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Shell weighs 70 kilograms, which is _____ pounds

154

Water constitutes ________ percent of body weight.

50-70%

Which of the following is true about protein intake in the united states?

About 70% of protein we eat in the United States comes from animal products

Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and fluoride mainly serve as structural components of?

Bones and Teeth

Of the following minerals, daily requirements are highest for?

Calcium

Which of the following is not one of the six categories of Healthy People 2020: Nutrition and Weight Status Objectives?

Calcium Deficiency

Exceeding the UL for folate?

Can mask B-12 deficiency

Which of the following is not a characteristic of carbohydrates?

Contain more kilocalories than protein

Bone remodeling refers to?

Continual degradation and regeneration of bone

Overconsumption of vitamins A and E can do all the following except?

Cure colds and prevent cancer

Treating a protein with acid, hear, or agitation will cause ______, meaning that the three-dimensional structure of the protein has been altered.

Denaturation

The method for determining energy expenditure that involves the measurement of heat given off by the body during a select period of time in an insulated chamber is _____.

Direct calorimetry

What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?

Epiglottis

In the small intestine, the pancreas secretes ____ to digest triglycerides.

Lipase

Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?

Lipids and oils

During rest and light activities, fatty acids are the main fuel for _____.

Muscles

The major fat-digesting enzyme is

Pancreatic lipase

What enzyme is released by the stomach to digest protein?

Pepsin

What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?

Phytochemicals

All of the following are true of high-quality protein expect

Provides 7 kcal/g of energy

If a fat contains mostly saturated fatty acids, it is likely to be ______ at room temperature

Solid

To reduce their risk for many chronic diseases, Americans should limit their intakes of

Solid Fats

The reduce their risk for many chronic diseases, Americans should limit their intakes of

Solid fats

The major function of adipose tissues is to?

Store Triglycerides

When protein consumption is in excess of body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and the energy I the molecule is?

Stored as fat

All of the following describe the fate of excess protein except.

Stored as muscle protein

Nutrition is

The science that links food to health and disease

Cell membranes are susceptible to damage by free radicals because

They are composed primarily of polyunsaturated fatty acids

Which of the following is true about the absorption, transport, and storage of fat-soluble vitamins?

They are stored in the liver and fatty tissue.

The vitamin required specifically in carbohydrate metabolism is ________.

Thiamin

Which hormone functions in the regulation of the body's metabolic rate?

Thyroid Hormone

Lycopene is found in?

Tomatoes

Minerals are classified in which way?

Trace minerals are needed in amounts of 100 mg per day or less

Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are

Type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke.

When buying a vitamin or mineral supplement, look for ________ on the label, which signifies that an independent group of scientists has reviewed the product for purity, strength, and quality.

USP

Of the following methods of estimating body composition, which is most accurate?

Under water weighing

________ is a water-soluble vitamin that is especially important in amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and the synthesis of the heme portion of hemoglobin.

Vitamin B-6

Which class of nutrients comprises 60% of body weight?

Water

Vitamin B-12 is supplied almost entirely by?

animal products

Vitamin E functions as?

antioxidant

Limiting dietary intake of sodium will ____ urine production.

decreases

Vitamin K is required for optimal bone health due to its role in activating?

proteins that bind calcium

Excessive intake of ______ can decrease absorption of ______.

zinc and copper

The World Health Organization recommends limiting added sugar intake to ________ percent of our total kilocalories.

10

Bill consumes 2,500 kilocalories per day. What would be his energy expenditure, in kilocalories, from the thermic effect of food?

125 to 250

Hypertension is defined as a systolic/diastolic blood pressure at or above ________ mm Hg.

140/90

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of ___?_____ minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults.

150

Megadoses are defined as vitamin intakes ________ times the estimated human needs to prevent a deficiency.

2 to 10

Adult women need how much total water intake per day?

2.7 liters (11 cups)

A serving of bleu cheese dressing containing 23 grams of fat would yield __?______ kilocalories from fat.

207

When attempting to use body fat content to define obesity, body fat above ________ for men warrants an obesity diagnosis.

24%

A reasonable and recommended goal for daily dietary fiber intake is how many grams?

25 to 38

For a woman who is 1.63 meters tall and weighs 72 kilograms, the body mass index would be?

