Nutrition Test 2

Which nonnutritive sweetener should be entirely avoided by individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU)?

Aspartame

Neotame is a derivative of which two amino acids?

Aspartic and phenylalanine

Your friend LaTonya says she wants to make sure she's getting enough protein without getting too much. What advice would you give her?

At least 2/3 of each meal should consist of plant-based foods such as legumes, vegetables, and whole grains.

Babies develop the agility to digest lactose when they are about six to nine months old.

False

Based on a 2,000-calorie diet, the DV for saturated fat is 10 grams.

False

Cholesterol is found in both plant and animal foods.

False

Complementary protein sources must be eaten within two hours of one another to meet the body's need for essential amino acids.

False

Eating only plant foods will not provide enough protein to meet daily needs.

False

Food allergies and food intolerance differ only in their severity of the reaction and symptoms.

False

Foods rich in complex carbohydrates should be avoided when trying to lose weight.

False

Glucagon can be broken down by the liver to maintain a constant blood glucose level when carbohydrates intake is inadequate.

False

The body has a limited capacity to store fat.

False

What food is a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Safflower oil

Foods with a low glycemic index number are digested slowly which may increase ________.

Satiety

__________ increase(s) both total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol.

Saturated fats and trans fats

Glycerol and _________ diffuse easily into intestinal cells, which release them into capillaries without further processing.

Short-chain fatty acids

_________ was the first fat replacer to gain the approval of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Simplesse

Which health claim has been approved by the FDA for usage on bean packages and cans?

"Diets including beans may reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers".

The DRI recommend a protein intake of _________ gram(s) per kilogram of desirable body weight per day.

0.8

What lipid is an essential nutrient?

linoleic acid

The recommended amount of legumes is __________ for a 2,000 calorie diet.

1+1/2 to 2 cups weekly

Joy decides to cook dinner with less fat tonight and instead of two tablespoons of butter, she uses one tablespoon on her baked potato. Approximately how many grams of fat did Joy remove from her meal?

12 grams

Jennifer is following an 1,800-calorie weight loss plan where 30% of her daily calories are supposed to come from protein. How many grams of protein should Jennifer try to eat each day?

135 g

If a man consumes 95 grams of protein and 2,400 total calories per day, approximately what percentage of calories would he derive from protein?

15

Which of the following values represents a desirable level of total blood cholesterol in adults?

190 mg/dl

Matt sprays his pan with cooking spray instead of using the two tablespoons of olive oil that he usually sautés his vegetables with. This change reduces the calories from fat in this recipe by approximately ____.

200 calories

A total of ______ amino acids compose the majority of protein in living things and nine are ______ to humans.

20; essential

If Steven needs 2400 calories per day to maintain his weight, what is the recommended maximum upper limit of added sugars he should consume each day?

240 calories

According to the Dietary Guidelines, what is the minimum amount of whole-grains that should be consumed if an individual's recommended grain intake each day is 6 ounces?

3 ounces

One pound of body fat provides _____ calories.

3,500

Fletcher's dietary analysis reveals that he is deriving 30% of calories from simple sugars, and he decides to try to cut back. Which item from his food record should Fletcher omit?

32 fl oz root beer

A food contains 21 grams of protein, 12 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams of total fat. What is the percentage of calories from protein in this food?

47 percent

The American Heart Association recommends a saturated fat intake of ____ total calories.

5 to 6 percent

Assuming that John's ideal weight is 180 pounds, calculate his recommended protein intake (RDA).

65 grams

Matt is at his ideal weight of 190 pounds. How much protein would you recommend he consume daily?

69 grams

What is the percent digestibility of most plant proteins?

70-90

Jack decides to purchase waffle #1 and eats three of the waffles for breakfast. Approximately, what amounts of total fat and total carbohydrates did the waffles contribute to his meal?

8 grams fat and 46 grams carbohydrates

An optimal LDL-cholesterol level is ____, while an optimal HDL-cholesterol level is ____.

<70 mg/dL; > or equal to 50 mg/dL

What is the source of stevia?

A derivative of a plant native to Brazil and Paraguay

From a health perspective, fruits are better sources of sucrose and fructose than table sugar because they ____.

Also provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals

Most solid fats in the American diet come from _________.

Animal foods

____________ are special proteins that inactivate foreign bacteria and viruses.

Antibodies

A characteristic of saturated fats is that they __________.

Are usually solid at room temperature

Which product is a rich source of starch?

Beans

______ are the part of the body responsible for sensing blood pressure.

Beef tallow

Which factor is associated with lower HDL levels?

