Midterm Nutrition
36 1 / 1 pts The host of a radio program makes a "red flag" claim about a nutrition-related product, because the claim is generally an indication that the information about the product is unreliable. The radio program host said, ________. "According to the FDA, this product is classified a dietary supplement, because it contains vitamins"
"All ingredients in this product have been scientifically tested and clinically proven" "This product contains sugar and certain artificial color and flavor additives" "The ingredients in this product are listed on the label"
10 1 / 1 pts Felicia wants to meet the MyPlate recommendation for daily consumption of dairy products, which is 3 cups of dairy products. According to the USDA, how much plain yogurt should she eat to replace 1 cup of milk? ½ cup
1 cup 2 cups 2½ cups
21 1 / 1 pts Table sugar is nearly _____ carbohydrate. 25% 50% 75%
100%
25 1 / 1 pts Elisa weighs 62 kg, which is approximately _____ pounds.
136 152 176 202
11 1 / 1 pts Three-year-old Amanda does not like to drink milk, but she loves pudding made with fat-free milk. MyPlate recommends that Amanda should consume 2 cups of dairy products daily. According to the USDA, Amanda can meet this recommendation by consuming ____ cups of pudding daily.
2 2.5 3 3.5
22 1 / 1 pts Donovan wants to consume 3 cups of dairy products daily. According to the USDA, which of the following foods should he eat to replace 1 cup of milk? 1.5 oz cream cheese 1.5 cups baked beans 4 oz American cheese
2 cups cottage cheese
4 1 / 1 pts According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, healthy people should limit their sodium intake to ______ mg/day. 300 1000
2300 4300
24 1 / 1 pts A serving of food contains 20 g fat, 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 5 g alcohol, and 1000 mg potassium. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal. 440 200 423
243
27 1 / 1 pts Which of the following practices is an example of integrative health care?
A physician who treats a patient's back pain with cortisone injections and massage therapy. A physician who has a patient take prescription medications to reduce chronic heartburn. A surgeon who removes a cancerous tumor from a patient's stomach. A physician who applies evening primrose oil to the skin of a person to treat a rash.
36 1 / 1 pts Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?
Avocado Walnuts Milk Chicken
37 1 / 1 pts The liver uses cholesterol to make ________. Vitamin A
Bile Water Fatty acids
37 1 / 1 pts Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system? Liver
Brain Pancreas Gallbladder
6 1 / 1 pts Abe wants to use canned or frozen peaches to make a dessert. While shopping for the fruit, how can he determine which kind has the least sugar per serving? By reading the ingredients' lists on the labels By checking the labels for health claims By subtracting amounts of fiber in the two kinds of fruit from their total carbohydrate contents
By comparing sugar content information that is listed in the Nutrition Facts panels
14 1 / 1 pts Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent four different MyPlate food groups? Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries, blueberries, and fat-free milk
Casserole made with canned tuna, green onions, noodles, and cheddar cheese Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese, Swiss cheese, and two slices of buttered whole-wheat bread Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt, fat-free milk, orange juice, wheat germ, and fresh peaches
12 1 / 1 pts Hillary would like to add more soluble fiber to her diet. Which of the following foods should she add?
Citrus fruits Red meats Margarine White bread
16 1 / 1 pts Which of the following factors has a major influence over a person's food choices?
Close friends Blood type Vitamin A status Birth order
32 1 / 1 pts The body uses cholesterol to make vitamin ____. A
D E B-12
20 1 / 1 pts A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile. Based on this information, she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formula. Dietary Guidelines
DRIs MyPlate Exchange System lists
18 1 / 1 pts Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices? RDAs ULs AIs
DVs
48 1 / 1 pts The ____ is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medications. EPA
FDA NRC FTC
13 1 / 1 pts Which of the following foods provides the most carbohydrate per 4-ounce serving? Ham slice
Fat-free milk Baked chicken Canned tuna
41 1 / 1 pts The government agency that enforces consumer protection laws by investigating false or misleading health-related claims is the ________.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
40 1 / 1 pts Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?
