HRTM 340 exam1

Which of the following is not considered a nutrient? a.Vitamin b.Water c.Carbohydrate d.Alcohol e.Mineral

D. Alcohol

If a food has 10 grams of fat and 100 calories per serving, what is the percentage of calories from fat in this food? a.10% b.40% c.50% d.90%

a.10%

A double cheeseburger with bacon contains 44 grams of protein, 28 grams of carbohydrate, and 39 grams of fat. What percentage of calories in the sandwich comes from fat? a.28% b.55% c.80%

a.28%

The RDA for a nutrient is set at which point? a.A point high enough to cover most healthy people b.A minimum value you are supposed to exceed c.An average value d.An upper limit to prevent overdoses

a.A point high enough to cover most healthy people

What is left after the digested mixture reaches the end of the small intestine? a.Dissolved minerals b.Glucose c.Amino acids d.Vitamins e.Fat

a.Dissolved minerals

Approximately how long does it take for a meal to empty from the stomach? a.½ hour to one hour b.2 hours c.4 hours d.6 hours e.8 hours

c.4 hours

Which statement about essential nutrients is false? a.There are about 40 nutrients known to be essential. b.Essential nutrients must be obtained from food. c.All nutrients are important for life and therefore essential. d.Some nutrients in foods are considered nonessential.

c.All nutrients are important for life and therefore essential.

Which of the following nutrients provide 4 calories per gram? a.Carbohydrate and fat b.Fat and protein c.Carbohydrate and protein d.Alcohol and protein

c.Carbohydrate and protein

Approximately 45 to 65 percent of the total calories in a balanced diet should come from which of the following? a.Fats b.Proteins c.Carbohydrates d.Phytochemicals

c.Carbohydrates

Limiting your intake of sodium may lower your risk for which disease? a.Stroke b.Gallbladder disease c.Diabetes d.Obesity e.Colon cancer

c.Diabetes

Which of the following is not a function of water in the body? a.It is the medium in which all the body's processes take place b.It transports hormonal messages from place to place c.It provides a small amount of energy needed by the nervous system d.It carries nutrients to body cells

c.It provides a small amount of energy needed by the nervous system

Cultural norms help determine food choices by: a.imparting an innate preference for sweet tastes. b.serving as the most influential source of nutrition information in the U.S. c.influencing beliefs about which plants and animals should be eaten as food. d.controlling the physiological need for food.

c.influencing beliefs about which plants and animals should be eaten as food

The condition in which the body is unable to digest lactose is called: a.lactose deficiency. b.sugar allergy. c.lactose intolerance.

c.lactose intolerance.

All nutrients leaving the digestive system are taken to the _____. a.pancreas b.large intestine c.liver d.gallbladder e.stomach

c.liver

The main site of digestion and absorption of nutrients is the _____. a.mouth b.stomach c.small intestine d.large intestine

c.small intestine

Why are degenerative illnesses sometimes termed "diseases of affluence"? a.Extremely low incomes can promote malnutrition by making it difficult for people to afford enough food b.The food industry spends billions of dollars on advertising campaigns for high- fat/ high-sugar foods, beverages, and fast foods c.The perception that healthful foods are more expensive prompts people to choose high-fat or sugary convenience foods over produce and whole grains d.Easy access to a variety of foods allows people to choose diets high in meats and other fatty foods that promote chronic disease development

a.Extremely low incomes can promote malnutrition by making it difficult for people to afford enough food

Which organ regulates the amount of glucose circulating in the blood by either synthesizing glycogen or breaking down glycogen? a.Liver b.Gallbladder c.Appendix d.Thyroid

a.Liver

Which of the following are considered accessory organs of digestion? a.Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas b.Liver, rectum, and appendix c.Colon, appendix, and gallbladder d.Pancreas, esophagus, and salivary glands

a.Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas

_____ is absorbed into the blood and converted to _____ for use by the body's cells. a.Starch; glycogen b.Lactose; glycogen c.Fructose; glucose d.Sucrose; glucose

a.Starch; glycogen

Starch is a: a.complex carbohydrate. b.simple carbohydrate. c.fiber. d.gluten.

a.complex carbohydrate.

Another name for low blood glucose is: a.hyperglycemia. b.depression. c.hypoglycemia. d.none of the above

a.hyperglycemia.

The disaccharide made up of two glucose molecules is: a.sucrose. b.lactose. c.maltose. d.galactose.

a.sucrose.

