NUTRITION FINAL EXAM
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. 30 to 55 40 to 65 20 to 45 10 to 35
10 to 35
A serving of food supplies 99 kcal from fat. Based on this information, how many grams of fat are in the serving? 33 9 11 25
11
According to the Nutrition Facts panel on a can of beans, one serving of the legumes supplies 6 g of protein. The DV for protein is 50 g. Estimate the %DV for protein in a serving of the beans. 8.3% 300% Cannot be determined by using the information provided in the question 12%
12%
Erika is making a recipe from foods that contain the following nutrients: 120 ml of water, 60 g of fat, 20 g of protein, 500 mg of vitamin C, 275 g of carbohydrate, and 600 mg of calcium. Approximately how many kilocalories does the entire product of this recipe provide? 1720 1550 780 930
1720
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. 35 to 45 20 to 35 5 to 10 10 to 20
20 to 35
A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate, 12 g protein, 400 ml water, 25 mg vitamin B-6, and 8 g fat. According to this information, how many kilocalories are in a serving of this food? 212 152 220 182
220
Jason would like to know the amount of saturated fat in a serving of food, but he does not have access to a food composition table or the Internet. According to the Nutrition Facts panel on the food's package, one serving has 10 g of fat, 5 g of polyunsaturated fat, 2 g of monounsaturated fat, and 150 mg of cholesterol. Approximately how much saturated fat is in a serving of the food? 167 g 3 g 17 g 8 g
3 g
While at a party, Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine. Based on this information, her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ________ standard alcoholic drinks. 6 2 8 4
4
Bethaney is 20 years of age and weighs 50 kg. Based on her body weight, her RDA for protein is ________ grams. 40 25 35 30
40
Marta is 22 years of age and weighs 132 pounds. Based on her body weight, her RDA for protein is ________ grams. 88 68 108 48
48
A serving of food supplies 244 kcal from protein. Based on this information, how many grams of protein are in the serving? 35 61 175 27
61
Which of the following statements is true? A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation. The human body stores carbohydrate as glucose. The pancreas secretes glucagon, a hormone that signals your cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream. Maltose is the complex carbohydrate in potatoes, rice, and beans.
A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation.
Which of the following statements is true? An essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet. People develop scurvy when their diets lack vitamin E. Under certain conditions, the human body can make iron, copper, and zinc. Phytochemicals are oxidizing agents produced by animal cells.
An essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet.
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? Fruit juice concentrate Molasses Maple syrup Aspartame
Aspartame
Dallas, a healthy, active teenager, was diagnosed with PKU when he was only a few days old. In addition to foods that are manufactured to be low in phenylalanine, which of the following foods can he eat to meet his protein needs safely? Lean hamburger Fried fish Baked potatoes Fat-free milk
Baked potatoes
Which of the following substances is an example of a phytochemical? Pantothenic acid Glucose Zinc Caffeine
Caffeine
A serving of food supplies 20 g carbohydrate, 9 g fat, 25 g protein, 10 mg vitamin B-6, and 100 ml water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? Carbohydrate provides about the same amount of food energy as the fat in this food. Water supplies about the same amount of food energy as the protein in this food. Protein provides about 60% of total calories. Fat provides the most food energy.
Carbohydrate provides about the same amount of food energy as the fat in this food.
A serving of food supplies 18 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat, 18 mg vitamin E, 2 mg iron, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? Carbohydrate provides the most food energy. Fat provides the most food energy. Fat provides about 75% of total calories. Vitamin E provides about 10% of the food energy.
Carbohydrate provides the most food energy
Which of the followings statements is true? Trans fatty acids are naturally in many foods. The human body can convert simple carbohydrates into alpha-linolenic acid. Certain fish, such as salmon, are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Saturated fatty acid has one double bond within its hydrocarbon chain.
Certain fish, such as salmon, are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
The body uses cholesterol to make vitamin ________. D B-12 A E
D
Which of the following statements is true? People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes. A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of diabetes. To remain healthy, your fasting blood glucose level should always be at least 140 mg/dl.
Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of diabetes.
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving? Iceberg lettuce Soft margarine Fat-free milk Cheese nachos
Fat-free milk
Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids? Apples Fat-free milk Leaf lettuce Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds
Which of the following foods or beverages is not a major source of added sugars in American diets? Energy drinks Candy Cookies Fresh fruit
Fresh fruit
Which of the following bags of frozen peaches is the most expensive per ounce? Frozen sliced peaches at $2.56 per 12-ounce bag Frozen sliced peaches at $2.59 per 10-ounce bag Frozen sliced peaches at $2.50 per 1-pound bag Frozen sliced peaches at $4.49 per 2-pound bag
Frozen sliced peaches at $2.59 per 10-ounce bag
Which of the following statements is true? People may increase their risk of type 2 diabetes by eating more fiber-rich foods. Most forms of fiber are easily digested by enzymes secreted by human small intestinal cells. Fruits and vegetables are sources of fiber. The typical American consumes recommended amounts of fiber.
