Nutrition 1.4 Quiz
D. All of the above
Fats: A. are vital in the maintenance of healthy skin and hair. B. are vital for insulation of the body organs against shock. C. are vital for maintenance of body temperature. D. All of the above
B. basal metabolism and energy expenditure in daily activities.
The amount of calories individuals need daily depends on: A. hunger and sleep. B. basal metabolism and energy expenditure in daily activities. C. how fast they eat. D. how many hours they sleep each night.
C. made by the liver.
The primary source of cholesterol for human functioning is: A. dietary. B. a by-product of protein metabolism. C. made by the liver. D. fatty deposits in arteries.
B. carbohydrates.
The principal source for the body's energy are: A. vitamins. B. carbohydrates. C. proteins. D. minerals.
False
Unsaturated fats generally come from animal sources, such as meats and dairy products. True or False
D. proteins
What nutrient plays the most important role in the development of muscle, bone, and nerve cells? A. minerals B. calcium C. fats D. proteins
A. Vitamin K
What particular vitamin is fat soluble? A. Vitamin K B. Vitamin F C. Vitamin B D. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin C
What particular vitamin is water soluble? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin E
D. Vitamins
Essential organic compounds that promote growth and reproduction, and help maintain life and health are (is) called: A. Water B. Minerals C. Carbohydrates D. Vitamins
B. activity.
The USDA's new guidelines for eating emphasize: A. that everyone should eat the same everyday. B. activity. C. vitamins. D. changing one's diet.
D. can ingest enough protein through complementary proteins.
A person eating a vegetarian diet: A. is probably deficient in protein. B. is probably consuming excessive protein. C. is completely unable to ingest adequate protein without supplements. D. can ingest enough protein through complementary proteins.
D. amino acids.
Proteins are made up of smaller units called: A. triglycerides. B. glycogens. C. calories. D. amino acids.
C. choose food with high nutrient density.
The best way for a person to get all the essential nutrients without overeating is to: A. select foods that have high caloric density. B. follow a facto-ovo-vegetarian food pattern. C. choose food with high nutrient density. D. supplement daily diet with vitamins and minerals.
D. saturated fat.
The dietary component most associated with increased blood cholesterol levels is: A. cholesterol. B. phospholipids. C. vitaminosis. D. saturated fat.
False
The most common form of sodium in the American diet comes from table salt. True or False
B. Primary supply of energy to the body cells
Which of the following is NOT a role of proteins? A. Aid in transportation of iron, oxygen, and nutrients to all of the body's cells B. Primary supply of energy to the body cells C. Repair bone, muscle, and skin D. Key element of the antibodies that protect us from disease
B. the body can survive without them
Which statement is NOT true about fats? A. they are concentrated sources of calories B. the body can survive without them C. they are an important part of all cells D. they provide satiety as food
D. all of the above
Which statement is true about proteins? A. no organism can live without protein B. proteins are present in every cell C. milk and meat products are excellent sources of protein D. all of the above
The polysaccharide form in which glucose is stored in the liver.
What is glycogen?
B. 2,400 mg per day
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) recommends restricting sodium to no more than: A. 4,000 mg per day B. 2,400 mg per day C. 8,000 mg per day D. 6,000 mg per day
Fatty acids that are produced when polyunsaturated oils are hydrogenated to make them more solid.
What are trans-fatty acids?
A combination of two monosaccharides.
What is a disaccharide?
Proteins that are lacking one or more of the essential amino acids.
What is an imcomplete protein?
A form of fat circulating in the body that can accumulate on the inner walls of arteries.
What is cholesterol?