Flaxseeds Apples Leaf lettuce Fat-free milk
10 1 / 1 pts Which of the following substances is a simple sugar? Starch Lignin
Fructose Glycogen
24 1 / 1 pts Which of the following statements about fruits and/or vegetables is false? Fruits and vegetables are sources of phytochemicals. Vegetables are often good sources of fiber. Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat.
Fruit juices provide more fiber than whole fruit.
26 1 / 1 pts _____ can be classified as a dietary supplement. Chewing tobacco
Ginkgo biloba Cherry jelly Orange drink
18 1 / 1 pts Which of the following foods is naturally a source of phytochemicals? Margarine Tuna
Grapes Luncheon meat
25 1 / 1 pts Dorrie wants to eat a food that is a good source of fiber and phytochemicals. Based on this information, which of the following foods would you recommend? Brown eggs Organic chicken Dairy foods
Green beans
47 1 / 1 pts Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues? LDL
HDL Insoluble fiber Insulin
28 1 / 1 pts Which of the following practices is an example of integrative health care? Taking an aspirin and resting quietly to relieve a headache Having surgery and physical therapy to treat a torn tendon
Having psychological counseling and taking St. John's wort to improve mood Applying a prescription antibiotic to a wound and wrapping the affected area with sterile gauze to prevent infection
15 1 / 1 pts Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States? Chronic lower respiratory infections
Heart disease Suicide Influenza and pneumonia
39 1 / 1 pts Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)? Low body weight Female sex Asian ancestry
Hypertension
37 1 / 1 pts A physician who hosts a popular TV show makes several nutrition-related claims during one of the programs. Which of the doctor's claims is a "red flag" of unreliable information?
Kava cures migraine headaches. The "placebo effect" often occurs in controlled studies involving human subjects. Niacin cures pellagra. Not all doctors are nutrition experts.
14 1 / 1 pts Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain, fat-free milk? Sucrose
Lactose Glycogen Starch
22 1 / 1 pts ____ is an example of an food that supplies a lot of empty calories. Whole milk Cottage cheese
Lite beer Unsalted crackers
46 1 / 1 pts Which of the following organs relies on enterohepatic circulation to recycle bile salts?
Liver Esophagus Brain Thyroid
45 1 / 1 pts Which of the following organs is the main site for detoxifying alcohol? Spleen
Liver Stomach Kidneys
16 1 / 1 pts You are planning a party for a group of college students. Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish, Islamic, and Mormon religions. Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party? Crackers topped with slices of smoked ham Cheeseburgers
Meatless bean dip Beer
31 1 / 1 pts _____ is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells. Anatomy Chyme
Metabolism Homeostasis
19 1 / 1 pts Before she shops for groceries, Terry plans several nutritionally adequate daily menus for her family. Which of the following guides is the best menu-planning tool for her to use? Recommended Dietary Allowances Daily Values
MyPlate Basic Four Food Groups
49 1 / 1 pts Sari would like to compare amounts of polyunsaturated fat in two brands of canned tuna. She should read the ___ on each product's label.
