Nutrition Final Practice
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting our intake of _________ and replacing them with ________.
(Trans Fat and Saturated Fat), (Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated, & Omega-3 Fats)
Your friend, Paul, is trying to gain weight at a healthy rate (1/2 - 2 lbs per week or 10% of initial weight in a 6 month period). His starting weight was 140 pounds and, 3 months later, he is right on track. In theory, what would you expect his weight to be at that point (3 months in)?
147 lbs
A pound of body fat provides about ________ kcal.
3500
Which of the following is not a typical sign or symptom of food-borne illness?
Chest Pain
The organic cofactors that help enzymes catalyze reactions are called __________.
Coenzymes
Consuela is an overweight young woman who wants to lose 10 pounds. The most reliable and safe way for her to lose this weight is to ________.
Decrease usual daily energy intake
_______ occurs when the normal shape of a protein is disrupted by exposure to heat or acid.
Denaturization
This segment of the small intestine is connected to the stomach and is where bile, bicarbonate, and other digestive juice enter the small intestine.
Duodenum
Three days after eating an undercooked hamburger patty at a picnic, Grace experienced intestinal cramps and bloody diarrhea. When Grace became too weak to walk, her roommate took her to the emergency room of a hospital. Grace required treatment for kidney failure. Based on this information, which of the following food-borne pathogens was most likely responsible for Grace's serious illness?
E coli
Carbohydrates are sometimes found in meat.
False
The term "appetite" describes a biological need for food.
False
The risk of dehydration in older adults compared to younger adults is
Higher
This sphincter is situated between the small intestine and colon.
Ileocecal valve
Following absorption, galactose and fructose are converted to glucose in the
Liver
Which of the following measurement techniques is a convenient, practical, and inexpensive way to determine if a person has an unhealthy distribution of body fat?
Measuring the person's waist circumference
A deficiency of this water-soluble vitamin is characterized by "the 4 D's" (dermatitis, dimentia, diarrhea, and death) are characteristics of a deficiency of this water-soluble vitamin.
Niacin
Suppose you want to have a salad with fresh fruits and vegetables. To help reduce reduce the risk of food-borne illness, you should
Rinse them under cold running water
It is generally safe to eat food a day or two after the Sell-By Date.
True
Obesity increases the risk of sleep apnea.
True
Raw meats should be packed in separate plastic bags at the market or grocery store.
True
This photo shows a woman washing fresh produce in the kithen sink. She is showing the proper washing technique by holding the carrot under fresh running water to remove dirt and bacteria that may be clinging to the surface.
True
Which of the following Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) recommendations were developed to guard against overconsumption?
UL (upper intake level)
This fat-soluble vitamin can be synthesized (made) in the GI tract
Vitamin K
Babies are given an oral dose or injection of this fat-soluble vitamin shortly after birth.
Vitamin K*
Which of the following foods is not a common source of food-borne pathogens?
White Bread
A person who has a BMI of 17.0 has a greater risk of infections than a person who has a BMI of 21.0.
true
Carbohydrates are created via photosynthesis in plants.
true
This water-soluble vitamin is only found in animal products and is sensitive to microwave heating.
Vitamin B12
Vegans are at risk for a deficiency of this vitamin because it is only found in animal products.
Vitamin B12
Dennis wants to gain weight, primarily as lean tissue. In addition to performing resistance exercise regularly, he should ________.
add nutrient-dense, healthy sources of energy to his diet, including fatty fish, whole-grain cereals, nuts, peanut butter, and olive oil