Ch 5 - 8 Quizzes

According to the latest dietary recommendations the AMDR for protein is ____?

10-35%

Current recommendation is healthy adult women consume about ___ cups of water a day and that healthy adult men consume ____ cups of water per day?

12 for women 16 for me

The AMDR recommends that ____ of your daily calories comes from fat.

20-35%

The average healthy adult is approximately ___ % water?

50-60%

What is age-related macular degeneration?

A disease of the eye caused by free radicals that damage parts of the retina.

As a result of the thirst mechanism, what hormone is secreted from the pituitary gland to stimulate the kidneys to decrease water loss?

ADH

Which one of the following is NOT a function of protein?

Act as long-term energy storage in the liver.

Individuals vary in the exact amount of water their body carries because of ____ , gender and body muscle/fat.

Age

The interactions between ____ cause individual proteins to fold into 3D shapes?

Amino acids

A healthy immune system depends on an adequate supply of ____ proteins.

Antibodies

According to the video, why do people most often choose bottles water over tap?

Because it is safer.

Why is linoleic acid classified as an essential fatty acid?

Because our bodies cannot make them.

The amino acids that result from the degradation of consumed proteins can be used for?

Building body proteins. Building hormones. Burned for energy.

Which one of the following is NOT a function of lipids?

Builds hemoglobin antibodies and collagen.

How do we determine whether we are in protein balance?

By comparing the amount of nitrogen consumed to the amount of nitrogen excreted.

Vitamin ____ helps keep your immune system healthy.

C

Which statement is FALSE regarding atherosclerosis?

Can result in diameter of the arteries getting wider.

Which one of the following is NOT a typical route for water loss from the human body?

Chemical reactions in the cells.

Which mineral is not correctly matched with its description?

Chloride needed for bones and teeth.

Which of the follow will NOT destroy the vitamin content of food?

Cold

When amino acids are broken down into their individual component parts these carbon containing ruminants are then:

Converted to glucose. Used as energy. Stored as fat.

Cells build new proteins by following encoded instructions in ____?

DNA

The process that destroys the shape and activity of proteins when heat, acid or pressure is applied is known as ____?

Denaturation

Water in your body is drawn into and out of your cells by the pull of ____?

Electrolytes

A diet containing fortified foods can put you at risk of not getting enough vitamins through the foods you eat. T or F?

FALSE

A person whom is excreting more nitrogen than they are consuming has a positive nitrogen balance. T or F?

FALSE

Hyponatremia is not dangerous because the kidneys can reverse the effects. T or F?

FALSE

Muscle tissue has less water than fat tissue. T or F?

FALSE

Non-essential amino acids are those your body cannot make and you must get from foods you eat. T or F?

FALSE

Substances that cause a person to retain too much water are called diuretics. T or F?

FALSE

To calculate your daily protein needs you multiply the area around your waist by .8. T or F?

FALSE

Vitamins A, D, E and K are water soluble vitamins?

FALSE

Water soluble vitamins are packaged with dietary fat so they can be absorbed and stored in the body. T or F?

FALSE

Which vitamin should one take prior to conceiving to reduce the risk of neural tube defects?

Folate

Vitamin C is necessary for the following:

Formation of collagen in connective tissues.

To ensure that you consume adequate potassium make sure you eat a variety of ____?

Fruits and veggies

Select the statement that is FALSE according to the video.

Gourmet ice cream is more important to look for reduced sugar than less fat.

______ are often referred to as the good cholesterol because they help remove cholesterol from the arteries.

HDL

Which one of the following is an important function of iron?

Helps red blood cells transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.

What is the problem with sports drinks and enhanced waters?

High amounts of sugar

There are about 20 different types of fatty acids. They differ from one another by all of the following except?

How well their chains dissolve in water.

When cells have more electrolytes then the fluid outside them, water flows ____?

In

Where is the inactive form of vitamin D converted to the active form?

In the kidneys

Which factors may be responsible for the increase in rickets in the US?

Increased use of sunscreen.

Which one of the following is a mineral needed in small amounts of less than 15mg/day?

Iron

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the importance of water within the body?

It acts as a solvent in the body. It is a main component of the blood. It is used to regulate body temperature.

Which of the following statements is FALSE when describing vitamin B12?

It is absorbed in the stomach.

Select the statement that is FALSE regarding lipid digestion.

Long chain fatty acids from fat digestion enter the blood stream directly after digestion.

A fatty acid that has one double bound is called ____?

Monounsaturated fatty acid

Which statement is FALSE when describing saturated fats?

Oils contain high amounts of saturated fats.

The Mediterranean diet includes 4 table spoons of ____ oil to lower heart disease by 30%.

Olive

Which is the healthiest smoothie?

One made with frozen fruit at home.

Which one of the following is NOT a lipoprotein used to carry fat and cholesterol through lymph and blood?

PDL

Digestion of protein within the stomach begins when HCL activates what important enzyme?

Pepsin

Select the molecule that is NOT described accurately.

Phospholipids = phosphate group + 4 fatty acid chains.

Select the statement which is FALSE regarding preformed vitamin A and provitamins A carotenoids?

Preformed vitamin A is found only in plant food sources.

The continual daily process of degrading and synthesizing protein in the body is called ____?

Protein turnover

Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic to define a high-quality protein?

Provides enough energy for cells to go without fuel for 24hrs.

Which of the following decreases your risk of heart disease?

Quitting smoking Weight loss Exercise

The absorption of amino acids into the blood stream takes place in the ____?

Small intestine

The major site of fat digestion is the ___?

Small intestine

Dry mouth is due to an increases concentration of minerals in the blood resulting in less water available to make saliva. T or F?

TRUE

Regular exercise can lower your risk of heart disease because it can lower LDL and raise HDL. T or F?

TRUE

Salt can cause proteins to break down and lose their 3D shape. T or F?

TRUE

Spinach is not a good source of calcium because the calcium is not easily absorbed. T or F?

TRUE

The higher your consumption of saturated fats the higher the LDL levels in your blood. T or F?

TRUE

The water lost through your skin by evaporation is an example of insensible water loss. T or F?

TRUE

There is a limited supply of amino acid pools stored in blood and cells. T or F?

TRUE

When buying vitamins, look for the USP seal of approval which ensure quality and safety but not validate claims. T or F?

TRUE

What is the function of those vitamins that act as antioxidants?

They bind to free radicals neutralizing them so they stop damaging cells.

Lipids are described as being hydrophobic which means?

They do not mix with water.

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe vitamins?

They provide energy.

Which is correct regarding trans fats?

They raise LDL and lower HDL.

A goiter is an enlarged ____ due to a deficiency in ____.

Thyroid gland Iodine

The most common lipid found in foods and the body is ____?

Triglycerides

Which vitamin is matched INCORRECTLY with its food source?

Vitamin A = whole wheat bread

Which vitamin is matched incorrectly with its description?

Vitamin C is the sunshine vitamin because it is made in your body with help of UV rays.

What vitamin helps bone health by regulating the absorption of calcium?

Vitamin D

Which statement does NOT describe the importance of water?

Water is abundant because it is not a good solvent.

Which one of the following foods is NOT a good source of protein?

Whole wheat bread

Which people might benefit from a vitamin supplement?

Women of child-bearing age. People with food allergies. People who abuse alcohol.

What statement is TRUE? Regarding cholesterol.

Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs.

Kwashiorkor is a condition in which a sever deficiency in ____ leads to the classic symptoms of ___ in the stomach and extremities.

protein swelling