Applied Nutrition
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Course Introduction
Applied Nutrition focuses on the practical application of nutritional science to promote health and prevent disease across various populations. The course covers fundamental concepts of human nutrition, dietary assessment, and nutrient requirements, alongside strategies for planning, implementing, and evaluating nutrition interventions in clinical, community, and public health settings. Students will also examine the relationship between diet, lifestyle, and chronic diseases, as well as evidence-based approaches for addressing contemporary nutritional challenges. Emphasis is placed on translating scientific knowledge into effective dietary recommendations and nutrition policies that can improve individual and population health outcomes.
Recommended Textbook
Nutrition For Healthy Living 4th Edition by Wendy Schiff
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Chapter 1: The Basics of Nutrition
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Q1) The recommended amount of a nutrient is 100 mg.Therefore,a megadose of this nutrient would be
A)100 µg.
B)1 g.
C)10 mg.
D)1000 µg.
Answer: B
Q2) Archie weighs 72 kg,which is approximately ____ pounds.
A)108
B)178
C)228
D)158
Answer: D
Q3) Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving?
A)Soy milk
B)Grape drink
C)French fries
D)Olive oil
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Evaluating Nutrition Information
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Q1) A group of scientists would like to determine lifestyle factors that are associated with the development of asthma among American children.Based on this information,the researchers should design a (an)_____ study.
A)in-vivo
B)epidemiological
C)double-blind
D)conventional
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following kinds of studies would be the best to use to identify lifestyle factors that may be related to the development of liver cancer in an adult population?
A)Double-blind study
B)Experimental study
C)Retrospective study
D)Single-blind study
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Planning Nutritious Diets
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Q1) Which of the following groups of foods is not a major food group of MyPlate?
A)Oils
B)Dairy
C)Protein foods
D)Grains
Answer: A
Q2) According to MyPlate,Chloe should consume 2½ cups of vegetables daily.She wants to substitute enough vegetable juice to equal 1 cup of raw vegetables.Based on this information,Chloe should drink ____ of the juice.
A)2 cups
B)½ cup
C)1 cup
D)1½ cups
Answer: C
Q3) The Exchange System allows you to
A)predict your risk of serious chronic diseases such as diabetes.
B)interpret nutrition information on food labels.
C)estimate your carbohydrate intake.
D)calculate your DRIs.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Body Basics
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Q1) The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____,tiny,finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.
A)arteries
B)neurons
C)villi
D)lacteals
Q2) Bernetta has an autoimmune disease that affects salivary glands.As a result of this condition,Bernetta
A)has trouble swallowing.
B)develops numerous stomach ulcers.
C)cannot tolerate eating cold foods.
D)digests food too rapidly.
Q3) The bladder and kidneys are organs of the _____ system.
A)urinary
B)cardiovascular
C)endocrine
D)integumentary
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Chapter 5: Carbohydrates
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Q1) _____ is the disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules.
A)Hexose
B)Maltose
C)Galactose
D)Sucrose
Q2) Glycogen is composed of _____ molecules.
A)ribose
B)fructose
C)insulin
D)glucose
Q3) Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?
A)Seedless grapes
B)Chicken livers
C)Sweet potatoes
D)Egg yolks
Q4) _____ is the primary fuel for active muscles.
A)Sucrose
B)Glucose
C)Lactose
D)Fructose
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Chapter 6: Fats and Other Lipids
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Q1) Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?
A)Green beans
B)Whole milk
C)Roast beef
D)Soybean oil
Q2) Sari would like to determine the polyunsaturated fat contents of canned tuna.She should read the ___ on the product's label.
A)list of ingredients
B)Nutrition Facts panel
C)country of origin
D)structure/functions claims
Q3) Which of the following statements is true?
A)A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules.
B)Most fatty acids in food are water soluble.
C)In nature,fatty acids typically have even numbers of carbon atoms.
D)The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule.
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Chapter 7: Proteins
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Q1) Katrina is 20 years of age.She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day.According to AMDR guidelines,what is her range of protein intake?
A)90 to 360 kcal/day
B)450 to 900 kcal/day
C)720 to 1080 kcal/day
D)180 to 630 kcal/day
Q2) Rosa is a teenager who has an eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation.Based on this information,her body is in ____ nitrogen balance.