Nutrition Facts panel structure/functions claims list of ingredients country of origin information
21 1 / 1 pts Which of the following groups of foods is not a major food group of MyPlate? Dairy Grains
Oils Protein foods
41 1 / 1 pts Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol? Organic carrots Rolled oats
Pork steak High-fructose corn syrup
17 1 / 1 pts Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy for human cells? Cholesterol
Protein Vitamin D Iron
23 1 / 1 pts Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70)? Cornflakes cereal
Raw carrots Banana Plain white bagel
49 1 / 1 pts Which of the following kinds of studies would be the best to use to identify lifestyle factors that may be related to the development of liver cancer in an adult population? Single-blind study Experimental study
Retrospective study Double-blind study
42 1 / 1 pts Which of the following foods contains cholesterol? Green beans
Roast pork Ripe banana White potato
6 1 / 1 pts One day, Hillary consumed a handful of peanuts, a bowl of chocolate pudding, a sugar-sweetened soft drink, and three hard-cooked eggs. Which of these foods contains a lot of empty calories and is not a member of one of the USDA's major food groups? Chocolate pudding
Soft drink Peanuts Eggs
19 1 / 1 pts Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving? Olive oil French fries Grape drink
Soy milk
30 1 / 1 pts Researchers at a major American university plan a 10-year study involving 25,000 adults who will follow their usual lifestyles while they participate in the study. One of the main goals of this particular scientific investigation is to determine lifestyle factors that contribute to stomach cancer. Which of the following activities is likely to be a component of their research efforts? Contacting the local news station to report their findings
Submitting an article describing the results of the study to a peer-reviewed journal Posting significant findings at the main researcher's Internet website Establishing a place for the subjects to live for the duration of the study
20 1 / 1 pts Which of the following substances is a nutrient that provides energy for humans? Alcohol
Sugar Caffeine Thiamin
7 1 / 1 pts Which of the following foods or beverages is a major source of added sugars in American diets?
Sugar-sweetened soft drinks Ready-to-eat cereals Fruit Flavored Greek yogurt
8 1 / 1 pts _____ includes farming techniques that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment. Biotechnologic food production Organoleptic crop management Nutrigenomic farming
Sustainable agriculture
15 1 / 1 pts Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?
Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts, strawberries, and chocolate syrup Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt, orange juice, fat-free milk, and fresh peaches Sandwich made with American cheese, chicken, leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, mayonnaise, and two slices of whole-wheat bread Casserole made with cooked ham, cheddar cheese, dried apricots, green onions, and milk
11 1 / 1 pts Belle is pregnant and has two young children. She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $18,000/year. Recently, she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency. Based on this information, Belle should enroll in the _____ program. FDIC FDA
WIC HWHB
9 1 / 1 pts When following recipes, Candice wants to use a type of fat that is not a solid fat. Which of the following fats should she use? Unsalted butter Shortening
Walnut oil Stick margarine
12 1 / 1 pts Scientists at a major university have isolated a chemical from grapes. Which of the following features is an indication that this chemical could be a vitamin? When large amounts of the chemical are consumed, no health problems occur. The chemical has a very limited range of safe intake. The chemical is in grapes, cherries, and tomatoes.
When a person's diet lacks the chemical, his or her body experiences abnormal functioning.
38 1 / 1 pts Which of the following observations is an example of a positive correlation? When members of a population consume fewer fruits and vegetables, their risk of high blood pressure increases. When a group of children increases their physical activity levels, the percentage of the children who contract cold infections decreases.
When women gain less weight than average during pregnancy, the birthweights of their babies tend to be lower than average. When a population's intake of green tea increases, the percentage of lung cancer cases in that population decreases.
17 1 / 1 pts Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?
White rice Egg yolk Fresh chicken Raw shrimp
39 1 / 1 pts Which of the following observations is an example of an inverse correlation? When population increases its daily consumption of whole grain products, the population's frequency of daily bowel movements increases. Children who consume 3 cups of vitamin D milk daily develop stronger bones than children who drink fewer than 3 cups of vitamin D milk each day.
Women who smoke 5 or more cigarettes each day during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to underweight babies than women who smoke fewer than 5 cigarettes a day during pregnancy. As a population's intake of foods that contain beta-carotene increases, the population's tissue levels of vitamin A increase.
41 1 / 1 pts Which of the following foods is considered to be a probiotic?