27

When attempting to use body fat content to define obesity, body fat above ________ for women warrants an obesity diagnosis.

37%

A meal providing 1,200 kilocalories contain 13 grams of saturated fat. 10 grams of monosaturated fat, and 27 grams of polyunsaturated fat. This meal provides ______ % of total kcal as fat.

37.5%

Joe is a wrestler and during his workouts he loses 2 pounds. How much water would he have to drink to replenish this water weight loss?

4-6

A meal consisting of a cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate shake provides a total of 1,120 kilocalories. Forty-eight percent of the energy in the meal is from carbohydrate and 13 percent is from protein. How many kilocalories of fat does the meal contain?

437

After an intense workout, Christa's weight was down 3 pounds. To rehydrate adequately, Christa should drink ________ cups of water over the next hour or two.

6-9 cups

A liter of perspiration lost by the body represents ________ kilocalories.

600

Sucralose (Splenda®) is ________ times sweeter than sucrose.

600

How many grams of protein are needed per day by a female, weighting 120 pounds and exercises (assume her protein need is 1.2 g/kg).

65 grams

Jack weighs 185 pounds. What would be his RDA for protein (assume he is sedentary)?

67 grams

A rise from 98.6° to 99.6°F, results in a ________% rise in basal metabolic rate.

7%

What percentage of a meal has been absorbed by the time it leaves the small intestine?

95%

By law, which of the following food items must display a nutrition facts label?

A box of granola bar

If you wanted to add significant quantities of vitamins to your diet from the food you eat, a good choice would be?

A fortified breakfast cereal such as total raisin bran

The term "Daily Values" on a food label refers to?

A generic standard set at or close to the highest RDA value or related nutrient standard

Nutrient density can be defined as the amount of ?

A particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the numbers of kcalories in that serving.

Which absorptive process in the small intestine requires a carrier and energy to transport nutrients into absorptive cells?

Active Absorption

The expenditure of energy to produce heat in response to a cold environment and as a result of overfeeding is called ________.

Adaptive thermogenesis

Which of the following is not a class essential nutrient?

Alcohol

Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?

Alcohol, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins

Blood calcium concentration is regulated at the level of the.

All of these choices are correct

The basic building block of a protein is called a(n)

Amino acids

The "Freshmen 15" is the term used to describe the

Amount of weight (in pounds) typically gained during freshman year of college

For which of the following people are sports drinks with electrolytes most appropriate?

An athlete who competes in a marathon

Which of the following accurately describes the term hypothesis?

An educated guess by a scientist to explain a phenomenon

Amylase is

An enzyme that digests starch.

All of the following are accurate description of cholesterol except?

An essential nutrient

________ obesity is a pattern of body fat distribution that is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

Android

Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called?

Anthropometry

Adequate Intakes (AI)?

Are established for nutrients for which there s not enough information to set RDAs

Which of the following is not a characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus?

Arises most commonly in adulthood

Body weight in kilograms divided by height squared in meters yields.

BMI

The name for minimum energy expended to keep a resting, awake body alive is ____. This represents about 60% to 75% of total energy expenditure.

Basal metabolism

Minerals can

Become part of the body structural systems

Which of the following does not describe a function of fat?

Best source of energy for the brain

Which of the following substances is primarily involved in the emulsification of fat to facilitate its digestion?

Bile

B vitamins have high ________ which means that, typically, about 50% to 90% of the B vitamins in the diet are absorbed.

Bioavailability

Missy visits a doctor because she feels tired most of the time, is easily distracted, and feels chilled. As part of her examination, Missy has blood drawn to be tested for concentrations of nutrients and their by-products. This part of the examination is the

Biochemical Evaluation

The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

Blood glucose

Which of the following is not a way to estimate body fat?

Body mass index (BMI)

High doses of vitamin D may cause?

Calcium deposits in the kidneys and other organs

The essential nutrients

Cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed to maintain health

Which of the following is true about carbohydrate digestion?

Carbohydrate digestion is assisted by cooking, which softens tough skins.

1. Certain nutrients provide us with energy. Some are important for growth and development. Others act to keep body functions running smoothly. Which of the following nutrients does not promote growth and development as its primary function?

