nut 230 exam 2
Luis is a healthy 23-year-old male who is 6' 2" and weighs 220 pounds. Based on this information, his RDA for protein is ____ grams.
80
Which of the following carbohydrates is a disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules?
Maltose
Which of the following statements is true?
Many hormones, including insulin, are proteins.
Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is 170 mg/dl, and he has more HDL cholesterol than LDL cholesterol. According to this information,
Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is within the healthy range.
Which of the following statements is true?
The end products of protein digestion are amino acids.
Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?
Unsalted peanuts
Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?
Weighing more than average
Glycogen is the
carbohydrate that's stored in liver and muscle tissue.
Chylomicrons transport
cholesterol.
You would like to bake a special pudding for a friend who has celiac disease. The original pudding recipe is made with whole eggs, wheat flour, fat-free milk, brown sugar, vanilla, and unsalted butter. To make pudding that is safe for your friend to consume, you plan to substitute _____ for the ____ in the recipe.
corn starch; wheat flour
Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because she has
diabetes.
Nick wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should
eat more whole-grain products.
Jamie has reactive hypoglycemia. Based on this information, Jamie should
eat smaller, more frequent meals.
Betty is constipated. She generally has bowel movements only twice a week. To help relieve her constipation without taking medications, Betty should
increase her intake of foods that contain insoluble fiber.
Which of the following characteristics is a known risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
increasing age
Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?
ldl
Carlos has a family history of heart disease and stroke. To lower his risk of cardiovascular disease, Carlos should
learn relaxation techniques to manage his emotional stress level.
Dana wants to reduce her intake of trans fat and saturated fat by eating
less beef.
Carla wants to lower her risk of cardiovascular disease. Based on this information, she should limit her intake of
salty foods
Solid fats generally have a high proportion of ____ fatty acids.
saturated
Most lipid digestion occurs in the
small intestine.
Ian sweetens his hot oatmeal with a teaspoon of brown sugar. The chemical name for this type of sugar is
sucrose.
animal foods supply almost ____ of the protein in the typical American's diet.
two-thirds
Which of the following diets may not provide enough high-quality protein and energy to support a child's growth?
vegan
The typical vegetarian diet supplies high amounts of
vitamin C.
April wants to add _____ to her salad, because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats.
walnuts
Glycogen is composed of hundreds of _____ molecules.
glucose
Which of the following substances is a dietary essential?
Alpha-linolenic acid
Which of the following substances are the end products of protein digestion?
Amino acids
_____ forms when the nitrogen-containing group is removed from an amino acid.
Ammonia
Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat?
Butter
Jared has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because he has
hypertension.
Which of the following foods are not usually associated with food allergy?
Carrots and celery
Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?
Chicken
Which of the following practices is known to increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
Consuming trans fat
According to Cleo's physician, her blood cholesterol level is too high. Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol?
Cooked oatmeal
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)?
Excess body fat
Which of the following substances is a major dietary monosaccharide for humans?
Fructose
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?
Infants should not be fed honey, because it may contain botulism spores.
Which of the following statements is true?
LDL transports cholesterol to tissues.
Bernice is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat?
Legumes
Which of the following substances is an essential nutrient?
Linoleic acid
Which of the following substances is not an omega-3 fatty?
Linoleic acid
According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?
Loose excess body fat
Theresa is concerned that her 10-year-old son may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?
Losing weight despite increased appetite
_____ is an essential amino acid.
Lysine
Mark has type 2 diabetes. After testing Mark's blood, his physician told him that his blood glucose level was OK, but he needs to do a better job of controlling his blood glucose level. Why would the physician make such a recommendation to Mark?
Mark's HbA1c is 8.5.
Which of the following statements is true?
Phospholipids are partially water soluble.
Which of the following statements is true?
Proteins in your blood help maintain proper acid-base balance.
Which of the following foods is the best source of high-quality protein?
Quinoa
What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?
Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water, whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water.
Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?
Yellow onions
Which of the following statements is true?
Your digestive tract doesn't produce enzymes that can digest dietary fiber.
Carmen is an active 7-year-old who is allergic to peanuts. While attending a classroom party, Carmen was accidentally exposed to peanuts, and she rapidly developed _____ as a result.
anaphylactic shock
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.
Proteins
provide about 4 kcal/gram.
Plant-based diets, especially vegan diets, may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs.
energy
A baby's body needs essential fatty acids
for nervous system development.
Lena's 4-year-old son isn't feeling well. He lacks much interest in playing, he's lost weight, his breath has a strange odor, and he seems to be thirsty all the time. Based on this information, Lena should
have her son tested for type 1 diabetes.
Proteins
have nitrogen in their chemical structures.
Insulin
helps glucose enter cells.
In the stomach, _____ participate in the chemical digestion of protein.
hydrochloric acid and pepsin
A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from
measles.
Shawn's waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure is consistently high, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl. Based on this information, Shawn has
metabolic syndrome.
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
Insulin is made by the
pancreas.
Bonnie has plaque in an artery in her lower left leg. This condition is a sign of
peripheral vascular disease.
A scientist discovers a chemical that's simply a chain of four amino acids. Each amino acid is connected to the other by a peptide bond. Based on the information, the chemical is a
polypeptide.
Glucagon
promotes the breakdown of glycogen.
