Domain I Inman Test Review Points Flashcards

1
Q

____ is the process by which the water content of a vegetable is replaced by a concentrated salt solution.

A

Diffusion

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2
Q

____ is a pigment that does not change color in an acid or alkaline solution.

A

Carotenoid

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3
Q

Gelatin has no __________ and is low in __________ and ______

A

Tryptophan, methionine, lysine

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4
Q

The best laboratory value to use in assessing iron status is ________

A

Ferritin

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5
Q

Where is lactose absorbed?

A

Small intestine

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6
Q

Considering the following smoke points of various fats, which would be the best to use for frying?

300
325
375
400

A

325

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7
Q

Which minerals are involved in CHO metabolism?

A

Chromium and zinc

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8
Q

Acidic chyme becomes neutralized in the duodenum by:

A

Mixing bicarbonate and fluids

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9
Q

To prevent frozen gravy from separating when thawed:

A

Prepare it with modified starch

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10
Q

Riboflavin, thiamin and niacin are all involved in the :

A

Metabolism of CHO

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11
Q

An increased plasma pyruvate level is an indication of

A

Thiamin deficiency

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12
Q

What may cause EKG abnormalities?

A

High serum potassium

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13
Q

The end product of aerobic glycolysis is

A

Pyruvic acid

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14
Q

Protein bound iodine measures:

A

Level of thyroxine being produced

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15
Q

The hormone epinephrine raises

A

blood glucose during catabolic stress

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16
Q

What hormone regulates calcium levels?

A

Parathyroid

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17
Q

Pyridoxine acts as a coenzyme in:

A

deamination and transamination

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18
Q

Ascorbic acid aid in healing through the process of _______ > ______________ > ________

A

Proline > hydroxyproline > collagen

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19
Q

Biotin is considered a coenzyme in the synthesis of:

A

Fatty acids

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20
Q

Food iron is in the ______ form

A

ferric

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21
Q

Food iron is reduced in the stomach to the absorbable form of:

A

ferrous

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22
Q

Lactase is produced in the:

A

small intestine

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23
Q

The following are required for the conversion of pyruvic acid into active acetate

A

Thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, magnesium

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24
Q

Glucocorticoids are _______ hormones

A

adrenal

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25
Q

Dietary fat enters the blood as ______ and leaves the liver as _____.

A

chylomicrons, lipoproteins

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26
Q

The oxidation of fatty acids forms ______ ____

A

Acetyl CoA

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27
Q

The best way to monitor an infant’s failure to thrive is to plot ______ for ______

A

weight for length

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28
Q

_______ inhibits gluconeogenesis

A

Insulin

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29
Q

Vitamin A is involved in development of ______ and ____

A

Tissue and skin

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30
Q

If linoleic acid replaces carbohydrates in the diet, LDL _______ and HDL ________

A

decreases, increases

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31
Q

Ground meat will spoil faster than sliced meat because

A

it has more surface area

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32
Q

Which hormone greatly influences the BMR?

A

Thyroxine

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33
Q
Which oil is highest in saturated fat?
coconut
Palm
cocoa butter
butter
A

Coconut

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34
Q
Which nutrient is added for flour enrichment?
A
Iodine
fluorine
Iron
A

Iron

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35
Q

What does the term USDA graded on meat tell the consumer?

A

It defines quality

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36
Q

Coarse texture in a cake is due to:

A

too much baking powder or sugar

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37
Q

Nitrogen equilibrium is associated with a __ year old ____

A

25, male

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38
Q

Meat graded US Standard is the grade given at the time of

A

slaughter

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39
Q
Which would you give to a person who is mildly hypokalemic?
Blueberries
Cranberries
applesauce
cantaloupe
A

D

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40
Q
Which is the best source of emulsification?
Egg
Milk
Salt
Flour
A

Egg

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41
Q

A serum sodium level of 150 mEq/L may be due to an increased level of

A

aldosterone

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42
Q

Green peas held on the serving line may turn olive green due to

A

pheophytin

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43
Q

In cereal production, enrichment adds:

A

Iron

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44
Q

Margarine has fatty acids in the predominant order of ______, ______, ______

A

PUFA, MUFA, SAT

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45
Q

When on dicumarol, avoid increasing your intake of:

A

Spinach

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46
Q

If there is not enough oxaloacetic acid available to the TCA cycle:

A

acetyl CoA coming in from fat cannot be handled properly

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47
Q

Patients with early signs of xeropthalmia should consume

A

Liver, milk, eggs (all rich in Vitamin A)

48
Q

The toxic level of vitamin A has been identified as

A

10000 IU

49
Q

Decreased levels of serotonin are associated with

A

increase in CHO appetite

50
Q

How many mEq of sodium are in 1 gram of sodium?

A

43

51
Q

How can you preserve thiamin when cooking pork?

A

Insert a meat thermometer and cook it to 145 F in an oven at 325 F

52
Q

A good source of vitamin A for pre school children would be

A

Cantaloupe pieces

53
Q

If CHO intake is increased, which vitamin needs to be increased?

A

Thiamin

54
Q

What should you do with leftover sliced beef from lunch?

A

refrigerate immediately and then serve within two days

55
Q

A food is bacteria safe if it is

A

acidic and dry

56
Q

When adding bran to a flour mixture what should be changed?

