Nutrition Practice Exam 2

Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?

broccoli peanuts oranges ***chicken***

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

***Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin*** Vitamins K, D, and E Pantothenic acid, vitamin A, and choline Vitamins B-12, B-6, and E

Which of the following foods is a legume?

***soybeans*** broccoli apples quinoa

In the United States, newborns receive an injection of _____ to prevent _____.

***vitamin K; bleeding*** vitamin C; collagen breakdown niacin; pellagra thiamin; beriberi

Essential Fatty Acids

1. alpha-linolenic acid (omega- 3 fatty acid) 2. linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acid)

Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

LDL ***HDL*** insoluble fiber trans fat

A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together. All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds. Based on this information, the compound is a (an) _____ fatty acid.

Saturated

Which of the following substances participates in the digestion of proteins?

amylase lipase ***pepsin*** bile

Proteins

are comprised of glucose molecules. have nitrogen in their chemical structures. provide about 7 kcal/gram. are essential nutrients that have a variety of functions.

In the body, vitamin A helps

reduce collagen synthesis. insulin enter cells. ***maintain epithelial cells.*** the small intestine absorb calcium and phosphorus.

When she prepares food, Felicia wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats should she select?

unsalted butter cream cheese ***olive oil*** coconut oil