The amount of a particular nutrient that most healthy people in a similar life-stage and sex will need to decrease the risk of chronic disease?
A.
RDA
B.
AI
C.
UL
D.
AMDR
2.
Mineral found in green leafy vegetables, nuts, whole grains, tuna, halibut, and chocolate that is responsible for bone formation, catalyzes many enzyme reactions, nerve/ muscle function, and smooth muscle relaxation:
A.
Phosphorus
B.
Magnesium
C.
Iodine
D.
Sodium
3.
Mineral in dairy, peas, meat, eggs, legumes. Responsible for energy transfer of RNA/DNA, acid-base balance, bone and teeth formation:
A.
Phosphorus
B.
Magnesium
C.
Zinc
D.
Potassium
4.
Mineral found in table salt, added salts, processed foods that is responsible for assisting with intracellular and extracellular fluid balance, and aids acid-base balance:
A.
Potassium
B.
calcium
C.
Iron
D.
Chloride
5.
Mineral in dairy, broccoli, kale, and whole grains. Responsible for bone/teeth formation, blood pressure, blood clotting, nerve transmission:
A.
Calcium
B.
Magnesium
C.
Sodium
D.
Fluoride
6.
Minimum daily intake of water needed by a healthy adult:
A.
no water is needed
B.
2,500 mL
C.
1,500 mL
D.
500 mL
7.
The AI of water for an adult female:
8.
The AI of water for an adult female:
A.
4.7 L/day
B.
0.7 L/day
C.
1.7 L/day
D.
2.7 L/day
9.
AI of water for adult males:
A.
3.7 L/day
B.
1.7 L/day
C.
2.7 L/day
D.
4.7 L/day
10.
Chemicals found occurring only naturally in plants that can have a positive health effect like detoxifying the body, stimulating the immune system, promoting hormone balance, and serving as antioxidants:
A.
minerals
B.
vitamins
C.
glycogen
D.
phytonutrients
11.
Mineral found in table salt, added salts, and processed foods that are responsible for maintaining fluid volume, allowing muscle contractions, contributing to nerve impulses:
A.
Potassium
B.
Sodium
C.
Magnesium
D.
Iron
12.
Mineral found in oranges, dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats, broccoli, bananas, dairy products, whole grains, and potato. Responsible for maintaining fluid volume inside cells, and muscle action:
A.
Calcium
B.
Flouride
C.
Chloride
D.
Potassium
13.
Vitamin found in carrots, eggs, and dark green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, and asparagus responsible for blood clotting and bone maintenance:
A.
Vitamin K
B.
Vitamin C
C.
Vitamin E
D.
Vitamin B6
14.
Used as an antidote for excess anticoagulants (warfarin)
A.
Caffiene
B.
Vitamin K
C.
Vitamin B12
D.
Potassium Chloride
15.
Inorganic elements, available in an abundance of food sources that are used at every cellular level for metabolic exchanges:
A.
carbohydrates
B.
phytochemicals
C.
vitamins
D.
minerals
16.
Clients with liver disease should be careful not to take more than the daily recommended amounts of these nutrients:
A.
Fat-soluble vitamins
B.
Water soluble vitamins
C.
Phytonutrients
D.
Fiber
17.
Nutrient found in fatty fish, egg yolks, butter, cream, dark yellow/orange fruits and vegetables. Responsible for vision health, tissue strength and growth, and embryonic development:
A.
Sodium
B.
Vitamin B2
C.
Vitamin C
D.
Vitamin A
18.
Vitamin found in fatty fish, eggs, and fortified products. Responsible for absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and aids in bone mineralization.
A.
Vitamin D
B.
Vitamin B1
C.
Vitamin K
D.
Calcium
19.
Vitamin that acts as an antioxidant that preserves lung and RBC membranes. Found in vegetable oils, and certain nuts:
A.
Vitamin B12
B.
Vitamin E
C.
Vitamin A
D.
Vitamin C
20.
Nutrient that all clients of child-bearing years must get adequate amounts of to prevent neural tube defects in early gestation:
A.
Vitamin E
B.
Magnesium
C.
Cobalamin B12
D.
Folate
21.
Vitamin found in meat, shellfish, eggs, dairy products. Responsible for folate activation and RBC maturation:
A.
Cobalamin B12
B.
Folate
C.
Biotin
D.
Vitamin C
22.
Found in meats, legumes, milk, whole grains, enriched breads and cereals. Deficiency causes pellagra.
A.
Pyridoxine B6
B.
Niacin B3
C.
Cobalamin B12
D.
Thiamin B1
23.
Found in widespread food sources including meats, grains, and legumes. Deficiency causes macrocytic anemia and CNS neuropathy:
Found in milk, meats, dark leafy vegetables. Deficiency results in cheilosis, smooth/swollen tongue, dermatitis of the ears, nose, and mouth.
A.
Vitamin E
B.
Carbohydrates
C.
Calcium
D.
Riboflavin B2
26.
Categorized as complete of incomplete these nutrients are needed for tissue-building and maintenance, nitrogen balance, support immune function.
A.
Lipids
B.
Nucleic acids
C.
Proteins
D.
Carbohydrates
27.
The RDA of protein is _____ g/kg body weight for healthy adults.
A.
0.5
B.
0.8
C.
1.8
D.
Healthy adults don't need protein
28.
The recommended AMDR of protein is ______ of total daily calories.
A.
5 - 10 %
B.
10 - 35 %
C.
20 -50 %
D.
50 -75 %
29.
These nutrients are found in meats, poultry skin, dairy foods,added oils and are used to store energy, produce some hormones, make cell membranes, insulate our bodies.
A.
Lipids
B.
Proteins
C.
Fiber
D.
Phytonutrients
30.
Examples of these are omega-3 and omega-6 and are necessary for blood clotting, blood pressure, and inflammatory response.
A.
Essential proteins
B.
Essential minerals
C.
Essential fatty acids
D.
Essential Vitamins
31.
The AMDR for fats is approx. _______ of total calories.
A.
0 -20 %
B.
20 -35 %
C.
35 -50 %
D.
There should be no fat in your diet.
32.
Organic substances required by the body for many enzymatic reactions. There are 13 total.
A.
Nucleotides
B.
Amino acids
C.
Minerals
D.
Vitamins
33.
Found in citrus fruits. Needed for healing, collagen formation, iron absorption, and immune function.
A.
Vitamin C
B.
Vitamin A
C.
Sodium
D.
Tequila
34.
The AMDR for carbohydrates is _____ of total calories.
A.
10 -25 %
B.
25 - 45 %
C.
45 - 65 %
D.
50 - 80 %
35.
Minimum amount of carbohydrates needed daily to fuel the brain.
A.
70 g/day
B.
100 g/day
C.
130 g/day
D.
nobody really needs carbohydrates
36.
Nutrients classified as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Provide energy for the body.
A.
carbohydrates
B.
proteins
C.
lipids
D.
triglycerides
37.
Indigestible carbohydrates that add bulk to the feces and stimulates peristalsis
A.
Fiber
B.
Glycogen
C.
Phytonutrients
D.
amino acids
38.
Found in two forms: heme and nonheme. Clients menstruating, older infants and toddlers, pregnant are at risk for deficiency:
