Nutrition Exam 2 Questions

Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

HDL

What is a hormone that maintains your blood glucose levels within the normal limits while you're asleep and when you're fasting

glucagon

Cecilia has a disease that causes proteins to be lost in her urine. A sign of this disease is edema. Based on the information, Cecilia has

swelling of tissues

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?

yellow onions (not a source of complete proteins such as animal products, quinoa, soy, etc)

Poor source of protein?

Red cabbage (fruits, vegetables)

Protein RDA formula

(lbs/2.2)*0.8= RDA in grams

Fats/lipids are how many kcals per gram

9kcals

Amy has type 1 diabetes. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true?

Amy needs to obtain insulin either by injections or an insulin pump

Food that contains cholesterol

Butter (animal products)

A rich source of saturated fat?

Butter (solid, animal fat)

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

Celiac disease

Which of the following practices is known to increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Consuming trans fats

When he prepares food, Edgar wants to use ingredients that do not contain trans fats or cholesterol. Based on this information, which of the following fats should he use in his recipe?

Corn oil (not hydrogenated, not an animal product)

Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible people?

Eggs (top allergens) was

Ways to reduce risk of developing CVD

Exercising regularly; maintaining healthy diet by cutting out trans fats, saturated fats, cholesterol, etc

What is a rich source of omega-3's?

Fish

When combined, which of the following groups of foods form a complementary protein?

Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds

Fates of the carbon skeletons of amino acids

Make nonessential amino acids; used as energy (converted to fat or glucose)

Samantha is a lactovegetarian. What food can she consume?

Milk

Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.

Nitrogen

Nutrients that may be deficient in a vegetarian diet

Protein, vitamin b12, iron, vitamin d

A high-protein beverage that can replace a beverage with animal proteins

Soy milk

The bond between two amino acids is

a peptide bond

Which of the following substances is a dietary essential?

alpha-linolenic acid

_______ forms when the nitrogen-containing group is removed from an amino acid.

ammonia

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.

anaphylactic shock

marissa is healthy, but she is concerned abiut her risk of type 2 diabetes. to reduce her risk if the disease, marissa should

avoid gaining excess weight

The largest and least dense lipoprotein is

chylomicrons

nick wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. he should

eat more whole grain products (fiber lowers cholesterol)

Consuming too much protein may lead to

excess loss of calcium in urine

According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

exercising daily (burning glucose)

The typical vegan diet supplies high amounts of

folate (other vitamins such as vit D, C, A, and E, phytochemicals, etc)

Gluten is

group of related proteins in wheat, barley, and rye

In the body, certain lipids

help maintain cell membranes

Insulin function:

helps glucose enter cells (controlling blood glucose levels)

In the stomach, _____ participate in the chemical digestion of protein.

hydrochloric acid and pepsin

Bernice is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat?

legumes

Dietary guidelines recommendation for saturated fat intake:

less than 10%

Shawn's waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure is consistently high, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl. Based on this information, Shawn has

metabolic syndrome

Phospholipids are

partially water soluble

Lucy has a disease that affects the functioning of her stomach. Based on this information, she may have difficulty digesting proteins because of a lack of

pepsin

Bonnie has plaque in an artery in her lower left leg. This condition is a sign of

peripheral vascular disease

Plant-based diets may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs.

protein

Your body uses ____ to make antibodies

proteins

A substitute for wheat flour (for a gluten free diet) could be

rice flour

List the gluten-containing grains that those with Celiac disease must avoid

rye, wheat, barley

Solid fats generally have a high proportion of

saturated fatty acids

Stroke is

tissue death in the brain

Heart attack is

tissue death in the heart

Erika is a vegan. To avoid developing a serious nutritional deficiency, she needs to include a source of ________ in her diet

vitamin b-12