nutrition 021 - Finals
D
A deficiency of fatty acids can cause: A. extreme weight loss in adults. B. low blood pressure. C. diabetes. D. abnormal brain development in infants.
False
Amino acid supplements are easy to digest and can relieve the digestive system from overworking.
B
Glycogen storage is: A. unlimited. B. limited to less than 2000 calories. C. limited to about 70,000 calories. D. not important because of other fuels.
A
Negative nitrogen balance occurs in: A. a surgery patient. B. growing children. C. pregnant women. D. lactating women.
D
Of the following foods, which likely contains the most easily digestible protein? A. oats B. whole wheat C. potatoes D. tuna
T
The health claim, "Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure," on a food label is reliable because it has been backed by scientific evidenc
A
To avoid cross-contamination of foods: A. it is good practice to keep a separate cutting board just for raw meats. B. avoid placing a raw slice of tomato on a cooked hamburger patty. C. do not place containers of cooked foods to chill next to each other on the same shelf. D. do not thaw raw meats in the refrigerator.
unsaturated
Wherever dietary fat consists mostly of _____ fats and fish, fruits, and vegetables are eaten in abundance, blood cholesterol and the rate of death from heart disease are low.
high blood LDL
Which of the following is not one of the risk factors for CVD?