43 Questions
What is the term for the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity?
Health
What is the term for the chemical component of food that provides energy, builds and repairs tissues, and regulates body processes?
Nutrient
What is the term for the condition resulting from inadequate energy available to the body for a prolonged period of time?
Undernutrition
What is the term for the science and art of applying the principles of nutrition to the planning and preparation of foods and regulation of the diet in relation to both health and disease?
Dietetics
What is the term for the usual pattern of food and drink intake by a person?
Diet
What is the term for a registered and licensed person who holds a valid certificate of registration and a valid ID issued by the Board of Commission?
Nutritionist-Dietitian
What is the term for the process by which red blood cells lose their nucleus during maturation?
Enucleation
Which organelle is the primary site where chemical energy in the form of ATP is produced within a cell?
Mitochondria
In the context of energy production, why are red blood cells limited in their ability to produce energy?
Absence of a nucleus
Which system is responsible for the conversion of food materials into forms that can be absorbed and used by the body?
Digestive System
What is the fluid that surrounds organelles in a cell called?
Cytosol
What is the function of secretin in the digestive process?
Stimulates the pancreas to release its digestive enzymes and sodium bicarbonate
What is the term for the feeling of fullness between meals?
Satiety
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
Mixing of chyme with digestive enzymes and absorption of nutrients
What is the effect of slower gastric emptying on digestion?
Slower digestion
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates the gallbladder to release bile?
Cholecystokinin
What is the term for the muscular action of digestion?
Peristalsis
What is the primary objective of the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) that focuses on preventing nutritional deficiency diseases?
Prevent nutritional deficiency diseases and lifestyle-related diseases
Which version of the NGF messages introduced the 'Daily Nutritional Guide Pyramid'?
2000 Revision
Who are the target users of the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) outside the general public?
All of the above
What is the significance of water and physical activity in the Daily Nutritional Guide Pyramids?
They represent the importance of a hydrated and active lifestyle
Which age group does not have a specific Daily Nutritional Guide Pyramid tailored to their nutritional needs?
Children below 1 year old
What layer in the Daily Nutritional Guide Pyramid represents foods that are eaten in smallest amounts?
Top layer
Which of the following is NOT a type of protein found in saliva?
Pepsin
What is the main function of the pyloric sphincter?
To regulate the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine
Which of the following is a function of gastrin?
To stimulate the production of HCl and pepsinogen
What is the average amount of saliva secreted by the salivary glands in 24 hours?
1500 cc
What is the pH of the stomach during digestion?
1.5-1.7
Which of the following stimulates the secretion of enterogasterone?
A high-fat chyme entering the small intestine
What is the main function of the lower esophageal sphincter?
To regulate the passage of food from the esophagus to the stomach
Which of the following is NOT a factor that stimulates gastric acid secretion?
Insulin release
What is the function of pepsin in the stomach?
To break down proteins into peptides
Which of the following is NOT a component of gastric juice?
Amylase
What is the primary purpose of Nutritional Claims in food labelling?
To compare the nutrient levels and/or energy value of 2 or more foods
Which of the following is not a common method used for nutritional assessment in children under 6 months?
Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
What is the main difference between static and functional biochemical assessment?
Static assessment measures the level of a nutrient, while functional assessment measures the consequences of a nutrient deficiency
Which of the following is not a mandatory information that must be included in food labels?
Nutritional Claim
What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Nutrition Assessment (ENA) tool?
To monitor and assess the nutritional status of a population in a crisis situation
Which of the following is not a common specimen used for biochemical assessment?
Stool
What is the primary purpose of the Body Mass Index (BMI)?
To classify malnutrition in non-pregnant/non-postpartum adults
Which of the following is not a common method used for nutritional assessment in adults?
Weight for age
What is the primary purpose of the Standardized Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transitions (SMART) tool?
To monitor and assess the nutritional status of a population in a crisis situation
Which of the following is not a common method used for nutritional assessment in children and adolescents?
Weight for age
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