Nutrition Test #2 Study Guide
Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol?
whole milk
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 to 35
Luis is 23 years of age and weighs 220 pounds. Based on his body weight, his RDA for protein is ____ grams.
80
Which of the following statements is true?
A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation.
Which of the following statements is true?
A fitness training program that includes resistance exercise is recommended to increase muscle mass safely.
Which of the following statements is true?
Fruits and vegetables are sources of fiber.
Which of the following statements is true?
Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen
Which of the following statements is true?
Honey is a rich source of fructose
Which of the following statements is true?
Many hormones, including insulin, are proteins.
Which of the following statements is true?
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease.
Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat? (#2)
beef fat
A common name for glucose is
blood sugar
Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?
handful of unsalted peanuts
According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?
losing excess body fat
Which of the following carbohydrates is a disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules?
maltose
Lactose is the disaccharide in
milk
The basic chemical unit of carbohydrates is a(an)
monosaccharide
Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.
nitrogen
Solid fats generally have a high proportion of ____ fatty acids.
saturated
Most lipid digestion occurs in the
small intestine
Nickki has severe lactose intolerance. Which of the following foods should she consume to obtain calcium?
soy milk
Which of the following foods is a good source of high-quality protein?
soy milk
Which of the following foods is a legume?
soybeans
If your diet supplies more glucose than you need, the excess can be
stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles.
Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?
tuna fish
Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?
tuna fish
Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?
weighing more than average
A baby's body uses essential fatty acids
for nervous system development.
Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?
fresh peach
Which of the following substances is an important dietary monosaccharide for humans?
fructose
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
Which of the following substances is a hormone that maintains your blood glucose level within normal limits, while you're asleep and when you haven't eaten for awhile?
glucagon
The primary fuel for muscles and other cells is
glucose
Kayla consumes a sugar-frosted doughnut for a snack. In her gastrointestinal tract, the sucrose in the doughnut is digested into
glucose and fructose
The starch in rice and potatoes is composed of
glucose molecules
Glycogen is composed of
glucose molecules.
A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid eating foods that contain
gluten
Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fat?
salmon
Which of the following foods are not usually associated with food allergy?
Carrots and celery
Which of the following statements is true?
Cigarette smoking increases the production of oxidized LDL cholesterol.
Which of the following statements is true?
Infants should not be fed honey because it may contain botulism spores.
Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?
LDL
Which of the following statements is true?
LDL transports cholesterol to tissues.
Which of the following statements is true?
Proteins in your blood help maintain proper acid-base balance.
Which of the following statements is true?
Proteins in your blood help maintain proper fluid balance.
Which of the following statements is true?
Your digestive tract cannot digest dietary fiber
Pearson's mother and father have type 2 diabetes. To reduce his risk of this disease, Pearson should consume
a high-fiber diet
Which of the following substances is a dietary essential?
alpha-linolenic acid
Proteins
are comprised of amino acids
Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?
avocado
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
Which of the following foods is a rich source of fiber?
brown rice
Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should limit his intake of
butter and beef
Glycogen is the
carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue.
Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat?
coconut oil
Which of the following foods contributes large amounts of trans fat in American diets? (#1)
commercial baked goods
Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?
corn flakes cereal
Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch?
corn, potatoes, and rice
Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
diabetes mellitus
Pancreatic amylase
digests starch in the small intestine
Nick wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should
eat more whole-grain products
Bryan thinks he has type 2 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this chronic disease?
excessive thirst
According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?
exercising daily
Which of the following foods contributes large amounts of trans fat in American diets? (#2)
fast food
Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures.
fatty acids
Proteins
have nitrogen in their chemical structures
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
In the body, lipids
help maintain cell membranes
Insulin
helps glucose enter cells
Nikki has a disease that interferes with the production of lipase in her pancreas. Based on this information, a sign of this disease is
high amounts of fat in the stools.
In the stomach, _____ participate in the chemical digestion of protein.
hydrochloric acid and pepsin
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 amounts of
ketone bodies
Layla loves to cook, but she is concerned about the effects that certain dietary lipids may have on her health. She wants to prepare foods with fats and oils that are naturally low in trans fats and saturated fatty acids, and high in monounsaturated fatty acids. Based on this information, which of the following foods should she select?
olive oil
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
Insulin is made by the
pancreas
Which of the following substances participates in the digestion of proteins?
pepsin
Lecithin is a type of
phospholipid
Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol?
pork loin
Proteins
provide about 4 kcal/gram
In the body, lipids
provide energy
Which of the following foods is a rich source of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?
regular soft drinks
Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?
rice
Connor has atherosclerosis within his brain. Based on this information, he has high risk of
stroke
Which of the following sweeteners provides 0 kcal per serving?
sucralose
Cecilia has a disease that causes proteins to be lost in her urine. A sign of this disease is edema.
swelling of tissues