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

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