Human Nutrition Midterm

Bryce is a pescavegetarian. Which of the following foods does he refuse to eat?

NOT TUNA

Which of the following fatty acids is an essential fatty acid?

Alpha-Linolenic Acid

Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Canola Oil

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to ________.

NOT STROKE

Compared to most unsaturated fatty acids, a trans fatty acid?

has at least one double bond with hydrogen atoms on opposite sides of the hydrocarbon chain at the position of the double bond

________ acid is an omega-6 fatty acid

linoleic

Lecithin is a type of ________.

phospholipid

The ________ is the most commonly used tool to measure protein quality. Protein quality is determined based on both the amino acid composition score and the digestibility of the protein in the food source.

protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS)

Chase is a 22-year-old college student. According to recommendations of the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), fat should comprise ________% of his total energy intake each day.

20-35

Sarah consumes approximately 2000 kcal/day. According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ________ kcal/day.

200

Which of the following foods is a high-quality protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?

8 ounce glass of soy milk

Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Based on this information, Bill should ________.

Become more physically active

When Thompson was 5 years of age, he began to complain that his stomach hurt, especially after eating meals and snacks. He also experienced chronic diarrhea. His parents noticed that he could eat poultry, meat, dairy foods, fruits, and vegetables without developing any intestinal problems, but he would get a "tummy ache" soon after eating sandwiches, cookies, crackers, or pancakes. Based on this information, Thompson's parents should have him evaluated for ________.

Celiac disease

Which of the followings statements is true?

Certain fish, such as salmon, are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

Which of the following statements is true?

Certain proteins transport nutrients and oxygen in the bloodstream.

Fred is a lactovegetarian. Which of the following foods does he eat?

Cheese

Which of the following statements is true?

Edema is a major sign of protein-energy malnutrition

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

Fat free milk

________ acid is an essential fatty acid?

Linoleic

The ________ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans.

Liver

Jacob is a healthy, active 14-year-old boy. Recently, he began to experience a growth spurt. Based on this information, his body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

NOT INVERTED

A ________ remains when the amino group of an amino acid is removed.

NOT RIBONUCLEATIDE

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine. Based on this information, Cameron has ________.

PKU

In the body, lipids?

Provide insulation against cold temperatures

Hemoglobin is an example of a protein that exists in the ________ form.

Quaternary

Which of the following statements about kwashiorkor is true?

Results from consuming adequate energy but insufficient high-quality protein, Most common in developing countries, often develops in toddlers when their mother gives birth to another child

Which of the following menu items does not contain complementary protein?

Salad made with apples, pears, and grapes

Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Soybean Oil

Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Type 2 Diabetes

Proteins ________.

are comprised of amino acids

The liver uses cholesterol to make ________.

bile

Carmen is an active child who is allergic to peanuts. While attending a classroom party, Carmen accidentally was exposed to trail mix that contained peanuts, and she rapidly developed ________ as a result.

anaphylaxis

Major functions of lipids include?

Help in production of steroid hormones, serve as an energy source, cushion body against bumps and blows

A ________ reaction is one in which the nitrogen-containing group of one amino acid is transferred to another substance (such as a Kreb's Cycle intermediate) to make a nonessential amino acid.

NOT aminopeptidase