Being male, as opposed to being female

Bob knows he needs to take in fewer calories to lose weight. Bob should be aware that _______.

Both saturated and unsaturated fats have nine calories per gram.

________ are compounds that function to maintain a constant pH in the body.

Buffers

All of the following are important functions of fat in the body except to ____________.

Build muscle tissue

Which combination of foods fails to provide all of the essential amino acids?

Pasta with whole-wheat bread

The mineral ________ is most likely to be lacking in a vegan diet.

Calcium

What source of lipids should be substituted for saturated fats to help lower blood cholesterol levels?

Canola oil

When a person is hungry and needs to replenish blood glucose, she/he should eat.

Carbohydrates, protein, and fats

From which of the following would you expect the amino acids in the protein to be most easily absorbed by the body?

Chicken

What factor plays the greatest role in the increase of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents?

Children and adolescents are becoming obese at an earlier age

Which dietary change would be most effective for lowering one's LDL?

Choosing broiled salmon instead of a bacon burger

Many nutrition professionals recommend emphasizing "good carbohydrates" in the diet. What does this mean?

Choosing foods high in fiber but low in added sugars

The strategy of combining two plant protein foods in a meal so that each provides the essential amino acids lacking in the other features ________.

Complementary proteins

The best advice for someone who is a vegetarian to obtain enough protein in the diet is to ________.

Consume a varied diet on a daily basis

___________ is the disruption of a protein chain's normal shape due to heat or acidity.

Denaturation

High intake of the sugar alternatives sorbitol and mannitol can result in ______

Diarrhea

Which of the following is not an assumption that recommendations for protein intake are based on?

Dietary protein is of high quality only

Tim is a 24-year-old college student who learns that he is allergic to shrimp. What advice would you give Tim?

Do not eat shrimp at all

Eunice is a 60-year-old woman who is trying to increase the amount of fiber in her diet in order to meet the Dietary Guidelines. What change would be best for her to make?

Eat air-popped popcorn in place of chips for an evening snack

Which choice would be best in order for Jack to lower his LDL cholesterol without decreasing his HDL cholesterol?

Eat cashews and use olive oil

Which strategy will help Sam manage his diabetes?

Eating a healthful diet

Sam is interested in eating more whole-grains. Which lunch option should he avoid because it lacks a whole-grain component?

Eating baked potato chips in place of regular chips

Eating too many foods with added sugars usually means getting too many ____.

Empty calories

In the process of refining wheat into white flour, what part of the kernel is retained?

Endosperm

Of all the roles proteins play in the body, which one has the highest priority?

Energy

The quality of a protein depends upon the proportion of __________.

Essential amino acids present

The average American's protein intake features ________.

Excess intake of animal proteins

A high-fiber diet is typically high in dietary cholesterol.

False

Adding foods sweetened with sugar substitutes to the diet will ensure successful weight loss.

False

Essential amino acids are those that the healthy adult body can synthesize, given the needed parts.

False

Fat in a meal increases the rate that the stomach empties which helps provide satiety.

False

Fat is used efficiently as fuel by the brain and nerves.

False

Foam cells play an important role in preventing heart disease progression.

False

Linoleic and linolenic acids are monounsaturated fatty acids that are essential in the diet.

False

Linolenic acid is one of the fatty acids synthesized by the human body.

False

Long-chain fatty acids are water soluble and travel freely in blood and lymph.

False

Low concentrations of low-density lipoproteins are associated with a high risk of heart attack.

False

Only when consumption of carbohydrate and fat calories is insufficient will protein be converted to fat.

False

Palm and coconut oils are examples of polyunsaturated fats.

False

Protein is primarily used by the body as an energy source.

False

Regular physical activity is associated with lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels.

False

Soybeans are a legume which means this plant-based protein source is of lower quality compared to an egg.

False

The Mediterranean diet provides about 20 to 25 percent of calories from fat.

False

The amino acids in a strand of protein are similar to the identical repeating structure of sugars in carbohydrates.

False

The health benefits of olive oil are primarily due to its lower calorie content than other oils.

False

Vegans are at a particular risk for a vitamin C deficiency.

False

With energy needs met in the diet, excess protein is stored as muscle or lean body mass.

False

A refined grain product that is enriched is still lacking some ______ that was lost during processing.

Fiber

Diverticulosis is closely associated with a lack of _______ in the diet.

Fiber

Legumes are rich in B vitamins and ____.

Fiber

Which of the following is not usually a recommendation for someone with Sam's condition?

Follow a high-protein diet

Trans fats are ______.

