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Chapter 14: Special Health Concerns

Chapter Test Practice

1
Where would you go for advice about lowering health risks?
A)Medical dictionary
B)The Dietary Guidelines for Americans
C)MyPyramid
D)Food and Drug Administration website
2
What might be a cause of Anorexia Nervosa?
A)People eat too much food and then purge to avoid gaining weight.
B)People binge regularly but do not purge or exercise.
C)People see themselves as fat even if they are dangerously thin, and starve themselves.
D)All of the above
3
Which kind of behavior might best be that of someone with an eating disorder?
A)Cooking low-fat meals
B)Paying attention to calorie intake
C)Working out everyday after school
D)Eating secretly or disappearing after eating, often to the bathroom
4
What is the sugar found in milk products called?
A)gluten
B)lactose
C)sucrose
D)fructose
5
What would be a good thing for a person with celiac disease to eat?
A)wheat germ
B)barley soup
C)quinoa salad
D)rye bread
6
What is NOT a recommended way to manage a food allergy?
A)Assume the ingredients in home-made cookies are safe to eat
B)Read food labels
C)Be prepared for emergencies
D)Ask the waiter for an ingredient list
7
What part of the body is involved when an allergic reaction happens?
A)small intestine
B)immune system
C)esophagus
D)heart
8
What should be avoided in order to properly manage a food allegy?
A)peanuts
B)allergen
C)insulin
D)lactose
9
What is the chemical that helps blood sugar move into body cells?
A)lactic acid
B)glucose
C)sucrose
D)insulin
10
What is another name for "good cholesterol?"
A)low-density lipoprotein
B)lipoprotein
C)high-density lipoprotein
D)lipid
11
What does the adjective "vascular" refer to?
A)arteries, heart, and blood vessels
B)blood vessels, veins, and heart
C)arteries, veins, and blood vessels
D)heart and blood vessels
12
What are the effects of atherosclerosis?
A)Fatty substances build up in the arteries
B)There is too much pressure on the heart and arteries while the heart beats
C)Fatty substances build up in the blood vessels
D)All of the above
13
Which of the following is a lipid?
A)a protein that circulates in your bloodstream
B)a fat that circulates in your bloodstream
C)a fat that builds up on your arteries
D)a chemical that contributes to diabetes
14
Where is most of the cholesterol in your body made?
A)pancreas
B)small intestine
C)Liver
D)large intestine
15
Which of these is NOT linked to a high LDL?
A)aging
B)excess body fat
C)sedentary living
D)all of the above
16
What is the name of the condition in which the body cannot control blood sugar properly?
A)Diabetes
B)Hypertension
C)Hypoglycemia
D)Cardiovascular Disease
17
What is another term for Coronary Heart Disease?
A)Coronary Thrombosis
B)Cardiovascular disease
C)Cancer
D)Atherosclerosis
18
Why should some medicine be taken on an empty stomach?
A)The stomach lining needs to interact with the medicine.
B)A combination of the medicine and food may cause nausea.
C)Food may slow the medicine's absorption by the body or its action within the body.
D)Food may weaken the medicine's effectiveness.
19
What information should you know before you take medication?
A)How much to take and when?
B)Should medicine be taken with food or without?
C)Should any foods be avoided while taking medicine?
D)all of the above
20
What problem might a cancer patient have that would require a special eating plan?
A)loss of eyesight
B)loss of taste
C)muscle fatigue
D)loss of hair
21
Which of these actions will NOT prevent heart disease?
A)Maintain a healthy weight.
B)Eat foods containing plenty of trans fats.
C)Limit food with cholesterol and saturated fats.
D)Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
22
Who would help a patient develop a special eating plan?
A)pharmacist
B)school nurse
C)registered dietician
D)physical therapist
23
What types of foods might not be recommended for someone with HIV/AIDS?
A)Salad containing raw sprouts and soft cheeses
B)low-fat proteins
C)whole grains
D)pasteurized milk products
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