A)negative
B)positive
C)denatured
D)activated
Q3) Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible persons?
A)Broccoli
B)Blueberries
C)Grapes
D)Peanuts
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Chapter 8: Vitamins
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Q1) Which of the following vitamins is a teratogen,when consumed in excess?
A)Choline
B)Vitamin C
C)Vitamin A
D)Pantothenic acid
Q2) On sunny days,Juan spends at least 20 minutes exercising outdoors,because he knows sunlight helps his body make
A)glucose.
B)choline.
C)vitamin
D)copper.
Q3) ____ is a carcinogen.
A)Cholesterol
B)White bread
C)Alcohol
D)Whole milk
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Chapter 9: Water and Minerals
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Q1) Yesterday,Jenny ran in a marathon race.While she ran,she drank several large cups of water at water stations along the race course.At the end of the race,she experienced difficulty making it to the finish line.She was confused,and she complained of having a headache and feeling dizzy.Based on this information,Jenny was probably suffering from A)water intoxication.
B)heat cramps.
C)kidney failure.
D)brain cancer.
Q2) Which of the following foods is low in sodium and high in potassium?
A)Dill pickles
B)Orange juice
C)Soy sauce
D)Canned soup
Q3) Marty has hemochromatosis.Which of the following supplements should he avoid taking?
A)Calcium
B)Vitamin D
C)Vitamin B-12
D)Iron
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Chapter 10: Energy Balance and Weight Control
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Q1) After bingeing on cakes and cookies,Bonnie practices self-induced vomiting to avoid gaining weight.Based on this information,you would expect to notice _____ as a sign of her purging behavior.
A)scar tissue in her kidneys.
B)cuts on her forehead
C)bruises on her cheeks
D)sores on her knuckles
Q2) A person's risk of _____ increases as his or her BMI is 30 or more.
A)pernicious anemia
B)cystic fibrosis
C)type 2 diabetes
D)parkinson's disease
Q3) Tamara is a 19-year-old female college student.Her percentage of body fat is 8%.Which of the following statements about Tamara is true?
A)Tamara's body has too much fat.
B)Tamara's percentage of body fat is acceptable,if her body water content is higher than average.
C)Tamara's percentage of body fat is too low.
D)Tamara is lean and has a healthy percentage of body fat for a young woman.
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Chapter 11: Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles
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Q1) The liver supplies glucose for muscles and other cells by breaking down
A)glycogen.
B)phosphocreatine.
C)cholesterol.
D)ATP.
Q2) Caffeine's physiological effects
A)reduces the ability of skeletal muscles to contract.
B)increases urine production.
C)is a depressant drug.
D)lowers blood fatty acid levels.
Q3) Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?
A)Stretching
B)Bowling
C)Running
D)Playing golf
Q4) Which of the following physical activities metabolizes the most fat?
A)Walking for an hour
B)Performing 200-meter hurdles during competition
C)Running for two hours
D)Hard cycling for 1 hour
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Chapter 12: Food Safety Concerns
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Q1) Which of the following foods often is not a common source of food-borne pathogens?
A)Egg custard
B)Unpasteurized milk
C)Potato salad
D)White bread
Q2) Which of the following U.S.government agencies regulates toxic substances and wastes to prevent their entry into foods?
A)Food Safety and Inspection Service
B)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C)Agricultural Research Service
D)Environmental Protection Agency
Q3) The following substances were detected in a jar of baby food.Which of the substances is a not a direct food additive?
A)Glass fragment
B)High-fructose corn syrup
C)Pantothenic acid
D)Riboflavin
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Chapter 13: Nutrition for a Lifetime
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Q1) During her 7th month of pregnancy,Sari developed a life-threatening complication of pregnancy that is characterized by hypertension and convulsions.Based on this information,Sari developed A)echolalia.
B)eclampsia.
C)endometriosis.
D)endocarditis.
Q2) During her first pregnancy,Britt was unable to stop smoking.Based on this information,her baby has a
A)high risk of becoming an obese child.
B)low risk of asthma.
C)low risk of SIDS.
D)high risk of megaloblastic anemia.
Q3) Which of the following foods is usually recommended as the first solid food for infants?
A)Rice cereal
B)Green beans
C)Egg whites
D)Fresh apricots
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