What is the stored form of glucose?
a. glycogen
b. sucrose
c. myoglobin
d. monosaccharide
(Ans-
A->Glycogen is the stored form of glucose and is
... [Show More] classified as a polysaccharide.
Sucrose is a disaccharide sugar.
Monosaccharides are a class of sugar, but not the stored form of glucose.
Myoglobin is not a sugar.
Which of the following is the minimum for wet diapers and stools expected daily for a properly fed breastfed infant?
a. 4 wet and 2 stools
b. 5 wet and 3 stools
c. 8 wet and 4 stools
d. 10 wet and 7 stools
(Ans- B-> Breastfed infants are expected to have at least 5 wet diapers and 3 stools per day.
Monitoring the number of wet diapers and stools provides an indication of adequate intake. Typically, breastfed infants have more stools than formula-fed infants
Registered dietitians must adhere to which of the following to avoid losing their credentials?
a. code of ethics
b. ethics and morality clause
c. standards of professional conduct
d. performance standards
(Ans-
A-> Like many professional organization, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a Code of Ethics that must be followed by professionals within the organization
Which of the following is the appropriate first step in dealing with food recall at your foodservice organization?
a. communicating within the organization?
b. determining if food was served to the public?
c. communicating with the public?
d. providing a press release?
(Ans-
A-> Details of the recall need to first be communicated throughout the organization, including any satellite sites. Once everyone has the appropriate information, it can be determined whether any food was actually served to the public. If so, then the public should be notified if there is any danger.
How does Crohn's Disease differ from Ulcerative Colitis?
a. Crohn's disease involves inflammation only in the large intestine
b. Ulcerative Colitis involves inflammation only in the large intestine
c. Weight loss is common with Crohn's disease but not with Ulcerative Colitis
d. Absorption is affected in Ulcerative Colitis but not in Crohn's disease (Ans-
B-> Ulcerative Colitis involved inflammation of the large intestines
Crohn's disease may involve inflammation in any part of the digestive tract.
In both absorption is affected and weight loss is a concern
What type of sugar is created from the hydrolysis of sucrose?
a. granulated table sugar
b. raw sugar
c. invert sugar
d. corn sugar
(Ans- C-> Invert sugar is created from the breakdown of sucrose in water to form a mixture of glucose and fructose; invert sugars are often used in syrups.
Sucrose is used to form granulated table sugar.
Neither raw sugar or corn sugar are formed from a combination of two or more sugars
You have a 23 year old female pt with a BMI of 16 along with reported recent weight loss. She appears very well educated and focused on nutrition; she also exercises intensely. Upon physical examination you notice the patient appears thin with lanugo hair on the skin. What do you suspect?
a. anorexia nervosa
b. bulimia nervosa
c. type 1 diabetes
d. the patient is thin because of the intense exercise
(Ans- A-> Anorexia Nervosa is a possibility.
A BMI less than 18.5 indicated that the pt is underweight. The pt also appears very informed about food and exercise intently. These are often characteristics of someone with anorexia (when coupled with other factors). Finally, the pt has lanugo- a fine body hair that often covers pt suffering with anorexia nervosa
What process in necessary to ensure the safety of milk?
a. homogenization
b. freezing
c. irradiation
d. pasteurization
(Ans- D->Pasteurization kills microbes by heating the milk to high temperatures.
Homogenization is a part of milk processing, but it does not destroy pathogens; rather it prevents the fat from separating from the liquid.
There were complaints from customers about a cashier in the cafeteria. The cashier did not have a pleasant demeanor when dealing with customer. The cashier most likely lacked which of the following important skills?
a. technical skills
b. human skills
c. leadership skills
d. decision making skills
(Ans- B-> The cashier probably lacked human skills, which are helpful when interacting and dealing with coworkers and customers. This employee may benefit from customer service training or placement in a role that does not directly interact with customers.
What type of food additive might a food manufacturer use to prevent a lumpy texture?
a. stabilizer
b. humectant
c. salt
d. leavening agent
(Ans- A-> Stabilizers such as gelatin are used to prevent lumps and separation.
Humectants, salts and leavening agents are also food additives but their purposes are not to prevent lumpy texture.
The phrase "calcium helps build strong bones" is an example of what type of label claim?
a. health claim
b. nutrient content claim
c. structure/function calim
d. cause/effect claim
(Ans- C-> structure function claims relate to nutrient to a bodily function.
A health claim is different in that it indicated a relationship between food and medical condition.
You note from the labs that your pt has a eGFR of 14 mL per minute. What does this lab indicate?
a. impaired kidney function
b. normal kidney function
c. chronic kidney function
d. the patient is on dialysis
(Ans- C-> Chronic kidney failure is indicated by an eGFR of less than 15 mL per minute. At this stage, dialysis or kidney transplantation are the only treatment options
Which of the following individuals is most likely to have Fe deficiency anemia?
a. an endurance athlete
b. someone with congestive heart failure
c. someone with IBS
d. someone with celiac disease
(Ans- D-> Celiac Disease can result in poor dietary absorption.
IBS may cause discomfort when eating, but it does not automatically predispose someone to iron deficiency anemia, and the nutrient absorption is not affected.
Which of the following is NOT the name of a specific test used to conduct sensory evaluations of food?
a. duo-trio test
b. hedonic scale
c. descriptive testing
d. texture scaling test
(Ans- D-> The texture scaling test is not the name of a specific test used to conduct sensory evaluations. [Show Less]