Yogurt with live and active cultures of Lactobacillus Fresh lean meat Breads and cereals made from refined enriched wheat flour Eggs laid by hens that consume organic feed
43 1 / 1 pts When Leah parties with her friends, she usually drinks 6 beers during a 2-hour party. At this level of alcohol consumption, she is ________. an abstainer a moderate drinker a restrained drinker
a binge drinker
43 1 / 1 pts The professional football star Andro "The Man" McGraw claims the dietary supplement AminoProFixate helped him build muscle mass quickly and safely. His endorsement of the product is an example of ________. unbiased reporting a scientifically valid claim
a testimonial peer review
34 1 / 1 pts Zack takes 500 mg of vitamin C daily. He advises his friends to take vitamin C supplements because, he claims, the vitamin protects him from cold viruses. His claim about the usefulness of the vitamin is an ________. in-vivo report in-vitro assumption introspection
anecdote
2 1 / 1 pts A substance that can protect a person's cells from being damaged or destroyed by certain harmful factors is a (an) ________. oxidizing agent
antioxidant vitamin mineral nutrient
44 1 / 1 pts Women who are trying to become pregnant or are pregnant should ________. limit their alcohol consumption to beer mix distilled alcohol with fruit juice before consuming it
avoid all forms of alcohol drink alcohol only with meals
38 1 / 1 pts Avi's salivary glands do not secrete amylase. As a result of his condition, his mouth cannot ________. absorb alcohol
begin starch digestion lubricate dry foods begin fat digestion
38 1 / 1 pts The liver recycles bile salts to make new ________.
bile hemoglobin white blood cells glycogen
35 1 / 1 pts A primary function of the digestive system is the ________. production of red blood cells transmission of nervous impulses destruction of toxic metabolic by-products
breakdown of food into nutrients
48 1 / 1 pts Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should limit his intake of ________. whole grain products nuts and seeds
butter and beef fruit juices
13 1 / 1 pts MyPlate uses the same food groupings as the Exchange System. classifies olives in the oil foods group.
can be individualized to meet a person's food preferences. was replaced by MyPyramid in 2014.
30 1 / 1 pts Brett eats _____ to increase his intake of omega-3 fatty acids. baked beans whole-wheat bread fresh strawberries
canned sardines
47 1 / 1 pts A team of scientists extracts a chemical that they call "Zombia" from the leaves of a common houseplant. One of the scientists would like to market Zombia as a dietary supplement because it makes people sleepy, when it is injected into them. Based on this information, Zombia ________.
cannot be marketed as a dietary supplement can be marketed as a dietary supplement because it is from a plant cannot be marketed as a dietary supplement because its source is widespread in nature can be marketed as a dietary supplement, but only if it is promoted as a conventional food item
33 1 / 1 pts Generally, epidemiological studies ________. establish causation without observations prove positive correlations
cannot determine cause-and-effect relationships involve in-vitro experimentation
3 1 / 1 pts Most forms of _____ are a source of energy for cells. cholesterol water vitamin C
carbohydrate
27 1 / 1 pts The ____ is the smallest living functional unit in an organism.
cell atom mitochondrion organelle
17 1 / 1 pts Jeremy would like to know the amount of vitamin C that is recommended for his life/stage group. He can obtain this information by
checking the RDA table for vitamin C. reading Nutrition Facts panels to determine the %DV for vitamin C. checking an Exchange List for vitamin C intake recommendations. reading the ingredients' list on a food label.
5 1 / 1 pts According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans consumed more ____ in 2010 than in 1970.
cheese eggs red meat whole grains
12 1 / 1 pts According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines, _____ should be consumed in amounts that are as low as possible.
cholesterol grilled legumes potassium-rich foods dietary supplements
34 1 / 1 pts The primary function of the cardiovascular system is ________. production of red blood cells
circulation of blood throughout the body destruction of toxic metabolic by-products regulation of body activities
33 1 / 1 pts Blood and blood vessels are primary components of the _____ system. nervous integumentary urinary
circulatory
35 1 / 1 pts Having a control group enables researchers to ________. provide specific treatments to participants of the group
compare findings of the control group with those of the experimental group avoid using harmful interventions when testing control subjects' responses explore possible hypotheses for future research efforts
4 1 / 1 pts If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need, the excess can be converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy. metabolized to form urea and excreted by the kidneys. eliminated in feces.
converted into fat and stored.
