intro to nutrition

Lena weighs 60 kg. Her weight in pounds is

132 pounds

After her college graduation party Jade's BAC was 0.16%. This level is ____ times the legal limit.

2

A serving of food contains 40g carbs, 10g protein, and 9g fat. Based on this, a serving of this food supplies

281 Kcal

What ist he RDA of protein of a healthy adult woan who weighs 62kg?

49.6

Which of the following statements is true?

Arteries carry blood away from the heart

A ________ transport lipids in lipids in the bloodstream.

Chylomicron

Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index?

Cornflakes cereal

In cells, ___ controls the assembly of amino acids into proteins.

DNA

_______ is the process of removing nitrogen from an amino acid.

Deamination

Which of the following activities is an alternative health care practices?

Drinking green tea to lose weight

A mega dose is generally less than a physiological does of a nutrient.

FALSE

The __________ is the federal agency that tries to ensure that safety and effectiveness of health related products.

FDA

A serving of food supplies 12g carbs, 5g protein, 7g fat, and 50g water. What is true about this serving of food?

Fat provides almost 50% of total calories

The government agency that enforces consumer protection laws by investigating false or misleading health-related claims is the

Federal Trade Commission FTC

Which of the following substances has the lowest pH?

Gastric juices

______ is a primary fuel for muscle and other cells.

Glucose

Which of the following substances is a polysaccharide?

Hyperglycemia

____ is a hormone that helps glucose to enter cells.

Insulin

Which of the following substances is a disaccharide

Maltose

Which of the following journals does not have peer-reviewed articles?

Men's Journal

Which of the following statements is false?

Proteins are part of triglycerides

Which of the following foods is a source of high-quality proteins that a vegan would eat?

Quinoa

Which of the following statements is true

RDAs contain a margin of safety

Which of the following statements is true?

RDAs contain a margin of safety

Sold fats generally have a high proportion of ______ fatty acids

Saturated

People who follow Jewish dietary rules will not consume

Shellfish

________ is a primary source of added sugars in american diets

Sugar-sweetened soft drinks

Which of the following conditions is clearly associated with eating certain dietary carbohydrates, especially sticky sugars?

Tooth decay

Which of the following conditions primarily affects large intestines?

Ulcerative colitis

Which of the following substances is an intestinal enzyme that breaks down lactose?

Whole grain oat cereal

Trans fatty acids are

a by-product of the hydrogenation process

Which of the following statements is true?

a person can use myplate to evaluate his or her diet's nutritional adequacy

A testimonial is

a personal endorsement of a product

The dietary guidelines for American is

a set of general nutrition - related recommendations

Which of the following websites is most likely to provide biased and unreliable nutrition information?

a site that promotes or sells dietary supplements

A salt forms when an ______ combines with a ______.

acid; base

Fats in foods

add taste and contribute to "mouth feel"

Developing ways to use irrigation systems more effectively is

an action proposed to help solve environmental problems created by conventional agricultural methods

Phospholipids are

are partially water-soluble

A diet is likely to be safe and nutritionally adequate if

average daily intake of nutrients to meet RDA and AI values

A diet is likely to be safe and nutritionally adequate if

average daily intakes for nutrients meet RDA and AI values

People with celiac disease should

avoid foods that contain gluten

Badih is a devout follower of Islam. Therefor he will not consume

beer

Which of the following tips is a recommended way to reduce food costs?

buying food in bulk, if it can be used before spoiling

Generally, epidemiological studies

cannot determine cause-and-effect relationships

Comparing individuals with type 2 diabetes to individuals who have very similar characteristics but are healthy would be an example of a

case control study

Which of the following statements is true?

certain fish are rich source of omega-3 fatty acids

According to myplate, which of the following foods is grouped in with dietary products

cheese

According to myplate, which of the following foods is grouped with dietary products?

cheese

Metabolism refers to

chemical processes that occur in living cells

daily values are

dietary standards developed for food labeling

Peanut butter is

energy and nutrient dense

An aspect of ___________ involves studying causes of health problems in a population.

epidemiology

Which of the following substances is insoluble in water

fat

Cholesterol is

found in animal foods

Which of the following foods generally provides the least amount of protein per serving?

fruits

Which of the following foods would be classified as a source of empty calories by myplate?

grape jelly

The exchange system

has exchange lists based on a macronutrient content

Peristalsis

helps move food/chyme through the digestive tract

Which of the following signs is associated with metabolic syndrome?

high fasting blood glucose

Chemical messengers in the body are

hormones

The stomach secretes

hydrochloric acid

The estimated energy requirement EER

is based on the average daily energy needs of a healthy person

Insoluble fiber

is in whole-grain products, including brown rice

Dietary Fiber

is not digested by the human intestinal tract

Alcohol metabolism is not influenced by a person's

level of caffeine consumption

A lacteal is a

lymph vessel within each villus

The first step of the scientific method usually involves

making observations

Which of the following is a source of complementary protein?

mashed chickpeas spread on a pita bread

Phytochemicals

may have healthful benefits

Which of the following substances would be classified as a dietary supplement according to the dietary supplement health and education act of 1994

melatonin

two or more atoms held together by chemical bond form a

molecule

Broccoli is

more nutrient dense than potato chips, butter, and ice cream

Chemical digestion begins in the

mouth

A saturated fatty acid has

no double bonds within the hydrocarbon chain

Type 2 diabetes is

often associated with excess body fat

Kidney disease is NOT

one of the 5 leading causes of death in the US

Which of the following is not a source of complete protein?

peanut butter

Which of the following information is not provided by the nutrition facts panel?

percentage of calories from alcohol

Raspberries are a rich source of

phytochemicals

A fake treatment is a(an)

placebo

Homocysteine is:

possible marker for cardiovascular disease.

Fruit is generally a good source of all of the following except

protein

The nutrients that provide energy are

protein, carbs, and fat

A protein

provides the same amount of energy per gram as a a carbohydrate

Which of the following physical states is characterized by positive nitrogen balances?

puberty

The amount of a nutrient that should meet the needs of almost all healthy people in a particular group is the

recommended daily allowance

The amount of a nutrient that should meet the needs of almost all healthy people in a particular group is

recommended dietary allowance

A team of scientists conducts a survey of 1000 people between 60 and 75 to determine whether their past consumption of seafood may have influenced their current state of health. This study is an example of

retrospective study

The primary site of triglyceride digestion and absorption is the

small intestine

Which of the following practices increases the risk of peptic ulcer

smoking cigarettes

An antioxidant is a

substance that protects cell components from being destroyed or damaged

Nutritional standards, such as RDA are not

the basis for developing AI

Nutritional standards such as RDA are not

the basis for developing AIs.

Brita was a binge drinker during the first 3 months of her pregnancy. Her baby was born with FAS. Which of the following conditions is a sign of FAS?

thin upper lip

A ________ is a group of similar cells that perform similar functions

tissue

In the US, the primary cause of preventable cancer death is

tobacco use

Modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis include

tobacco use

Which of the following organs is an accessory organ of the digestive system?

tongue

Lipoproteins

transport lipids in the blood stream

Diet is a

usual patterning of food choices

A sign of marasmus is

wasting