Formed when margarine is hydrogenated

What is a reliable source of vitamin B12 for a vegan?

Fortified soy milk

Jasmine is too busy for lunch and needs a pick-me-up to help her remain alert during her two afternoon classes. Which snack would you recommend?

Fresh peach with low-fat Greek yogurt and rolled-oat granola

Which component gives fruits their naturally sweet taste?

Fructose

What term in the ingredients list indicates added sugars in the product?

Fruit juice concentrate

Which statement is correct concerning type 2 diabetes?

Generally insulin injections are not required.

Jack lacks control over which risk factor?

Genetics

Which hormone raises levels of glucose in the blood by signaling to the liver to break down glycogen stores?

Glucagon

If amino acids are oversupplied, their amine group is excreted and the fragments that remain are converted to ____.

Glucose, glycogen, or fat

What are the major storage form of carbohydrate in the body?

Glycogen

Because he is now better informed, Jack wants to cook healthier meals. Which recommendation should he avoid?

Have no more than three alcoholic drinks per day.

Which type of lipoprotein transports cholesterol from body cells to the liver?

High-density lipoprotein

In general, changing one's diet by substituting complex carbohydrates in place of refined foods with added sugars typically results in a diet that is ________.

Higher in fiber

Which statement accurately describes Jack's test results?

His HDL is borderline for high risk of CVD.

What is responsible for causing the symptoms seen during an allergic reaction such as inflammation, itching, hives, dilation of blood vessels, and a drop in blood pressure?

Histamines

What is the unusable, or inedible, part of a wheat kernel that provides a protective coating around the kernel?

Husk

_________ initiates denaturation, the first step in breakdown of a protein.

Hydrochloric acid in the stomach

What is the meaning of the term "protein-sparing"?

If the diet provides enough carbohydrates and fats for energy, protein can be used to make new protein

Fat that enters the small intestine is ________.

Immediately emulsified by bile from the gallbladder

Bob read an article about fat and its relationship to health. He learned that ______.

Intake of saturated fat raises blood cholesterol more than intake of cholesterol

The main difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy is the ______.

Involvement of the immune system

Joe is a college student interested in getting more muscular. A friend suggests that drinking a shake with raw eggs will increase his muscle mass. You tell him that one reason for cooking eggs prior to their consumption is that it releases ____.

Iron and biotin

Which two minerals need special attention in the diets of all vegetarians?

Iron and zinc

Which statement is true about hypoglycemia?

It is aggravated by high-sugar foods.

Which statement best describes a function of cholesterol?

It is an important lipid in the structure of brain and nerve cells.

Now that John is eating protein bars, and shakes, he is consuming more protein and calories daily. Then he requires. What most likely happens to the excess protein?

It is converted to fat for energy storage

John has been eating a typical high-protein diet ever since he began working out regularly. Which description most likely characterizes his diet?

It is often low in fruits and vegetables

What is special about soy protein?

It is the only vegetable food that is a complete protein

Bonnie, who has a peanut allergy, peruses the refreshment table at a bridal shower. She sees a plate stacked with sandwich triangles: some made with peanut butter, and some with pimento cheese. Which statement is true?

It is unsafe for Bonnie to eat a pimento cheese sandwich because of potential cross-contamination

You can typically judge the healthfulness of a fat by looking at ________.

It's hardness at room temperature

Jill's research on the risks of excess protein should lead her to give what advice to John?

John should consider the grams of protein rather than just a percentage of calories for appropriate protein intake.

Which type of vegetarian would drink a glass of milk but not eat scrambled eggs?

Lacto-vegetarian

What is the condition in which the body is unable or has difficulty digesting dairy products?

Lactose intolerance

Individuals who consume diets rich in whole-grains have improved insulin sensitivity and are ____________.

Less likely to develop metabolic syndrome

In comparison to a low-density lipoprotein, a high-density lipoprotein contains ___________.

Less lipid

The __________ regulates the amount of glucose circulating in the blood by either synthesizing glycogen or breaking down glycogen.

Liver

Heart disease is the major cause of death among women after menopause because __________.

Low estrogen levels lower HDL and raise LDL

Eating more higher fiber foods is usually associated with _______.

Lower intakes of added sugars

What health effect is associated with a vegetarian, plant-based eating pattern?

Lower rates of heart disease

A sizable body of evidence from around the world suggests that garlic may benefit health by __________.

Lowering blood cholesterol

To feel energetic and alert throughout the day an individual should _________.

Make an effort to eat so as to maintain blood glucose levels within the normal range

The ______ secretes glucagon and insulin in response to changing blood glucose levels.

