nutrition test 2
____ are water-soluble vitamins
Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin
Annie experiences diarrhea and abnormal discomfort a few hours after she eats wheat bread, barley cereal, and rye crackers. Based on this information, she should obtain medical testing that can diagnose
celiac disease
In the body, Vitamin A helps
maintain epithelial cells
major food sources of vitam b-12 include
meat and dairy products
a saturated fatty acid has
no double bonds within the carbon chain
a person following a vegan diet would eat?
nuts
When she prepares food, Felicia wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats should she select?
olive oil
which of the following foods is not a source of complete protein?
peanut butter
which of he following substances is needed to digest proteins?
pepsin
which of the following substances participates in the digestion of proteins?
pepsin
amino acids can bind together to form
polypeptides
which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?
HDL
whats the RDA for protein of a healthy adult woman who weighs 62 kg?
49.6 g
A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together. All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds. Based on this information, the compound is a (an) _____ fatty acid.
Saturated
Which of the following statements is true?
Vitamin B-12 deficiency is common among older adults
Trans fatty acids are
a by-product of the hydrogenation process
fats in foods..
add flavor
Vitamins...
are organic molecules
people with celiac disease should
avoid foods that contain gluten
by eating more protein than needed, you may
become dehydrated
Which of the following foods is not a rich source of provitamin A?
beef
arterial plaque can result in
blood clots
megadose of vitamins are
likely to cause toxicity problems
which of the following statements is true?
certain fish are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids
which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?
chicken
Which of the following practices may reduce your risk of cancer?
eating fruits and vegetables
major risk factors of atherosclerosis include
family history
To reduce the likelihood of giving birth to babies with neural tube defects, woman of childbearing age should obtain adequate
folate
cholesterol is...
found only in animal foods
which of the following foods generally provides the least amount of protein per serving?
fruits
which of the following foods is a rich source of Vitamin C?
green pepper
Proteins..
have nitrogen in their chemical structures
Vitamin K can be produced by
intestinal bacteria
which of the following statements is false?
proteins are part of triglycerides
Solid fats generally have a high proportion of __ fatty acids
saturated
the primary site of fat digestion and absorption is the
small intestine
which of the following is a legume?
soybeans
Enriched grain products have specific amounts of ___ added during processing
thiamin
lipoproteins..
transport fat and cholesterol in the blood stream
During pregnancy, Excess ___ intake is known to be teratogenic
vitamin A
People who are unable to absorb fat are likely to develop a ____ deficiency
vitamin A
In the United States, newborns receive an injection of ___ to prevent ____.
vitamin k; bleeding
which of the following foods isn't a source of complementary protein?
whole-wheat bread with fruit spread
