Food And Nutrition 3rd Edition - Chapter 36 Testbank

11 Questions | By Allenandunwin | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 81

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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.

An example of an aberrant or idiosyncratic response of the immune system would include:
- A.
  
  Cardiovascular disease
- B.
  
  Marasmus
- C.
  
  Osteoarthritis
- D.
  
  An allergy
- E.
  
  None of the above
2.

Malnutrition involves:
- A.
  
  Inadequate consumption of protein and energy
- B.
  
  Excess energy and poor micronutrient intake
- C.
  
  Adequate energy but poor protein and micronutrient intake
- D.
  
  A and b
- E.
  
  A, b and c
3.

Which of the following foods is NOT implicated in directly improving or maximising immune function:
- A.
  
  Rye and spelt based breads
- B.
  
  Sunflower and canola oils
- C.
  
  Meat, wheat and soybeans
- D.
  
  Cauliflower, mushrooms and spinach
- E.
  
  Nuts and raisins
4.

People embarking on weight loss diets should be advised:
- A.
  
  To eat nutrient dense foods
- B.
  
  That their immune function will decrease
- C.
  
  To take a multivitamin supplement
- D.
  
  To eat lots of protein
- E.
  
  None of the above
5.

Which of the following are thought to have negative effects on immune function?
- A.
  
  Long chain saturated fatty acids
- B.
  
  Obesity
- C.
  
  Lean muscle mass
- D.
  
  Arginine and glutamine
- E.
  
  All of the above
6.

NAIDS:
- A.
  
  Is related to the acquisition of immune deficiency or dysfunction due to nutritional factor
- B.
  
  Can occur from malnutrition
- C.
  
  Is not related to diseases of affluence
- D.
  
  A and b
- E.
  
  All of the above
7.

Older people are more prone to infection, especially pneumonia, when they have a deficiency in:
- A.
  
  Glutamine
- B.
  
  Zinc
- C.
  
  Vitamin D
- D.
  
  Iron
- E.
  
  Selenium
8.

In developed countries, cocoa (mainly as chocolate) is the highest contributor of daily intake of:
- A.
  
  Iron
- B.
  
  Selenium
- C.
  
  Copper
- D.
  
  Zinc
- E.
  
  Boron
9.

Studies of the aged show immuno-deficiency is reversible by nutritional means when:
- A.
  
  There is a nutritional impairment
- B.
  
  Energy intake is adequate
- C.
  
  Humoral immunity is not impaired
- D.
  
  Protein intake is adequate
- E.
  
  Protein intake is adequate
10.

Excessive intake of these nutrients can impair immune response:
- A.
  
  Essential fatty acids
- B.
  
  B group vitamins
- C.
  
  Copper and zinc
- D.
  
  Selenium and copper
- E.
  
  Leucine and iron
11.

Phil has been admitted to hospital. Medical staff would NOT normally be concerned about his immune function if he was suffering from:
- A.
  
  Asthma
- B.
  
  HIV
- C.
  
  Poor dentition
- D.
  
  Being slightly overweight
- E.
  
  Obesity