Fruits and vegetables are sources of fiber
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that provides energy for humans? Caffeine Thiamin Glucose Alcohol
Glucose
________ is the primary fuel for active muscles. Sucrose Lactose Fructose Glucose
Glucose
Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)? Female sex Asian ancestry Low body weight Hypertension
Hypertension
When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish? Peaches, bananas, and apricots Iceberg lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes Cranberries, apples, and marshmallows Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds
Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds
Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol? HDL LDL Chylomicron VLDL
LDL
A food scientist is developing a infant formula that simulates the composition of breast milk. Based on this information, which of the following substances would he add to the formula's recipe? Lactose Xylitol Mannose Sucrose
Lactose
Which of the following foods is not a source of phytochemicals? Fresh blueberries Lean meat Cashew nuts Whole-grain bread
Lean meat
Which of the following characteristics or conditions is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)? Low body fat Vitamin D intake Male gender Household income
Male gender
________ is the disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules. Galactose Sucrose Maltose Hexose
Maltose
Which of the following statements is true? Milk, bananas, and soybeans are among the few nutritionally perfect foods for humans. According to nutrition experts, junk foods have no nutritional value. Most naturally occurring foods contain more than one nutrient. Strawberries are an energy-dense food.
Most naturally occurring foods contain more than one nutrient.
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? Cream cheese Unsalted butter Olive oil Coconut oil
Olive Oil
Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins? Slice of American cheese Peanut butter on crackers Apple and watermelon chunks Vegetable salad with greens and baby carrots
Peanut butter on crackers
Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible persons? Broccoli Grapes Blueberries Peanuts
Peanuts
Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of undernutrition? Middle-age men who exercise regularly College freshmen who live on campus Preschool children who attend daycare People who are addicted to drugs
People who are addicted to drugs
Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate? High-fructose corn syrup Carbon dioxide Glucose Starch
Starch
Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States? Influenza and pneumonia Chronic lower respiratory infections Suicide Stroke
Stroke
Which of the following statements about food labels is true? The Nutrition Facts panel includes information about a food's glycogen content. The list of ingredients on food packages does not have to include added sugars. The Nutrition Facts panel provides information about total carbohydrates in a serving of food. Information about the fiber contents of a food are not provided in the Nutrition Facts panel.
The Nutrition Facts panel provides information about total carbohydrates in a serving of food.
Which of the following statements is true? Application of heat, alcohol, or acid can kill proteins. A protein molecule loses its natural folded and coiled shape as well as its usual functions when it undergoes hydrogenation. Transamination is the process of removing the nitrogen group from an amino acid and transferring it to another substance. The human digestive tract cannot digest the peptide bonds that hold amino acids together.
Transamination is the process of removing the nitrogen group from an amino acid and transferring it to another substance
Which of the following substances is not a macronutrient? Carbohydrate Fat Vitamin C Protein
Vitamin C
Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes? Having low blood pressure Having northern European ancestry Being taller than average Weighing more than average
Weighing more than average
Devon's fasting blood glucose level consistently is between 78 and 95 mg/dl. Based on this information, he has ______. a healthy blood glucose level type 2 diabetes chronic hypoglycemic syndrome defective pancreatic beta cells
a healthy blood glucose level
Phyllis recorded her food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze her diet record. According to the results of the analysis, her average daily saturated fat intake was 10% of total calories; her average daily unsaturated fat intake was 35% of total calories; and her average daily cholesterol intake was 250 mg. Based on this information, her total fat intake is ________ the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range. below above More information about Phyllis's omega-6 intake is needed to answer this question. within
above
Most Americans _________. experience stunting before they reach school age develop scurvy by the time they are 2 years of age are concerned about running out of food are food secure
are food secure
Women who are trying to become pregnant or are pregnant should ________. avoid all forms of alcohol limit their alcohol consumption to beer mix distilled alcohol with fruit juice before consuming it drink alcohol only with meals
avoid all forms of alcohol
Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids? Canned salmon Fried chicken Whole-wheat bread Roast beef
canned salmon
A ________ remains when the nitrogen-containing portion of an amino acid is removed. fatty acid ribonucleotide carbon skeleton dipeptide fragment
carbon skeleton
Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to ________. arthritis dehydration coronary artery disease stroke
dehydration
Pancreatic amylase ______. converts glucose to energy in cells digests starch in the small intestine is secreted by the gallbladder contributes to cystic fibrosis
digests starch in the small intestine