One gram of carbohydrate yields _____ calories, one gram of fat yields _____, and one gram of protein yields _____. a.4, 8, 4 b.4, 9, 4 c.7, 4, 4 d.4, 7, 9 e.4, 9, 7

b.4, 9, 4

A diet that does not overemphasize any food type or nutrient at the expense of another is following which characteristic of a healthy diet? a.Adequacy b.Balance c.Calorie control d.Moderation

b.Balance

Which of the following compounds is a monosaccharide? a.Sucrose b.Fructose c.Lactose d.Cellulose

b.Fructose

Which of the following simple carbohydrates is known as fruit sugar? a.Glucose b.Fructose c.Galactose d.Sucrose

b.Fructose

What hormone brings down high levels of glucose in the blood? a.Glycogen b.Insulin c.Diabetes d.Adrenaline

b.Insulin

Which of the following is not a useful strategy when eating out? a.Order grilled rather than fried foods. b.Use mayonnaise in place of mustard. c.Order a smaller burger, not a double burger. d.Order skim milk rather than a milkshake.

b.Use mayonnaise in place of mustard.

Which of the nutrients listed below does not provide energy for the body? a.Carbohydrate b.Water c.Fat d.Protein

b.Water

The % Daily Values for vitamins and minerals on labels represent the _____ of all the DRI values. a.lowest b.average c.highest d.It is different for different nutrients.

b.average

Eating too much sugar means getting too many: a.proteins. b.empty calories. c.fatty acids. d.complex carbohydrates. e.minerals.

b.empty calories.

The leading cause of death in the United States is: a.cancer. b.heart disease. c.homicide. d.liver disease.

b.heart disease.

Simple carbohydrates: a.contain two or three sugar units. b.include the monosaccharides. c.include the polysaccharides. d.provide 7 calories per gram

b.include the monosaccharides.

Disaccharides include: a.galactose. b.maltose. c.glycogen. d.fructose.

b.maltose.

Another term for amylase is _____. a.bile b.ptyalin c.chyme d.bicarbonate e.mucus

b.ptyalin

When the body does not require energy, end-products of digestion are converted to_____. a.protein b.fat c.glycogen d.a and b e.b and c

e.b and c

Which substance neutralizes stomach acid as chyme enters the small intestine? a.Amylase b.Pepsin c.Bile d.Bicarbonate e.Glycogen

d.Bicarbonate

How does the type of food eaten influence stomach emptying rate? a.It doesn't, because emptying rate is closely controlled by the stomach b.Solids pass through the stomach more quickly than liquids c.Proteins pass through the stomach more slowly than fats d.Carbohydrates pass through the stomach more quickly than proteins

d.Carbohydrates pass through the stomach more quickly than proteins

The digestion of which nutrient occurs in the stomach? a.Vitamin B12 b.Lactose c.Water d.Protein e.Fiber

d.Protein

Which of the following is used to describe the maximum daily amount of a nutrient that is unlikely to pose risk of adverse effects? a.DRI b.AI c.DV d.UL

d.UL

Which are the only vitamins that must appear on a food label? a.Vitamins D and E b.Folate and niacin c.Riboflavin and vitamin C d.Vitamins C and A

d.Vitamins C and A

Which of the nutrients do not provide energy? a.Water and vitamins only b.Water, vitamins, and protein c.Water and minerals only d.Water, vitamins, and minerals

d.Water, vitamins, and minerals

Foods with a high nutrient density: a.are iron rich. b.contain a mixture of carbohydrate, fat, and protein. c.carry the USDA nutrition labeling. d.are rich in nutrients but relatively low in calories.

d.are rich in nutrients but relatively low in calories.

The body's main food energy source should be: a.sweets. b.protein. c.fats. d.carbohydrates. e.vitamins.

d.carbohydrates.

The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for nutrients are generally: a.the minimum amounts that average people need. b.more than twice as high as anyone needs. c.designed to prevent deficiency diseases in half the population. d.designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people. e.the same for all ages for all nutrients.

d.designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people.

Excess glucose in the body is converted to _____. a.fat only b.amino acids only c.glycogen only d.fat and glycogen e.cholesterol and glucagons

d.fat and glycogen

Fiber in our diet is important because it helps prevent all of the following except: a.constipation. b.hemorrhoids. c.diverticulitis. d.liver disease.

d.liver disease.

The greatest single source of added sugars in the American diet is: a.fruit drinks. b.cakes. c.candy. d.regular soft drinks.

d.regular soft drinks.

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) should not be used to: a.estimate nutrient requirements for healthy people. b.assess dietary nutrient adequacy. c.plan diets. d.treat persons with diet-related illnesses.

d.treat persons with diet-related illnesses.

The concept of nutrient density is most helpful in achieving which principle of diet planning? a.Variety b.Moderation c.Balance d.Adequacy e.Calorie control

e.Calorie control