Nutrition 100 - Elements of Nutrition » Spring 2023 » Week 6 Quiz

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Question #1
Which of the following is a benefit of breastfeeding?
A.   all of these
B.   reduced risk of hypertension and type 2 diabetes in mothers
C.   reduced risk of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and ear infections in infancy
D.   reduced risk of SIDS
E.   reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer in mothers
Question #2
Which of the following is NOT a function of the placenta?
A.   providing nutrients to the fetus
B.   providing oxygen to the fetus
C.   handling waste from the fetus
D.   transporting blood from the mother into the fetus
E.   producing hormones
Question #3
Which of the following is considered the MOST accurate method for estimating a person's body fat composition?
A.   BMI
B.   skinfold test
C.   bioelectrical impedance analysis
D.   dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
Question #4
What is the best way to ensure that a child is getting enough food to eat?
A.   Carefully measure serving sizes and ensure the child finishes each meal.
B.   Track the child's growth with the assistance of a health-care provider.
C.   Be sure the child is always reaching at least the 50th percentile for height and weight for their age group.
Question #5
What is the MOST important cause for increasing obesity in the United States?
A.   genetic selection
B.   "eating on the run"
C.   body set-point problems
D.   increasing sedentary lifestyle and inactivity
Question #6
Which of the following is NOT a factor in adolescent obesity?
A.   larger portion sizes of food
B.   increased sedentary behavior
C.   decreased physical activity
D.   access to nutrient-dense foods
E.   consuming sugary beverages
Question #7
Which nutrient is important for adults as they age to prevent constipation and diverticulitis?
A.   omega-3 fatty acids
B.   protein
C.   fiber
D.   starch
Question #8
Ghrelin is a(n) __________.
A.   intestinal hormone that raises insulin concentrations
B.   gastric hormone that stimulates hunger
C.   intestinal protein that decreases blood glucose levels
D.   hormone produced by fat cells that decreases appetite
Question #9
Which are the nutrients most often deficient in the diets of American adolescents?
A.   calcium and iron
B.   calcium and vitamin D
C.   protein and vitamin C
D.   thiamin and iron
Question #10
Which of the following hormones is NOT involved in decreasing hunger?
A.   ghrelin
B.   leptin
C.   CCK

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