Nutrition Test #2 Study Guide

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Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol?

whole milk

Lily is 22 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, protein should comprise ____% of her total energy intake.

10 to 35

Luis is 23 years of age and weighs 220 pounds. Based on his body weight, his RDA for protein is ____ grams.

80

Which of the following statements is true?

A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation.

Which of the following statements is true?

A fitness training program that includes resistance exercise is recommended to increase muscle mass safely.

Which of the following statements is true?

Fruits and vegetables are sources of fiber.

Which of the following statements is true?

Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen

Which of the following statements is true?

Honey is a rich source of fructose

Which of the following statements is true?

Many hormones, including insulin, are proteins.

Which of the following statements is true?

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease.

Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat? (#2)

beef fat

A common name for glucose is

blood sugar

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?

handful of unsalted peanuts

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

losing excess body fat

Which of the following carbohydrates is a disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules?

maltose

Lactose is the disaccharide in

milk

The basic chemical unit of carbohydrates is a(an)

monosaccharide

Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.

nitrogen

Solid fats generally have a high proportion of ____ fatty acids.

saturated

Most lipid digestion occurs in the

small intestine

Nickki has severe lactose intolerance. Which of the following foods should she consume to obtain calcium?

soy milk

Which of the following foods is a good source of high-quality protein?

soy milk

Which of the following foods is a legume?

soybeans

If your diet supplies more glucose than you need, the excess can be

stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles.

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

tuna fish

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

tuna fish

Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

weighing more than average

A baby's body uses essential fatty acids

for nervous system development.

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

fresh peach

Which of the following substances is an important dietary monosaccharide for humans?

fructose

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?

fruit salad

Which of the following substances is a hormone that maintains your blood glucose level within normal limits, while you're asleep and when you haven't eaten for awhile?

glucagon

The primary fuel for muscles and other cells is

glucose

Kayla consumes a sugar-frosted doughnut for a snack. In her gastrointestinal tract, the sucrose in the doughnut is digested into

glucose and fructose

The starch in rice and potatoes is composed of

glucose molecules

Glycogen is composed of

glucose molecules.

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid eating foods that contain

gluten

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fat?

salmon

Which of the following foods are not usually associated with food allergy?

Carrots and celery

Which of the following statements is true?

Cigarette smoking increases the production of oxidized LDL cholesterol.

Which of the following statements is true?

Infants should not be fed honey because it may contain botulism spores.

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

LDL

Which of the following statements is true?

LDL transports cholesterol to tissues.

Which of the following statements is true?

Proteins in your blood help maintain proper acid-base balance.

Which of the following statements is true?

Proteins in your blood help maintain proper fluid balance.

Which of the following statements is true?

Your digestive tract cannot digest dietary fiber

Pearson's mother and father have type 2 diabetes. To reduce his risk of this disease, Pearson should consume

a high-fiber diet

Which of the following substances is a dietary essential?

alpha-linolenic acid

Proteins

are comprised of amino acids

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

avocado

Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Based on this information, Bill should

become more physically active

Which of the following foods is a rich source of fiber?

brown rice

Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should limit his intake of

butter and beef

Glycogen is the

carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue.

Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat?

coconut oil

Which of the following foods contributes large amounts of trans fat in American diets? (#1)

commercial baked goods

Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?

corn flakes cereal

Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch?

corn, potatoes, and rice

Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

diabetes mellitus

Pancreatic amylase

digests starch in the small intestine

Nick wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should

eat more whole-grain products

Bryan thinks he has type 2 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this chronic disease?

excessive thirst

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

exercising daily

Which of the following foods contributes large amounts of trans fat in American diets? (#2)

fast food

Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures.

fatty acids

Proteins

have nitrogen in their chemical structures

Chelsea is concerned that her 2-year-old daughter may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?

having fruity-smelling breath

In the body, lipids

help maintain cell membranes

Insulin

helps glucose enter cells

Nikki has a disease that interferes with the production of lipase in her pancreas. Based on this information, a sign of this disease is

high amounts of fat in the stools.

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

hydrochloric acid and pepsin

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat, but it is very low in carbohydrate. As a result of following this diet, Duncan's body forms more than normal amounts of

ketone bodies

Layla loves to cook, but she is concerned about the effects that certain dietary lipids may have on her health. She wants to prepare foods with fats and oils that are naturally low in trans fats and saturated fatty acids, and high in monounsaturated fatty acids. Based on this information, which of the following foods should she select?

olive oil

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

Insulin is made by the

pancreas

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

pepsin

Lecithin is a type of

phospholipid

Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol?

pork loin

Proteins

provide about 4 kcal/gram

In the body, lipids

provide energy

Which of the following foods is a rich source of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?

regular soft drinks

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

rice

Connor has atherosclerosis within his brain. Based on this information, he has high risk of

stroke

Which of the following sweeteners provides 0 kcal per serving?

sucralose

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

swelling of tissues


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