Nutrition Test 2

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Sucrose is a

Disacride

After the release of Insulin, Which of the following will not occur?: A. Excess glucose will be stored in your muscles as glycogen B. Excess glucose will be stored in your fat cells as fat C. Excess glucose will be stored in your liver as glycogen D. Excess glucose will be stored in your liver as starch

Excess glucose will be stored in your liver as starch

A diet low in unsaturated fat and trans fat can reduce your risk of heart disease. True or False:

False

A high-protein diet has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease.: True or False

False

Having an HDL level of 40 mg/dl or higher is considered a protective factor for heart disease.

False

Insulin is not made in type 2 diabetes.:True or False

False

LDL is a type of lipoprotein that carries digested fat from the GI tract through the lymph system. True or False

False

The omega-6 fatty acids DHA and EPA found in fish are protective against heart disease and stroke.: True or False

False

Type 1 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance.: True or False

False

Which is not a polysaccharide?: Starch, Fiber, Glycogen, or Galactose

Galactose

Which of the following is not a polysaccharide?: galactose, fiber, glycogen, starch

Galactose

What is the storage site of bile?: Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder, Small intestinal cells

Gallbladder

Complementary protein examples:

Grains, Legumes, nuts, pita, rice

Which of the following types of lipoprotein contains the highest percentage of protein?: HDL, LDL, chylomicron, VLDL

HDL

Which of the following is not a desirable blood lipid value?: Low total cholesteral, high LDL, High HDL, Low blood Trigylcerides

High LDL

Which is NOT correct about type 1 Diabetes A. It usually begins in childhood B. The immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas C. Insulin is produced, but cells are not using it properly D. Daily Insulin injections are required

Insulin is produced, but cells are not using it properly

Which of the following is not correct about ketosis?: Ketone bodies are the by-products of incomplete fat breakdown. It can occur in people following a low-carbohydrate diet. It occurs when glycogen is broken down into glucose for energy. It causes your blood to become slightly acidic.

It occurs when glycogen is broken down into glucose for energy.

When body uses fat fuel without without help of carbohydrates, this results in the production of _________

Ketones

The ________ Galactose and fructose to glucose.

Liver

Which of these carbohydrates is made from two glucose units joined together?:galactose, maltose, sucrose, and lactose

Maltose

People with a defieincy of the enzyme lactase cannot properly digest_____

Milk Sugar

Digestion of Cabohydrates begins in the

Mouth

Which of the following of the foods has the greatest cholesterol lowering effect. A. Wheat bran B. Carrots C. Brown Rice D. Oats

Oats

Digestion of protein within the stomach begins with the enzyme:

Pepsin

Chylomicrons, a class of lipoproteins, are made in the

Small intestine

What is the source of glucose to supply the energy needs in a person who has not eaten for seven hours?

Stored Fat

What is the number-one source of added sugars in the United States?

Sweetened Sodas

Which of the following types of seafood should pregnant women not consume?:flatfish, swordfish, cod, scallops

Swordfish

What is the estimated minimum amount of carbohydrates that should be consumed daily, according to DRI's

130 grams

A gram of protein contains ________ calories.

4

How many essential acids does protein create?

9 essential acids

Which of the following is not correct about lactose intolerance?:Cheese is better tolerated than milk. Symptoms include diarrhea. Lactase pills can help prevent symptoms. All dairy foods must be eliminated from the diet.

All dairy foods must be eliminated from diet

Which benefit is associated with omega-3 fatty acids?:reduce atherosclerosis, prevention of irregular heartbeat, lower blood pressure

All of them

Which of the following artificial sweeteners should NOT be given to individuals with phenylketonuria? A. Saccharin B. Splenda C. Aspartame D. Neotame

Aspertame

Epinephrine can stimulate ________ to quickly flood your blood with glucose.

Cholesterol Intake

Which of the following is a protein that provides structural support to body tissues?: insulin, antibody, collagen, hemoglobin

Collagen

All of the following are symptoms of lactose intolerance except A. Diarthea B. Cramping C. Bloating D. Constipation

Constipation

The biggest risk for vegetarians is not consuming enough vitamin

B12

The quality of a protein is determined by the ___.

digestibility of the protein

Janelle never has time to eat between work and her evening nutrition class. It has been 7 hours since lunch and she is feeling hungry and weak. From where is she getting glucose to meet her energy needs?

from liver glycogen

The shape of the protein determines its___.: pH level, function, peptide bond, rate of turnover

function

The storage form of glucose in the body is ___.

glycogen

______ is the storage form of glucose in the body

glycogen

Epinephrine can stimulate ________ to quickly flood your blood with glucose.

glycogenolysis

An example of complemented proteins is ___.

hummus prepared with chickpeas and sesame seeds

When would glycogenesis occur?

when there is excess glucose in the blood

Trans fats are to be avoided because they ___.

increase LDL cholesterol and decrease HDL cholesterol

Which of these carbohydrates is also known as milk sugar?

lactose

Which is not a health benefit attributed to eating insoluble fiber?:lowers risk of kidney disease, lowers risk of constipation, lowers risk of obesity, lowers risk of diverticulosis

lowers risk of kidney disease

Which of the following is not a lipoprotein?:VLDL, chylomicron, micelle, LDL

micelle

A vegetarian diet may be low in ___.

omega-3 fatty acids

Insulin and glucagon are hormones released by the:

pancreas

A rare genetic disorder, phenylketonuria (PKU), is caused by the body's inability to properly degrade:

phenylalanine

Which state, in terms of nitrogen balance, would a pregnant or nursing woman typically be in?:double-positive nitrogen balance, negative nitrogen balance, positive nitrogen balance, nitrogen equilibrium

positive nitrogen balance

The absorption of amino acids takes place in the

small intestine

Children with kwashiorkor are prone to infections. True or False

True

During hydrogenation of an unsaturated fatty acid, trans fats are created.: True or False

True

Fiber is NOT digested by the human digestive system. True or False

True

People with marasmus are starving. True or False

True

Sweetened or softened sodas are the most common source of added sugars in the American Diet. True or False

True

The primary risk factor for heart disease is elevated LDL cholesterol: True or False

True

Type 1 diabetes requires daily insulin injections or an insulin pump. True or False:

True

VLDL is a lipoprotein that delivers fat made in the liver to various tissues. True or False:

True

When amino acids are broken down, they lose their amine groups.: True or False

True

The biggest risk of vegetarians is notbconsuming enough

Vitamin B12

When would glycogensis occur?

When there is excess glucose in the blood

Viscous fiber helps to lower blood cholesterol levels by interfering with the reabsorption of ________ in the intestines.

bile

Proteins that act to maintain the body's proper pH are known as

buffers

Which is the most effective way to improve HDL cholesterol levels?:by drinking green tea, by lowering polyunsaturated fat intake, by engaging in routine exercise, by lowering saturated fat intake

by engaging in routine exercise

Which of the following is/are a precursor of bile, vitamin D, and some sex hormones?: alpha-linolenic acid, phospholipids, triglycerides, or cholesterol

cholesterol

The most abundant protein in the body is:

collagen

The sugar substitute aspartame is composed of two ________ acids.

Amino

The transport protein that carries oxygen to the cells is ___.

hemoglobin


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