Food And Nutrition 3rd Edition - Chapter 29 Testbank

12 Questions | By Allenandunwin | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 142

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The Food and Nutrition testbanks consist of multiple choice questions that test your knowledge of the topics covered in the book. You can use these questions to check your understanding as you read through each chapter, or practise for your exam.

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1.

Osteoporosis is a significant public health issue due to:
- A.
  
  It being a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly
- B.
  
  The projected increase in associated fractures expected to occur worldwide in the coming years
- C.
  
  The extensive costs involved in preventing the condition
- D.
  
  A and b
- E.
  
  A, b and c
2.

The recent dramatic increase in the prevalence of osteoporosis in several Asian countries is most likely due to:
- A.
  
  The increasing ageing population
- B.
  
  A traditional diet low in calcium
- C.
  
  Decreased weight bearing activity due to urbanisation
- D.
  
  Increased consumption of meat and soft-drink
- E.
  
  All of the above
3.

In the bone remodelling process:
- A.
  
  Bone is resorbed by osteoblasts
- B.
  
  New bone is synthesised and secreted by osteoclasts
- C.
  
  Parathyroid hormone inhibits bone resorption
- D.
  
  Oestrogen counters the resorption action of parathyroid hormone
- E.
  
  Resorption and replacement of bone tissue occurs over a two week period
4.

A slow loss of bone mass begins in both males and females around the ages of:
- A.
  
  35-40 years
- B.
  
  17-18 years
- C.
  
  70+ years
- D.
  
  25 years
- E.
  
  30 years
5.

Which of the following foods is not a good source of calcium:
- A.
  
  Cheddar cheese
- B.
  
  Kale
- C.
  
  Cream
- D.
  
  Sardines
- E.
  
  Yoghurt
6.

Public health campaigns which aim to increase peak bone mass are more likely to be effective if they target:
- A.
  
  Pregnant women
- B.
  
  Teenage girls
- C.
  
  Post-menopausal women
- D.
  
  Adolescent males
- E.
  
  Elderly men
7.

Low calcium intake coupled with high consumption of ____ may reduce skeletal accumulation of calcium.
- A.
  
  Soft drink
- B.
  
  Chocolate
- C.
  
  Cream
- D.
  
  Chewing gum
- E.
  
  Hamburgers
8.

Mrs Jones is a 65 year old woman. Her risk of osteoporosis is greater if she is:
- A.
  
  A healthy weight for her height
- B.
  
  Underweight for her height
- C.
  
  A little overweight
- D.
  
  Obese
- E.
  
  None of the above
9.

Bone and dental health is least likely to be affected by inadequate intake of:
- A.
  
  Calcium
- B.
  
  Vitamin D
- C.
  
  Vitamin K
- D.
  
  Vitamin C
- E.
  
  A, b and c
10.

Bone mass density is affected positively by the consumption of :
- A.
  
  Bananas
- B.
  
  Spinach
- C.
  
  Processed meats
- D.
  
  Coffee
- E.
  
  None of the above
11.

Bone mass density is affected positively by the consumption of :
- A.
  
  Bananas
- B.
  
  Spinach
- C.
  
  Processed meats
- D.
  
  Coffee
- E.
  
  None of the above
12.

Osteoporosis is a significant public health issue that can be prevented through:
- A.
  
  Calcium supplementation at the first sign of bone mass density loss
- B.
  
  Drinking milk prior to the achievement of peak bone mass
- C.
  
  Enough sunlight
- D.
  
  Adequate intakes of calcium and vitamin D and physical activity across the life cycle
- E.
  
  Adequate weight bearing and resistance activity when women are menopausal