Human nutrition midterm test

A person suffering from Celiac disease must avoid what

Food containing gluten

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

Fortified dairy products

_______ is a chemical pathway that enables muscle cells and liver to store glucose as glycogen. Glycolysis Lipogenesis Gluconeogenesis Glycogenesis

Glycogenesis

Which of the following is the best source of beta-carotene? Grilled sweet potatoes Baked chicken Non-fat milk Scrambled eggs

Grilled sweet potatoes

During beta-oxidation, fatty acids are broken down into two-carbon molecules that are converted into ________. oxaloacetate pyruvate glycerol acetyl CoA

acetyl CoA

citric acid cycle is a/an ________ process. aerobic anaerobic

aerobic

Which of the following alcohol-containing beverages contains approximately the same amount of alcohol that is in two 12-ounce bottles of beer? 5 ounces of whiskey 3 ounces of white wine 1 ounce of vodka 10 ounces of red wine

10 ounces of red wine

Lily is 22 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, protein should comprise ________% of her total energy intake.

10-35

Vitamin D is often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin." This is because exposure to UV light can convert a substance in skin, ________, into vitamin D 3.

7-dehydrocholesterol

Which of the following statements about kwashiorkor is true? Kwashiorkor results from consuming adequate energy, but insufficient high-quality protein. Kwashiorkor often develops in toddlers when their mother gives birth to another child. Kwashiorkor is most common in developing countries. All of the choices are correct.

All of the choices are correct

A team of chemists have isolated an organic, water-soluble chemical from a rare kind of mushroom. The researchers determine that the chemical donates electrons to other substances in the environment that are missing electrons. Based on this information, the chemists are likely to have discovered a/an ________.

Antioxidant

Metabolic reactions that break down larger molecules into smaller ones are classified as ________. anabolic catabolic metaphysic dynamic

Catabolic

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

Certain proteins transport oxygen to the bloodstream

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

Cheese

Which of the following chemical pathways of glucose catabolism produces the highest amount of ATP molecules?

Electron chain transport

Which of the following statements is FALSE? Fat-soluble vitamins are generally more toxic than water-soluble vitamins. It is easier for the body to eliminate water-soluble vitamins compared to fat-soluble vitamins. Energy metabolism is an important function of fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are digested and absorbed with fats in the gastrointestinal tract.

Energy metabolism is an important function of fat-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following is a common symptom of food allergies

Hives, swelling lips, vomit

Which of the following statements describes lactic acid?

Made under anaerobic conditions

________ are water-soluble vitamins

Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin

High intakes of vitamin A during pregnancy can cause birth defects. This is an example of

Nutrigenomics

What is the study of how nutrients affect a persons genome

Nutrigenomics

_ is a component of coenzyme A. Folate Pantothenic acid Thiamin Niacin

Pantothenic acid

Which of the following menu items does not contain complementary protein? Salad made with apples, pears, and grapes Whole-wheat crackers spread with soy nut butter Pita bread dipped in mashed chickpeas Kidney beans mixed with rice

Salad made with apples pears and grapes

prevent or limit the ability of free radicals to damage polyunsaturated fatty acids and DNA in cells.

antioxidants

A common role of B vitamins is that they ________.

are important in energy metabolism as part of coenzymes

A Dipeptide is formed through what type of reaction

condensation

Compared to a triglyceride molecule, an amino acid molecule ________.

has nitrogen in its chemical structure

The synthesis of fatty acids is known as ________.

lipogenesis

Vitamin D helps the body absorb ________.

phosphorus and calcium

Which of the following compounds can human cells metabolize for energy? Check all that apply.A) LipidsB) AlcoholC) WaterD) Proteins

proteins

Darrell suffers from frequent diarrhea as a result of IBS. Because of the frequent diarrhea, the bioavailability of vitamins in his diet ________.

reduced