9 1 / 1 pts Hannah is in her 5th month of pregnancy. Her diet is poor because she rarely pays attention to her food choices, and she eats a limited variety of foods that she likes. Hannah was described as "undernourished" by her physician. Based on this information, Hannah is likely to ________. give birth at least two weeks later than expected
deliver a baby who has breathing difficulties give birth to a high-birth-weight baby deliver a baby with type 1 diabetes
13 1 / 1 pts For 5 years, Michael ate only plant foods. He recently developed numbness in his feet and a sore swollen tongue. A few days after he added eggs and milk to his diet, his tongue healed and the numbness in his feet stopped bothering him. Based on this information, Michael probably ________. had absorbed toxic minerals from plant foods, which were eliminated from his body when he consumed the animal foods suffered from a rare genetic disorder that developed when high levels of various phytochemicals were consumed
developed a nutrient deficiency disorder that was cured by the eating animal foods had been infected with a rare viral disease that was transmitted by certain plant foods
25 1 / 1 pts Steve has pancreatic cancer. As a result of the disease, Steve has a high risk of
diabetes mellitus. cystic fibrosis. diverticular disease. metabolic syndrome.
44 1 / 1 pts Which of the following websites is most likely a source of biased and unreliable nutrition information? purdue.edu
dietsnomore4u.com eatright.org choosemyplate.gov
18 1 / 1 pts Pancreatic amylase
digests starch in the small intestine. is secreted by the gallbladder. contributes to cystic fibrosis. converts glucose to energy in cells.
46 1 / 1 pts A magazine advertisement for a weight loss product includes before and after photos of a woman who supposedly lost 50 pounds in 3 weeks while taking the product. The bottom of the ad includes the statement, "Results are not typical." This statement is an example of a(n) ________. testimonial anecdote placebo
disclaimer
30 1 / 1 pts A food has a pH that is higher than the pH of pure water but lower than the pH of an oven cleaning solution. Based on this information, the food is ________.
egg white lemon juice red wine black coffee
8 1 / 1 pts Food guides generally do not group _____ with dairy foods.
eggs American cheese plain yogurt pudding
49 1 / 1 pts Phosphorus, potassium, and sodium are ________. compounds
elements electrons organelles
28 1 / 1 pts Iron, calcium, and carbon are ________. compounds
elements solvents bases
29 1 / 1 pts An _____ is a compound that speeds up (catalyzes) a chemical reaction. organelle anion
enzyme acid
32 1 / 1 pts A group of scientists would like to determine lifestyle factors that are associated with the development of asthma among American children. Based on this information, the researchers should design a (an) _____ study. conventional in-vivo double-blind
epidemiological
The Exchange System allows you to
estimate your carbohydrate intake. interpret nutrition information on food labels. predict your risk of serious chronic diseases such as diabetes. calculate your DRIs.
5 1 / 1 pts When cells have more glucose than they need energy, they may convert some of the excess into
fat. ketone bodies. certain B vitamins. fiber.
11 1 / 1 pts The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are glucose, galactose, and mannose. fructose, lactose, and hexose monophosphate.
galactose, glucose, and fructose. maltose, ribose, and galactose.
42 1 / 1 pts Last night, Sara ate French fries, fried fish, and creamy cole slaw. For dessert, she had a chocolate milk shake. About an hour after eating this food, she suddenly complained of severe abdominal pain. Based on this information, Sara probably has ________. colitis aneurysms constipation
gallstones
47 1 / 1 pts Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep. Based on this information, he is likely to develop ________. Crohn's disease
gastroesophageal reflux disease chronic constipation colon cancer
2 1 / 1 pts Katie is pregnant. She has type 1 diabetes and often has difficulty controlling her blood glucose level. Based on this information, Katie is likely to
give birth to a baby that has birth defects. have a lower risk of gestational hypertension. require more vitamin D, calcium, and iron than a pregnant woman who does not have diabetes. require more glucagon than she needed before becoming pregnant.
