Nutrition Test #2

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Sarah is a healthy 24 year old who weighs 156 pounds. Based on this, her RDA for protein is _______ grams. A. 47 B. 57 C. 125 D. 347

B. 57

Dana wants to decrease her intake of trans fat and saturated fat by eating ______ A. More coconut oil B. Less beef C. More partially hydrogenated oil D. Less soluble fiber

B. Less beef

Chylomicrons are a type of A. Fat soluble vitamin B. Lipoprotein C. Metabolic waste product D. Lipid fragment

B. Lipoprotein

Which of the following is a poor source of protein? A. Cashew nuts B. Red cabbage C. Fat-free milk D. Sunflower seeds

B. Red cabbage

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids? A. Sunflower seeds B. Shrimp C. Coconut D. Olive oil

B. Shrimp

Which of the following substances can interfere with the recycling of bile salts in the body? A. Vitamin A B. Soluble fiber C. Mineral water D. Fatty acids

B. Soluble fiber

In the stomach, _______ participate in protein digestion. A. Gastric lipase and mucus B. Hydrochloric acid and pepsin C. Ammonia and salivary amylase D. Bile and urea

B. Hydrochloric acid and pepsin

Maria is a healthy 22 year old who weights 132 pounds. Based on this, her RDA for protein is _______ grams. A. 48 B. 68 C. 88 D. 108

A. 48

Which of the following substances emulsifies lipids during digestion? A. Bile salts B. Pancreatic lipase C. Salivary amylase D. Soluble fiber

A. Bile salts

Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids? A. Canned Salmon B. 2% milk C. Pork loin D. Green peas

A. Canned salmon

Amber is underweight. To keep warm in chilly environments, she wears more clothing that her overweight friend Kim. Why? A. Compared to Kim, Amber doesn't have as much insulating fat under her skin B. Compared to Kim, Amber has a higher HDL cholesterol level C. Compared to Kim, Amber has more phospholipids in her cell membranes D. Compared to Kim, Amber consumes more partially hydrogenated fatty acids

A. Compared to Kim, Amber doesn't have as much insulating fat under her skin

When he prepares food, Edgar wants to use ingredients that are poor sources of trans fat and don't contain cholesterol. Based on this information, which of the following fats or oils should he include in his recipe? A. Corn oil B. Partially hydrogenated oils C. Lard D. Unsalted butter

A. Corn oil

Nick wants to reduce his blood cholesterol levels. Based on this information, Nick should A. Eat more whole-grain products B. Limit his intake of nuts and seeds C. Increase his intake of trans fat D. Switch from drinking fat-free milk to whole milk

A. Eat more whole-grain products

Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of high-quality protein? A. Fat-free milk B. Green beans C. Fruit salad D. Whole wheat bread

A. Fat-free milk

Which of the following substances is an essential nutrient? A. Linoleic acid B. Cholesterol C. Lecithin D. Bile salt

A. Linoleic acid

A scientist discovers a chemical that's a chain of hundreds of amino acids. Each amino acid is connected to the other by a A. Peptide bond B. Monoglyceride molecule C. Phospholipid molecule D. Double bond

A. Peptide bond

The chemical attraction between two amino acids forms a A. Peptide bond B. Fatty acid chain C. Emulsified polypeptide D. Partially hydrogenated protein

A. Peptide bond

Which of the following statements is true? A. Some hormones, including insulin, are proteins. B. Proteins are the primary sources of energy for cells. C. Your body uses proteins to hydrogenate glucose in cell membranes. D. Portions of protein molecules bind to excess nitrogen in the blood.

A. Some hormones, including insulin, are proteins

Which of the following foods is a good source of lecithin? A. Soybeans b. Peaches c. Watermelon d. Cabbage

A. Soybeans

Celia has a disease that causes proteins to be lost in her urine. A sign of this disease is edema. Based on this information, Celia has A. Swelling of tissues B. Increases absorption of vitamin A C. Rapid bone growth D. Lower than normal production of phenylalanine and lysine

A. Swelling of tissues

Which of the following statements is true? A. The end products of protein digestion are amino acids. B. The absorptive cells of the small intestine remove acid groups from amino acids to form carbon skeletons. C. Protein digestion cannot occur without the help of pancreatic amylase. D. A healthy person digests and absorbs about 40% of protein from food.