Sam wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 100 kcal/serving. The soft drink contains no fiber, protein, fat, and alcohol. To obtain this value, he should ________. multiply the number of kcal by 4 divide the number of kcal by 2 divide the number of kcal by 4 multiply the number per serving by 2
divide the number of kcal by 4
Erika has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level. One afternoon, Erika tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose level was 260 mg/dl. Based on this information, Erika should _______. give herself a specific dose of insulin consume candy or fruit juice to increase her blood glucose level do nothing to intervene, because her blood glucose level is normal take a dietary supplement that contains vitamin C
give herself a specific dose of insulin
In the human intestinal tract, potato starch is broken down into ________ molecules that can be absorbed. ribose lactose glucose sucrose
glucose
When muscle cells have more glucose than they need for energy, they may store some of the excess as ______. glycogen fiber certain B vitamins ketone bodies
glycogen
Lena's 4-year-old son is not well. He lacks much interest in playing, he has lost weight, his breath has a strange odor, and he seems to be thirsty all the time. Based on this information, Lena should ______. have her son tested for type 1 diabetes have her son treated for cystic fibrosis limit her son's intake of fluids decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber
have her son tested for type 1 diabetes
Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because of her family history and ________. low blood pressure European ancestry high blood levels of LDL cholesterol physically active lifestyle
high blood levels of LDL cholesterol
Compared to an unsaturated fatty acid, a trans fatty acid ________. has a kink in its molecular structure that keeps it from being straight is comprised of glucose molecules is less likely to undergo oxidation contains no double bonds
is less likely to undergo oxidation
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. glycogen stores vitamin C muscle fibers ketone bodies
ketone bodies
The ________ is main site of deamination in the body. spleen gallbladder liver thyroid
liver
Which of the following substances is usually the limiting amino acid in foods, particularly those of plant origin? Lysine Isoleucine Glycine Alanine
lysine
A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together. Most of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds, but there is a double bond between the number 9 and 10 carbons in the chain. The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen. Based on this information, the compound is a(an) ________ fatty acid. saturated monounsaturated essential polyunsaturated
monounsaturated
Rosa is a teenager who has an eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation. Based on this information, her body is in ________ nitrogen balance. activated denatured positive negative
negative
Jerome and Joseph are the same age, weight and height. However, Jerome requires more vitamin C than Joseph. This is an example of ________. nutrigenetics nutrigenomics nutripronomics nutrifanatics
nutrigenetics
In the United States, food insecurity is most likely to affect ________. body builders who consume too many protein supplements adolescent boys experiencing a growth spurt older adults on fixed incomes adult women who take birth control pills
older adults on fixed incomes
Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ________ cancer. thyroid muscle skin pancreatic
pancreatic
Jacob is a healthy, active 14-year-old boy. Recently, he began to experience a growth spurt. Based on this information, his body is in ________ nitrogen balance. activated positive negative inverted
positive
A scientist isolates a water-soluble compound from spider venom. The substance has nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in its chemical structure. Based on this information, the compound is probably a ________. triglyceride polysaccharide protein mineral salt
protein
Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70)? Cornflakes cereal Raw carrots Plain white bagel Banana
raw carrots
Eating a high-salt diet increases people's chances of developing high blood pressure. Thus, a diet that supplies excessive amounts of salt is a ________ for high blood pressure. hypothetical variable dietary modulator primary predictor risk factor
risk factor
Eating diets that contain high amounts of certain kinds of fat raise the risk of developing heart disease. Thus, a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ________ for heart disease. hypothetical variable dietary modulator risk factor nutritional determinant
risk factor
Which of the following foods is a good source of high-quality protein? Orange juice Leaf lettuce Boiled cabbage Soy milk
soy milk
Subcutaneous fat does not ________. stimulate red blood cell production insulate the body against cold temperatures store energy protect against minor bruising
stimulate red blood cell production
Adipose cells ________. transport cholesterol away from other cells secrete insulin metabolize glycogen store triglycerides
store triglycerides
Until recently, Victoria was a healthy, energetic 3-year-old. A couple of weeks ago, her parents noticed that she does not want to play, and she seems to be tired all of the time. Additionally, Victoria has been unusually thirsty and "wets the bed" at night. Based on this information, Victoria's parents should have their daughter evaluated for ______. lactose intolerance metabolic syndrome sucrase deficiency type 1 diabetes
type 1 diabetes
Ruben has a family history of type 2 diabetes. To reduce his risk of this disease, he should consider following a ________ diet. Western low-potassium high-protein diet vegan
vegan
April wants to add ________ to her salad, because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats. walnuts bread cubes coconut oil cheddar cheese
walnuts