Nutrition ch.4,5,6

What percent of calories in the diet should come from carbohydrates?

45-65%

If a woman weighs 165 lbs, what will be her protein RDA(Recommended Daily Allowance) .

60g

Which one of the following populations are at risk of protein deficiency?

All of the above are vulnerable to protein deficiency.

Americans consume fats below the recommended percentage of the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Rate.

False

Lactose intolerance is an allergy to dairy products.

Flase

Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index?

Frosted flakes cereal

Which hormone is released by the pancreas after a meal?

Insulin

Which one of the following is NOT associated with sugar sweetened soft drinks?

Starch

Sugar sweetened soft drinks are the main sources of added sugars in our diets. These are known as "high fructose corn syrup" products.

True

Which of the following are incorrectly paired?

actin- blood clotting protein

Which of the following is not upon a nutrient label of a package?

alcohol kcals

Sugar alcohols are used in _____.

breath mints sugar-free gum diabetic candy

The primary function of carbohydrates in the body is to provide _________ for all cells.

energy

It is possible to put protein into your hair with a protein shampoo.

false

Most dietary ______ are complex carbohydrates comprised of monosaccharides connected by bonds that human enzymes cannot digest.

fibers

The hormone secreted by the pancreas when your blood sugar is low and which causes your blood sugar levels to rise is

glucagon

Which hormone is released by the pancreas when we wake up after a night's sleep?

glucagon

What is the major monosaccharide in the body?

glucose

What is the primary source of fuel for the body's cells?

glucose

The sweetening agent in sweetened beverages that is thought to contribute to obesity is

high fructose corn syrup

What is the technical term for high blood sugar?

hyperglycemia

When an individual's blood sugar level falls below 70 mg/dl, they are diagnosed with

hypoglycemia

Which of the following is a type of simple sugar?

monosaccharide

Enzymes in the wall of the small intestine break down the disaccharides into

monosaccharides

Most forms of dietary fiber are complex carbohydrates comprised of?

monosaccharides

The pancreatic enzyme that is secreted into the small intestine that is responsible for digesting starch is

pancreatic amylase

Which amino acid can a Phenylketonuria child never have?

phenylalanine

Which one of the following is an example of an energy/dense food?

piece of pie

Cholesterol and ________require no digestion.

protein

Which of the following is a high quality protein from the plant world?

quinoa

Sweetened beverages, cookies, chips, and processed snack foods are all examples of

refined carbohydrates

Food labels are not required to provide information about which of the following?

soluble fibers

Identify names of sugars that may be found in foods.

sugar, honey and molasses

Which portion of the cell membrane is hydrophobic?

the fatty acids of the membrane

Why is sugar often added to foods?

to improve food tenderness to serve as a preservative to increase the browning of the food

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

to provide energy for the body

What is a risk of consuming sugars in the diet?

tooth decay

Which of the following ethnic groups do not have a high incidence of diabetes 2?

western European

When sugars and other carbohydrates are metabolized by bacteria into acids that dissolve the tooth enamel, this results in tooth

decay

What are other names for sugar that may be listed on food products?

lactose maltodextrin raw sugar

Which of the following enzymes does NOT digest carbohydrates?

lipase

The shape of a protein determines its function; if its shape is altered, it will not function.

true

An amino acid has a carbon skeleton upon which there is an amino group. Which one of the following is that group?

NH2

With what molecule do plants store their glucose?

Starch

Whole grains contain large amounts of insoluble fiber; these form the feces. They also move feces.

True

Aspartame is an alternative sweetener made of two__________ acids (phenylalanine and aspartic acid) and methanol.

amino

At what age can type 1 diabetes first occur?

any age

There are digestible and nondigestible forms of _____.

complex carbohydrates

Which of the following will NOT be complementary to a cereal protein?

fruit

Which of the following molecules comprise sucrose?

glucose and fructose

Regarding alcohol consumption, which of the following is INCORRECT?

has no effect on the embryo or fetus.

Glucose and fructose bonded together form the disaccharide______

sacrose

Solid fats generally are solid at room temperature and have __________fatty acids.

saturated

Which of the following foods is the best source of soluble fiber?

whole grain oat cereal

Susan often experiences abdominal discomfort after consuming dairy products; she knows that her family seems to experience the same. What enzyme may Susan not have very much of or not at all?

Lactase

Which of the following is NOT associated with Diabetes 1?

alpha cells do not function

Which alternative sweetener contains the amino acids phenylalanine and aspartic acid?

aspartame

The hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to high blood sugar which causes a lowering of blood sugar is

insulin

Alcohol metabolism is not affected by which of the following?

level of caffeine consumption

Which of the following is NOT a protein?

mango

Simple carbohydrates include ___________ which contain only one sugar unit, and _________ which are compounds of two sugar units.

monosaccharides and disaccharides

Which nutrients must be listed on a food label?

protein sodium total carbohydrate total fat

Examples of complex carbohydrates include

starch

Which of the following carbohydrates cannot be transported by the hepatic portal vein?

starch

plants store glucose as

starch

What is the proper name for table sugar?

sucrose

n What is added to food to improve the food's tenderness, contribute to browning, and serve as a preservative?

sugar

Both sugars and sugar alcohols provide______.

sweetness

Women are more likely to experience gestational diabetes during their pregnancy if______.

they have a family history of type 2 diabetes are chronically overweight they have elevated blood pressure

In order to extract energy from the glucose molecule, we need which molecule?

02

Sugar alcohols provide about _____ kcal/g.

2

Nitrogen fixing bacteria give the legume plant the nitrogen it requires. Legume gives the bacteria________which id a product of Photosynthesis. This is called a mutualistic relationship.

carbohydrates

Which of the following two are the main sources for the requirements a cell has for energy?

carbohydrates and fatty acids

Since energy is released after the breakdown of glucose, this reaction is a(an):

catabolic reaction

Choose factors that put a person at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.

close family member with type 2 diabetes sedentary lifestyle excess body fat

Which of the following does NOT have a high percentage of saturated fats?

cocoa beans

What is another name for polysaccharides?

complex carbohydrates

Which of the following does not increase the chances of developing cardiovascular disease?

consuming 3-4 servings of vegetables and fruits daily

Identify two names for the most abundant monosaccharide found in the body.

dextrose and glucose

Which of the following is NOT a healthy carbohydrate?

doughnut