Pancreas

What factor is associated with the process of atherosclerosis?

Passage through the arteries narrows

When two glucose units are bonded together they form ____.

Maltose

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

Maltose

The most important difference between the typical American diet and the typical Mediterranean diet is that ________.

Mediterranean eat less saturated fat

The only animal-derived food that contains significant amounts of carbohydrates is ___________.

Milk

Four friends are dining out, and the waiter brings their orders, but one of them is wrong. Which person's order is incorrect?

Minnie, an lacto-vegetarian who is served a mushroom-tomato omelet

Sam and Regina have a two-year old daughter, Keira. Sam wants Keira to follow the same low-fat diet like the one he and Regina follow. What advice would you give these parents?

Monitor Keira's fat intake to include 30 to 40 percent of calories, which is appropriate for children's ages one to three.

Which fats decrease LDL-cholesterol without deceasing HDL-cholesterol?

Monounsaturated fat

If a person uses up his or her reserve supply of glycogen and still does not eat, the body will break down ____ to provide glucose for the brain.

Muscle

____________ is found in all proteins but is absent in carbohydrates or fats.

Nitrogen

An amino acid that is not necessary in the diet is called a _________.

Nonessential amino acid

_________ is a noncaloric artificial fat made from fatty acids and sucrose.

Olestra

Health experts advise that you decrease consumption of foods rich in _____ and increase the intake of _____ to achieve a more healthful balance.

Omega-6 fatty acids; omega-3 fatty acids

Which type of vegetarian excludes all animal-derived foods except eggs?

Ovo-vegetarian

The recommendations for protein are based on the assumption that the consumed protein will come from _______.

Plant and animal sources

Why is it recommended that unprocessed oils be stored in airtight containers?

Points of unsaturation in their molecules are vulnerable to oxidation

What happens if the diet is lacking an essential amino acid?

Protein synthesis will be halted

As the amount of _________ in a lipoprotein increases, it's _______ also increases.

Protein; density

What is the relationship between body proteins and water?

Proteins attract water

The Mediterranean diet is low in __________ while emphasizing _________.

Red meats; olive oil

What would be the best way for Denarius to modify his prize-winning chili recipe to make its protein content more healthful?

Reduce the amount of ground beef and add more kidney beans and celery

Which food has the most grams of saturated fat per serving portion?

Regular cheddar cheese

The greatest single source of added sugars in the American diet is _________?

Regular soft drinks

Which food group is likely to cause food allergies?

Rice

Sabina is concerned about her children's teeth after their first dental checkups. Her 2-year old already has a cavity and her four-year old needs to brush better. What else should Sabina's children do to prevent tooth decay?

Rinse their mouths with water after eating

The chemical name for the nonnutritive sweetener in the pink packet is _______, which the chemical name for the nonnutritive sweetener in the blue packet is __________.

Saccharin; aspartame

All of the following are health benefits associated with intake of insoluble fiber except _______

Slows glucose absorption

When protein reaches the ____, it is made up largely of di- and tripeptides.

Small intestine

How does a balanced meal help keep blood glucose from rising or dropping too quickly?

Soluble fibers slow down the rate of digestion so a steady stream of glucose is received

Which carbohydrate type is mismatched with a major food source for that type?

Starch-strawberries

Bob went out to dinner and ordered a steak, French fries, broccoli sautéed in canola oil, sweet tea, and sorbet for dessert. Which food is highest in cholesterol?

Steak

Soybeans differ from other legumes because they ____.

Supply all of the essential amino acids

Jill and John are out to dinner and deciding what to order. Which choice most closely follows the guidelines from your text for selecting healthy proteins sources?

Thai mixed vegetables with brown rice

Maggie suggests to her mother that they should try some different types of foods that include soybeans. What soy-containing food is a soft cheese-like food that is commonly stir-fried?

Tofu

Marta tries to avoid sugar because she believes it is responsible for making her overweight, giving her husband diabetes, and causing hyperactivity in her grandchildren. What condition has verifiably been linked to sugar by research studies?

Tooth decay

What problem is most responsible for Sam's type 2 diabetes?

The cell's in Sam's body do not respond to insulin secreted by his pancreas

When milling whole wheat flour, what components of the wheat kernel are retained?

The endosperm, germ, and bran

Although some studies in the past may have found that saccharin can cause bladder cancer in lab rats, why would it be considered safe today to continue using it?

The research used extremely high doses of saccharin that are not relevant for humans

What statement best describes meat analogs?

They are vegetable protein products that simulate meat products.

Phospholipids can help fats cross cell membranes because _________.

