Rasmussen HUN2000 Module 04 Quiz Latest 2023

HUN2000 Section 08 Human Nutrition
Module 04 Quiz
Question 1
Which of the following is a metabolic consequence of obesity that precedes type 2 diabetes?
Subcutaneous fat
Insulin resistance
Thyroid insufficiency
Hypothalamic impedance
Islet cell pathology
Question 2
What is the role of omega-3 fatty acids in immune function?
Maintain healthy skin and other epithelial tissues as barriers to infection
Regulate T-cell responses
Help resolve inflammation when it is no longer needed for the immune response
Protect against oxidative damage
Help maintain an effective immune response.
Question 3
Some diuretics can lead to a deficiency of what nutrient?
Sodium
Calcium
Potassium
Phosphate
Manganese
Question 4
With which of these factors is high blood triglycerides known to be associated?
High alcohol intake
Smoking
Type 2 diabetes
Underweight
Postmenopausal estrogen therapy
Question 5
Which of the following substances is not involved in the promotion of the inflammation process?
Free radicals
macrophages
LDL cholesterol
White Blood Cells
Minerals
Question 6
A person’s ________ is a good indicator of central obesity.
BMI
essential body fat
hydrodensitometry
waist circumference
adaptive thermogenesis efficiency
Question 7
Of the following nutrients, which one has a known specific role in immunity?
Selenium
Vitamin K
Thiamin
Copper
Molybdenum
Question 8
Compared to the typical American diet, what is one nutrient that the DASH eating pattern provides more of?
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin C
Thiamin
Vitamin B12
Question 9
In general, woman with a waist circumference greater than ________ inches and men with a waist circumference of greater than ________ inches have a high risk of central-obesity-related health problems.
24, 32
27, 38
35, 40
38, 27
40, 35
Question 10
Which of the following best explains why the environment plays a role in obesity?
The gene pool has remained relatively unchanged, but obesity rates have been rising.
Studies show that identical twins raised separately have body weights similar to their biological parents.
Body composition methods show that adipose storage sites are based on gender.
Uncoupling proteins explain variations in energy metabolism between lean and overweight people.
Food and activity behaviors influence genes.
Question 11
A less-preferred term for clinically severe obesity is ________.
morbid obesity
metabolic syndrome
leptin-resistant obesity
psychological-resistant syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome
Question 12
Of the following, which procedures is more cosmetic and has little effect on body weight?
Gastric bypass
Gastric banding
Sleeve gastrectomy
Liposuction
Gastric aspiration
Question 13
A diet rich in what can lead to obesity?
Sugary foods and beverages
Lean meat
Fresh, colorful vegetables
Vitamins and minerals
Question 14
What is the first dietary objective when treating a patient with anorexia nervosa?
Stop weight loss
Eat foods with a lower energy density at first
Decrease physical activity
Eat foods with higher fiber content
Decrease fat intake
Question 15
Which of the following is not a risk factor for type 2 diabetes?
Age
A diet high in lean meats and vegetables
Genetics
Sedentary lifestyle
High saturated fat and/or trans fat diets