DHN212 EXAM 2

According to Shawn's physician, Shawn has a high risk of ________ because his waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.

metabolic syndrome

High-fiber diets are associated with all of the following EXCEPT

reduced secretion of intrinsic factor.

This morning, Margie's fasting blood glucose level indicated that she has hyperglycemia and pre-diabetes. Based on this information, her fasting blood glucose level was ________ mg/dl.

120

Chase is a 22-year-old college student. According to recommendations of the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), fat should comprise ________% of his total energy intake each day.

20 to 35

The liver uses cholesterol to make ________.

bile

A scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together, with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule. The compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms. Based on this information, the compound is a(n) ________.

fatty acid

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are

galactose, glucose, and fructose.

Insulin

helps glucose enter cells.

Which of the following physical characteristics or health conditions is a sign of metabolic syndrome?

Fasting blood triglyceride levels that are consistently more than 150 mg/dl

Which of the following foods is a rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol?

Whole milk

Lactose is the disaccharide in

milk

Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?

Roast pork

Fai was recently diagnosed with lactose-intolerance. She knows that consuming enough vitamin D and calcium is important for those with lactose intolerance. With that in mind, which of the following do you recommend?

Consume lactose-free milk.

Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Corn oil

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

Exercising daily

Which of the following statements about lipids is true

Lipids dissolve in organic solvents, such as alcohol and acetone.

Which of the following characteristics or conditions is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Male sex

When she prepares food, Felicia wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats should she select?

Olive oil

licia has PKU. She would like to sweeten her coffee with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g. Based on this information, which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use?

Sucralose

Omega-3 fatty acids ________.

are polyunsaturated fatty acids