ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Strong scientific evidence supports claims that dietary supplements can help prevent chronic diseases
such as cancer in some populations. For example, the Carotene and Retinol Efficacy Trial (CARET)
was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the cancer prevention efficacy and safety
in persons at high risk for lung cancer. It demonstrated that the benefits of taking beta-carotene and
retinoid acid (Vitamin A derivatives) supplements far outweigh the risks of taking beta-carotene and
retinoid acid (Vitamin A derivatives) supplements. Therefore, retinoic acid (vitamin A) and beta-
carotene are recommended to prevent cancer and mortality in heavy smokers.
○ True
○ False - CORRECT ANSWER False
Which following internet site(s)is/are most likely NOT an accurate and reliable source for sound
nutrition information and/or advice.
○ www.gnc.com and http:/www.USDA.gov
○ https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic
○www.gnc.com
○ http:/www.USDA.gov
○ https://www.heart.org/ - CORRECT ANSWER www.gnc.com
Food product A contains 105 mg of sodium that is 4% of the daily value (DV) for one serving. This
food product would be appropriate to consume to help control hypertension (high blood pressure).
○ True
○ False - CORRECT ANSWER True
Match the food group with its primary nutrient contribution. Choose only one answer.
○ Dairy
○ Grains
○ Fruit
○ Protein
- Vit D
, - B-vits
- Vit A/C
- Vit B12 - CORRECT ANSWER Dairy = Vit D
Grains = B-vits
Fruit = Vit A/C
Protein = Vit B12
The minimal nutrient intake level that would meet the needs of 50 % of the population is the:
○ Estimated Average Requirement
○ Adequate Intake
○ Upper Tolerable Limit
○ Recommended Dietary Allowance - CORRECT ANSWER Estimated Average Requirement
The term "natural" on food labels indicates that the food was manufactured without the use of:
○ Genetic modified organisms (gmos) and/or hormones
○ None of the other choices. It can mean anything the manufacturer wants to be.
○ Genetic modified organisms (gmos)
○ Hormones - CORRECT ANSWER None of the other choices. It can mean anything the
manufacturer wants to be.
Results from animal studies to make appropriate human nutrition recommendations should be used
with caution. For example, Vitamin C is a vitamin that most animals can make except for humans.
○ True
○ False - CORRECT ANSWER True
Hartnup Disease is an inborn error of metabolism resulting in a defect of a(n) _______________. This
prevents the absorption of some amino acids such as tryptophan and the deficiency mimics a
_____________deficiency.
○ transporter; niacin
○ enzyme; protein
○ transporter; protein
○ enzyme; niacin