Nutrition Final Exam Questions
Mr. Jones is learning to check his blood sugar. He asks you what is the normal range for blood glucose. The correct answer is
70 - 110mg/dl
A complete protein food of high biologic value contains
All nine of the indispensable amino acids in correct proportion to meet human requirements
Increased energy need
An overactive thyroid causes
A fat-emulsifying agent
Bile is an important secretion that is
Peristalsis
During digestion, the major muscle action that moves the food mass forward in regular rhythmic waves is called
Complete proteins of high biologic value are found in whole grains, dried beans and peas, and nuts
False
Corn oil is a saturated fat
False
Fat has the same energy value as carbohydrate
False
Polyunsaturated fats predominantly come from animal food sources
False
Protein provides a main source of body heat and muscle energy
False
The average American diet contains a relatively small amount of protein
False
Which of the following statements about the saturation of fats is correct
Fats composed of fatty acids with two or more unfilled spaces in their structure are called polyunsaturated
If an individual implemented a low saturated fat diet to lower the risk for heart disease, which of the following foods would more frequently be consumed
Olive oil and vinegar salad dressing
A gastric enzyme that acts on protein
Pepsin
Of the foods below, the one providing the best source of potassium is
Spinach
The lymphatic system by way of the villi lacteals
The route of fat absorption
The fuel form of fat found in food sources is
Triglyceride
Egg protein has a higher biologic value than meat protein
True
Fat is composed of the same chemical elements as carbohydrate
True
Lipoproteins produced mainly in the liver, carry fat in the blood
True
The primary function of dietary protein is to supply the necessary amino acids to build and repair body tissue
True
Teenage playing basketball
Which of the following persons is using the most energy
Butter
Which of these foods has the highest energy value per unit of weight
An example of a food that is a good source of calcium is
Yogurt
Ways in which water and solutes move across membranes include
diffusion and filtration
Which of the following describes characteristics of type 2 diabetes
improves with weight loss
The two minerals that occur in the extracellular fluid and regular water balance are
sodium and chloride
Factors that seem to play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus are
weight and heredity