FN exam 2

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?

Cholesterol carried by LDL is taken up by arterial cells & makes plaque

Kevin has lactose intolerance, which means he is allergic to lactose.

False

Lactose intolerance is caused by eating foods that contain high amounts of sucrose and maltose.

False

Maltose is the disaccharide that is in milk.

False

The new Nutrition Facts panel provides information concerning amounts of 7 essential amino acids in a serving of food.

False

Which of the following statements is true?

Fat contributes to the flavor of foods.

Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins?

Pepsin

Which of the following statements is true about proteins?

The human body normally uses very little protein for energy.

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid ________.

foods with gluten

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are

galactose, glucose, and fructose.

Christina drinks 1 beer a day. At this level of alcohol consumption, she is ________.

moderate drinker

Bryce is an ovovegetarian. Which of the following foods does he eat?

egg salad

Lily is 22 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, protein should be:

10-35%

Chase is a 22-year-old college student. According to AMDR, fat should comprise __% of his total energy intake each day.

20-35%

Sarah consumes approximately 2000 kcal/day. She should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day. <10%

200

High-density lipoproteins carry more cholesterol than low-density lipoproteins.

False

Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's ________.

DNA

Bill has type 1 diabetes. What step can he take to reduce the likelihood that he develops hypoglycemia?

Eat meals and snacks that contain carbohydrate on a regular basis

Which of the following statements is true?

Edema is a major sign of protein-energy malnutrition.

"Fruit sugar" is the common name for galactose.

False

After drinking too much alcohol at a party, Sam can sober up rapidly by drinking coffee & taking high doses of vitamins.

False

Fruit juice is an excellent source of fiber.

False

Which of the following organs is the main site for detoxifying alcohol?

Liver

Mason would like to compare amounts of saturated fat in salad dressings. To obtain this information, he should read the

Nutrition Facts panel

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

Olive oil

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine. Based on this:

PKU

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

brown rice

Which of the following menu items does not contain complementary protein

Salad made with apples, pears, and grapes

DNA contains coded information for making proteins.

True

High-density lipoproteins contain more protein than low-density lipoproteins.

True

In 2015, the U.S. FDA proposed a ban on the use of partially-hydrogenated oils (trans fats) in foods.

True

Proteins help the body maintain its proper acid-base balance.

True

The body stores glucose in the form of glycogen.

True

To estimate a college student's RDA for protein, multiply his or her weight in kg by 0.8 grams.

True

Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins?

Trypsin

Erika is a vegan. To avoid developing a serious nutritional deficiency, she needs to include a source of ___in her diet.

Vitamin B-12

The body uses cholesterol to make Vitamin___.

Vitamin D

The deamination process forms ________.

ammonia

Proteins ________.

are comprised of amino acids

zQuiz Camden likes to drink a beverage that is made with maple syrup, fruit juice, aspartame, and molasses.Which is not sugar?

aspartame

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

avocado

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

baked potato

Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is 190 mg/dl and his HDL cholesterol level is 60 mg/dl. According to this:

blood cholesterol level is within the healthy range

The body uses proteins to make ________.

certain hormones

_____ is a source of sucrose.

chocolate cake

Phil has type 1 diabetes. One afternoon, his blood glucose level was 60 mg/dl. He should:

eat simple sugar

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to ________.

dehydration

___ is the process that changes the normal shape of a protein and, as a result,the molecule loses its usual shape.

denaturation

Steve has pancreatic cancer. As a result of the disease, Steve has a high risk of

diabetes mellitus

Betty is constipated; she generally has bowel movements only twice a week. To help relieve her constipation without meds

eat more fiber

Owen usually consumes about 3000 kcal/day. On average, his fat intake is approximately 80 g/day. Based on this:

fat within normal limits for AMDR

Triglycerides have _____ in their chemical structures.

fatty acids

Although Paige drank alcohol before she became pregnant, she refuses to drink any alcohol now for fear of:

fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

A scientist is developing a new food that would help recover from hypoglycemia. Which of the following should she use?

glucose

_____ is the primary fuel for active muscles.

glucose

Compared to a triglyceride molecule, a protein molecule ________.

has nitrogen in its chemical structure

In the body, certain lipids ________.

help maintain cell membranes

Katie is pregnant. She has type 1 diabetes and often has difficulty controlling her blood glucose level. Based on this:

higher risk of baby with birth defects

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein & fat, but is very low in carbohydrate. As a result this:

increases ketones

Betty has T2 Diabetes, and cannot keep her fasting blood glucose level under 180 mg/dl. She has higher risk of:

kidney failure

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.

lactose

A chylomicron is a type of ________.

lipoprotein

The ____ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans.

liver

Shawn has a high risk of _____ because his waist circumference is 42 inches, his BP is 145/95 & Fasting BG is 110.

metabolic syndrome

Bernard has had COVID-19 for a week. As a result of the illness, he has a fever & lost his appetite.His nitrogen balance

negative

The chemical attraction between the acid group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid can form a __

peptide bond

Lecithin is a type of ________.

phospholipid

Which of the following statements is true?

polyunsaturated fatty acid has 2+ double bonds in hydrocarbon chain

Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol?

pork steak

Roberta is 25 years of age, healthy, and pregnant. Based on this information, her body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

positive

If you wanted to include a starchy food to your meal, which of the following foods would you add?

potatoes

zQuiz Plant-based diets may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs and stunt their growth.

protein

n the body, fat ________.

provide insulation against cold temperatures

Which of the following statements about food labels is true about the Nutrition Facts Panel?

provides information about total carbohydrates in a serving of food.

Hector is a vegan. Which of the following foods does he eat to supply his diet with protein?

quinoa

Franklin wants to limit his added sugar intake. He should

replace soft drinks with water

Melanie's fasting blood glucose level consistently is between 75 and 97 mg/dl. Based on this information, she has

she is normal

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

sirloin steak

Which of the following foods provides the most carbohydrate per 4-ounce serving?

skim milk

Which of the following foods or beverages is a major source of added sugars in American diets?

soft drinks

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

soy milk

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

starch

The body uses cholesterol to make ________.

steroid hormones

(Subcutaneous) fat does not ________.

stimulatered blood cell production

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone that ________.

stimulates the gallbladder to secrete bile into the small intestine

Carlos has a family history of premature heart disease and stroke. To lower his risk of cardiovascular

stopsmoking cigarettes

The primary function of an adipose cell is ________.

store fat

If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need, the excess can be

stored as fat

You would like to add a nutritive sweetener to a food that is almost pure carbohydrate. Add:

sugar

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

tuna

Manny's blood alcohol concentration is 0.36. Based on this information, Manny is ________.

unconscious

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

vegetable oil

Which of the following physical characteristics or health conditions is a sign of metabolic syndrome?

waist circumference of 43"

April wants to add _____ to her salad, because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats.

walnut