Nutrition 2

Which of the following statements about food labels is true?

Information about the grams of total carbohydrates in a serving of food is displayed on a food label

___ is a mineral nutrient

Iron

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

tuna fish

Which of the following characteristics increases a persons risk of cardiovascular disease?

type 2 diabetes

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

Having high levels of ___ may increase a persons risk of CVD

Homocysteine

Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.

Nitrogen

Which of the following food are legumes?

Peanuts

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

Sugar sweetened soft drinks

Which of the following statements is true?

The human digestive tract does not produce enzymes that digest dietary fiber

Antonio has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). To reduce his likelihood of developing heartburn, his physician recommended that he

avoid overeating during meals.

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids?

flaxseeds

Glycogen is composed of ____ molecules

glucose

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because of her family history and ________.

high blood levels of LDL cholesterol

chronic alcohol abuse

increases fat deposits in the abdominal region

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ____ cancer

pancreatic

In the body, fat ____

provide insulation against cold temperatures

Chyme is the___

semisolid liquid formed by the partial digestion of food in the stomach

Proteins____

Are comprised of amino acids

Camden likes to drink a beverage that is made with maple syrup, fruit juice concentrate, aspartame, and molasses. Which of these ingredients does not contain A form of sugar?

Aspartame

Which of the following nutrients is made by gut microbiota?

Biotin

Abe wants to use canned or frozen peaches to make a dessert. While shopping for the fruit, how can he determine which kind has the least sugar per serving?

By comparing sugar content information that is listed in the Nutrition Facts panels

___ is a mineral nutrient

Calcium

Which of the following foods is NOT usually responsible for causing allergic response

Carrots and celery

After drinking too much alcohol at a party, Samantha can sober up rapidly by drinking coffee and taking high doses of vitamin C

False

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

Prebiotics are substances in food that the human body digests to form probiotics

False

In the stomach, ____ participates in the chemical digestion of protein

Hydrochloric acid and pepsin

Which of the following statements is true?

In the United States, type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1 diabetes

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 240 mg/dl . According to this information, _____

Jeanne needs to reduce her total blood cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl. And increase her HDL Level to lower her risk of heart disease

When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish?

Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds

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

Liver

Which of the following statements is true?

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in the human large intestine

Lydia thinks she is 6-weeks pregnant. While she was at a party, she _____, because she did not want to endanger the embryo that was developing inside her body.

Refuse all alcoholic beverages

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms is fiber

Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water, whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water

Proteins help the body maintain its proper acid-base balance

True

The body stores glucose in the form of glycogen

True

The lining of the stomach is covered with ___, Tony finger liver structures that absorb nutrients from food

Villi

Salivary glands secrete amylase, an enzyme that enables a minor amount of ____ to be digested in the mouth

Vitamin B-12

Which of the following foods is considered to be a probiotic?

Yogurt with love active cultures of lactobacillus

Which of the following statements is true?

You can judge a packaged foods protein quality by reviewing the ingredients list

Which of the following fatty acids is an essential fatty acid?

alpha-linolenic acid

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

The liver uses cholesterol to make ____

bile

Which of the following compounds is not secreted by the human stomach?

bile

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

blood pressure that is consistently higher than normal

A primary function of the digestive system is the ______

breakdown of food into nutrients

Which of the following foods is rich source of fiber?

brown rice

The body uses protein to make ____

certain hormones

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid ____

consuming foods that contain gluten

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

denaturation

Anna has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level. One afternoon, Anna tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose level was 88 mg/dl. Based on this information, Anna should

do nothing to intervene, because her blood glucose level is normal.

Nervous system cells rely on primary _____ for energy

glucose

Betty has type 2 diabetes, and she has difficulty keeping her fasting blood glucose level under 180 mg/dl. Based on this information, Betty has a high risk of

kidney failure

The process of digesting food begins in the ____

mouth

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate

soluble fiber

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone that ___

stimulates the gallbladder to secrete bile into the small intestine