Nutrition Exam 1
variety nutrient density Correct moderation adequacy
Including fiber in your diet is beneficial to your GI tract, but consuming excessive amounts of fiber can result in the loss of nutrients. This statement is an example of which of the characteristics of a healthful diet?
Correct no more than two drinks per day. no alcohol at all. no more than one drink per week. no more than one drink per day.
Moderate alcohol consumption for men is defined as consuming
45 to 65 percent
The acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for carbohydrates.
olfaction. Correct hunger. appetite. satiety.
The basic biological urge to eat when our body senses that we need food is
stomach. Correct small intestine. large intestine. esophagus.
The brush border is located in the
Correct 60 50 25 80
The label on a bag of potato chips indicates that one serving contains 250 Calories, with 150 Calories from fat. What percent of Calories comes from fat?
Heart Disease
The nation's leading cause of death in the united states is
mechanically breaking down food. releasing bile quickly into the duodenum. increasing the large intestine's absorptive capacity. Correct increasing the small intestine's absorptive capacity.
The structure of the brush border aids digestion by
elimination. Correct digestion. absorption. segmentation.
The term used to describe the process in which foods are broken down into their component molecules is
segmentation. spasms. sphincter movements. Correct peristalsis.
The wavelike contractions that move food along the length of the GI tract are called
a mass of food that has been chewed and moistened in the mouth a substance that allows for the emulsification of dietary lipids an ulceration of the esophageal lining Correct a mixture of partially digested food, water, and gastric juices
What is Chyme?
gastroesophageal ileocecal lower esophageal Correct pyloric
What is the name of the sphincter that separates the stomach from the small intestine?
Correct hypothalamus gallbladder liver pancreas
What is the region of the brain where physiological signals are translated into the message to seek food due to hunger?
large intestine mouth Correct small intestine stomach
Where in your body does the majority of absorption of food occur?
epinephrine and CCK leptin and ghrelin Correct glucagon and insulin testosterone and estrogen
Which hormones are responsible for maintaining blood glucose levels?
testimonials from people who have used the sweetener Correct citations to research studies published in peer-reviewed journals recommendation from a medical doctor conclusions from a research study funded by the manufacturer of the sweetener
A blogger has written a post about the benefits of an artificial sweetener for weight loss. Which of the following would be the best evidence to support these claims?
order a soft drink as your beverage so that you'll feel full. order several appetizers so that you will not eat your entire entrée when it arrives. Correct order any meat dish grilled or broiled and avoid fried or breaded meat dishes. eat out only when you are not especially hungry.
A method for eating out healthfully is to
Protein
A nutrient that provides energy
Correct a high level of nutrients for a low number of Calories. a high level of both nutrients and Calories. a high level of protein for a low level of saturated fat. all essential amino acids and at least 6 vitamins and minerals.
A nutrient-dense snack provides
stomach. gallbladder. pancreas. Correct liver.
Bile is made in the
sensory cue. Correct emotional cue. biological hunger cue. cultural cue.
Braeden tends to eat whenever he feels bored. His boredom is an example of a(n)
Correct very acidic. nearly neutral. strongly alkaline. slightly basic.
The chemical environment of the stomach is
Fat, Protein, Water, Carbohydrates Protein
Which of the following contains the element nitrogen?
progesterone testosterone Correct ghrelin CCK
Which of the following is known as a "hunger hormone"?
Water, Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Lipids Water
Which of the following nutrients is inorganic?
Minerals, fat, carbohydrates, protein Minerals
Which of the following nutrients is referred to as a micronutrient?
protein lipids vitamins Carbohydrates Correct carbohydrates
Which of the following nutrients is the primary source of fuel for the body, especially the brain?
Correct Some vitamins are fat soluble and some are water soluble. Some vitamins are macronutrients and some are micronutrients. All vitamins are synthesized within our bodies. Vitamins are our major source of energy.
Which of the following statements about vitamins is true?
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Correct National Institutes of Health (NIH) American Dietetic Association (ADA) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Which organization is the world's leading medical research center and the focal point for medical research in the US?