Nutrition Test 2
Sucrose is a
Disacride
After the release of Insulin, Which of the following will not occur?: A. Excess glucose will be stored in your muscles as glycogen B. Excess glucose will be stored in your fat cells as fat C. Excess glucose will be stored in your liver as glycogen D. Excess glucose will be stored in your liver as starch
Excess glucose will be stored in your liver as starch
A diet low in unsaturated fat and trans fat can reduce your risk of heart disease. True or False:
False
A high-protein diet has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease.: True or False
False
Having an HDL level of 40 mg/dl or higher is considered a protective factor for heart disease.
False
Insulin is not made in type 2 diabetes.:True or False
False
LDL is a type of lipoprotein that carries digested fat from the GI tract through the lymph system. True or False
False
The omega-6 fatty acids DHA and EPA found in fish are protective against heart disease and stroke.: True or False
False
Type 1 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance.: True or False
False
Which is not a polysaccharide?: Starch, Fiber, Glycogen, or Galactose
Galactose
Which of the following is not a polysaccharide?: galactose, fiber, glycogen, starch
Galactose
What is the storage site of bile?: Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder, Small intestinal cells
Gallbladder
Complementary protein examples:
Grains, Legumes, nuts, pita, rice
Which of the following types of lipoprotein contains the highest percentage of protein?: HDL, LDL, chylomicron, VLDL
HDL
Which of the following is not a desirable blood lipid value?: Low total cholesteral, high LDL, High HDL, Low blood Trigylcerides
High LDL
Which is NOT correct about type 1 Diabetes A. It usually begins in childhood B. The immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas C. Insulin is produced, but cells are not using it properly D. Daily Insulin injections are required
Insulin is produced, but cells are not using it properly
Which of the following is not correct about ketosis?: Ketone bodies are the by-products of incomplete fat breakdown. It can occur in people following a low-carbohydrate diet. It occurs when glycogen is broken down into glucose for energy. It causes your blood to become slightly acidic.
It occurs when glycogen is broken down into glucose for energy.
When body uses fat fuel without without help of carbohydrates, this results in the production of _________
Ketones
The ________ Galactose and fructose to glucose.
Liver
Which of these carbohydrates is made from two glucose units joined together?:galactose, maltose, sucrose, and lactose
Maltose
People with a defieincy of the enzyme lactase cannot properly digest_____
Milk Sugar
Digestion of Cabohydrates begins in the
Mouth
Which of the following of the foods has the greatest cholesterol lowering effect. A. Wheat bran B. Carrots C. Brown Rice D. Oats
Oats
Digestion of protein within the stomach begins with the enzyme:
Pepsin
Chylomicrons, a class of lipoproteins, are made in the
Small intestine
What is the source of glucose to supply the energy needs in a person who has not eaten for seven hours?
Stored Fat
What is the number-one source of added sugars in the United States?
Sweetened Sodas
Which of the following types of seafood should pregnant women not consume?:flatfish, swordfish, cod, scallops
Swordfish
What is the estimated minimum amount of carbohydrates that should be consumed daily, according to DRI's
130 grams
A gram of protein contains ________ calories.
4
How many essential acids does protein create?
9 essential acids
Which of the following is not correct about lactose intolerance?:Cheese is better tolerated than milk. Symptoms include diarrhea. Lactase pills can help prevent symptoms. All dairy foods must be eliminated from the diet.
All dairy foods must be eliminated from diet
Which benefit is associated with omega-3 fatty acids?:reduce atherosclerosis, prevention of irregular heartbeat, lower blood pressure
All of them
Which of the following artificial sweeteners should NOT be given to individuals with phenylketonuria? A. Saccharin B. Splenda C. Aspartame D. Neotame
Aspertame
Epinephrine can stimulate ________ to quickly flood your blood with glucose.
Cholesterol Intake
Which of the following is a protein that provides structural support to body tissues?: insulin, antibody, collagen, hemoglobin
Collagen
All of the following are symptoms of lactose intolerance except A. Diarthea B. Cramping C. Bloating D. Constipation
Constipation
The biggest risk for vegetarians is not consuming enough vitamin
B12
The quality of a protein is determined by the ___.
digestibility of the protein
Janelle never has time to eat between work and her evening nutrition class. It has been 7 hours since lunch and she is feeling hungry and weak. From where is she getting glucose to meet her energy needs?
from liver glycogen
The shape of the protein determines its___.: pH level, function, peptide bond, rate of turnover
function
The storage form of glucose in the body is ___.
glycogen
______ is the storage form of glucose in the body
glycogen
Epinephrine can stimulate ________ to quickly flood your blood with glucose.
glycogenolysis
An example of complemented proteins is ___.
hummus prepared with chickpeas and sesame seeds
When would glycogenesis occur?
when there is excess glucose in the blood
Trans fats are to be avoided because they ___.
increase LDL cholesterol and decrease HDL cholesterol
Which of these carbohydrates is also known as milk sugar?
lactose
Which is not a health benefit attributed to eating insoluble fiber?:lowers risk of kidney disease, lowers risk of constipation, lowers risk of obesity, lowers risk of diverticulosis
lowers risk of kidney disease
Which of the following is not a lipoprotein?:VLDL, chylomicron, micelle, LDL
micelle
A vegetarian diet may be low in ___.
omega-3 fatty acids
Insulin and glucagon are hormones released by the:
pancreas
A rare genetic disorder, phenylketonuria (PKU), is caused by the body's inability to properly degrade:
phenylalanine
Which state, in terms of nitrogen balance, would a pregnant or nursing woman typically be in?:double-positive nitrogen balance, negative nitrogen balance, positive nitrogen balance, nitrogen equilibrium
positive nitrogen balance
The absorption of amino acids takes place in the
small intestine
Children with kwashiorkor are prone to infections. True or False
True
During hydrogenation of an unsaturated fatty acid, trans fats are created.: True or False
True
Fiber is NOT digested by the human digestive system. True or False
True
People with marasmus are starving. True or False
True
Sweetened or softened sodas are the most common source of added sugars in the American Diet. True or False
True
The primary risk factor for heart disease is elevated LDL cholesterol: True or False
True
Type 1 diabetes requires daily insulin injections or an insulin pump. True or False:
True
VLDL is a lipoprotein that delivers fat made in the liver to various tissues. True or False:
True
When amino acids are broken down, they lose their amine groups.: True or False
True
The biggest risk of vegetarians is notbconsuming enough
Vitamin B12
When would glycogensis occur?
When there is excess glucose in the blood
Viscous fiber helps to lower blood cholesterol levels by interfering with the reabsorption of ________ in the intestines.
bile
Proteins that act to maintain the body's proper pH are known as
buffers
Which is the most effective way to improve HDL cholesterol levels?:by drinking green tea, by lowering polyunsaturated fat intake, by engaging in routine exercise, by lowering saturated fat intake
by engaging in routine exercise
Which of the following is/are a precursor of bile, vitamin D, and some sex hormones?: alpha-linolenic acid, phospholipids, triglycerides, or cholesterol
cholesterol
The most abundant protein in the body is:
collagen
The sugar substitute aspartame is composed of two ________ acids.
Amino
The transport protein that carries oxygen to the cells is ___.
hemoglobin