Chapter 23. Nutrition and Metabolism

All the following are a function of carbohydrates, except: A. Form part of the cell membrane bilayer B. Used to produce riboflavin C. Found in the fluids between joints D. Cellular communication

A. Form part of the cell membrane bilayer

Which of the following is a trace mineral? A. Iodine B. Sodium C. Calcium D. Phosphorus E. Potassium

A. Iodine

Which of the following best describes the thermic effect of food? A. The amount of energy needed to process food by the digestive system B. The amount of energy needed to maintain an awake state C. The amount of energy needed to eat a sandwich D. The amount of energy needed to run a mile

A. The amount of energy needed to process food by the digestive system

The following amino acids are needed to make protein B: histidine, leucine, threonine, and valine. All the amino acids needed are present except for valine. This amino acid represents a ___________. A. Non-essential amino acid B. Limiting amino acid

B. Limiting amino acid

Which of the following amino acids is not an essential amino acid? A. Histidine B. Lysine C. Valine D. Tryptophan E. Serine

B. Lysine

Which of the following is considered a simple carbohydrate? A. Cellulose B. Maltose C. Starch D. Glycogen E. Fiber

B. Maltose

Match the food with the carbohydrate it provides.

1. Celery-Fiber 2. Bread-Starch 3.Strawberry-Fructose 4.Icecream-Galactose

Mary has a 2,200 kcal per day diet. Current recommendations suggest that at least 45% of her daily calorie intake come from carbohydrate. Based on this recommendation, what is the minimum amount of carbohydrate she should consume each day?

215g

For vitamins X and Y, the daily need is 150mg. The bioavailability of vitamin X is 45% and that of vitamin Y is 20%. Considering this information, which of the following statements is correct? A. Daily intake for vitamin X is the same as vitamin Y. B. Daily intake for vitamin X is higher than vitamin Y. C. Daily intake for vitamin Y is higher than vitamin X.

C. Daily intake for vitamin Y is higher than vitamin X.

Which of the following is not a main function of protein? A. Structural component of cells B. Enzymes C. Main source of energy for the cell D. Immune function E. Fluid balance between tissues and blood

C. Main source of energy for the cell

Which of the following commonly added ingredients to some foods is not a form of soluble fiber? A. Locust bean gum B. Xanthan gum C. Fruit pectin D. Cellulose E. Carrageenan

E. Carrageenan