nutrition test 2

Your blood cholesterol level is too high, so you would like to eat more foods containing viscous, soluble fiber. A good choice would be

Oatmeal

MEOS is

the enzyme system found in the liver that metabolizes alcohol and drugs

Which of the following factors affect your rate of alcohol absorption and metabolism? a. the individuals you are drinking with b. the place where you are drinking c. the time of the day you drink d. whether youre male or female

the individuals you are drinking with

Women that feel the effects of alcohol sooner than men.

True. Women have less body water and less of the enzyme that metabolizes alcohol in the stomach.

The first stage of alcoholic liver disease is

a fatty liver

An individual who has PKU should not consume which of the following sugar substitutes?

Aspartame

The best way to cure a hangover is to drink a Bloody Mary.

False

Alcohol is an essential nutrient.

False. Although alcohol provides kilocalories, the body does not need it to function.

___________ is the storage form of glucose in animals, including humans.

Glycogen. Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles and provides a ready-to-use form of glucose for the body. Glucagon is the hormone that directs the release of glucose from the stored glycogen. Gluconeogenesis is the creation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources. Starch in the storage form of glucose in plants.

Drinking 4 to 5 alcoholic beverages on one occasion in a span of 2 hours would qualify as

binge drinking

The min amount of carbs needed daily for an adult is

130 grams

Which of the following is not considered a standard drink? a. 12 ounce can of beer b. 7 ounce glass of wine c. a 1.5 ounce shot of liquor d. a mixed drink made with a 1.5 ounce shot of liquor

7 ounce glass of wine

Sucrose is a..

Disaccharide. Sucrose contains the two monosaccharides glucose and fructose, and therefore is a disaccharide. Oligosaccharides and polysaccharides contain more than 2 sugar units.

Which of the following can help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes?

Eating a high-fiber, plant based diet

Carbohydrates are the least important macronutrient.

False. All macronutrients, including carbs, are essential for numerous body functions.

Carbohydrates are a main cause of obesity.

False. Excessive intake of kilocalories, not carbohydrates specifically, is the main cause of obesity. In fact, some high-fiber carbohydrates can actually help people lose weight.

Most babies are born lactose intolerant.

False. In fact, infants have higher amounts of lactase, the enzyme necessary for lactose digestion, than adults. Their ability to digest lactose is critical because breast milk is high in lactose. As we age, our bodies produce less lactase, and we are more likely to become lactose intolerant.

Moderate drinking means consuming six or more drinks once a week.

False. Moderate drinking is up to one drink per day for a woman and up to two for men.

The body can metabolize three alcoholic beverages per hour.

False. Thee body can only metabolize 1 1/2 drinks per hour

Sugar causes hyperactivity in children.

False. There is insufficient evidence to suggest that eating sugar causes hyperactivity or other behavioral problems in children.

Alcohol use disorders can be cured through counseling.

False. There is no cure.

Aspartame causes cancer in humans.

False. There is no scientific evidence to support claims that aspartame causes cancer or other health problems in humans.

A shot of whiskey contains more alcohol than a can of beer.

False. They contain the same amount.

Alcohol, also known as ethanol, is made by the process known as

Fermentation

The hormones __________ and _________ help to regulate and maintain blood glucose levels.

Insulin and Glucagon.

Three brush border enzymes that hydrolyze carbohydrates in the small intestine are

Maltase, Lactase, and Sucrase.

Carbohydrates function in the body to

Provide energy. Excess ingested carbs can be converted to fatty acids, promoting fat storage, not preventing it. All macronutrients regulate hydrochloric acid (HCl) secretion. Protein is the macronutrient associated with tissue building.

Reducing consumption of which item would have the biggest impact on decreasing the amount of added sugars that Americans consume?

Soft drinks

Red wine contains phytochemicals that are beneficial for the heart.

True

Alcohol provides 7 kilocalories per gram.

True.

Drinking too much alcohol can lead to malnutrition.

True.

Obese individuals are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

True. Being overweight or obese can increase one's chances of developing type 2 diabetes.

Soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages play a big role in American's epidemic of obesity.

True. Many of the excess kilocalories in the american diet come from added sugars in sodas and other sugary beverages. Consuming more kilocalories than necessary to meet energy needs causes weight gain.

Sugar causes tooth decay.

True. Simple carbohydrates, especially added sugars, encourage the growth of acid-producing bacteria in thee mouth, which in turn promote dental cavities.

Americans do not consume enough fiber.

True. The average American consumes about half the amount of fiber that's recommended daily.

Whole grains are more nutrient dense than refined grains.

True. Whole grains contain more nutrients (and dietary fiber) than refined grains, which have had much of the grain kernel removed during processing.

Once ingested, the majority of alcohol is

absorbed mainly through the small intestine into the blood

The two forms of AUD are

alcohol abuse and alcoholism

The enzyme that begins metabolizing alcohol in the liver and the stomach is

alcohol dehydrogeenase (ADH)

Which of the following statements about alcohol consumption is true

drinking an extensive amount of alcohol can shut down the reticular activating system (RAS) in the brain that controls consciousness