because excess is excreted in the urine.
b. Stored in the body, with no risk of toxicity because the body is able to excrete any unused amounts.
c. Not stored in the body, with a high risk of toxicity because it is absorbed into fat cells before being
excreted.
d. Stored in the body, with a high risk of toxicity especially when ingested through supplements. -
CORRECT ANSWER a.Not stored in the body, with a low risk of toxicity because excess is
excreted in the urine.
3. Nina is starting a training program for the Bolder Boulder 10K (6.2 mile) run in May. Who is likely
to be the most reputable source for Nina to talk to about changing her diet to support her training?
a. A registered nurse
b. A high school physical education teacher
c. A registered dietitian
d. A chiropractor - CORRECT ANSWER c. A registered dietitian
4. When calculating the number of calories an individual needs each day, which of the following
factors is not taken into consideration?
a. Body weight
b. Ethnicity
, c. Height
d. Gender - CORRECT ANSWER b. Ethnicity
5. Which of the diseases or conditions is the most likely to be related to an individual's dietary intake?
a. Obesity
b. Type 1 diabetes
c. The flu
d. All forms of cancer - CORRECT ANSWER a. Obesity
6. Originally, the nutrition facts label on food packaging did not include which of the following
categories that now must be displayed?
a. Calories from fat
b. Added sugars
c. Vitamin A
d. Total calories per serving - CORRECT ANSWER b. Added sugars
7. Why has potassium been added to the revised nutrition facts label?
a. Potassium is found in high amounts in almost all foods, so it is important that individuals monitor
how much potassium they consume to avoid toxicity.
b. Potassium was the only micronutrient that was not listed on the previous version of the nutrition
facts label. It has been added so that all micronutrients are listed on the revised nutrition facts label.
c. Potassium is the micronutrient that is needed in the greatest amount in the diet.
d. Most Americans do not consume an adequate amount of potassium in the diet. - CORRECT
ANSWER d. Most Americans do not consume an adequate amount of potassium in the diet.
8. A chronic positive energy balance will result in:
a. Body weight gain
b. Type 1 diabetes
c. Body weight loss
d. Maintenance of body weight - CORRECT ANSWER a. Body weight gain
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Which of the following individuals is at the greatest risk for developing chronic diseases like type 2
diabetes and cardiovascular disease?
a. Stanley, a 28-year-old semi-pro football player who is slightly overweight.
b. Van Ha, a 60-year-old, normal-weight nurse who walks an average of 4 miles on each of her 12-
hour shifts.
c. Paula, a 45-year-old accountant who is sedentary (does not exercise) and has been obese for over 10
years.
d. Gordon, a 40-year-old physical therapist who lost a significant amount of weight 20 years ago and
is now of normal weigh - CORRECT ANSWER c. Paula, a 45-year-old accountant who is
sedentary (does not exercise) and has been obese for over 10 years.
2. Vitamin C is water soluble. This means that vitamin C is:
a.Not stored in the body, with a low risk of toxicity because excess is excreted in the urine.
b. Stored in the body, with no risk of toxicity because the body is able to excrete any unused amounts.
c. Not stored in the body, with a high risk of toxicity because it is absorbed into fat cells before being
excreted.
d. Stored in the body, with a high risk of toxicity especially when ingested through supplements. -
CORRECT ANSWER a.Not stored in the body, with a low risk of toxicity because excess is
excreted in the urine.
3. Nina is starting a training program for the Bolder Boulder 10K (6.2 mile) run in May. Who is likely
to be the most reputable source for Nina to talk to about changing her diet to support her training?
a. A registered nurse
b. A high school physical education teacher
c. A registered dietitian
d. A chiropractor - CORRECT ANSWER c. A registered dietitian
4. When calculating the number of calories an individual needs each day, which of the following
factors is not taken into consideration?
a. Body weight
b. Ethnicity
, c. Height
d. Gender - CORRECT ANSWER b. Ethnicity
5. Which of the diseases or conditions is the most likely to be related to an individual's dietary intake?
a. Obesity
b. Type 1 diabetes
c. The flu
d. All forms of cancer - CORRECT ANSWER a. Obesity
6. Originally, the nutrition facts label on food packaging did not include which of the following
categories that now must be displayed?
a. Calories from fat
b. Added sugars
c. Vitamin A
d. Total calories per serving - CORRECT ANSWER b. Added sugars
7. Why has potassium been added to the revised nutrition facts label?
a. Potassium is found in high amounts in almost all foods, so it is important that individuals monitor
how much potassium they consume to avoid toxicity.
b. Potassium was the only micronutrient that was not listed on the previous version of the nutrition
facts label. It has been added so that all micronutrients are listed on the revised nutrition facts label.
c. Potassium is the micronutrient that is needed in the greatest amount in the diet.
d. Most Americans do not consume an adequate amount of potassium in the diet. - CORRECT
ANSWER d. Most Americans do not consume an adequate amount of potassium in the diet.
8. A chronic positive energy balance will result in:
a. Body weight gain
b. Type 1 diabetes
c. Body weight loss
d. Maintenance of body weight - CORRECT ANSWER a. Body weight gain
