Fundamental Principals of Nutrition

Question 1

The respiratory quotient for a mixed meal is

A. 1.0.

B. 0.85.

C. 0.82.

D. 0.70.

Answer 1

B. 0.85

Question 2

TEF response is lowest after intake of foods high in

A. Carbs

B. Proteins

C. Simple Sugars

D. Fats

Answer 2

D. Fats

Question 3

The total number of kilocalories in a food that contains 50 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein, and 5 g fat is

A. 240

B. 265

C. 290

D. 540

Answer 3

B. 265

Question 4

High metabolic rate organs

A. include the liver, heart, and spleen.

B. include the brain.

C. account for 60% of REE.

D. All of the above

Answer 4

D. All of the above

Question 5

Adipose tissue is

A. more metabolically active than lean tissue.

B. less metabolically active than lean tissue.

C. equally metabolically active as lean tissue.

D. not at all metabolically active.

Answer 5

B. less metabolically active than lean tissue.

Question 6

The Mifflin-St. Jeor equations

A. estimate REE in obese adults.

B. estimate REE in healthy adults.

C. estimate REE in patients on ventilators.

D. estimate REE in children.

Answer 6

B. estimate REE in healthy adults.

Question 7

The thermic effect of food is the

A. amount of calories provided by food.

B. energy supplied by food.

C. effect food has on body temperature.

D. energy required to digest and metabolize food.

Answer 7

D. energy required to digest and metabolize food.