IPHY 2420 NUTRITION - EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Masano has noticed lately that her 5 year-old son is drinking more water than usual and
is always tired. After going to the doctor, she finds out that he has also lost a bit of
weight. What could be causing these problems in her son? - ANSWER-Type 1
Diabetes, as his body is unable to absorb glucose to use as energy and he is excreting
the glucose in his urine
Which pathway is the correct order for the process of fat digestion after the liver
produces bile? - ANSWER-Gallbladder stores bile, bile is released from gallbladder, bile
emulsifies the fat in the small intestine, enzymes break down the fat in the small
intestine, products of fat digestion are absorbed from the small intestine
Timmy Turner is looking for the least processed loaf of bread in the store. Based on the
name, which of the following is most likely to be the least processed? - ANSWER-
Heavy's Whole Grain Sandwich Bread
Which of the following unhealthy nutrients will be largely removed from the food supply
by the summer of 2018? - ANSWER-Trans fatty acids
Based on the listed risk factors, which of the following individuals cannot modify their
risk for CVD? - ANSWER-Alfonso, whose maternal grandfather and uncle have both
had heart attacks.
Which of the following best explains the relationship between fiber and bile. - ANSWER-
Fiber binds to bile and both are excreted in the feces.
Vash is getting his fasting blood glucose level measured and he is hoping his blood
glucose is in the normal range. Which of the following blood glucose values fall into the
normal range? - ANSWER-85 mg/dl
Laura is trying to eat nutrient dense foods. Which of the following would be the most
nutrient dense? - ANSWER-Roasted peanuts at a Rockies game
Which of the following fatty acids do most Americans not consume enough of and what
food would be a good source of this fatty acid? - ANSWER-Omega-3 fatty acids; salmon
Peristalsis is important because, without it,: - ANSWER-food may not properly move
along the GI tract.
, While he is studying, Finnick is eating a pastry that is high in fat content. What form is
the fat that he is eating and what form will the fat be stored as in his body? - ANSWER-
Triglycerides; triglycerides
Constantina has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and was told by her
doctor to perform weekly foot checks as she began treatment. What is the purpose of
this? - ANSWER-Diabetes often results in poor circulation and damage to nerves
(numbness). Therefore, even a minor foot injury can progress to an ulcer, which often
requires hospitalization.
How does the body transport endogenous fats (fats that are made in the liver)? -
ANSWER-The pancreas packages endogenous fats into a chylomicron for transport.
Jafar recently suffered a heart attack and is changing his diet to reduce his risk of
having another one. Which type of fatty acids would you recommend that Jafar increase
in his diet and why? - ANSWER-Omega-3 fatty acids, as they can help reduce
inflammation and triglyceride levels in the blood.
Lucy was told by her doctor that she needs to reduce the amount of cholesterol in her
diet. The reduction of which of the following foods will help lower Lucy's dietary
cholesterol levels? - ANSWER-Beef Lo Mein
Seiji wants to go on a low fat diet to lose weight and has decided to eliminate all dietary
fat sources from her diet. What could be the danger of choosing to eat this way? -
ANSWER-A low fat diet could inhibit the absorption of some essential nutrients into the
body
Deanna has gestational diabetes and has not managed it well, which puts her child at
risk for macrosomia. What is macrosomia and what is an associated risk? - ANSWER-
Delivering a large (in weight) baby; the child is at risk for being overweight later in life
The effect of which disease is represented by the picture below? (purple squiggly lines)
- ANSWER-Celiac disease
When a whole grain is processed, which part(s) of it are removed and what are the
effects of the processing? - ANSWER-Bran and germ; decrease in the grain's fiber and
micronutrient content
Which statement is incorrect regarding fatty acid intake for most individuals? -
ANSWER-Saturated fat intake should be emphasized over unsaturated fat intake
Delaney has celiac disease and must consume a gluten free diet. Which of the following
foods contains gluten and what part of the GI tract would be damaged if she were to eat
it? - ANSWER-Whole wheat bread; villi in the small intestine
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Masano has noticed lately that her 5 year-old son is drinking more water than usual and
is always tired. After going to the doctor, she finds out that he has also lost a bit of
weight. What could be causing these problems in her son? - ANSWER-Type 1
Diabetes, as his body is unable to absorb glucose to use as energy and he is excreting
the glucose in his urine
Which pathway is the correct order for the process of fat digestion after the liver
produces bile? - ANSWER-Gallbladder stores bile, bile is released from gallbladder, bile
emulsifies the fat in the small intestine, enzymes break down the fat in the small
intestine, products of fat digestion are absorbed from the small intestine
Timmy Turner is looking for the least processed loaf of bread in the store. Based on the
name, which of the following is most likely to be the least processed? - ANSWER-
Heavy's Whole Grain Sandwich Bread
Which of the following unhealthy nutrients will be largely removed from the food supply
by the summer of 2018? - ANSWER-Trans fatty acids
Based on the listed risk factors, which of the following individuals cannot modify their
risk for CVD? - ANSWER-Alfonso, whose maternal grandfather and uncle have both
had heart attacks.
