What are the three (3) parts of the Small intestine?

 *

jejunum

pancreas

caecum

ileum

appendix

duodenum

bile

liver

hordeolum

Select the organ that is most closely related to the malfunction described.
This is where the acidic juices start to build up. *

None of the Above.

Which of the following can harm the intestinal lining? *

Aspirin

Antibiotics

Caffeine

A and B
The chemical digestion of carbohydrates begins in this organ. *

None of the Above.

Hardened stones of cholesterol from this organ can cause painful blockages
in bile ducts. *

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 All of the Above.

This is where food mixes with the saliva and broken down into a form that
the body can absorb and use. *

How does food move through your digestive tract? *

by wavelike muscle contractions

by cilia

by gravity

by chemical absorption

This secretes enzymes into the small intestine which break down protein, fat,
and carbohydrates from food. *
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What are the five(5) parts of the Large intestine? *

Caecum

Anus

Ascending colon

Transverse colon

appendix

Descending colon

Sigmoid colon

Rectum

Too much unabsorbed water in this organ results in diarrhea. *

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None of the Above.

How does age affect digestion? *

Slows swallowing

Overgrowth of bacteria reduces the amount of nutrients the intestines absorb

Reduces stomach secretions

All of the above

This is a sac-like organ with tough muscular walls. It also holds, mixes, and
grinds food. *

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This is an 8-inch chamber that connects the colon to the anus. It receives
stool from the colon and holds the stool until defecation. *

Anus

Cecum

Rectum

Sigmoid colon

This sphincter provide control in the elimination of stool. *

upper esophageal sphincter

lower esophageal sphincter

anal sphincter

rectal sphincter

This is a long loosely coiled tube in the abdomen which when spread out,
would be more than 20 feet long. *

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Which of these best maintains intestinal health? *

Starches

Vitamins

Fiber

Fat

CARBOHYDRATE, PROTEIN AND FAT DIGESTION

After being chewed and swallowed, the food travels to the stomach, where
droplets of fat separate from the watery components and tend to float as a
layer on top. Even the stomach’s powerful churning cannot completely
disperse the fat, so little fat digestion takes place in the stomach. *

True

False

Consumers who fail to understand the basic mechanism of protein digestion

are easily misled by advertisers of books and other products who urge,
“Take enzyme A to help digest your food” or “Don’t eat foods containing
enzyme C, which will digest cells in your body.” The writers of such
statements fail to realize that enzymes (proteins) are digested before they
are absorbed, just as all proteins are. *

True

False

Which of the following functions of protein could other nutrients be

substituted? *

Energy source

Immunity

Maintenance and Growth

Regulation of body processes

The body is able to store________ in unlimited amounts. *

 Dextrose

Glycogen

Fat

Protein

Which of the following persons would the nurse treat as being in a catabolic
state? *

Adolescent boy who is into body building

Lactating mother

Pregnant woman in the second trimester

Surgical patient, first day after a stomach resection.

An enzyme released in the pancreas which converts proteins, proteoses,

and peptones into polypeptides and peptides. *

pepsin

chymotrypsin

trypsin

carboxypeptidase

Polyunsaturated fats are: *

Solid at room temperature

Unlikely to become rancid

Primarily of animal origin

Composed of many double carbon bonds

The most common form of fat found in both the body and food is: *

Monoglycerides

Diglycerides

Triglycerides

Cholesterol

Strong _________ produced by the stomach denatures proteins in food.

This acid helps to uncoil the protein’s tangled strands so that molecules of
the stomach’s protein-digesting enzyme can attack the peptide bonds. *
 pepsin

hydrochloric acid

essential amino acids

fatty acids

Select the following enzymes that converts starch into dextrins and maltose
in the small intestine: *

amylase

protease

pancreatin

amylopsin

chymotrypsin

insulin

FOOD EXCHANGE LIST; FOOD LABEL; FOOD PYRAMID

Based on the label, how many chips are in 1 serving of this bag of potato
chips? *

90 chips

160 chips

20 chips

28 chips

if you are an athlete or someone who is constantly active, which diet should
you choose? *
 2,500 calorie

