Nutrition Exam 2 Questions
Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?
HDL
What is a hormone that maintains your blood glucose levels within the normal limits while you're asleep and when you're fasting
glucagon
Cecilia has a disease that causes proteins to be lost in her urine. A sign of this disease is edema. Based on the information, Cecilia has
swelling of tissues
Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?
yellow onions (not a source of complete proteins such as animal products, quinoa, soy, etc)
Poor source of protein?
Red cabbage (fruits, vegetables)
Protein RDA formula
(lbs/2.2)*0.8= RDA in grams
Fats/lipids are how many kcals per gram
9kcals
Amy has type 1 diabetes. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true?
Amy needs to obtain insulin either by injections or an insulin pump
Food that contains cholesterol
Butter (animal products)
A rich source of saturated fat?
Butter (solid, animal fat)
When Thompson was 5 years of age, he began to complain that his stomach hurt, especially after eating meals and snacks. He also experienced weight loss and chronic diarrhea. His parents noticed that he could eat dairy foods, fruits, and vegetables without developing any intestinal problems, but he would get a "tummy ache" soon after eating sandwiches, crackers, or pancakes. Based on this information, Thompson's parents should have him tested for
Celiac disease
Which of the following practices is known to increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
Consuming trans fats
When he prepares food, Edgar wants to use ingredients that do not contain trans fats or cholesterol. Based on this information, which of the following fats should he use in his recipe?
Corn oil (not hydrogenated, not an animal product)
Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible people?
Eggs (top allergens) was
Ways to reduce risk of developing CVD
Exercising regularly; maintaining healthy diet by cutting out trans fats, saturated fats, cholesterol, etc
What is a rich source of omega-3's?
Fish
When combined, which of the following groups of foods form a complementary protein?
Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds
Fates of the carbon skeletons of amino acids
Make nonessential amino acids; used as energy (converted to fat or glucose)
Samantha is a lactovegetarian. What food can she consume?
Milk
Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.
Nitrogen
Nutrients that may be deficient in a vegetarian diet
Protein, vitamin b12, iron, vitamin d
A high-protein beverage that can replace a beverage with animal proteins
Soy milk
The bond between two amino acids is
a peptide bond
Which of the following substances is a dietary essential?
alpha-linolenic acid
_______ forms when the nitrogen-containing group is removed from an amino acid.
ammonia
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.
anaphylactic shock
marissa is healthy, but she is concerned abiut her risk of type 2 diabetes. to reduce her risk if the disease, marissa should
avoid gaining excess weight
The largest and least dense lipoprotein is
chylomicrons
nick wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. he should
eat more whole grain products (fiber lowers cholesterol)
Consuming too much protein may lead to
excess loss of calcium in urine
According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?
exercising daily (burning glucose)
The typical vegan diet supplies high amounts of
folate (other vitamins such as vit D, C, A, and E, phytochemicals, etc)
Gluten is
group of related proteins in wheat, barley, and rye
In the body, certain lipids
help maintain cell membranes
Insulin function:
helps glucose enter cells (controlling blood glucose levels)
In the stomach, _____ participate in the chemical digestion of protein.
hydrochloric acid and pepsin
Bernice is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat?
legumes
Dietary guidelines recommendation for saturated fat intake:
less than 10%
Shawn's waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure is consistently high, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl. Based on this information, Shawn has
metabolic syndrome
Phospholipids are
partially water soluble
Lucy has a disease that affects the functioning of her stomach. Based on this information, she may have difficulty digesting proteins because of a lack of
pepsin
Bonnie has plaque in an artery in her lower left leg. This condition is a sign of
peripheral vascular disease
Plant-based diets may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs.
protein
Your body uses ____ to make antibodies
proteins
A substitute for wheat flour (for a gluten free diet) could be
rice flour
List the gluten-containing grains that those with Celiac disease must avoid
rye, wheat, barley
Solid fats generally have a high proportion of
saturated fatty acids
Stroke is
tissue death in the brain
Heart attack is
tissue death in the heart
Erika is a vegan. To avoid developing a serious nutritional deficiency, she needs to include a source of ________ in her diet
vitamin b-12