Which of the following best explains the relationship between fiber and bile. - ANSWER-
Fiber binds to bile and both are excreted in the feces.
Vash is getting his fasting blood glucose level measured and he is hoping his blood
glucose is in the normal range. Which of the following blood glucose values fall into the
normal range? - ANSWER-85 mg/dl
Laura is trying to eat nutrient dense foods. Which of the following would be the most
nutrient dense? - ANSWER-Roasted peanuts at a Rockies game
Which of the following fatty acids do most Americans not consume enough of and what
food would be a good source of this fatty acid? - ANSWER-Omega-3 fatty acids; salmon
Peristalsis is important because, without it,: - ANSWER-food may not properly move
along the GI tract.
, While he is studying, Finnick is eating a pastry that is high in fat content. What form is
the fat that he is eating and what form will the fat be stored as in his body? - ANSWER-
Triglycerides; triglycerides
Constantina has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and was told by her
doctor to perform weekly foot checks as she began treatment. What is the purpose of
this? - ANSWER-Diabetes often results in poor circulation and damage to nerves
(numbness). Therefore, even a minor foot injury can progress to an ulcer, which often
requires hospitalization.
How does the body transport endogenous fats (fats that are made in the liver)? -
ANSWER-The pancreas packages endogenous fats into a chylomicron for transport.
Jafar recently suffered a heart attack and is changing his diet to reduce his risk of
having another one. Which type of fatty acids would you recommend that Jafar increase
in his diet and why? - ANSWER-Omega-3 fatty acids, as they can help reduce
inflammation and triglyceride levels in the blood.
Lucy was told by her doctor that she needs to reduce the amount of cholesterol in her
diet. The reduction of which of the following foods will help lower Lucy's dietary
cholesterol levels? - ANSWER-Beef Lo Mein
Seiji wants to go on a low fat diet to lose weight and has decided to eliminate all dietary
fat sources from her diet. What could be the danger of choosing to eat this way? -
ANSWER-A low fat diet could inhibit the absorption of some essential nutrients into the
body
Deanna has gestational diabetes and has not managed it well, which puts her child at
risk for macrosomia. What is macrosomia and what is an associated risk? - ANSWER-
Delivering a large (in weight) baby; the child is at risk for being overweight later in life
The effect of which disease is represented by the picture below? (purple squiggly lines)
- ANSWER-Celiac disease
When a whole grain is processed, which part(s) of it are removed and what are the
effects of the processing? - ANSWER-Bran and germ; decrease in the grain's fiber and
micronutrient content
Which statement is incorrect regarding fatty acid intake for most individuals? -
ANSWER-Saturated fat intake should be emphasized over unsaturated fat intake
Delaney has celiac disease and must consume a gluten free diet. Which of the following
foods contains gluten and what part of the GI tract would be damaged if she were to eat
it? - ANSWER-Whole wheat bread; villi in the small intestine
