Question 1

Heavy alcohol use, especially when combined with smoking, appears to increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Vignette #2 Sue and her friends are having lunch in the school cafeteria. Sue is drinking bottled water, Joe is drinking Gatorade, Ben has a soft drink, Marsha is sipping iced tea, and Tom is drinking vitamin-enhanced water. Tom thinks he is drinking the best beverage of all because it has vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and some herbs in it. Marsha is counting on the caffeine to keep her alert during her English class and Sue thinks she made the best choice. Ben really doesn't think much about what he drinks at all. Let's answer these questions and learn more about these beverages.
What effect is attributed to drinking tea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased inflammation 
B)  Increased total cholesterol 
C)  Enhanced carcinogenesis 
D)  Reduced blood pressure 
E)  Lowered dopamine levels 
A)  Increased inflammation 
B)  Increased total cholesterol 
C)  Enhanced carcinogenesis 
D)  Reduced blood pressure 
E)  Lowered dopamine levels

Question 3

Long-term exposure to alcohol increases levels of alcohol dehydrogenase in the liver. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person must drink more alcohol than before to experience comparable effects. 
B)  The person can drink less alcohol than before to experience comparable effects. 
C)  The person is less likely to become addicted. 
D)  The person is more likely to have a hangover. 
E)  The person will experience the effects of alcohol for longer periods. 
A)  The person must drink more alcohol than before to experience comparable effects. 
B)  The person can drink less alcohol than before to experience comparable effects. 
C)  The person is less likely to become addicted. 
D)  The person is more likely to have a hangover. 
E)  The person will experience the effects of alcohol for longer periods.

Question 4

Drinking alcohol at a rate of two drinks per hour allows the liver adequate time to metabolize the alcohol completely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How much alcohol consumption has been proven to be safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  No amount of alcohol has been proven to be safe. 
B)  One glass of wine or beer per day has been proven to be harmless. 
C)  Two glasses of wine or beers per day have been proven to be harmless. 
D)  Three glasses of wine per week have been proven to be harmless. 
E)  No studies have been done regarding alcohol and pregnancy. 
A)  No amount of alcohol has been proven to be safe. 
B)  One glass of wine or beer per day has been proven to be harmless. 
C)  Two glasses of wine or beers per day have been proven to be harmless. 
D)  Three glasses of wine per week have been proven to be harmless. 
E)  No studies have been done regarding alcohol and pregnancy.

Question 6

Acetaldehyde affects production of red blood cells by destroying vitamin ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  B12 
B)  C 
C)  D 
D)  B6 
E)  E 
A)  B12 
B)  C 
C)  D 
D)  B6 
E)  E

Question 7

Energy drinks, such as Red Bull, are not permitted to contain herbs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If Norma expends 2000 calories per day to maintain her weight, about how much total fluid does she need?

Accepted Answer

A)  8  quarts/day 
B)  6  quarts/day 
C)  4 quarts /day 
D)  2 quarts/ day 
E)  1 quart /day 
A)  8  quarts/day 
B)  6  quarts/day 
C)  4 quarts /day 
D)  2 quarts/ day 
E)  1 quart /day

Question 9

Cranberry juice, consumed daily, may protect against urinary tract infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Bottled water is not necessarily any purer or more healthful than tap water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your friend Jane is pregnant and you go out to a party with a group of friends. You see Jane take a beer and begin drinking it. Describe what you would say to Jane to tactfully address this situation.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Talking points may in

Question 12

It is all right for pregnant women to have beer, but not to consume hard liquor such as scotch or vodka.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cryptosporidium in water can be removed by special filtering systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Physiologically, alcohol is a stimulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which statement about energy drinks is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. 
B)  Using them during exercise may cause light-headedness and nausea. 
C)  Each drink contains only one type of stimulant to boost energy. 
D)  They help retain fluids. 
E)  They have been scientifically proven safe and effective. 
A)  They are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. 
B)  Using them during exercise may cause light-headedness and nausea. 
C)  Each drink contains only one type of stimulant to boost energy. 
D)  They help retain fluids. 
E)  They have been scientifically proven safe and effective.

Question 16

Pamela asks Theodore what an energy drink is, and he correctly explains, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  "It's a beverage with the right mixture of ingredients to maximize athletic performance." 
B)  "It is a nonalcoholic beverage with extra caffeine, and sometimes other stimulants." 
C)  "It is a beverage you can drink in place of a multinutrient supplement for good health." 
D)  "It is a kind of soft drink that you can drink to cure a hangover or study better." 
E)  "It is a fruit-juice beverage with added antioxidants for optimal physical performance." 
A)  "It's a beverage with the right mixture of ingredients to maximize athletic performance." 
B)  "It is a nonalcoholic beverage with extra caffeine, and sometimes other stimulants." 
C)  "It is a beverage you can drink in place of a multinutrient supplement for good health." 
D)  "It is a kind of soft drink that you can drink to cure a hangover or study better." 
E)  "It is a fruit-juice beverage with added antioxidants for optimal physical performance."

