FSHN 185 Final Exam Questions & Answers – Food Science and Human Nutrition – Complete
Review Material
Vitamin B-12 is often poorly absorbed by those of which age group, which places them at risk
for neurological
disorders?
A. infants and young children
B. teens
C. young to middle-aged adults
D. elderly adults - ✔✔D
Though the daily recommended water intake is the same for younger and older adults, it may
be more difficult
for older adults to obtain adequate water because:
A. with age there is a reduction in the sense of thirst, which can decrease fluid intake.
B. older adults often have mobility limitations, reducing their access to fluids.
C. older adults experience greater water losses due to decreased water conservation by the
kidneys.
D. all of the above are correct. - ✔✔D
One reason why a person at age 70 needs fewer kilocalories per day compared to a person at
age 30 is
__________________.
A. due to a decrease in Basal Metabolic Rate
B. due to an increase in Basal Metabolic Rate
C. due to an increase in physical activity
D. NOT due to any of the above reasons - ✔✔A
,Sprinting up a flight of stairs would primarily use ____________ for _______________
metabolism.
A. Glucose, anaerobic
B. Triglycerides, anaerobic
C. Glycogen, aerobic
D. Amino acids, anaerobic - ✔✔A
Carbohydrate loading is designed to increase ____________.
A. Muscle glycogen levels
B. Muscle fat stores
C. Muscle protein stores
D. Electrolyte stores - ✔✔A
In addition to consuming adequate energy and lifting weights, athletes who want to build
muscle should
consume ________ grams of protein per kilogram body weight.
A. 0.5 to 0.7
B. 0.7 to 1.1
C. 1.2 to 1.7
D. 2 to 2.5
E. No extra protein is needed - ✔✔C
John is trying to carbohydrate load before his endurance event. Which of these foods is the best
choice?
A. Corn and potato chips
B. Pasta and rice
C. Onion rings
,D. High-fiber cereal - ✔✔B
Keala noticed that her cardio session caused her to lose 2 pounds of weight. How many cups of
fluid does she
need to replace that 2 pound weight loss?
A. Approximately 4 cups of fluid are necessary
B. 7 to 8 cups of fluid are necessary
C. To minimize weight gain, she should only drink when she is thirsty - ✔✔A
A light meal eaten 2 to 4 hours before participating in a sporting event could include:
A. Fried chicken
B. French fries
C. High-fiber cereal
D. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches - ✔✔D
What are the three most important nutrients to replace after vigorous activity?
A. Water, protein, fat
B. Water, B-vitamins, glucose
C. Water, iron, protein
D. Water, carbohydrate, sodium - ✔✔D
Caffeine is used as an ergogenic aid by some athletes because it is thought to
A. Increase use of fat for energy production
B. Provide lots of energy in very few calories
C. Increase muscle size and power
D. Flush the muscles of lactic acid - ✔✔A
, Which action resulted in cross-contamination?
A. Defrosting the chicken on the counter.
B. Using the same cutting board for chicken and lettuce without washing it.
C. Serving olives from a dented, bulging can.
D. Leaving leftovers at room temperature for four hours. - ✔✔B
Which action may have caused botulism?
A. Defrosting the chicken on the counter.
B. Using the same cutting board for chicken and lettuce without washing it.
C. Serving olives from a dented, bulging can.
D. Leaving leftovers at room temperature for four hours. - ✔✔C
. To minimize the risk of foodborne illness, what is the maximum amount of time you could
leave leftovers on the
table (unheated and unrefrigerated)?
A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 4 hours - ✔✔C
Which of the following temperature ranges encourages the rapid growth of microorganisms?
A. 60-130ºF
B. 32-41ºF
C. 135-175ºF
D. Any temperature above 40ºF - ✔✔A
Review Material
Vitamin B-12 is often poorly absorbed by those of which age group, which places them at risk
for neurological
disorders?
A. infants and young children
B. teens
C. young to middle-aged adults
D. elderly adults - ✔✔D
Though the daily recommended water intake is the same for younger and older adults, it may
be more difficult
for older adults to obtain adequate water because:
A. with age there is a reduction in the sense of thirst, which can decrease fluid intake.
B. older adults often have mobility limitations, reducing their access to fluids.
C. older adults experience greater water losses due to decreased water conservation by the
kidneys.
D. all of the above are correct. - ✔✔D
One reason why a person at age 70 needs fewer kilocalories per day compared to a person at
age 30 is
__________________.
A. due to a decrease in Basal Metabolic Rate
B. due to an increase in Basal Metabolic Rate
C. due to an increase in physical activity
D. NOT due to any of the above reasons - ✔✔A
,Sprinting up a flight of stairs would primarily use ____________ for _______________
metabolism.
A. Glucose, anaerobic
B. Triglycerides, anaerobic
C. Glycogen, aerobic
D. Amino acids, anaerobic - ✔✔A
Carbohydrate loading is designed to increase ____________.
A. Muscle glycogen levels
B. Muscle fat stores
C. Muscle protein stores
D. Electrolyte stores - ✔✔A
In addition to consuming adequate energy and lifting weights, athletes who want to build
muscle should
consume ________ grams of protein per kilogram body weight.
A. 0.5 to 0.7
B. 0.7 to 1.1
C. 1.2 to 1.7
D. 2 to 2.5
E. No extra protein is needed - ✔✔C
John is trying to carbohydrate load before his endurance event. Which of these foods is the best
choice?
A. Corn and potato chips
B. Pasta and rice
C. Onion rings
,D. High-fiber cereal - ✔✔B
Keala noticed that her cardio session caused her to lose 2 pounds of weight. How many cups of
fluid does she
need to replace that 2 pound weight loss?
A. Approximately 4 cups of fluid are necessary
B. 7 to 8 cups of fluid are necessary
C. To minimize weight gain, she should only drink when she is thirsty - ✔✔A
A light meal eaten 2 to 4 hours before participating in a sporting event could include:
A. Fried chicken
B. French fries
C. High-fiber cereal
D. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches - ✔✔D
What are the three most important nutrients to replace after vigorous activity?
A. Water, protein, fat
B. Water, B-vitamins, glucose
C. Water, iron, protein
D. Water, carbohydrate, sodium - ✔✔D
Caffeine is used as an ergogenic aid by some athletes because it is thought to
A. Increase use of fat for energy production
B. Provide lots of energy in very few calories
C. Increase muscle size and power
D. Flush the muscles of lactic acid - ✔✔A
, Which action resulted in cross-contamination?
A. Defrosting the chicken on the counter.
B. Using the same cutting board for chicken and lettuce without washing it.
C. Serving olives from a dented, bulging can.
D. Leaving leftovers at room temperature for four hours. - ✔✔B
Which action may have caused botulism?
A. Defrosting the chicken on the counter.
B. Using the same cutting board for chicken and lettuce without washing it.
C. Serving olives from a dented, bulging can.
D. Leaving leftovers at room temperature for four hours. - ✔✔C
. To minimize the risk of foodborne illness, what is the maximum amount of time you could
leave leftovers on the
table (unheated and unrefrigerated)?
A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 4 hours - ✔✔C
Which of the following temperature ranges encourages the rapid growth of microorganisms?
A. 60-130ºF
B. 32-41ºF
C. 135-175ºF
D. Any temperature above 40ºF - ✔✔A
