Nutrition Exam 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Most Americans do not consume enough dietary fiber.

Which of the following statements is true?

Oxidized LDL contributes to arterial plaque buildup.

Lactose is the disaccharide in.

milk

Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high. He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, which of the following foods should he add?

Beans

Joshua has type 2 diabetes, and he does not control his blood glucose levels. As a result of his lack of control, which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?

Blindness

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

Fat-Free Milk

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

Fat-free milk

Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

HDL

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

Hypertension

Compared to an unsaturated fatty acid, a trans fatty acid _____.

IS less likely to undergo oxidation

_____ acid is an omega-6 fatty acid.

Linoleic

Which of the following grains does NOT contain gluten?

Millet

Bill recorded his food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze his diet record. According to the results of the analysis, his average fat intake was _____ of total calories each day, which is within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

25

Which of the following amino acids can be made by the human body?

Alanine

Which of the followings statements is true?

Certain fish, such as salmon, are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid _____________.

Consuming foods that contain gluten

According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Exercising daily

Carbohydrate absorption occurs almost exclusively in the stomach.

False

Paul just had a cholecystectomy; which of the following dietary modifications does he need to implement?

Reduce his lipid intake

Which of the following menu items does not contain complementary protein?

Salad made with apples, pears, and grapes

Leona is making lemon pudding from "scratch." Her ingredients include fat-free milk, cornstarch, lemon juice, egg yolks, salt, sugar, and butter. When she added some of the ingredients together, little clumps formed in the mixture before she could heat it. What happened to those ingredients?

The acid in the lemon juice denatured the milk proteins.

Consuming a high-protein diet may lead to high urine urea nitrogen.

True

Refined carbohydrates do not satisfy hunger as well as proteins and fats, which may lead to an excessive consumption of calories.

True

When Thompson was 5 years of age, he began to complain that his stomach hurt, especially after eating meals and snacks. He also experienced chronic diarrhea. His parents noticed that he could eat poultry, meat, dairy foods, fruits, and vegetables without developing any intestinal problems, but he would get a "tummy ache" soon after eating sandwiches, cookies, crackers, or pancakes. Based on this information, Thompson's parents should have him evaluated for _____________.

celiac disease

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid _____________.

consuming foods that contain gluten

Max wants to restrict the added sugar intake of his 5-year-old son. He should.

give the child low-fat milk with meals and snacks instead of regular soft drinks

Phil is a healthy college student. When he wakes up in the morning, he can't wait to eat breakfast. While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages, his pancreas secretes _____ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

glucagon

When muscle cells have more glucose than they need for energy, they may store some of the excess as.

glycogen

Compared to a triglyceride molecule, a protein molecule _____________.

has nitrogen in it's chemical structure

In the body, lipids _____.

help maintain cell membranes

Betty is constipated; she generally has bowel movements only twice a week. To help relieve her constipation without taking medications, Betty should.

increase her intake of foods that contain insoluble fiber

Clayton is a 19-year-old college student. He avoids milk, because he claims drinking the beverage upsets his stomach and gives him intestinal "gas." However, he can eat yogurt and certain types of cheese without experiencing any symptoms. Based on this information, Clayton probably has.

lactose intolerance

Paul just had a cholecystectomy; which of the following dietary modifications does he need to implement?

reduce his lipid intake

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(n) _____ fatty acid.

saturated

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(n) _____ fatty acid. essential

saturated

April wants to add _____ to her salad, because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats.

walnuts