Nutrition Exam 2
What is the AMDR for fat?
20-35% for fat 10-35% for protein
Oil high in saturated fat
cocunut oil
Lactoovovegetarian:
consumes milk products and eggs
Lactovegeatarian
consumes milk and milk products to obtain animal protein
Ovovegetarian:
eats eggs
Semi-vegaterian
eats eggs, fish, and dairy, but avoids meats
Vegan
eats only food derived from plants
Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol?
Pork loin
Proteins______
have nitrogen in their chemical structure
Chylomicrons are a type of
lipoprotein
Oil high in monosaturated fat
Canola and olive
Marcus is a healthy 25 year old male. His height is 6'2" and his weight is 130 kg. Based on this, his RDA for protein is _______ grams.
104.0
Martha wants to follow the Dietary Guidelines recommendations for saturated fat intake. She currently consumes a diet that supplies 2700 kcal per day. To meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, she should limit her saturated fat intake to less than _____ grams per day.
30
Maria is a healthy 22 year old who weights 132 pounds. Based on this, her RDA for protein is _______ grams.
48
Sarah is a healthy 24 year old who weighs 156 pounds. Based on this, her RDA for protein is _______ grams.
57
________ forms when the nitrogen-containing group is removed from an amino acid.
Ammonia (goes to liver first, liver converts it to uria)
What is the difference between atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis? *****************
Arteriosclerosis is one part of atherosclerosis. IT is hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is a process of cardiovascular disease.
Which of the following substances emulsifies lipids during digestion?
Bile Salts
Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?
Canned Salmon
When he prepares food, Derek wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat and contains little or no trans fat. Based on this information, which of the following oils or fats should he select?
Canola Oil
Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of monounsaturated fats?
Canola oil
A ________ remains when the nitrogen-containing amino group is removed from an amino acid.
Carbon Skeleton
What are the major functions of each of the lipoproteins we discussed?
Chylomicrons: small intestine, transports fat to small intestine to liver VLDL: Formed in liver, rich in triglycerides, From liver to cells LDL: Rich in cholesterol, Brings cholesterol to cells HDL: Formed in liver, rich in protein, then picks up excess cholesterol from cells to excrete
Amber is underweight. To keep warm in chilly environments, she wears more clothing that her overweight friend Kim. Why?
Compared to Kim, Amber doesn't have as much insulating fat under her skin
When he prepares food, Edgar wants to use ingredients that are poor sources of trans fat and don't contain cholesterol. Based on this information, which of the following fats or oils should he include in his recipe?
Corn oil
Nick wants to reduce his blood cholesterol levels. Based on this information, Nick should
Eat more whole-grain products
Victor is making cake batter. When he added corn oil, fat-free milk, baking powder and salt together, the oil and milk separated into two layers. To make a mixture that doesn't separate into oily and watery components, Victor should add _____ and stir the ingredients together.
Egg yolks (also soy)
Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible people?
Eggs (or any proteins)
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
Two-month-old Jacob's diet lacks alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids. Based on this information, Jacob isn't
Growing properly
In the body, certain lipids
Help maintain cell membranes
Which of the following substances is secreted by the human stomach?
Hydrochloric acid
In the stomach, _______ participate in protein digestion.
Hydrochloric acid and pepsin
Dana wants to decrease her intake of trans fat and saturated fat by eating ______
Less beef
Which of the following substance is not an omega-3 fatty acid?
Linoleic Acid
Which of the following substances is an essential nutrient?
Linoleic acid
The chemical attraction between two amino acids forms a
Peptide bond
Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?
Shrimp
Which of the following substances can interfere with the recycling of bile salts in the body?
Soluble Fiber
Which of the following foods is a good source of lecithin?
Soybeans
Why is a cholesterol deficiency unlikely for humans?
We produce it. Our livers make it. We could not eat cholesterol for the rest of our lives and we would be okay.
A scientist discovers a chemical that's a chain of hundreds of amino acids. Each amino acid is connected to the other by a
peptide bond
Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of polyunsaturated fats?
soybean oil
Celia has a disease that causes proteins to be lost in her urine. A sign of this disease is edema. Based on this information, Celia has
swelling of tissues
