Question 1

The test for celiac disease _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  can be performed when an individual is on a gluten-free diet 
B)  must be undertaken when individuals are on their normal, non-gluten-free diet 
C)  tests for high levels of blood glucose 
D)  tests for insulin antibodies 
E)  cannot make use of genetic markers since the disease is not hereditary

Question 2

Eduarda and her husband want to start a family, but she has had a hard time conceiving. She has met with her ob-gyn to undergo physical examination and tests and to have a prenatal checkup in order to determine the problem. The lab work and other relevant data for Eduarda are as follows: Age: 36
Blood pressure: 130/85 mm Hg; Fasting blood glucose: 130 mg/dL;
HDL cholesterol: 35 mg/dL; Blood triglycerides: 175 mg/dL;
Waist circumference: 36″; Current weight: 150 lb; Height: 5′3″
 
Dietary modifications for Eduarda's probable diagnosis would include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding wheat, rye, oats, and barley 
B)  avoiding aspartame and artificial sweeteners 
C)  avoiding lean meats 
D)  a diet rich in whole vegetables 
E)  consuming 1000 mg calcium per day

Question 3

What are the consequences of untreated celiac disease in men and women?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

When a woman develops carbohydrate intolerance during pregnancy, it means that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  she dislikes carbohydrate-containing foods 
B)  her pancreas cannot produce insulin, so glucose cannot enter the cells 
C)  she has developed insulin resistance in liver and muscle cells 
D)  carbohydrates cause the insulin-producing cells of her body to degenerate 
E)  the fetus is unable to obtain glucose from the mother's bloodstream

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Amenorrhea
Insulin resistance
Teratogenic
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Autoimmune disease
Gestational diabetes
PMDD
Congenital abnormality
Glycemic index

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which diet strategy would be inappropriate to treat individuals with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight loss if overweight 
B)  regular fruit and vegetable consumption 
C)  increasing intake of low-glycemic-index foods that are rich in fiber 
D)  150 minutes of physical activity per week 
E)  regular intake of refined grains

Question 7

Which condition is an example of an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  phenylketonuria 
B)  type 1 diabetes 
C)  type 2 diabetes 
D)  celiac disease 
E)  polycystic ovary syndrome

Question 8

Two grains that people with celiac disease can safely consume are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  corn and rice 
B)  oats and wheat 
C)  rye and rice 
D)  barley and oats 
E)  barley and rye

Question 9

Which condition would be considered teratogenic?

Accepted Answer

A)  congenital abnormalities 
B)  high blood glucose levels during the first two months of pregnancy 
C)  low sperm count due to obesity 
D)  high testosterone levels in females due to obesity 
E)  amenorrhea due to anorexia nervosa

Question 10

List some factors associated with reduced risk of developing gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The periconceptional period is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  time before conception when the expectant mother prepares herself for the pregnancy 
B)  month before conception 
C)  time period around conception measured in weeks or months 
D)  time before conception measured in days 
E)  month directly following birth

Question 12

Phenylketonuria is the most frequently inherited disorder of amino-acid metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Lack of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase diminishes the conversion of _____ to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids; tyrosine 
B)  glucose; phenylalanine 
C)  phenylalanine; insulin 
D)  phenylalanine; tyrosine 
E)  tyrosine; phenylalanine

Question 14

Low levels of sex hormone binding globulin are related to increased availability of testosterone and estrogen in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Hypothalamic amenorrhea develops in all women who suffer from anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are some of the common psychological symptoms of PMS?

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Question 17

Women with low BMIs may develop anovulation and functional hypothalamic amenorrhea due to impaired secretion of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  luteinizing hormone 
B)  progesterone 
C)  follicle stimulating hormone 
D)  estrogen 
E)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Question 18

The primary goal of PCOS treatment is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase insulin sensitivity 
B)  induce weight gain 
C)  regulate blood lipid levels 
D)  reverse infertility 
E)  prevent diabetes from developing

Question 19

People suffering from celiac disease should eat a gluten-free diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss how low-glycemic-index foods might help someone with diabetes manage his or her blood glucose levels. List several low-glycemic foods that would be appropriate for someone wishing to incorporate them into his or her diet.

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Exam 3: Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

The test for celiac disease _____.

What are the consequences of untreated celiac disease in men and women?

When a woman develops carbohydrate intolerance during pregnancy, it means that _____.

Matching

Which diet strategy would be inappropriate to treat individuals with type 2 diabetes?

Which condition is an example of an autoimmune disease?

Two grains that people with celiac disease can safely consume are _____.

Which condition would be considered teratogenic?

List some factors associated with reduced risk of developing gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

The periconceptional period is the _____.

Phenylketonuria is the most frequently inherited disorder of amino-acid metabolism.

Lack of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase diminishes the conversion of _ to _.

Low levels of sex hormone binding globulin are related to increased availability of testosterone and estrogen in the body.

Hypothalamic amenorrhea develops in all women who suffer from anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

What are some of the common psychological symptoms of PMS?

Women with low BMIs may develop anovulation and functional hypothalamic amenorrhea due to impaired secretion of _____.

The primary goal of PCOS treatment is to _____.

People suffering from celiac disease should eat a gluten-free diet.

Discuss how low-glycemic-index foods might help someone with diabetes manage his or her blood glucose levels. List several low-glycemic foods that would be appropriate for someone wishing to incorporate them into his or her diet.