Test 2

Kevin needs 96 grams of protein per day. How much does he weigh in kg?

120 kg

What range of kcals for protein would Susan have if she consumed 1700 kcals/day?

170-595 kcals

Jody weighs 68 kg. How many grams of protein does she need per day?

54.4 grams

transports cholesterol from body cells for disposal

HDL

transports cholesterol to cells for their use

LDL

LDL cholesterol <100 mg/dL

Optimal

transports cholesterol into arterial lining

Oxidized LDL

which of the following amino acids can be made by the human body? a. alanine b. valine c. phenylalanine d. leucine

a. alanine

consumption of trans fats has been associated with which of the following risk factors for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease? a. low levels of HDL cholesterol and high levels of LDL cholesterol b. obesity, trans fats provide more calories per gram than do healthy fats such as polyunsaturated fats c. high levels of HDL cholesterol and high levels of LDL cholesterol d. high levels of HDL cholesterol and low levels of LDL cholesterol

a. low levels of HDL cholesterol and high levels of LDL cholesterol

which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate? a. soluble fiber b. lactose c. high fructose corn syrup d. glucose

a. soluble fiber

Major functions of lipids include all of the following Except __________. a. stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals b. serving as an energy source c. help in the production of steroid hormones d. cushioning of the body against bumps and blows

a. stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals

cholesterol <200 mg/dL

desirable

Dennis wants to gain weight, primarily as lean tissue. In addition to performing resistance exercise regularly, he should

add nutrient-dense, healthy sources of energy to his diet, including fatty fish, whole-grain cereals cereals, nuts, peanut butter, and olive oil

Omega 3 fatty acids ___________.

are polyunsaturated fatty acids have a double bond at the third carbon from the omega end

Maria usually consumes about 2000 kcal/day. On average, her fat intake is approxmately 90 g/day. Based on this info, which of the following statements describes Maria's diet? a. Maria's fat intake is not high enough to support good health b. Maria's fat intake is higher than the AMDR c. Maria's fat intake is within the AI d. Maria's fat intake meets the RDA for lipids

b. Maria's fat intake is higher than the AMDR

Which of the following statements is true? a. foods that contain cholesterol should be avoided bc the substance is toxic to human cells b. oxidized LDL contributes to arterial plaque buildup c. high levels are HDL cholesterol are associated with increased risk of heart disease d. a diet that is high in saturated fat helps reduce high blood cholesterol levels

b. oxidized LDL contributes to arterial plaque buildup

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?

beans

Triglycerides of 150-199 mg/dL

borderline high

Jared has a high risk of cardiovascular disease because he has _____________. a. asian ancestry b. a family history of cystic fibrosis c. chronic high blood pressure d. high blood levels of HDL cholesterol

c. chronic high blood pressure

April wants to add _____ to her salad, because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats. a. cheddar cheese b. coconut oil c. walnuts d. croutons

c. walnuts

which of the following foods is a rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol? a. coconut oil b. peanut butter c. whole milk d. margarine

c. whole milk

if someone consumes excess energy(kcals) from protein, the extra protein is ultimately

converted into body fat and stored

in order for proteins to be used for energy, amino acids must be ___________.

deaminated

Esther would like to gain weight, but despite eating regular meals and having no disordered eating practice or eating disorder, her BMI dropped from 19.0 to 16.2 in 1 year. According to this information, Esther's physician will need to _________.

determine whether Esther has cancer or another chronic disease

Nolan would like to add more dietary fiber to his diet. Which of the following do you recommend? a. select a bran cereal for breakfast b. use whole-wheat pasta c. snack on fresh fruit d. add wheat germ to pancake batter when making pancakes e. all of the above

e. all of the above

holds oxidized LDL within the arterial wall

foam cells

which of the following forms of carbohydrates is absorbed in the small intestine?

galactose

Phil is a healthy college student. When he wakes up in the morning, he can't wait to eat breakfast. While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages, his pancreas secretes _____ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

glucagon

What is a risk factor for an individual becoming overweight or obese in their lifetime?

having a biological parent who is obese

HDL Cholesterol >/=60 mg/dL

high

Erin is following a safe and medically sound weight loss program to lose 20 pounds. According to this information, her program

includes regular physical activity

A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from ________.

measles

what method of measurement techniques is a convenient, practical, and inexpensive way to determine if a person has an unhealthy distribution of body fat?

measuring the person's waist circumference

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, except there is a double bond between the number 3 and 4 carbons as well as the number 9 and 10 carbons. The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen. Based on this information, the compound is a(n) ________ fatty acid.

polyunsaturated

which of the following foods is not a significant source of carbohydrates?

salmon (fish)

_____________ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises

subcutaneous

Leona is making lemon pudding from "scratch." Her ingredients include fat-free milk, cornstarch, lemon juice, egg yolks, salt, sugar, and butter. When she added some of the ingredients together, little clumps formed in the mixture before she could heat it. What happened to those ingredients?

the acid from the lemon juice denatured the milk proteins

regarding protein synthesis, the process of transferring protein-making instructions from DNA to messenger RNA (mRNA) is called

transcription (occurs in the nucleus)

T/F- Fiber-rich diets contribute to weight loss by causing a person to feel full.

true

T/F- a person who has a BMI of 17 has a greater risk of infections than a person who has a BMI of 21

true