nutrition test 2

____ are water-soluble vitamins

Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin

Annie experiences diarrhea and abnormal discomfort a few hours after she eats wheat bread, barley cereal, and rye crackers. Based on this information, she should obtain medical testing that can diagnose

celiac disease

In the body, Vitamin A helps

maintain epithelial cells

major food sources of vitam b-12 include

meat and dairy products

a saturated fatty acid has

no double bonds within the carbon chain

a person following a vegan diet would eat?

nuts

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?

olive oil

which of the following foods is not a source of complete protein?

peanut butter

which of he following substances is needed to digest proteins?

pepsin

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

pepsin

amino acids can bind together to form

polypeptides

which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

HDL

whats the RDA for protein of a healthy adult woman who weighs 62 kg?

49.6 g

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 statements is true?

Vitamin B-12 deficiency is common among older adults

Trans fatty acids are

a by-product of the hydrogenation process

fats in foods..

add flavor

Vitamins...

are organic molecules

people with celiac disease should

avoid foods that contain gluten

by eating more protein than needed, you may

become dehydrated

Which of the following foods is not a rich source of provitamin A?

beef

arterial plaque can result in

blood clots

megadose of vitamins are

likely to cause toxicity problems

which of the following statements is true?

certain fish are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids

which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?

chicken

Which of the following practices may reduce your risk of cancer?

eating fruits and vegetables

major risk factors of atherosclerosis include

family history

To reduce the likelihood of giving birth to babies with neural tube defects, woman of childbearing age should obtain adequate

folate

cholesterol is...

found only in animal foods

which of the following foods generally provides the least amount of protein per serving?

fruits

which of the following foods is a rich source of Vitamin C?

green pepper

Proteins..

have nitrogen in their chemical structures

Vitamin K can be produced by

intestinal bacteria

which of the following statements is false?

proteins are part of triglycerides

Solid fats generally have a high proportion of __ fatty acids

saturated

the primary site of fat digestion and absorption is the

small intestine

which of the following is a legume?

soybeans

Enriched grain products have specific amounts of ___ added during processing

thiamin

lipoproteins..

transport fat and cholesterol in the blood stream

During pregnancy, Excess ___ intake is known to be teratogenic

vitamin A

People who are unable to absorb fat are likely to develop a ____ deficiency

vitamin A

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

vitamin k; bleeding

which of the following foods isn't a source of complementary protein?

whole-wheat bread with fruit spread