24 1 / 1 pts Erika has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level. One afternoon, Erika tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose level was 260 mg/dl. Based on this information, Erika should consume candy or fruit juice to increase her blood glucose level. do nothing to intervene, because her blood glucose level is normal. take a dietary supplement that contains vitamin C.
give herself a specific dose of insulin.
16 1 / 1 pts The starch in rice and potatoes is composed of _____ molecules. glycogen polysaccharide fructose
glucose
34 1 / 1 pts Albert is a healthy, 23-year-old college student. He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease, so he can take preventive measures, if they are necessary. Albert should ________. test his urine for the presence of glucocorticoids
have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood undergo cardiac catheterization to determine the ejection factor of his heart have a chest x-ray
28 1 / 1 pts In the body, certain lipids ________. are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber
help maintain cell membranes stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals contribute to proper body hydration
33 1 / 1 pts Having high blood levels of _____ may increase a person's risk of CVD. HDL tryptophan aspartic acid
homocysteine
32 1 / 1 pts Certain organs and tissues use _____ to send messages to target cells. enzymes
hormones bonds lacteals
22 1 / 1 pts Betty is constipated; she generally has bowel movements only twice a week. To help relieve her constipation without taking medications, Betty should reduce her intake of fruits and vegetables.
increase her intake of fiber-rich foods. use colon cleansing enemas daily. restrict her fluid intake.
8 1 / 1 pts Bethany consumes a very-low-carbohydrate diet that supplies less than 100 g of carbohydrate daily, but she eats high amounts of meat and fat. As a result of her diet, Bethany's cells form more _____ than normal.
ketone bodies glycogen muscle cells vitamins
3 1 / 1 pts Betty has type 2 diabetes, and she has difficulty keeping her fasting blood glucose level under 180 mg/dl. Based on this information, Betty has a high risk of
kidney failure. cystic fibrosis. irritable bowel syndrome. lactose intolerance
19 1 / 1 pts Caden develops intestinal cramps and gas after he drinks more than a half cup of milk. He can eat yogurt and cheese without any discomfort. Based on this information, Caden probably has
lactose intolerance. milk allergy. diverticulosis. inflamed hemorrhoids.
44 1 / 1 pts Feces form in the ________. lower stomach esophageal sphincter
large intestine pyloric valve
48 1 / 1 pts Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome usually includes making dietary changes and ________.
learning ways to manage stress effectively moving to a drier climate having the lower third of the colon removed reducing physical activity
29 1 / 1 pts A chylomicron is a type of ________.
lipoprotein fatty acid sterol phospholipid
46 1 / 1 pts Coretta has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). To reduce her likelihood of developing heartburn, her physician recommended that she ________. avoid high-fiber fruits and vegetables eat a small piece of peppermint candy after meals drink chocolate milk shakes with meals
lose excess body fat
43 1 / 1 pts Marcus has an infection that causes a temporary loss of villi. Based on this information, you would expect Marcus to _____ while he has this illness. absorb vitamins more rapidly digest proteins more efficiently
lose weight rapidly develop gallstones.
29 1 / 1 pts A group of registered dietitian nutritionists is planning to conduct a scientific study to investigate the effects of eating honey on school-age children's behavior. At first, the researchers will ________. analyze the hypothesis
make observations identify relationships between variables gather data
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 cystic fibrosis diverticulitis constipation
15 1 / 1 pts Lactose is the disaccharide in liver.
milk. sugar. grapes.
