Nutriton Final EXAM 2

Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high. He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, which of the following foods should he add? Butter Steak Liver Beans

Beans

Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C? Whole-wheat bread Broccoli Ground beef Fat-free milk

Broccoli

Adding a small amount of _____ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain. water butter sugar wine

butter

Vitamin C dissolves in the fatty portions of foods. is needed to form strong collagen. can cure night blindness. acts as a coenzyme in certain reactions that release energy from glucose

is needed to form strong collagen.

Marcus has decided to reduce his fat intake to gradually lose some excess body fat. If he follows an 1,800 kcal/day diet and maintains his percentage of fat intake within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range, how many grams of fat per day should he consume? 360-630 grams of fat per day 40-70 grams of fat per day 40-75 grams of fat per day 47-82 grams of fat per day

40-70 grams of fat per day (•AMDR for fat is 20-35% of calories: 1,800 kcal × 0.2-0.35 = 360-630 kcal from fat •360-630 kcal from fat divided by 9 kcal per gram fat = 40-70 grams fat per day)

If Tomas is a healthy 24-year-old male who weighs 166 pounds, approximately how many grams of protein per day should he have to promote protein equilibrium and meet the RDA for protein for a healthy adult? (One kilogram = 2.2 pounds). 60 grams of protein per day 166 grams of protein per day 75 grams of protein per day 134 grams of protein per day

60 grams of protein per day (166/2.2= 75.5 x .8)

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins? 1 ounce of baby carrots ½ cup of watermelon chunks 6 whole-wheat crackers 8 ounce glass of soy milk

8 ounce glass of soy milk

The amino acids that comprise the proteins in a food help determine whether the food is a source of complete or incomplete protein. Which of the following foods contains incomplete protein? A casserole made with quinoa A sandwich made with turkey A handful of peanuts A cup of soy milk

A handful of peanuts

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids? Fried chicken Roast beef Whole-wheat bread Canned salmon

Canned salmon

Which of the following statements is true? Certain proteins transport nutrients and oxygen in the bloodstream. Protein is the primary energy source for the human body. All hormones are proteins. Proteins are a major component of starch molecules.

Certain proteins transport nutrients and oxygen in the bloodstream.

Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol? Peanuts Broccoli Chicken Sunflower seeds

Chicken

Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity? D E B-6 K

E

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12? Eggs Whole-wheat bread Apples Peanuts

Eggs

Most B vitamins are important for ________. Energy metabolism Bone health Vision Immunity

Energy metabolism

Which of the following foods is a natural source of vitamin D? Fresh fruit Fatty fish and fish oils Whole-grain breads and cereals Dark orange and yellow vegetables

Fatty fish and fish oils

Which of the following foods are reliable dietary sources of vitamin D? Fortified dairy products Processed luncheon meats Enriched breads and cereals Fresh fruits

Fortified dairy products

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin K? Enriched breads Citrus fruit Green leafy vegetables Processed poultry products

Green leafy vegetables

Barry is a vegan. His diet does not include foods that contain preformed vitamin A, and he does not take any vitamin A supplements. Nevertheless, his body has adequate vitamin A stores. Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for Barry's adequate vitamin A status? He eats plenty of foods that contain beta-carotene. He consumes foods that supply tryptophan, which his liver converts to preformed vitamin A. His body does not require sources of vitamin A. His fat cells synthesize preformed vitamin A from essential fatty acids.

He eats plenty of foods that contain beta-carotene.

Why is taking excess amounts of fat-soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxicity than taking excesses of water-soluble vitamins? The body has higher requirements for water-soluble vitamins. The body has higher requirements for fat-soluble vitamins. In general, water-soluble vitamins are more likely to be stored in the body than fat-soluble vitamins. In general, excesses of fat-soluble vitamins cannot be excreted as easily as water-soluble vitamins.

In general, excesses of fat-soluble vitamins cannot be excreted as easily as water-soluble vitamins.

