Nutrition 101 Final Review
In humans, the normal blood glucose level ranges from 70 mg/dl to _____.
110 mg/dl
It is recommended that we consume _____ mg or less of cholesterol each day.
300
Elizabeth needs to eat 2,300 calories per day in order to maintain her current weight. How many of these calories should come from fat?
460 to 805 calories.
If 30% of the calories in a 650 calorie meal come from carbohydrates, how many grams of carbohydrates are in that meal?
49 grams
Which of the following is part of a clinical nutritional assessment?
A physical exam
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) can be defined as _____.
A set of recommendations for the proper intake of nutrients
Gemma's doctor believes that she may have celiac disease. Which of the symptom lists below would be typical for this disease?
Abdominal pain, bloating, chronic diarrhea, and occasional vomiting after eating whole wheat bread and pastas.
Which of the following is true about Prader-Willi syndrome?
All of the answers are correct
Your friend heard that soluble fiber can help her lose weight, and she asks you how this happens. You tell your friend that soluble fiber _____.
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?
All the answers are correct.
Orlistat is a drug commonly prescribed for weight loss that acts by preventing the absorption of fats in the intestines. Why should a person who is taking this drug monitor their levels of vitamins A, D, E, and K?
Because vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble and they are absorbed with dietary fat
_____ is the component of non-purging bulimia nervosa in which a person restricts further intake of calories.
Binge starving
Which of the following is part of an anthropometric nutritional assessment?
Calculating a person's body mass index (BMI)
Riboflavin plays a role in which of the following body functions?
Energy metabolism
Which of the following are functions of thiamin?
Ensures proper nerve function and glucose metabolism.
What is the first step in creating a healthy eating plan?
Evaluating current food intake
Which of the following is true of the small intestine?
Fats are not digested until they reach it.
Which of the following terms is used to describe the basic building blocks of fat?
Fatty acids
Which of the following is the BEST example of a polysaccharide?
Glycogen, which is composed of around 30,000 glucose units.
Which of the following are functions of adipose tissue?
Hormone production and energy storage
What nutritional category does sodium belong in?
Macrominerals
How is active transport of nutrients defined?
Nutrients are moved through the intestinal wall by a helper or carrier.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to diagnose someone with binge-eating disorder?
Overweight or weight management issues.
Which of the following is an essential amino acid?
Phenylalanine
Which of the following are compounds found in whole grains and plant foods that can bind to calcium, iron and zinc to fight against their absorption by our bodies?
Phytates
Which of the following is a list of agents that catalyze the breakdown of carbohydrates?
Salivary amylase, pancreatic amylase, and brush border enzymes.
Which of the following groups only contain major minerals?
Sodium, sulfur and potassium
Which of the following does the large intestine most likely absorb in digestion?
Water
When a person is starving, the body will start using _____ to make ATP.
amino acids
When a bond forms between two amino acids, we see that the carboxyl group of one amino acid bonds with the _____ of the second amino acid.
amino group
Weather and gender can influence the _____.
amount of water people should drink
The Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) can be defined as _____.
an estimate of the total calorie count needed to maintain energy balance
A person taking an anticoagulant should watch their vitamin E intake because too much vitamin E could cause _____.
an increase of bleeding and bruising
Elevated blood glucose and other diabetes-like symptoms can be caused by _____ deficiency.
chromium
The intrinsic factor is a protein from the stomach that _____.
enhances vitamin B12 absorption
When lipids are absorbed after digestion, they:
enter the lymphatic system after being reassembled into triglycerides and coated with proteins.
The synthesis (creation) and storage of glycogen is called _____.
glycogenesis
Grains, carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes are examples of foods that contain _____.
insoluble fiber
Proteins contribute to the _____ balance of our bodies.
nitrogen
Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar. Insulin is a _____.
protein
Regulating body processes, providing structure, and transporting materials are all functions of _____.
proteins
The _____ contains channels through which _____ pass into the bloodstream after digestion.
small intestine; micronutrients
When combined, glucose + fructose form _____.
sucrose
Hemolytic anemia in premature infants can occur as a consequence of _____ deficiency.
vitamin E
