Question 1

Malnutrition increases the risk of all the following except:

Accepted Answer

Malnutrition negatively impacts health, leading to increased morbidity and mortality, but it does not directly increase the risk of quality of life; rather, it decreases it.

Question 2

Which of the following examples of fats have heart healthy profiles?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

While intake of wine may be healthful, excess intake may have some deleterious effects on the liver and gastrointestinal tract due to the presence of excess:

Accepted Answer

Excess intake of wine can lead to harmful effects on the liver and gastrointestinal tract primarily due to the presence of ethanol, which is the type of alcohol found in wine. Ethanol can cause liver damage and other health issues when consumed in large quantities.

Question 4

During a health education session, Mrs. Fitch, a nutritionist, advised members of the community to take in a type of carbohydrate due to its importance to overall health. Which of the following carbohydrates is she likely to have referred to?

Accepted Answer

The answer of During a health education session, Mrs. Fitch,...

Question 5

Which of the following explains why rural families are vulnerable to deficiencies in micronutrients?

Accepted Answer

Rural families often have a lower socio-economic status, which can limit their access to a variety of nutrient-rich foods, leading to potential deficiencies in micronutrients.

Question 6

During an electrolyte test, a laboratory technician found excess phosphorus in the blood of a patient. The patient must have been consuming excess of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Soda often contains phosphoric acid, which can lead to excess phosphorus in the blood when consumed in large amounts.

Question 7

All the following approaches have been effective in increasing diet quality if sustained over time except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of All the following approaches have been effective...

Question 8

Which of the following steps should be included in nutritional surveillance according to World Health Organization?

Accepted Answer

Nutritional surveillance according to WHO involves systematic collection of health-related data, planning, and implementation to monitor and improve nutritional status.

Question 9

A researcher interested in studying the relationship between diet and Body Mass Index among rural dwellers decided to conduct a survey rather than analyzing data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). This is because:

Accepted Answer

The BRFSS may not adequately capture data from vulnerable populations, such as rural dwellers, which could lead the researcher to conduct a more targeted survey.

Question 10

Health care disparities, food access inequality, and disproportionately adverse outcomes are most prevalent in which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

Older African American rural dwellers often face significant health care disparities, food access inequality, and disproportionately adverse outcomes due to systemic issues such as racial discrimination, economic disadvantages, and limited access to healthcare facilities in rural areas.

Question 11

Which of the following factors are associated with obesity?

Accepted Answer

All of these factors can contribute to obesity by limiting access to nutritious food and opportunities for physical activity.

Question 12

Longitudinal assessment of the impact of an intervention on nutrition must:

Accepted Answer

A longitudinal assessment should be long term to accurately measure changes over time and should inform policy and procedure to ensure that the findings can be used to make effective changes in nutrition practices.

Question 13

All the following factors affect body weight except:

Accepted Answer

Religion does not affect body weight.

Question 14

The condition where there is such poor muscle mass quantity and quality, that the individual is essentially disabled, despite being very obese is known as:

Accepted Answer

Sarcopenic obesity is a condition characterized by the coexistence of obesity and sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass and function. This leads to disability despite the presence of excess body fat.

Question 15

Public health measures to combat sedentary behavior and obesity should address inequality in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Addressing inequality in education, policy, place, and access is crucial as they all contribute to sedentary behavior and obesity. Comprehensive public health measures should consider all these factors to effectively combat these issues.

Question 16

The gut contains many strains of bacteria whose metabolism can interact with the host to promote health.

Accepted Answer

The gut microbiota consists of diverse bacterial strains that can influence host health by aiding digestion, producing vitamins, and modulating the immune system.

Question 17

Excess protein is very good for the body because it is used for building muscle, cell components, and blood cells.

Accepted Answer

Excess protein is not necessarily beneficial as it can lead to health issues like kidney strain, dehydration, and increased fat storage if not used for muscle building or other bodily functions.

Question 18

Fast foods, pre-packaged foods, and items such as snacks, soda, and canned goods, which contribute to poor diet quality, are more available in rural compared to urban communities.

Accepted Answer

Fast foods, pre-packaged foods, and items such as snacks, soda, and canned goods are more available in rural compared to urban communities.

Question 19

After taking in beverages containing caffeine (such as coffee) in the morning, there is no need to take in water as the beverage contains an adequate amount of water.

Accepted Answer

Caffeinated beverages can contribute to daily fluid intake, but they may not provide adequate hydration alone due to their diuretic effect, which can increase urine production and potentially lead to dehydration.

Question 20

Alcohol has more calories per gram than proteins and carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram, while proteins and carbohydrates each contain 4 calories per gram.

Quiz 9: Nutrition, Food Desert, and Weight Status