A

increase flour and liquid

57
Q
Which of the following is a digestive enzyme secreted by the pancreas?
pepsin
amylase
lactase
maltase
A

amylase

58
Q

Dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, pellagra are signs of

A

niacin deficiency

59
Q

Strict vegans may need supplements of

A

zinc

60
Q

The citric acid cycle occurs:

A

in the mitochonria and produces ATP

61
Q

When substituting butter for lard in pastry

A

use more

62
Q

____ must be reduced before it can be further transported for absorption

A

Whey

63
Q

Adding bran to a bread recipe will

A

decrease the volume

64
Q

______ _____ combine with CoA in two carbon fragments to make acetyl CoA to then enter the Kreb’s Cycle to make energy

A

Fatty Acids

65
Q

If you are comparing prevalence of heart disease in two states, the study design is

A

descriptive research

66
Q

Infants should be given solid foods at

A

4 - 6 months

67
Q

___ and _____ give structure to quick breads

A

Egg, flour

68
Q

Cream of tartar ________ the malliard reaction

A

prevents

69
Q

In the quasi experimental design “time series,” there is:

A

no control group

70
Q

Aseptically packaged milk should be stored

A

In dry storage

71
Q

The sensitivity of a screening tool evaluates

A

the proportion of afflicted individuals who tested positive

72
Q

Normal saline has ___ mEq sodium / L

A

154

73
Q

Fresh eggs in the shell can be stored in the fridge at 40 For _ weeks

A

3

74
Q

The amount of ceruloplasmin is affected by what disease?

A

Wilson’s disease

75
Q

A study design that tracks the occurrence of infections in patients who are at nutritional risk and in the hospital for longer than seven days is

A

A cohort study

76
Q

When developing educational plans, when do you plan the evaluation criteria?

A

Plan evaluation criteria at each step in the process

77
Q

______ for age is the most useful in evaluating long term nutrition in children

A

Height

78
Q

In a study of the effect of following a low fat diet on the incidence of breast cancer, women were randomized to follow either their usual dietary pattern, or a low fat diet. The study design is

A

analytical research

79
Q

An appropriate purpose of analytical research is to

A

test the hypothesis

80
Q

You will be introducing new methods of production to your staff. The most effective method would be to:

A

Include them during discussions of proposed methods

81
Q

The best indicator that children applied knowledge from a nutrition education program about vitamin D is

A

The children request more snacks with vitamin D

82
Q

After you review the patient’s medical record, the first step in counseling is

A

establish a climate of trust

83
Q

If you measure a group before and after a treatment to see whether or not there has been a significant change, the study design is

A

quasi - experimental

84
Q

If you measure a group before and after a treatment to see whether or not there has been a significant change, the study design is

A

quasi experimental

85
Q

In a normal curve, what % of data falls between +1 and -1 standard deviation?

A

68

86
Q

The statement “The country’s infant mortality rate is 12.8, and the state’s infant mortality rate is 10.5” means that:

A

for every 1000 live births in the county, 12.8 infants died

87
Q

What reading level is appropriate for educational material for the general population?

A

8th grade

88
Q

What reading level is appropriate for written materials for a population with low literacy skills?

A

6th grade

89
Q

If there is no statistical difference between study groups the hypothesis is

A

Null

90
Q

Compared to whole milk, breast milk is:

A

lower in protein, higher in CHO and fat

91
Q

A patient relates a story to the RD. The RD says: “This happened to me too.” This is

A

self disclosure

92
Q

How can you encourage preschool children to eat more fruits and vegetables?

A

Have them participate in preparing fruits and vegetables

93
Q

Which is the best way to teach food service workers to prepare a new menu item?

A

demonstrate the process, then watch them prepare it

94
Q

Following counseling, a client is able to plan a low sodium diet. The learning domain is:

A

cognitive

95
Q

What is the best way to assess what a group of students has learned after diet instruction?

A

Have them demonstrate their skills

96
Q

At which step in the educational process do you begin evaluation?

A

Assessment

97
Q

To estimate REE in normal weight and obese individuals, use:

A

Mifflin St. Jeor

98
Q

To estimate energy needs in the critically ill, use

A

indirect calorimetry

99
Q
Of the following oils, which is the highest in Vitamin E?
Safflower
corn
cottonseed
olive
A

Cottonseed

100
Q

Water soluble nutrients are absorbed through

A

carrier facilitated passive diffusion

101
Q

To determine the effectiveness of a nutrition program to be offered at fitness facilities throughout the city:

A

Pilot test the program in one location

102
Q

Increased plasma pyruvate is an indication of a

A

thiamin deficiency

103
Q

A serum calcium of 11.5 mg/dL will bring on a release of

A

calcitonin from the thyroid glands

104
Q

A neonate at birth was at the 75th percentile for age. At 6 months he appears healthy and was at the 60th percentile weight for age. This indicates that

A

he is experiencing normal growth

105
Q

Prior to conducting a healthy eating class to local residents, assess their:

A

Readiness to make life style changes

106
Q

BMI for age perectiles start at age

A

24 months

107
Q
Which of the following nonessential amino acids may be considered conditionally essential in catabolic stress such as heart failure?
arginine
asparagine
proline
leucine
A

Arginine

108
Q

Implementing the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative begins with

A

developing the plan

109
Q

Cheilosis, stomatitis and a magenta tongue are signs of a

A

Riboflavin deficiency

110
Q

What is normal weight gain during the first trimester?

A

2 - 5 lbs

111
Q

The breast fed infant is primarily drinking colostrum for

A

the first few days

112
Q

Which supplements should you give a breast fed baby?

A

Vitamin D and fluoride

113
Q

A child who is below the 5th percentile weight for height

A

may have experienced short term under nutrition

114
Q

Which hormone regulates breast milk production?

A

Prolactin

115
Q

The treatment for hyperbilirubinemia is

A

high fluid