Weeks 5-8 Nutrition

Which of the following statements is false? A)patients with pernicious anemia are treated with high doses of folic acid. B)vitamin B12 deficiency is common amoung elderly persons. C)intrinsic factor is needed for vitamin B12 absorption. D)if untreated, pernicious anemia can be deadly.

patients with pernicious anemia are treated with high doses of folic acid.

Diets that lack niacin can lead to A)pellagra B)berberi C)pernicious anemia D)rickets

pellagra

If a source of fat is from an animal, then it likely contains: A)saturated fat and cholesterol. B)monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat. C)saturated fat and polyunsaturated fat. D)monounsaturated fat and cholesterol.

saturated fat and cholesterol

It seems everyone is talking about (dietary) fat. The best way to control fat in your diet is to: A)use "balance, variety, and moderation." B)eat all protein C)cut out all meat and dairy products. D)none of these help control fat intake

use "balance, variety, and moderation."

What is a phytochemical?

A substance found in plant foods that may help prevent and treat certain diseases

Fat soluble vitamins

A, D, E, K

Which of the following can influence the absorption and metabolism of alcohol A)type of alcohol and amount consumed B)gender C)ethnicity D)the presence of food in the stomach E)All of these influence the absorption and metabolism of alcohol

All of these influence the absorption and metabolism of alcohol

What are the functions of lipids? A)Store energy B)Regulate and produce hormones C)Form nerve cell membrane and help with signaling nerve impulses D)Insulate body temp. E)Aid in digestion F)All the above

All the above

Lack of vitamin ______ causes scurvy. a)C b)A c)D d)K

C

A deficiency of fat in the diet may result in which of the following? A)all of these are correct B)flaky dermatitis C)decreased growth D)deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins

all of these are correct

Atherosclerosis can occur: A)in the coronary arteries, causing poor to parts of the heart B)in the arteries of the legs, causing pain and muscle cramps C)in the arteries of the neck, decreasing blood flow to the brain D)in the arteries of the brain, leading to stroke E)all of these are correct

all of these are correct

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ____ cancer. A)all of these are correct. B)pancreatic C)stomach D)colon

all of these are correct

Vitamins: A)are organic molecules B)are metabolized to yield energy. C)occur in gram amounts in foods. D)are macronutrients.

are organic molecules

Which of the following groups of foods do not contain cholesterol? A)avocados, bananas, and beans B)cheese, meat, and eggs C)canola oil, peanut oil, and lard D)all of these foods contain cholesterol

avocados, bananas, and beans

_________________ is the process of removing nitrogen from an amino acid A)deamination B)hydrogenation C)denaturation D)transamination

deamination

Which of the following practices may reduce your risk of cancer? A)eating more fruits and vegetables B)eating grilled meats regularly C)smoking no more than 10 cigarettes daily D)consuming two to three standard alcoholic drinks daily

eating more fruits and vegetables

A diet high in protein generally corresponds to a diet that is also too high in: A)fat B)carbohydrate C)water D)protein

fat

To reduce the likelihood of giving birth to babies with neural tube defects, women of childbearing age should obtain adequate A)folate B)biotin C)niacin D)riboflavin

folate

Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C? A)green pepper B)whole milk C)egg whites D)hamburger patty

green pepper

Protein A)has nitrogen in its chemical structure. B)is comprised of glucose molecules. C)provided more energy per gram than carbohydrate D)is a complex inorganic molecule.

has nitrogen in its chemical structure.

Vitamin K can be produced by A)intestinal bacteria B)skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation C)hydrolysis of seawater D)conversion of lactic acid to lactate

intestinal bacteria

Which of the following diseases/conditions may be a possible risk of consuming a vegetarian diet? A)iron deficiency anemia B)edema C)high blood pressure D)all of these are a risk E)type 2 diabetes

iron deficiency anemia

Alcohol metabolism is not influenced by a person's A)level of caffeine consumption B)sex C)prior history of alcohol use D)body size and composition

level of caffeine consumption

Nearly all alcohol ingested is metabolized in the A)liver B)stomach C)large intestine D)small intestine

liver

Which of the following foods would a lacto-ovovegetarian eat? A)milk and eggs B)fish C)lamb chops D)eggs E)milk

milk and eggs

Which of the following is a function of fat? A)most concentrated source of energy for the body. B)provides essential amino acids for growth and repair. C)carries water-soluble vitamins. D)all of these are functions of fat.

most concentrated source of energy for the body

The most effective way to lower cholesterol is to: A)reduce saturated fat intake B)increase saturated fat intake C)reduce monounsaturated fat intake D)increase trans fat intake

reduce saturated fat intake

Which of the following statements is not true about protein?

the primary role of protein is to provide calories- CORRECT most Americans eat well above the RDA for protein each day. high (animal) protein intakes increase the body's excretion of calcium. the primary role of protein is to provide the building material for body tissue.

Which of the following is correct concerning alcohol's metabolism in a man and woman of the same height and weight? A)the woman has a lower capacity for metabolizing alcohol than the man. B)they have equal alcohol metabolizing abilities. C)the man has a lower capacity for metabolizing alcohol than the woman. D)it is not yet known.

the woman has a lower capacity for metabolizing alcohol than the man

Enriched grain products have specific amounts of ___________ added during processing. A)thiamin B)vitamin B12 C)vitamin C D)vitamin A

thiamin

Bob's blood alcohol concentration is 0.37. Based on this information, Bob is A)unconscious. B)able to drive safely. C)acting more sociable and feeling less tense. D)acting aggressively toward his partner.

unconscious

Which fats are liquid at room temperature? A)unsaturated fats B)saturated fats C)saturated and unsaturated fats D)no fats are liquid at room temperature

unsaturated fats

People who are unable to absorb fat are likely to develop a _________ deficiency. A)vitamin A B)folate C)vitamin B12 D)riboflavin

vitamin A

Which nutrient(s) is/are most likely missing from a vegan diet?

vitamin B12, vitamin D, and iron- CORRECT vitamin B12 vitamin D iron

The liver can metabolize ______ drink(s) of alcohol per hour. A)1 B)3 C)2 D)the livers's ability to metabolize alcohol is limitless.

1

After her college graduation party, Jade's BAC was 0.16%. This level is _____ times the legal limit. A)2 B)4 C)3 D)5

2

While at a party, Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine. Based on this information, her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks. A)4 B)2 C)6 D)8

4

What is the RDA for protein of a healthy adult woman who weighs 62 kg? A)49.6 kg B)86.8 kg C)74.4 kg D)62.0 kg

49.6 kg

How many calories are provided by fat in your roommate's most recent meal? Three pieces of fried chicken (40 grams of fat) Mashed potatoes with gravy (6 grams of fat) Coleslaw (5 grams of fat) Roll with butter ( 5 grams of fat) Soft drink A)504 Cal B)56 Cal C)224 Cal D)392 Cal

504 Cal

Which of the following is "good" cholesterol?

HDL-cholesterol- CORRECT LDL-cholesterol VLDL-cholesterol The is no such thing as 'good" cholesterol.

Alcohol is A)a depressant drug B)digested into fatty acids in the stomach C)a food that provides 5 calories/gram. D)none of these are correct

a depressant drug

A protein is said to be "complete" when: A)all essential amino acids are present and in proper proportion. B)it supplies 100 percent of the RDA. C)it is found in unprocessed foods. D)it satisfies your appetite.

all essential amino acids are present and in proper proportion.

Which of the following foods contain complete protein?

beef, milk, eggs- CORRECT beef, chicken, broccoli oranges, milk, eggs, eggs, beans, pork,