Fat-Soluble Vitamins include ____________. Vitamins A, D, E, K Vitamins B, C, E, K Vitamins A, C, E, K

Vitamins A, D, E, K

When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish? Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds Iceberg lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes Cranberries, apples, and marshmallows Peaches, bananas, and apricots

Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds

Which of the following foods is the best source of preformed vitamin A? Liver Apples Carrots Soybeans

Liver

_____ are water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins K, D, and E Pantothenic acid, vitamin A, and choline Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin Vitamins B-12, B-6, and E

Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin

Stanley would like to compare the total fat contents of packaged hotdogs. He should read the ___ on the products' labels. Nutrition Facts panel list of ingredients country of origin structure/functions claims

Nutrition Facts panel

Brianna makes the hot oatmeal recipe that is provided on page 159, but she adds a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of wheat germ to the single-serving recipe. After she adds the butter and wheat germ, the cereal supplies about 407 kcal, 15 g fat, 54 g carbohydrate, and 14 g protein. Calculate the approximate percentages of total kcalories that are contributed by fat (yellow), carbohydrate (blue), and protein (orange) and fill in the pie chart according to your calculations.

Protein 14% Carbohydrate 53% Fat 33%

Excessive intake of Preformed Vitamin A can be toxic, and may cause birth defects in pregnant women. True False

True

Preformed Vitamin A (Retinol) is typically found in animal-based foods. True False

True

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein? Red grapes Corn oil margarine Leaf lettuce Tuna fish

Tuna fish

Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairy products but avoids eating fruits and vegetables. She bruises easily, her sores take a long time to heal, and her gums bleed when she brushes her teeth. Based on this information, which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in her diet? Vitamin B-12 Vitamin C Vitamin B-6 Pantothenic acid

Vitamin C

Which of the following statements about Vitamins are CORRECT? Check all that apply. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fat. Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in fat tissues of our bodies for later use. Water-soluble vitamins should be replenished daily. Excess water-soluble vitamins are stored in fat tissues of the body. Excess water-soluble vitamins are excreted in the urine.

Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fat. Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in fat tissues of our bodies for later use. Water-soluble vitamins should be replenished daily. Excess water-soluble vitamins are excreted in the urine.

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids? Corn oil Whole milk Raw carrots Ground beef

Whole milk

Proteins provide 7 kcal/g. have phosphorus in their chemical structures. are stored as glycogen in the body. are comprised of amino acids.

are comprised of amino acids.

Deep yellow, dark green and orange fruits and vegetables are rich sources of essential amino acids. gelatin. beta-carotene. vitamin D.

beta-carotene.

When he prepares food, Edgar wants to use ingredients that are not high in trans fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats should he include in his recipes? Shortening Corn oil Partially-hydrogenated peanut oil Stick margarine made with olive oil

corn oil

Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures. amino acids fatty acids nitrogen and sulfur glucose polymers

fatty acids

Albert is a healthy, 23-year-old college student. He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease, so he can take preventive measures, if they are necessary. Albert should have a chest x-ray. have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood. test his urine for the presence of glucocorticoids. undergo cardiac catheterization to determine the ejection factor of his heart.

have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood.

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because of her family history and physically active lifestyle. European ancestry. low blood pressure. high blood levels of LDL cholesterol.

high blood levels of LDL cholesterol.

A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together. Most of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds, but there is a double bond between the number 9 and 10 carbons in the chain. The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen. Based on this information, the compound is a (an) _____ fatty acid. monounsaturated saturated essential polyunsaturated

monounsaturated

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is headaches. hair loss. swollen tongue. night blindness.

night blindness

Which of the following is commonly associated with Vitamin D deficiency in Children (characterized by bowed legs)? Osteomalacia Scurvy Night blindness Rickets

rickets

The body uses cholesterol to make water. vitamin A. steroid hormones. fatty acids.

steroid hormones

On sunny days, Juan spends at least 20 minutes exercising outdoors, because he knows sunlight helps his body make copper. choline. vitamin D. glucose.

vitamin D.

Which of the following foods is not a source of complementary protein? red beans and rice hummus on pita bread soynut butter on a bagel whole-wheat bread with fruit spread

whole-wheat bread with fruit spread