They have water-soluble heads and fat-soluble tails

Sue is trying to lose weight by decreasing her energy intake by 500 calories. If she does this for three weeks, how many pounds can she lose?

Three pounds

Heather notices that her favorite breakfast cereal contains butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). Why did the manufacturer add these ingredients?

To keep the oil in the cereal from spilling

Anna is still confused about the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Which statement is characteristic of type 1 diabetes only?

Treatment always involves insulin injections

___________ make up 95 percent of the lipids in foods and in the human body.

Triglycerides

A protein chain is made up of amino acids hooked together by peptide bonds.

True

A vegan diet centers around grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts and excludes all dairy, eggs, poultry, and meat.

True

All food fats contain a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

True

Carbohydrate absorption, as well as most carbohydrate digestion, takes place in the small intestine.

True

Complex carbohydrates are derived exclusively from plants.

True

Eating more fiber promotes fat and cholesterol excretion.

True

Flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

True

Flaxseed oil and soybean oil are good sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.

True

Incorporating some fat into one's diet is essential to maintaining good health.

True

Insoluble fibers help to lower blood cholesterol levels.

True

Lecithin is a major constituent of cell membranes.

True

Lecithin is often used as a food additive to keep the fats evenly dispersed with the other ingredients.

True

Moderate drinking, defined as no more than one drink a day for most women, and no more than two drinks a day for most men, is associated with higher HDL levels.

True

MyPlate food guide identifies legumes as the only food featured in two different categories, the Grain group and the Protein Foods Group.

True

People with hypoglycemia should eat several snacks throughout the day that are high in complex carbohydrates and lean protein.

True

Phytosterols are phytochemicals that block the absorption of dietary cholesterol from the intestine.

True

Prior to menopause, estrogen may protect women from cardiovascular disease.

True

Some studies show that garlic may reduce blood pressure.

True

The Dietary Guidelines for saturated fats are the same for children age 2 years and older as they are for adults.

True

The only treatment for food allergies is to avoid the offending food.

True

The primary role of carbohydrates in the diet is to provide quick energy.

True

The protein in a meal stimulates glucagon secretion, which opposes insulin and prevents it from storing glucose.

True

The type of fat consumed is more important than the amount of fat consumed.

True

There is no practical source of vitamin D in plant foods.

True

To lower blood cholesterol, an atherogenic diet plan advocates keeping saturated fat to less than five to six percent of daily calories.

True

Unsaturated fats are more prone to going rancid than saturated fats due to the "weak spots" in the unsaturated fatty acid.

True

Vitamin C and Vitamin E are natural antioxidants that may be added to foods to increase shelf life.

True

When there is a great shortage of amino acids, the body must break down such tissues as blood, muscle, and skin.

True

Americans are urged to eat fish at least ______ a week due to its high content of _______.

Two times; omega-3 fatty acids

When amino acids are degraded for energy, their amine groups are stripped off and used elsewhere or incorporated by the liver into __________.

Urea

Maggie explains to her mother that there are different types of vegetarian eating patterns. Which type of vegetarian would consider incorporating foods that are fortified in omega-3 fatty acids?

Vegans

_________ is the vitamin that is most likely to be lacking in a vegan diet.

Vitamin B12

Maggie is shopping for a loaf of bread and takes time to review the terms on the label. Which term describes bread that is made using the most nutritious flour?

Whole grain

Jack is trying to choose foods that contain whole grains. Which whole grain ingredient is present in waffle #1 that is not found in waffle #2?

Whole wheat flour

A general principle that can help in choosing carbohydrates (and foods in general) is to choose foods that are ___________.

Whole-food and plant-based

Brian eats 210 g of protein and 2,500 calories. Is he within the AMDR recommendation for protein intake?

Yes, he is within the recommendation of 10 to 35 percent.

Bob wants to lower his blood cholesterol. What piece of advice should he ignore?

You should lower your intake of trans fats only, not of other types of fat.

Vegans need to take care to get enough dietary ______ since binders in plant foods may reduce the availability of the nutrient to the body.

Zinc

Which food selection is the lowest in protein?

an apple

Which food contains cholesterol?

beef liver

What type of nutrient is starch?

complex carbohydrate

Ketone bodies are produced from the incomplete breakdown of _____ when _____ is unavailable for the brain and nerve cells.

fat; glucose

What is another name for high blood glucose?

hyperglycemia

Chylomicrons are synthesized within the

intestinal cells

Sucrose is composed of

one glucose and one fructose unit

Fats provide _____ by _____.

satiety; slowing stomach emptying

Enzymes are _______.

specific for a particular reaction