intro to nutrition
Lena weighs 60 kg. Her weight in pounds is
132 pounds
After her college graduation party Jade's BAC was 0.16%. This level is ____ times the legal limit.
2
A serving of food contains 40g carbs, 10g protein, and 9g fat. Based on this, a serving of this food supplies
281 Kcal
What ist he RDA of protein of a healthy adult woan who weighs 62kg?
49.6
Which of the following statements is true?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart
A ________ transport lipids in lipids in the bloodstream.
Chylomicron
Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index?
Cornflakes cereal
In cells, ___ controls the assembly of amino acids into proteins.
DNA
_______ is the process of removing nitrogen from an amino acid.
Deamination
Which of the following activities is an alternative health care practices?
Drinking green tea to lose weight
A mega dose is generally less than a physiological does of a nutrient.
FALSE
The __________ is the federal agency that tries to ensure that safety and effectiveness of health related products.
FDA
A serving of food supplies 12g carbs, 5g protein, 7g fat, and 50g water. What is true about this serving of food?
Fat provides almost 50% of total calories
The government agency that enforces consumer protection laws by investigating false or misleading health-related claims is the
Federal Trade Commission FTC
Which of the following substances has the lowest pH?
Gastric juices
______ is a primary fuel for muscle and other cells.
Glucose
Which of the following substances is a polysaccharide?
Hyperglycemia
____ is a hormone that helps glucose to enter cells.
Insulin
Which of the following substances is a disaccharide
Maltose
Which of the following journals does not have peer-reviewed articles?
Men's Journal
Which of the following statements is false?
Proteins are part of triglycerides
Which of the following foods is a source of high-quality proteins that a vegan would eat?
Quinoa
Which of the following statements is true
RDAs contain a margin of safety
Which of the following statements is true?
RDAs contain a margin of safety
Sold fats generally have a high proportion of ______ fatty acids
Saturated
People who follow Jewish dietary rules will not consume
Shellfish
________ is a primary source of added sugars in american diets
Sugar-sweetened soft drinks
Which of the following conditions is clearly associated with eating certain dietary carbohydrates, especially sticky sugars?
Tooth decay
Which of the following conditions primarily affects large intestines?
Ulcerative colitis
Which of the following substances is an intestinal enzyme that breaks down lactose?
Whole grain oat cereal
Trans fatty acids are
a by-product of the hydrogenation process
Which of the following statements is true?
a person can use myplate to evaluate his or her diet's nutritional adequacy
A testimonial is
a personal endorsement of a product
The dietary guidelines for American is
a set of general nutrition - related recommendations
Which of the following websites is most likely to provide biased and unreliable nutrition information?
a site that promotes or sells dietary supplements
A salt forms when an ______ combines with a ______.
acid; base
Fats in foods
add taste and contribute to "mouth feel"
Developing ways to use irrigation systems more effectively is
an action proposed to help solve environmental problems created by conventional agricultural methods
Phospholipids are
are partially water-soluble
A diet is likely to be safe and nutritionally adequate if
average daily intake of nutrients to meet RDA and AI values
A diet is likely to be safe and nutritionally adequate if
average daily intakes for nutrients meet RDA and AI values
People with celiac disease should
avoid foods that contain gluten
Badih is a devout follower of Islam. Therefor he will not consume
beer
Which of the following tips is a recommended way to reduce food costs?
buying food in bulk, if it can be used before spoiling
Generally, epidemiological studies
cannot determine cause-and-effect relationships
Comparing individuals with type 2 diabetes to individuals who have very similar characteristics but are healthy would be an example of a
case control study
Which of the following statements is true?
certain fish are rich source of omega-3 fatty acids
According to myplate, which of the following foods is grouped in with dietary products
cheese
According to myplate, which of the following foods is grouped with dietary products?
cheese
Metabolism refers to
chemical processes that occur in living cells
daily values are
dietary standards developed for food labeling
Peanut butter is
energy and nutrient dense
An aspect of ___________ involves studying causes of health problems in a population.
epidemiology
Which of the following substances is insoluble in water
fat
Cholesterol is
found in animal foods
Which of the following foods generally provides the least amount of protein per serving?
fruits
Which of the following foods would be classified as a source of empty calories by myplate?
grape jelly
The exchange system
has exchange lists based on a macronutrient content
Peristalsis
helps move food/chyme through the digestive tract
Which of the following signs is associated with metabolic syndrome?
high fasting blood glucose
Chemical messengers in the body are
hormones
The stomach secretes
hydrochloric acid
The estimated energy requirement EER
is based on the average daily energy needs of a healthy person
Insoluble fiber
is in whole-grain products, including brown rice
Dietary Fiber
is not digested by the human intestinal tract
Alcohol metabolism is not influenced by a person's
level of caffeine consumption
A lacteal is a
lymph vessel within each villus
The first step of the scientific method usually involves
making observations
Which of the following is a source of complementary protein?
mashed chickpeas spread on a pita bread
Phytochemicals
may have healthful benefits
Which of the following substances would be classified as a dietary supplement according to the dietary supplement health and education act of 1994
melatonin
two or more atoms held together by chemical bond form a
molecule
Broccoli is
more nutrient dense than potato chips, butter, and ice cream
Chemical digestion begins in the
mouth
A saturated fatty acid has
no double bonds within the hydrocarbon chain
Type 2 diabetes is
often associated with excess body fat
Kidney disease is NOT
one of the 5 leading causes of death in the US
Which of the following is not a source of complete protein?
peanut butter
Which of the following information is not provided by the nutrition facts panel?
percentage of calories from alcohol
Raspberries are a rich source of
phytochemicals
A fake treatment is a(an)
placebo
Homocysteine is:
possible marker for cardiovascular disease.
Fruit is generally a good source of all of the following except
protein
The nutrients that provide energy are
protein, carbs, and fat
A protein
provides the same amount of energy per gram as a a carbohydrate
Which of the following physical states is characterized by positive nitrogen balances?
puberty
The amount of a nutrient that should meet the needs of almost all healthy people in a particular group is the
recommended daily allowance
The amount of a nutrient that should meet the needs of almost all healthy people in a particular group is
recommended dietary allowance
A team of scientists conducts a survey of 1000 people between 60 and 75 to determine whether their past consumption of seafood may have influenced their current state of health. This study is an example of
retrospective study
The primary site of triglyceride digestion and absorption is the
small intestine
Which of the following practices increases the risk of peptic ulcer
smoking cigarettes
An antioxidant is a
substance that protects cell components from being destroyed or damaged
Nutritional standards, such as RDA are not
the basis for developing AI
Nutritional standards such as RDA are not
the basis for developing AIs.
Brita was a binge drinker during the first 3 months of her pregnancy. Her baby was born with FAS. Which of the following conditions is a sign of FAS?
thin upper lip
A ________ is a group of similar cells that perform similar functions
tissue
In the US, the primary cause of preventable cancer death is
tobacco use
Modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis include
tobacco use
Which of the following organs is an accessory organ of the digestive system?
tongue
Lipoproteins
transport lipids in the blood stream
Diet is a
usual patterning of food choices
A sign of marasmus is
wasting