1) Which of the following comes from animal​ sources, including​ meat, eggs,​ fish, milk, and​ cheese, and supplies essential amino acids to the​ body? a) lipids b) proteins c) fats d) vitamins 2) A​ fat-like material normally found in the body that is essential for the function of body systems such as the nervous​ system, formation of cell​ membranes, and synthesis of many hormones is known​ as: a) complete protein b) lactose c) cholesterol d) incomplete protein 3) A​ ________________ works as a part of a​ patient's health care team to provide the patient with information about nutrition and to create diet plans that will help treat and prevent disease. a) registered dietician b) gerontologist c) cardiologist d) nutritionist 4) To sit for the credential of​ __________, one must complete a​ four-year bachelor's degree program that has been approved by the Academy of Nutrition and​ Dietetics' Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. a) registered dietician b) nutritionist c) medical nutritionist d) gerontologist  5) A​ __________ is someone who provides nutrition advice and may or may not be a qualified health care provider. a) registered dietician b) medical nutritionist c) gerontologist d) nutritionist 6) The services a registered dietician offers are​ considered: a) vitamin and mineral therapy b) alternative medical therapy c) physical therapy d) medical nutrition therapy 7) When working with a patient regarding​ nutrition, the medical assistant may do all of the following except​: a) provide patient education related to nutrition as directed by the physician. b) create dietary regimens and methods of implementation for the patient. c) encourage patients as they embark on dietary changes. d) complete referrals and preauthorizations with health insurance plans. 8) Roy is describing the general action of the digestive process for his instructor. If he uses a metaphor to describe this​ process, which of the following is similar enough to the digestive process to be useful in constructing that​ metaphor? a) defective products being identified in a quality control process b) crude oil being processed into useful products at a refinery c) a building being demolished d) a river being dammed to create a reservoir 9) The sum of all physical and chemical changes that take place inside the cells of the human body is​ called: a) absorption b) metabolism c) digestion d) nutrition 10) Which of the following is the main source of energy from the foods we​ consume? a) fats b) lipids c) carbohydrates d) proteins 11) ​____________ are considered the​ "building blocks" of the body because they form the base of every living cell. a) lipids b) carbohydrates c) fats d) proteins 12) ​__________ are organic substances that are essential for​ metabolism, growth, and development of the body but are not sources of energy. a) carbohydrates b) vitamins c) minerals d) proteins 13) Inorganic elements that are of neither animal nor plant origin​ are: a) saturated fats b) lipids c) minerals d) vitamins 14) Because many heavily processed foods lack​ __________, physicians often prescribe dietary supplements. a) proteins b) minerals c) vitamins d) carbohydrates 15) Dietary supplements may contain all of the following except​: a) simple sugars b) amino acids c) enzymes d) herbs 16) In​ 2011, the food pyramid was replaced by the USDA​ with: a) MyPlate​® b) MyDish® c) MyFood​® d) MyFoodGuide​® 17) What is a​ calorie? a) The amount of heat​ (energy) required to reduce the temperature of 1 kg of water 1°C b) The amount of heat​ (energy) required to reduce the temperature of 1 kg of water 1°F c) The amount of heat​ (energy) required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water 1°F d) The amount of heat​ (energy) required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water 1°C 18) Which of the following does not generate energy in the​ body? a) Meat b) Water c) Fruit d) Vegetables 19) What is the focus of the MyPlate®​ campaign? a) To have anorexic citizens gain weight by making healthy food choices b) To promote weight loss in obese children c) To promote healthy food choices with an emphasis on appropriate portions d) To have physicians comply with governmental regulations regarding food choices 20) If the number of calories an individual consumes through eating exceeds the number of calories expended through​ exercise, which of the following will​ occur? a) The individual will retain water. b) The individual will gain weight. c) The individual will lose weight. d) The individual will have high cholesterol. 21) Which diet is often prescribed for patients who are unable to chew or digest solid​ food? a) lactose-free diet b) mechanical soft diet c) clear liquid diet d) full liquid diet 22) Foods recommended on a clear liquid diet include all of the following except: a) milk b) black coffee c) clear chicken or beef broth d) plain gelatin 23) Which of the following diets are recommended for patients who have dental problems? a) full liquid b) mechanical soft diet c) bland diet d) clear liquid 24) Which of the following diets are recommended for pediatric patients who have diarrhea? a) BRAT b) DASH c) bland diet d) clear liquid 25) Which of the following diets are recommended for patients who have hypertension? a) BRAT b) DASH c) bland diet d) clear liquid

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