Carbohydrates

Fiber belongs to the class of nutrients known as

Carbohydrates

____ are lipoproteins made of dietary fat surrounded by a shell of cholesterol, phospholipids and proteins that acts to transport absorbed fat.

Chylomicrons

Vitamin C contributes to bone health by virtue of its role in?

Collagen synthesis

Dietary fiber may play a role in the prevention of ________ cancer.

Colon

Phospholipids differ from triglycerides in which of the following ways?

Compound containing phosphorus replaces at least one fatty acid.

Which statement best describes nutrient density?

Consume food that have the most nutrients when compared to their kilocalories

Jeff, a world-class triathlete, visits a dietitian to obtain sports nutrition advice. During his visit, Jeff is asked to recall what he ate for the past 24 hours. Which part of a nutritional assessment is this?

Dietary Assessment

Low fiber intake can cause constipation and force parts of the large intestine wall out from between the surrounding bands of muscle, forming many small pouches called

Diverticula

which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs.

Constipation can best be prevented by

Eating dietary fiber

John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this?

Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peels

Timothy wants to avoid eating too much trans-fat. All of the following are appropriate ways except?

Eating packaged cookies and desserts made with vegetable shortening

Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?

Enable chemical processes in the body

All of the following contribute to total energy expenditure except _____.

Energy content of food

Functions of chloride include all of the following except?

Enzyme activation

EER refers to?

Estimated Energy Requirement, which is estimated calorie needs for the average person of a specific height, weight, age, gender, and physical activity pattern.

Water regulates body temperature through heat loss via

Evaporation

Which of the following does not describe fat-soluble vitamins?

Excesses are excreted in the urine

Bottled water is regulated by

FDA

Coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high ________ content and relatively low ________ and ________ contents.

Fat, calcium, vitamin D

Gram for gram, which provides the most energy?

Fats

Most fats in foods and the body are composed of?

Fatty acids and glycerol

Triglycerides are compose of

Fatty acids and glycerol

If the intracellular concentration of ions is greater than the extracellular concentration of ions, which will happen in order to maintain balance?

Fluid will move into the cell

Bottled water is often lower in ________ than municipal tap water.

Fluoride

The mineral that gives hardness to teeth and bones is?

Fluoride

The vitamin content of foods is diminished by all of the following except _____.

Freezing

In passive absorption, nutrients enter the cell

From an area of higher solute concentration to one of lower concentration.

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are fructose, glucose, and ________.

Galactose

A recurrent and serious form of heartburn is called

Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The red blood cells and brain are two body tissues that derive most of their energy from ________.

Glucose

________ is the major monosaccharide found in the body.

Glucose

Manganese is required as a cofactor for synthesis of ________ and metabolism of some ________.

Glucose, Amino Acids

Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing, peanut butter, or margarine is about the size of a?

Golf Ball

Cardiovascular disease risk factors include all of the follow except?

HDL Cholesterol > 40 mg/dl

Which of the following is the leading nutrition-related cause of death in the United States?

Heart Disease

A ________ is usually more accurate at estimating the number of calories you burn during a workout than are calorie estimators on cardio machines.

Heart rate monitor

A kilocalorie is a measure of?

Heat energy

Which statement about vitamins is true?

Help regulate chemical reactions in the body

Which of the following is not a metabolic syndrome risk indicator?

High HDL Cholesterol

Triglycerides in food are said to have satiety value primarily because?

High in kcal

Insulin is one example of a protein that acts as ______.

Hormone

Most plant proteins do not match our needs for essential amino acids and therefore as called ______ proteins

Incomplete

Consumption of a diet high in salt by a healthy individual will?

Increase urinary excretion of sodium

A protein that acts as a hormone is?

Insulin

Potassium and phosphate are major _____ electrolytes

Intracellular

The amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by?

Ion Concentration

Which of the following is an example of a trace mineral

Iron

Which of the following statements is true about iron?

Iron deficiency anemia is found among young children, adolescents, and menstruation women.

Which of the following is true about fat?

It is a concentrated source of calories

What is magnesium's primary function?

It is important for nerve and heart functions

Potassium and phosphate perform all the following functions except

It maintains the ability to see at night

Which of the following is not characteristic of a fad diet?

