Nutrition Exam #2

T/F: If Kara's body weight is 120 pounds, her RDA for protein is approximately 44 g.

True

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

Type 2 diabetes

The typical vegetarian diet supplies high amounts of

Vitamin C

In the United States, newborns receive an injection of ________ to prevent

Vitamin K; Bleeding

Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of a food allergy?

all

________ involves metabolic reactions that build larger molecules from smaller ones.

anabolism

The liver uses cholesterol to make

bile

Metabolic reactions that break down larger molecules into smaller ones are classified as ________.

catabolic

The body uses proteins to make

certain hormones

Which of the following plant oils contains the highest amount of saturated fat per tablespoon?

coconut oil

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid ___

consuming foods that contain gluten

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

hydrochloric acid and pepsin

Cholesterol

is essential to health

A chylomicron is a type of

lipoprotein

Every amino acid has ________ in its chemical structure.

nitrogen

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

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- 35

Chase is a 22-year-old college student. According to recommendations of the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), fat should comprise ________% of his total energy intake each day.

20-35

Amanda consumes approximately 2500 kcal/day. According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines (2015-2020), she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ________ kcal/day.

250

Which of the followings statements is true?

Certain fish, such as salmon, are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids

Series of specific chemical reactions in the cell are known as ________.

Chemical pathways

Which of the following menu items does not contain complementary protein?

Salad made with apples, pears, and grapes

Which of the following statements is true?

Skin can form prohormone vitamin D after being exposed to sunlight

Major functions of lipids include all of the following EXCEPT

Stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals

Which of the following statements is true

A polyunsaturated fatty acid has two or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon chain

Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's

DNA

Which of the following food groups includes foods that are rich sources of riboflavin?

Dairy

ATP synthesis occurs in which of the following organelles?

Mitochondrion

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin

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

Peanut butter on crackers

T/F: Lipids include phospholipids, sterols, and amino acids

false

Most lipids have ________ in their chemical structures.

fatty acids

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

flaxseeds

Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate ________ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

folate

The human body needs vitamin K to

form active blood clotting factors

is the breakdown of glycogen into glucose molecules.

glycogenolysis

T/F: After absorption, amino acids travel to the liver via the hepatic portal vein

true

T/F: An unpleasant physical reaction following consumption of sulfites is considered a food intolerance because it does not trigger the body's immune response.

true

Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

HDL

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

Denaturation

Which of the following statements is true?

Fat contributes to the flavor of foods

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

Fat-free milk

Which of the following foods is a natural source of vitamin D?

Fatty fish and fish oils

___ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Vitamins K D and A

Carmen is an active child who is allergic to peanuts. While attending a classroom party, Carmen accidentally was exposed to trail mix that contained peanuts, and she rapidly developed ________ as a result.

anaphylaxis

A(n) ________ is a substance that protects vulnerable molecules from free radicals.

antioxidant

Proteins

are comprised of amino acids

Adding a small amount of ________ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain

olive oil

Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?

roast pork

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

walnuts