Al - Hikma University Therapeutic Nutrition

Faculty of Medical Sciences 5th year

Department of Pharmacy Mid-term Exam

PART -I: (15 marks)

Directions: Select the best answer in each question

1) When a polyunsaturated vegetable oil is changed to a saturated fat, the process is called
A. hydrolysis C. hypercholesterolemia
B. hydrogenation D. hyperlipidemia
2) Three groups of lipids found naturally in the human body and in food are triglycerides,
phospholipids, and
A. Cortisone C. steroids
B. Sterols D. hydrogenated fats
3) Adipose tissue is useful because it
A. can synthesize triglycerides C. provides satiety
B. prevents eczema D. protects and insulates
4) A balanced diet is one that includes
A. equal amounts of carbohydrates and C. all six classes of nutrients
fats D. more vegetables than fruits
B. no animal products
5) For digestion, fats require the help of gastric lipase
A. bile, and fatty acids C. pancreatic lipase, and glycerol
B. bile, and pancreatic lipase D. cholesterol, and bile
6) An organic substance that causes changes in other substances is a/an
A. Hormone C. Enzyme
B. Bacterium D. acid
7) All of the following measures preserve the vitamin content of food except
A. using vegetables and fruits raw
B. preparing fresh vegetables and fruits just before serving
C. adding raw, fresh vegetables to a small amount of cold water and heating to boiling
D. storing fresh vegetables in a cool place
8) Fat-soluble vitamins
A. cannot be stored in the body D. are slower than water-soluble vitamins
B. are lost easily during cooking to exhibit deficiencies
C. are dissolved by water
9) Water-soluble vitamins include
A. A, D, E, and K D. thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B6, and
B. A, B6, and C B12
C. thiamine, niacin, and retinol
10) Good sources of complete protein foods are
A. eggs and beef C. breads and cereals
B. butter and margarine D. legumes and nuts
11) Nutrients used mainly to build and repair body tissues are
A. proteins, vitamins, and minerals C. fats, water, and minerals
B. carbohydrates, fats, and minerals D. fats, vitamins, and minerals
12) Complete proteins contain all the essential
A. nutrients C. ascorbic acids
B. amino acids D. calories

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 13) Soluble dietary fiber
A. can increase blood glucose D. is preferably provided by commercially
B. can decrease blood cholesterol prepared fiber products
C. commonly causes diverticular disease
14) Foods rich in complex carbohydrates, such as breads and cereals, are also excellent sources of
A. calcium and phosphorus C. dietary fiber and B vitamins
B. vitamins C and D D. proteins and fats
15) Carbohydrates
A. are rich in fat
B. are generally expensive
C. should provide approximately half of the calories in the U.S. diet
D. frequently are an excellent substitute for proteins in the human diet

PART-2 (5 marks)
Read and answer all the following questions:

1) Calculate the total calories in H.D's meal contains of 15 gram of carbohydrates, 7 gram of protein, and 5
gram of fat.
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2) Calculate the basal metabolism rate (BMR) of woman weighs 220 pounds.
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Good luck
dr. Ahmed Al- Akydy

(1/3/2020)