It uses scientific evidence, presenting pros and cons

All the following are characteristics of vitamin D except ____.

Its synthesis is enhanced by use of sunscreen

Chronic dehydration increases a man's risk of developing?

Kidney Stone

In general, excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the ____.

Kidneys

Which of the following is not considered part of the GI tract?

Kidneys

Milk sugar is known as ________.

Lactose

The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and ________.

Lactose

Which of the following is a rich source of cholesterol

Lard

The combination of plant foods that most often is used to provide complete protein is?

Legumes and grains

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend which of the following?

Limit calories from saturated fats and added sugars

Most lipids are transported n the blood as part of a structure called a(n)

Lipoprotein

Which of the following body organs produces bile?

Liver

Which of the following organs serves as a storage depot for many vitamins and minerals?

Liver

Compared to whole grain products, refined grains are _______ in trace

Lowers

Mucus, saliva, and synovial (joint) fluid exemplify water's role as a?

Lubricant

Android obesity is associated with a higher incidence of all the following except.

Lung Cancer

To which body part does blood travel to pick up oxygen and release carbon dioxide?

Lungs

After digestion and absorption, which circulatory system carries fat and fat-soluble vitamins?

Lymphatic

Which of the following is true about protein?

Made up combinations of approximately 20 amino acids.

________ is a major mineral important for nerve and heart function and is a cofactor for over 300 enzymes. It is a major constituent of bone and is found in whole grains and vegetables.

Magnesium

Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption?

Maltose is transported through the portal vein to the liver.

Consumption of fatty fist at least twice a week is recommended to provide omega-3 fatty acids. However, some fish-especially swordfish, shark, kind mackerel, and tile fish- can be a source of ______, which is toxic in high amounts

Mercury

Which of the following is the best food source of riboflavin?

Milk

Which of the following is true about mineral bioavailability?

Minerals from animal products are better absorbed than those from plants.

The organelles that are known as the "power plants" or the "powerhouses" of the cell are the

Mitochondria

Before they can be absorbed, triglycerides muscle be broken down into?

Monoglycerides and fatty acids

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

Monosaccharides and disaccharides

Olive and canola oils contain a high percentage of _______ fatty acids.

Monosaturated

Which of the following describes a fatty acid that had one double bond?

Monosaturated

Which of the following is not a characteristic of protein?

Most significant energy source for humans

Where does digestion begin?

Mouth

When insulin is released, it causes

Muscle and fat cells to increase glucose uptake.

The major storage sites for glycogen are

Muscle and liver

Peristalsis refers to

Muscular movement of materials through the GI tract.

Maggie has anorexia nervosa and regularly starves herself, she is likely to be in a state of?

Negative protein balance

A saturated fatty acid contains

No double bonds

All of the following describe the characteristics of fat cells except

Number of fat cells decreases when fat is lost from body

Which of the following is true about the intake of vitamins?

Occasional lapses in vitamin intake should cause no harm

Calcium absorption is increased by all of the following except?

Old Age

One cup of apple juice has 111 kilocalories and 1.4 mg of vitamin C. The same serving size of orange juice has 112 kilocalories and 124 mg of vitamin C. Which of the following is true regarding their nutrient density?

Orange juice is more nutrient dense for vitamin C than apple juice.

Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day. She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to?

Overnutrition

The major fat-digestion enzyme is?

Pancreatic lipase

Which statement best describes the healthful diet principle of moderation?

Pay attention to portion size and plan your entire day's diet so that you don't overconsume nutrient sources

In proteins, amino acids are joined by ____ bonds.

Peptide

The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called

Peristalsis

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

Photosynthesis

All of the following must be supplied by the diet to support the chemical processes of human physiology except

Phytochemicals

Ann Miles, a triathlete, wants to eat a health-promoting diet and achieve dietary adequacy. Which of the following behaviors exemplifies the concept of dietary moderation?

Plan to eat something relatively low in fat and sodium for dinner if she has a breakfast that was high in fat and sodium

Which of the following yield greater than 4 kilocalories per gram?

Plant Fats

Fluid balance is dependent on?

Potassium

What is one function of the pyloric sphincter?

Prevents intestinal contents from backing up into the stomach

The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to

Protect stomach cells from acid and enzymes.

