Nutrition ch 4-6
A) edema
A deficiency of protein can lead to what condition in which fluid accumulates in the body's tissue spaces? A) edema B) celiac disease C) marasmus D) acidosis
NOT B
A well-planned vegetarian diet reduces the risk for which of the following conditions? A) obesity xB) peptic ulcers C) type 1 diabetes D) celiac disease
C) methane.
As compared to the consumption of the same number of Calories in plant proteins, the production of beef releases more A) water. B) acid rain. C) methane. D) smog.
B) electrolytes.
Conduction of nerve signals and contraction of muscles depends on the proper balance of A) glucose. B) electrolytes. C) buffers. D) nitrogen.
C) alpha-linolenic acid.
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can be derived in limited quantities from A) glycerol. B) linoleic acid. C) alpha-linolenic acid. D) cholesterol.
A) liver.
In the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the muscles and A) liver. B) kidneys. C) gallbladder. D) pancreas.
B) ribosome
In what cell structure are amino acids assembled into proteins? A) nucleus B) ribosome C) cell membrane D) mitochondria
C) Increase fiber intake by taking a fiber supplement each day.
Mikayla's doctor has suggested that she increase the fiber content of her diet. Which of the following would NOT be good advice for Mikayla? A) Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day. B) Purchase bread and grain products in which the first ingredient listed is "whole grain." C) Increase fiber intake by taking a fiber supplement each day. D) Eat legumes every day, if possible.
A) healthful unsaturated fats.
Nuts are a good source of A) healthful unsaturated fats. B) unnecessary Calories. C) vegetable oils. D) sodium
D) not allowed in foods produced in the U.S. after 2018.
Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are A) generally recognized as safe. B) present in small amounts in meats and dairy products. C) essential fatty acids. D) not allowed in foods produced in the U.S. after 2018.
D) transamination.
The process of transferring the amine group from one amino acid to another is called A) gene expression. B) alteration. C) deamination. D) transamination.
C) lacto-ovo-vegetarian.
The type of vegetarian who eats vegetables, grains, fruits, eggs, and milk but excludes all other types of animal protein is called a A) vegan. B) lacto-vegetarian. C) lacto-ovo-vegetarian. D) pesco-vegetarian.
C) small intestine.
The vast majority of fat digestion and absorption occurs in the A) stomach. B) liver. C) small intestine. D) large intestine.
A) glucose
What is the major monosaccharide found in the body? A) glucose B) fructose C) galactose D) glycogen
B) triglycerides
What is the primary form of fat in the diet? A) sterols B) triglycerides C) phospholipids D) glycerols
D) the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin
Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index? A) an individual's glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state B) the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose C) the glucose content of a given food D) the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin
D) carbohydrate and fat
Which of the following are the preferred fuels for MOST body functions? A) fat and ketones B) protein and fat C) carbohydrate and protein D) carbohydrate and fat
D) glucose
Which of the following carbohydrates is an end product of photosynthesis? A) glycogen B) chlorophyll C) carbon dioxide D) glucose
A) organic substances that are insoluble in water
Which of the following describes lipids? A) organic substances that are insoluble in water B) inorganic substances that are insoluble in water C) organic substances that are insoluble in fat D) inorganic substances that are insoluble in fat
A) flat belly and abdomen
Which of the following is NOT associated with kwashiorkor? A) flat belly and abdomen B) fatty degeneration of the liver C) loss of hair D) weight loss and muscle wasting
A) insulin
Which of the following is an amino-acid containing hormone? A) insulin B) estrogen C) progesterone D) adrenal hormones
B) linoleic acid
Which of the following is an essential fatty acid? A) cholesterol B) linoleic acid C) butyric acid D) hydrochloric acid
D) legumes
Which of the following is an excellent source of protein that includes foods such as kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, soybeans, lentils, and chickpeas? A) quorn B) quinoa C) nuts D) legumes
(NOT C)
Which of the following statements is TRUE about trans fatty acids? A) They are made by the body in large quantities. B) They are found only in processed foods. C) They are less harmful to health than saturated fatty acids. D) Foods with a Nutrition Facts panel claiming "zero" trans fats per serving may actually contain trans fats.
C) dietary fiber
Which of the following substances in a ripe peach is NOT absorbed by the body? A) vitamin C B) fructose C) dietary fiber D) water
B) half a cup of sliced strawberries
Which of the following would be the BEST choice for someone trying to reduce added sugar intake? A) cranberry juice B) half a cup of sliced strawberries C) caramel apple yogurt D) canned pears in heavy syrup
C) 29%
Yesterday Nadia consumed 250 grams of carbohydrate, 75 grams of protein, and 60 grams of fat. What percentage of Calories of her day's intake came from fat? A) 13% B) 15% C) 29% D) 35%
C) trans fatty acids.
Your risk for cardiovascular disease is increased if you consume a diet high in A) linoleic acid. B) EPA and DHA. C) trans fatty acids. D) essential fatty acids.
