Basic Human Nutrition Exam 2 Study Guide

Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.

Nitrogen

Stanley would like to compare the total fat contents of packaged hotdogs. He should read the ___ on the products' labels.

Nutrition Facts Panel

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

Joshua has type 2 diabetes, and he does not control his blood glucose levels. As a result of his lack of control, which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?

blindness

The common name for glucose is _____ sugar.

blood

Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should limit his intake of

butter and beef

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

canola oil

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

tuna fish

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

tuna fish

Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible persons?

peanuts

Proteins

are comprised of amino acids

Lily is 22 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, protein should comprise ____% of her total energy intake.

10-35

This morning, Margie's fasting blood glucose level indicated that she has hyperglycemia and pre-diabetes. Based on this information, her fasting blood glucose level was _____ mg/dl.

120

Chase is a 22-year-old college student. According to recommendations of the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), fat should comprise _____% of his total energy intake each day.

20-35

Sarah consumes approximately 2000 kcal/day. According to recommendations of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines, she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day.

200

Emma's usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily. To obtain 60% of her total energy intake from carbohydrates, she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily.

300

While at a party, Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine. Based on this information, her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks.

4

Luis is 23 years of age and weighs 220 pounds. Based on his body weight, his RDA for protein is ____ grams.

80

Don recorded his food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze his diet record. According to the results of the analysis, his average daily saturated fat intake was 5% of total calories; his average daily unsaturated fat intake was 12% of total calories; and his average daily cholesterol intake was 350 mg. Based on this information, his total fat intake is _____ the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

Below

Which of the following statements is true?

Fat contributes to the flavor of foods.

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines, which of the following substances is a nutrient of public health concern?

Dietary fiber

Bryan has type 2 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this chronic disease?

Frequent urination

_____ is the primary fuel for active muscles.

Glucose

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat, but it is very low in carbohydrate. As a result of following this diet, Duncan's body forms more _____ than normal.

Ketone bodies

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

LDL

Which of the following statements is true?

Maltose is the complex carbohydrate in potatoes, rice, and beans.

Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70)?

Raw Apple

The primary function of an adipose cell is

Storing fat

Which of the following statements is true?

The body needs protein to make sodium, calcium, and other mineral elements.

Which of the following statements is true?

When cells have plenty of glucose to metabolize for energy, they store dietary fat instead of use it for energy.

Carmen is an active child who is allergic to peanuts. While attending a classroom party, Carmen accidentally was exposed to trail mix that contained peanuts, and she rapidly developed _____ as a result.

anaphylaxis

Hillary would like to add more soluble fiber to her diet. Which of the following foods should she add?

citrus fruits

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid

consuming foods that contain gluten

If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need, the excess can be

converted into fat and stored

Chronic alcohol abuse

damages the heart muscle

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to

dehydration

The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label

does not include information about the product's protein quality.

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are

galactose, glucose, fructose

Which of the following substances is a simple carbohydrate?

glucose

When muscle cells have more glucose than they need for energy, they may store some of the excess as

glycogen

_____ acid is an essential fatty acid.

linoleic

Plant-based diets may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs.

protein

In the body, lipids

provide energy

To reduce her intake of added sugars, Isabelle should

replace regular soft drinks with plain water.

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

starch

Subcutaneous fat does not

stimulate red blood cell production

During digestion, which of the following substances denatures the proteins in food?

stomach acid

Ian sweetens his hot oatmeal with a teaspoon of brown sugar. The chemical name for this type of sugar is

sucrose

Which of the following foods or beverages is the main source of added sugars in American diets?

sugar-sweetened soft drinks