According to MyPlate, eggs belong in the ___?_____ group.

Protein

Antibodies are?

Proteins

You are on a diet and eating less than 50 grams of carbohydrate per day. The claim made in the diet educational materials is that carbohydrate is the main culprit in being overweight, so it must be restricted. Which of the following will happen as a result of this low carbohydrate diet?

Proteins in muscles, heart, and other vital organs will be broken down into amino acids to make needed glucose, over time weakening the muscles and organs.

Which of the following is not true about water?

Provides energy

The acronym RDA stands for?

Recommend dietary allowance

For prevention of osteoporosis, strength training is?

Recommended because the stress on bones stimulates bone maintenance

The Dietary Guidelines emphasize?

Reduction of total calories, sugar-sweetened beverages, saturated fat, and sodium

The thermic effect of food?

Represents the calories needed to digest, absorb, and process ingested food

The major source of chloride in a diet is

Salt

The majority dietary factor to be concerned about in relation to heart disease is?

Saturated Fat

The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting intake of ____?____ to less than 10% of calories.

Saturated Fatty Acids

How would you interpret the body mass index for a woman who is 1.63 meters tall and weighs 72 kilograms?

She slightly exceeds the value at which health risks begin.

Symptoms of dehydration include all of the following except?

Slowed heart rate

Most chemical digestion takes place in the

Small Intestine

About 95% of Americans exceed the Upper Level for?

Sodium

Aldosterone signals the kidneys to conserve?

Sodium

Softening of hard water may increase its ________ content.

Sodium

The two most significant extracellular ions are

Sodium and Chloride

Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?

Supply a concentrated form of fuel for the body

The main function of glucose is to

Supply energy

All of the following are functions of protein except to?

Supply more than 40% kcal in diet

A major source of iodide in the North American diet is?

Table Salt

In order to make healthful and logical nutrition decisions, beware of

Testimonials about personal experience

1. Which of the following is not required on a nutrition label?

The amount per serving of all vitamins and minerals for which there is an RDA

Thermogenesis refers to all of the following except?

The energy you require during sleep at night

All of the following are characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus except

The least common form of diabetes.

If a person does not eat enough carbohydrates to supply glucose the body needs, which of the following will happen?

The liver will convert amino acids to glucose

The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid patterns dietary data from parts of the Mediterranean region that enjoy ?

The lowest recorded rates of chronic diseases

Which of the following is not true of dietary fibers?

They are absorbed in the large intestine.

Which of the following statements does not describe the role of minerals in the body?

They provide 4 kilocalories per gram

High protein diets may be harmful for who

Those with kidney Disease

The body stores excess protein as?

Triglycerides

A good suggestion for heart-healthy eating is to?

Trim fat before cooking

Vitamin content of fruits and vegetables is preserved by all of the following methods except?

Trimming and peeling fruits and vegetables soon after purchase

The best zinc source is?

Turkey

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

Two monosaccharides

The American Institute for Cancer Research promotes "The New American Plate," which includes plant-based foods covering _________ of the plate and meat, fish, poultry, or low-fat diary covering _______ of the plate.

Two thirds (or more); Only on third (or less)

Composed primarily of water, metabolic wastes, and minerals, the body major waste products is

Urine

For a healthy adult, the largest percentage of daily water output is attributed to

Urine

A vegetarian who eats only plant foods is a(n)?

Vegan

______ are synthesized by the liver to transport fat to the rest of the body.

Very low-density lipoprotein

________ is a fat-soluble, antioxidant vitamin that protects cell membranes, especially of red blood cells, from damage.

Vitamin E

The nutrient essential for synthesis of several blood clotting factors is?

Vitamin K

A function of the large intestine is to absorb

Water and minerals

Water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins differ in which way?

Water soluble are less likely to be toxic

Metabolic water refers to

Water that is formed as a byproduct of the breakdown of macronutrients for energy

When individuals lose weight quickly, most of the weight lost is from?

Water, glycogen, and muscle tissue

Transmission of nerve impulses relies on the concentrations of ________ in the neuron.

sodium and potassium

Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating is called?

stimulus control

The energy expended to digest, absorb, and further process nutrients in food is called the ________ of food. This equals approximately 5% to 10% of energy intake.

thermic effect


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