2,000 calorie

1,800 calorie

1,500 calorie

Food labels must identify any common allergens present in plain language,
using the names of the eight most common allergy-causing foods. For
example, a food containing “textured vegetable protein” must say “_____” on
its label, and “casein” must be identified as “______.” *

soy; milk

milk; soy

peanut; milk

soy; peanut

Products containing less than 0.5 g of sugar per serving can, claim to be: *
 added sugar

sugar-free or sugarless

fructose

honey

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall diet may
reduce the risk for ____and other ______diseases. *

Stroke, Cardiovascular

Gastrointestinal, Respiratory

Headache, Skin

Cancer, Stroke

1 serving of Nutella (6 tablespoons) has 540 calories. This means nutella is

a: *

medium calorie food

high calorie food

low calorie food

Based on the food label, if I ate 9 potato chips, how many grams of protein
would I be getting? *
 8g

6g

2g

4g

Serving size could be represented in cups and pieces. *

True

False

Which food group should you eat the most of? *

Dairy

Vegetables

Grains

Meats

Fats, Oils, and Sweets

Based on a 2,000 Calorie diet, what is the ideal amount of fat a person
should consume in a day? *
 10g

80g

65g

150g

How Much Total Fat is in two servings of these potato chips? *

720 miligrams

8 grams

16 grams

0 miligrams

If you drank 2 cans of soda, how many grams of sugar would you have
consumed? *
 39g

80g

78g

77g

How many servings of vegetables should you eat every day? *

1-2

5-7

3-5

8-9

What is the main ingredient in this bag of potato chips? *

 sodium

vegetable oil

fat

potatoes

MACRONUTRIENTS AND MICRONUTRIENTS; VITAMINS AND

MINERALS
Which of the following vitamins are classified as fat-soluble? *

vitamins B and D

vitamins B, E, D, and C

vitamins B and C

vitamins A, D, E, and K

The human body cannot make its own vitamins except these two (2)
vitamins which are produced in the body. *

Vitamin A and Thiamin

Vitamin C and D

Vitamin D and Niacin

Vitamin A and Riboflavin

Vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin 

 can be made from exposure to sunlight.

can be obtained from most milk products.

can be made by digestive tract bacteria.

b and c

Vitamin E is famous for its role 

in maintaining bone tissue integrity.

in maintaining connective tissue integrity.

in protecting tissues from oxidation.

as a precursor for vitamin C.

It would be beneficial for a 60-year-old man to consume foods with calcium

that are well absorbed such as: 

baked beans

yogurt

orange slices

chicken livers

This kind of fat raises the total and bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and strip
levels of good (HDL) cholesterol. It also increases the triglyceride levels in
the blood, adding to the danger of cardiovascular disease. *

Phospholipids

Saturated fatty acids

Trans fats

Low density lipoprotein

Select the food/s that are high in Saturated Fatty Acids: *

Whole milk

Salmon

Safflower oil

Ice cream

lamb fat

mayonnaise

cotton seed oil

 regular margarine

A patient has been taking a diuretic medication to manage blood pressure

and complains of overall weakness, difficulty breathing, and a feeling of
abdominal bloating. These symptoms may be characteristic of: *

potassium deficiency

sodium toxicity

excess potassium intake

iron toxicity

The following statements are true regarding the health effects of starch and
fibers, except: *

Fibers rich in complex carbohydrates tend to be low in fat and added sugars and can
promote weight loss.

High-carbohydrate diets, rich in whole grains, can protect an individual against heart
disease and stroke.

Dietary fibers enhance the health of the large intestine.

Low-carbohydrate diets can help prevent many types of cancer.

The water-soluble vitamins are characterized by all of the following except: *

excesses are stored and easily build up to toxic levels.

they travel freely in the blood.

excesses are easily excreted and seldom build up to toxic levels.

b and c.

The following ways or statements must be taken into consideration in order

to prevent loss of vitamin C in food/s, except: 

Bruising, cutting, and allowing fruit and vegetables to be exposed to the air cause
much loss of ascorbic acid.

Vitamin C is less destroyed when food is cooked quickly in small amounts of boiling
water and covered tightly.

Quick freezing of food preserves the vitamins; refrigeration aids retention.

The use of Sodium bicarbonate in cooking vegetables to preserve and improve their
color does not affect the vitamin content of the food.

In adults with vitamin D deficiency, poor bone mineralization can lead to: *
 pellagra

pernicious anemia.

scurvy.

osteomalacia.

______ protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) occurs in children who are thin for
their height, while _____ protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) occurs in
children who are short for their age. *

Chronic; acute

Acute; chronic

Marasmic; Kwashiorkor

Kwashiorkor; Marasmic

A patient with high blood pressure is recommended to reduce sodium intake

in the diet. A food choice that should be limited is: *

Whole grain toast with peanut butter.

Pork loin with cranberry sauce.

Beef and bean burrito.

Olive and feta cheese salad.

DESIRABLE BODY WEIGHT; TOTAL ENERGY ALLOWANCE; BASAL

METABOLIC RATE; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND COMPUTATIONS
In the table presented, find the daily Kcalorie need of an active 9-year-old
male: *
 2500

1800

2000

1400

In computing the DBW using Ador Dionisio's method, bear in mind that for
every 5 feet, allow ____ lbs for female and ____ lbs for male. *

110; 100

10; 115

100; 110

110; 120

Compute the Total Energy Allowance if the female client's weight is 90 lbs
and her height is 5'. Her Physical need is 50%. Round off her TEA to the
nearest 50. *
 1,100 KCAL

1,112 KCAL

1,500 KCAL

1,000 KCAL

Leah's ideal body weight is 65 kg, Calculate her Basal Metabolic energy
need. *

1,203 kcal

1,404 kcal

2000 kcal

1303.3 kcal

A 21-year-old male plays basketball and jogs for 1 hour in the oval gym.
Which activity category does he belong? *

Moderate

Light

Heavy

Sleeping

Select all the factors that affect the Basal Metabolic Rate: *

Age

Height

Food preference

Sleep

Stress
 Fever

Pregnant woman

This is the ratio of the total energy expenditure to the basal energy
expenditure. *

Physical education

Physical fitness

Physical activity

Basal Metabolic Rate

A 27-year-old woman with a height of 5'9''. Compute the DBW using Ador
Dionisio's Method *

128 lbs

111 lbs

129 lbs

118 lbs

In computing one's DBW using the Tanhausser's method, the converted

height in centimeters should be subtracted to _100_____ cm. (INPUT THE
NUMBER/S ONLY) *

Iyong sagot

COMPUTATIONS ON FOOD VALUE(FUEL FACTOR), MEAL PLANNING,

DESIRABLE INTAKE AND POINTERS TO CONSIDER IN PLANNING A
NORMAL/ THERAPEUTIC DIET
This is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg water to
1 degree Celsius *

Calorie

Joules

Metabolism

Basal metabolic rate

Which of the following is the first course of the meal? *

Lunch
 Dinner

Breakfast

Snacks

It is a light meal typically eaten at midday. *

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

A.M Snacks

What is the BMI of Budek, weighing 120 lbs and has a height of 5 feet 7
inches. *

20

19

21

25

Jose Miguel, a 50 year old business man is 6’0 Tall and weights 179 lbs. As
a nurse, you know that Jose Miguel is : *

Overweight

Underweight

Normal

Obese

According to health claims on labels, diets low in calcium are linked to: *

anemia

high blood pressure

cancer

osteoporosis

Assuming a cup of rice provides 50 grams of carbohydrates. How many

calories are there in that cup of rice? *

150 calories

200 calories
 250 calories

400 calories

An ingredient list is especially important for people with: *

food allergies

weight problems

cancer

all of the above

It is the simple act of taking some time to plan any number of your meals for
the week. *

Meal Planning

Meal Planner

Meal Pattern

Meal Menu

Deanne is planning to serve pork chops, brown rice, fermented cabbage ,

and applesauce. To improve the meal appeal of this menu, Deanne should: *

substitute white rice for the brown rice

include more soft-textured foods

include more colorful foods

do nothing; the menu is fine as it is

It refers to the largest and most formal meal of the day, which today for most
people is eaten in the evening. *

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

P.M Snacks

The “temperature” rule of meal appeal suggests that *

foods should be at the proper temperature when served

hot and cold foods should be served on the same plate

a meal should include only hot foods or cold foods, not both
 hot foods should be served in summer and cold foods in winter

Which of the following suggestions would NOT help a family plan

economical meals around busy schedules? *

eat out as much as possible

cook for the freezer

collect nutritious but quick recipes

prepare one-dish meals

According to health claim on labels, diets high in fat, especially saturated fat,
are linked to: *

allergies

high blood pressure

heart disease

osteoporosis