3.24 Exam #3

Katrina is 20 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, what is her range of protein intake?

180 to 630 kcal/day

Marta is 22 years of age and weighs 132 pounds. Based on her body weight, her RDA for protein is _____ grams.

48

Sarah is 24 years of age and weighs 178 pounds. Based on her body weight, her RDA for protein is about _____ grams.

65

According to the Nutrition Facts panel on a package of cream cheese, a 1 oz serving of the cheese supplies 70 kcal; 50 of the kcal are from fat. Based on this information, fat contributes about _____ % of total kcal.

71

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 240 mg/dl. According to this information,

Jeanne needs to reduce her total cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease.

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Tuna fish

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

Tuna fish

Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Type 2 diabetes

The body uses proteins to make

certain hormones.

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid

consuming foods that contain gluten.

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to

dehydration.

Dana wants to reduce her blood cholesterol level by eating

less beef.

The ____ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans.

liver

To tenderize a piece of thin cut of raw meat before cooking it, place the meat in a marinade that contains

red wine.

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. The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen. Based on this information, the compound is a (an) _____ fatty acid.

saturated

Carlos has a family history of premature heart disease and stroke. To lower his risk of cardiovascular disease, Carlos should

stop smoking cigarettes.

Ruben has a family history of cardiovascular disease. To reduce his risk of heart disease and stroke, he should follow a _____ diet.

vegan

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Canola oil

Fred is a lactovegetarian. Which of the following foods does he eat?

Cheese

_____ is the process that changes the normal shape of a protein and, as a result, the molecule loses its usual function.

Denaturation

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Flaxseeds

Which of the following diets does not provide enough high-quality proteins to support a child's growth?

Fruitarian

Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

HDL

Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Hypertension

Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is 190 mg/dl and his HDL cholesterol level is 60 mg/dl. According to this information,

Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is within the healthy range.

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

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine. Based on this information, Cameron has

PKU.

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?

Peach

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?

Peanut butter on crackers

Which of the following foods are legumes?

Peanuts

Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible persons?

Peanuts

Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol?

Pork steak

Buddy is a vegan. Which of the following foods does he eat?

Quinoa

Which of the following foods is a good source of high-quality protein?

Soy milk

Of the following foods, which is the best source of essential amino acids?

Sunflower seeds

Carmen is an active child who is allergic to peanuts. While attending a classroom party, Carmen accidentally was exposed to trail mix that contained peanuts, and she rapidly developed _____ as a result.

anaphylaxis

A scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together, with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule. The compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms. Based on this information, the compound is a(an)

fatty acid.

An amino acid does not contain a(an)

fatty acid.

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 lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood.

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because of her family history and

high blood levels of LDL cholesterol.

May is 89 years of age. Her heart is weak, so she spends most of her time lying in bed or sitting in a chair. Although she takes medication for hypertension, she has been unable to keep her blood pressure in the normal range. Her diet consists mainly of apples, leafy vegetables, gelatin, toast, butter, tea, and chocolate candy. May's lower legs and feet and swollen. Based on this information, the swelling is a sign of a (an)

low blood albumin level.

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

measles.

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

Rosa is a teenager who has an eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation. Based on this information, her body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

negative

Victoria is 92 years of age. Recently, she experienced a viral infection that has made her weak and lose interest in eating. Based on this information, Victoria is in

negative nitrogen balance.

A scientist has isolated a chemical compound that is partially soluble in water. The chemical helps keep water-soluble substances mixed with fats. When analyzing the composition of the chemical, the scientist determined that in addition to carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, the compound contains nitrogen and phosphorus atoms. Based on this information, the compound is a (an)

phospholipid.

A gene is a

piece of DNA that codes for a specific protein.

A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons. Most of the carbon atoms in the fatty acid 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 _____ fatty acid.

polyunsaturated

Jacob is a healthy, active 14-year-old boy. Recently, he began to experience a growth spurt. Based on this information, his body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

positive

Three-year old Jamie is a healthy, active child. Based on this information, his body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

positive