Question 17

Native Americans have lower rates of liver damage due to alcohol consumption than other ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Fetal alcohol syndrome is considered to be the most common cause of ____ in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)  low infant birth weight 
B)  preventable intellectual disability 
C)  growth failure 
D)  liver cirrhosis 
E)  preventable osteoporosis 
A)  low infant birth weight 
B)  preventable intellectual disability 
C)  growth failure 
D)  liver cirrhosis 
E)  preventable osteoporosis

Question 19

Vignette #2 Sue and her friends are having lunch in the school cafeteria. Sue is drinking bottled water, Joe is drinking Gatorade, Ben has a soft drink, Marsha is sipping iced tea, and Tom is drinking vitamin-enhanced water. Tom thinks he is drinking the best beverage of all because it has vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and some herbs in it. Marsha is counting on the caffeine to keep her alert during her English class and Sue thinks she made the best choice. Ben really doesn't think much about what he drinks at all. Let's answer these questions and learn more about these beverages.
Which statement about enhanced waters is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The maltodextrin added for fiber will help with "regularity." 
B)  The added antioxidant vitamins will help prevent some diseases. 
C)  The fat-soluble vitamins will not be well absorbed into the body. 
D)  They are preferred as a dietary enhancement over a vitamin-mineral supplement. 
E)  The added herbs are available in therapeutic amounts. 
A)  The maltodextrin added for fiber will help with "regularity." 
B)  The added antioxidant vitamins will help prevent some diseases. 
C)  The fat-soluble vitamins will not be well absorbed into the body. 
D)  They are preferred as a dietary enhancement over a vitamin-mineral supplement. 
E)  The added herbs are available in therapeutic amounts.

Question 20

Which statement about bottled water is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  All bottled waters contain fluoride to prevent tooth decay. 
B)  Its mineral content can be determined by checking with the bottling company. 
C)  It meets higher standards than tap water. 
D)  It is better than tap water from a health standpoint. 
E)  MyPlate guidelines favor fruit drinks over bottled water. 
A)  All bottled waters contain fluoride to prevent tooth decay. 
B)  Its mineral content can be determined by checking with the bottling company. 
C)  It meets higher standards than tap water. 
D)  It is better than tap water from a health standpoint. 
E)  MyPlate guidelines favor fruit drinks over bottled water.

Heavy alcohol use, especially when combined with smoking, appears to increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Long-term exposure to alcohol increases levels of alcohol dehydrogenase in the liver. What does this mean?

Drinking alcohol at a rate of two drinks per hour allows the liver adequate time to metabolize the alcohol completely.

How much alcohol consumption has been proven to be safe during pregnancy?

Acetaldehyde affects production of red blood cells by destroying vitamin ____.

Energy drinks, such as Red Bull, are not permitted to contain herbs.

If Norma expends 2000 calories per day to maintain her weight, about how much total fluid does she need?

Cranberry juice, consumed daily, may protect against urinary tract infections.

Bottled water is not necessarily any purer or more healthful than tap water.

Your friend Jane is pregnant and you go out to a party with a group of friends. You see Jane take a beer and begin drinking it. Describe what you would say to Jane to tactfully address this situation.

It is all right for pregnant women to have beer, but not to consume hard liquor such as scotch or vodka.

Cryptosporidium in water can be removed by special filtering systems.

Physiologically, alcohol is a stimulant.

Which statement about energy drinks is correct?

Pamela asks Theodore what an energy drink is, and he correctly explains, ____.

Native Americans have lower rates of liver damage due to alcohol consumption than other ethnic groups.

Fetal alcohol syndrome is considered to be the most common cause of ____ in the U.S.

Which statement about bottled water is correct?

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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Exam 9: Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Heavy alcohol use, especially when combined with smoking, appears to increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Long-term exposure to alcohol increases levels of alcohol dehydrogenase in the liver. What does this mean?

Drinking alcohol at a rate of two drinks per hour allows the liver adequate time to metabolize the alcohol completely.

How much alcohol consumption has been proven to be safe during pregnancy?

Acetaldehyde affects production of red blood cells by destroying vitamin ____.

Energy drinks, such as Red Bull, are not permitted to contain herbs.

If Norma expends 2000 calories per day to maintain her weight, about how much total fluid does she need?

Cranberry juice, consumed daily, may protect against urinary tract infections.

Bottled water is not necessarily any purer or more healthful than tap water.

Your friend Jane is pregnant and you go out to a party with a group of friends. You see Jane take a beer and begin drinking it. Describe what you would say to Jane to tactfully address this situation.

It is all right for pregnant women to have beer, but not to consume hard liquor such as scotch or vodka.

Cryptosporidium in water can be removed by special filtering systems.

Physiologically, alcohol is a stimulant.

Which statement about energy drinks is correct?

Pamela asks Theodore what an energy drink is, and he correctly explains, ____.

Native Americans have lower rates of liver damage due to alcohol consumption than other ethnic groups.

Fetal alcohol syndrome is considered to be the most common cause of ____ in the U.S.

Which statement about bottled water is correct?

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters