NFS101 quizzes (1-3)
ChooseMyPlate recommends which type of milk?
1% or fat-free
What percentage of dietary calories should come from added sugar?
10%
How many amino acids are considered to be non-essential?
11
On average, how many calories per gram does fiber provide to the body?
2 calories per gram
How many common amino acids are there?
20
What is the daily recommended total fiber intake for adults?
28 g for women and 35 g for men
How many amino acids are considered to be essential?
9
Which type of vegetarian needs to practice "protein complementation"?
A vegetarian that does not eat any animal products
Which of the following statements about protein is false?
All plant proteins are high-quality, complete proteins.
Which country has the highest life expectancy?
Japan
Which of the following foods will be the least likely to stick to the teeth and is good choice for a snack between meals?
apples
How does sugar promote tooth decay?
bacterial ingest the sugar and produce acids that erode tooth enamel
People with the "high-risk" form of the FTO gene experience a 20% higher lifetime risk of _____ compared to those who have the "low-risk" form of the gene.
becoming overweight or obese
Which food most likely resembles what our early ancestors would have eaten
berries
A secondary function of carbohydrates in the body is their role in _____.
blood clotting the structure of genetic material (DNA) immune system function
Which of the following foods are the best sources of dietary fiber?
bran cereal, broccoli, and pinto beans
Which of these is a modify risk factor that affect health
diet
Which of the following sources of protein is low in saturated fat?
dried beans
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
energy for the body processes
To promote optimal heath, humans need a fresh supply of essential amino acids:
everyday
(t/f) Americans have the highest life expectancy in the world
false
(t/f) Genetic traits exert the strongest overall influence on health and longevity.
false
(t/f) High-fructose corn syrup contains the same amount of fructose and glucose as sucrose.
false
(t/f) Humans are born with an internal compass that directs them to select a healthy diet
false
(t/f) Protein have a storage form in the body.
false
(t/f) the leading causes of death among Americans are accidents and diabetes
false
Which of the following foods are recommended for people who experience lactose maldigestion?
fortified rice and soy milk and milk treated with lactase enzyme
Which of the following carbohydrates is not classified as a polysaccharide?
galactose
Which combination of monosaccharides makes the disaccharide sucrose?
glucose + fructose
Which combination of monosaccharides makes the disaccharide lactose?
glucose + galactose
Which combination of monosaccharides makes the disaccharide maltose?
glucose + glucose
What is the body's storage form of glucose?
glycogen
What is the leading cause of death in the United States
heart disease
Jamie wants to change her diet to reduce her risk of hypertension, so she decides to maintain a ____ intake
high potassium
The average intake of protein in the United States is:
higher than recommended by the RDA.
A high animal source protein diet is also rich in?
iron
Kwahiorkor in children?
is related to protein-energy malnutrition
Which of these factors contribute greatly to death in the U.S?
lifestyle factors
Proteins with only a primary structure have a _____ arrangement of linked amino acids.
linear
the body stores glycogen in the
liver and muscle
Dietary factors associated with stroke include
low vegetable and fruit intake
Which foods are characteristic of the Western-type diet?
meat and refined grains
What chemical substance is not found in carbohydrates?
nitrogen
Which substance is excreted by the kidneys whenever amino acids are converted to glucose?
nitrogen
Which of the carbohydrates listed below provides 4 calories per gram?
simple sugars and starches
Which of the following plant sources of protein is considered a complete protein for adults?
soybeans
Some amino acids are referred to as "essential" because:
they must be supplied by the diet and are not made in sufficient amounts by the body.
Proteins with tertiary structures have a _____ structure.
three-dimensional folding of polypeptide
(t/f) Carbohydrates are the major source of energy for people throughout the world
true
(t/f) Chronic diseases are on the rise in countries adopting the Western diet.
true
(t/f) Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress are sustained by diet-related irritants present on the body
true
(t/f) Even lean meats provide a considerable proportion of their total calories as fat.
true
(t/f) Insoluble fiber is found primarily in oat and wheat bran, the coating on seeds, and the skins of fruits and vegetables.
true
(t/f) Nitrogen balance represent the balance between protein intake and protein utilization.
true
(t/f) Some diseases are promoted by interactions between nutrients and genes
true
(t/f) The assembly of amino acids into proteins is directed by DNA.
true
(t/f) The bodies of modern humans are adapted to exist on a diet of wild game, fish, fruits, nuts, seeds, roots, vegetables, and grubs.
true
According to ChooseMyPlate.gov, half of your plate should consist of _____.
vegetables and fruit
Which of these foods is the poorest source of protein?
white bread
Damage induced by oxidation reactions can generally be repaired by antioxidants produced by the body and consumed in vegetables, fruits, and _____.
whole-grain products
