As far as is known, vitamin A does not play an important role in which of the following processes?
a. Blood clotting b. Growth of bones and teeth
c. Synthesis of visual pigment d. Maintaining mucous membranes
Q. 2The medical professional reviewing Mr. Hansen's chart should be most concerned about the accuracy
a. his past medical history. b. the doctor's orders.
c. his height. d. the laboratory work.
Q. 3Which of the following describes a relationship between carbohydrate intake and dental health?
a. Starches cannot promote the formation of dental caries
b. After exposure to a single snack, mouth bacteria produce acid for 50-60 minutes
c. Eating a sugary dessert at the beginning of a meal, rather than the end, is less likely to promote dental caries
d. Sugar consumed in a soft drink promotes more bacterial fermentation than the same amount of sugar in a doughnut
Q. 4Which of the following is responsible for transporting vitamin A from the liver to other tissues?
a. Albumin b. Rhodopsin
c. Retinol-binding protein d. Transcarotenoid protein
Q. 5In the context of his medical history and clinical findings, Mr. Hansen's laboratory work suggests:
a. protein depletion. b. acid-base imbalance
c. hyperkalemia. d. hypoglycemia
Q. 6Which of the following recommendations will help to reduce the incidence of dental caries when the diet contains sugary foods?
a. Eat sugary foods separate from meals
b. Eat dried fruits in place of whole fruits
c. Sip a sugary soft drink slowly rather than quickly
d. Eat a sugary snack all at one time rather than in parts throughout the day
Q. 7Which of the following is NOT a form of vitamin A?
a. Retinol b. Retinal
c. Retinoic acid d. Retinoquinone
Q. 8Mr. Hansen's dietitian can obtain the best dietary history by:
a. speaking with the patient. b. calling a family member.
c. using a food frequency questionnaire. d. calling the nursing home's dietitian.
Q. 9Which of the following is more effective in preventing the formation of dental caries than restricting intake of sugary foods?
a. Regular tooth brushing and flossing
b. Consuming more raisins between meals
c. Substituting honey or raw sugar for table sugar
d. Spreading out the intake of snack foods throughout the day
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