A. The end products of protein digestion are amino acids.

________ forms when the nitrogen-containing group is removed from an amino acid. A. Urine B. Ammonia C. Pepsin D. Serine

B. Ammonia

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of monounsaturated fats? A. Coconut oil B. Canola oil C. Butter fat D. Corn oil

B. Canola oil

A ________ remains when the nitrogen-containing amino group is removed from an amino acid. a. Fatty acid b. Carbon skeleton c. Dipeptide fragment d. Glucose molecule

B. Carbon skeleton

Victor is making cake batter. When he added corn oil, fat-free milk, baking powder and salt together, the oil and milk separated into two layers. To make a mixture that doesn't separate into oily and watery components, Victor should add _____ and stir the ingredients together. A. Sugar B. Egg yolks C. Milk protein D. Fruit juice

B. Egg yolks

Two-month-old Jacob's diet lacks alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids. Based on this information, Jacob isn't A. Making bile salts B. Growing properly C. Burning fat for energy D. Digesting fiber properly

B. Growing properly

Proteins ________________ A. Are comprise of glucose molecules B. Have nitrogen in their chemical structure C. Provide about 7 kcal/gram D. Are essential nutrients that have a variety of functions

B. Have nitrogen in their chemical structure

In the body, certain lipids A. Are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber B. Help maintain cell membranes C. Stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals D. Increase the rate of protein absorption

B. Help maintain cell membranes

Which of the following statements is true? A. Proteins is your cells' primary source of energy. B. Your body uses proteins to make antibodies. C. Your body uses excess dietary proteins to make ketone bodies. D. Structural proteins include fibrin and insulin.

B. Your body uses proteins to make antibodies

Martha wants to follow the Dietary Guidelines recommendations for saturated fat intake. She currently consumes a diet that supplies 2700 kcal per day. To meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, she should limit her saturated fat intake to less than _____ grams per day. A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40

C. 30

While on a road trip, you and your vegan friend stop to get gas at a convenience store. Your friend wants a snack high in protein and healthy fats but is not from an animal. Based on this information, which food should he buy? A. Fruit-flavored yogurt B. Corn chips with nacho cheese C. Dry-roasted nuts D. Banana chips

C. Dry-roasted nuts

You are planning a party for a group of friends. Which of the following foods can you serve to everyone at the party without having to worry about your friend who has celiac disease. A. Pizza rolls B. Whole wheat crackers C. Fruit salad D. Cherry pie

C. Fruit salad

Which of the following substances is secreted by the human stomach? A. Bile B. Chyme C. Hydrochloric acid D. Lymphatic fluid

C. Hydrochloric acid

Samantha is a lactovegetarian. Which of the following foods does she consume? A. Eggs B. Fish C. Milk D. Chicken

C. Milk

Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol? A. Organic carrots B. Rolled oats C. Pork loin D. Corn syrup

C. Pork loin

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of polyunsaturated fats? A. Green beans B. 2% Milk C. Soybean oil D. Roast beef

C. Soybean oil

Marcus is a healthy 25 year old male. His height is 6'2" and his weight is 130 kg. Based on this, his RDA for protein is _______ grams. A. 47.2 B. 70 C. 87.2 D. 104.0

D. 104

When he prepares food, Derek wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat and contains little or no trans fat. Based on this information, which of the following oils or fats should he select? A. Unsalted butter B. Partially hydrogenated oil C. Coconut oil D. Canola oil

D. Canola oil

Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible people? A. Broccoli B. Oatmeal C. Green beans D. Eggs

D. Eggs

Which of the following substance is not an omega-3 fatty acid? A.Eicosapentaenoic acid B. Alpha-linolenic acid C. Docosahexaenoic acid D. Linoleic acid

D. Linoleic acid

Which of the following statements is true? a. Proteins are your cells' primary source of energy. b. Collagen and fibrin are examples of transport proteins. c. Your body uses excess dietary proteins to form the antibodies that cause infection. d. Structural proteins include keratin.

D. Structural proteins include keratin


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