36 1 / 1 pts The process of digesting food begins in the ________. colon liver
mouth esophagus
7 1 / 1 pts An essential nutrient ________. performs a vital function in the body is only in foods from animal sources
must be supplied by the diet is not in foods that are rich sources of empty calories
21 1 / 1 pts In the United States, food insecurity is most likely to affect ________. adolescent boys experiencing a growth spurt adult women who take birth control pills
older adults on fixed incomes body builders who consume too many protein supplements
26 1 / 1 pts An _____ is a body structure composed of tissues that have related functions.
organ anion electrolyte organelle
45 1 / 1 pts Tyler smokes cigarettes, drinks excess alcohol, and takes aspirins regularly to treat his headaches. Based on this information, Tyler has a high risk of developing ________. cystic fibrosis
peptic ulcers irritable bowel syndrome chronic constipation
40 1 / 1 pts Researchers are conducting a study to determine the effects of vitamin C on the human immune system. The study involves providing pills that contain vitamin C to one group of human subjects and pills that do not contain vitamin C or other active ingredients to another group of people. The pills that do not contain the vitamin are antidotes. supplements.
placebos. probiotics.
23 1 / 1 pts A person's _____ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices. place of residence
political beliefs mood health status
50 1 / 1 pts A 10-month old baby whose diet is low in fat has ____, which is a sign of an essential fatty acid deficiency.
poor growth sleep apnea arterial plaque heart failure
27 1 / 1 pts In the body, fat ________.
provide insulation against cold temperatures are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals are needed for proper cholesterol digestion
20 1 / 1 pts Glucagon helps glucose enter cells. stimulates cells to store glucose as glycogen.
raises blood glucose levels. increases the metabolic rate.
According to the main nutrition-related goal of Healthy People 2020, Americans should ________. increase their use of dietary supplements that contain vitamins and minerals reduce young children's exposure to substances in foods that cause allergies learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources
reduce the risk of chronic diseases by consuming a healthy diet
31 1 / 1 pts A group of nutrition researchers interviews 100 adults who have chronic high blood pressure to determine whether there is an association between consuming diets low in calcium during adolescence and developing high blood pressure in adulthood. This study is an example of a ____ study. case-control
retrospective prospective macrosomatic
6 1 / 1 pts Eating a high-salt diet increases people's chances of developing high blood pressure. Thus, a diet that supplies excessive amounts of salt is a ____ for high blood pressure. hypothetical variable dietary modulator
risk factor primary predictor
45 1 / 1 pts During a television interview, Dr. Ima Quack provides the following statement. "Most Americans suffer from nutritional deficiency diseases and will develop cancer within the next 10 years because they are not taking my megavitamin formula therapy." Dr. Quack's statement is an example of a(n) ________. medical hypothesis
scare tactic intuitive deduction personal observation
39 1 / 1 pts Chyme is the ________. material absorbed by lacteals that the liver must detoxify and excrete large particle that transports lipids throughout the bloodstream
semisolid liquid formed by the partial digestion of food in the stomach organelle that maintains fluid balance within intestinal cells
5 1 / 1 pts Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving. This amount of the beverage substitutes for 3 eating fresh oranges. provides a nutrient-dense source of a watery fluid. is nutritionally equivalent to 3 cups of orange juice.
should be considered a source of empty calories.
9 1 / 1 pts Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?
starch high-fructose corn syrup glucose carbon dioxide
31 1 / 1 pts The body uses cholesterol to make ________. vitamin A
steroid hormones water fatty acids
14 1 / 1 pts Most of the people living in a small South African village have access to nutritious foods. Soon after their birth, 10 infants in the village developed severe diarrhea, which resulted in dehydration. After questioning the infants' parents, local public health officials were able to determine the cause of the diarrhea. Based on the officials' findings, the parents were advised to ________. give megadoses of vitamin C to each baby add more fruit juice to the babies' diets
stop diluting the babies' formula with local well water reduce the amount of iron in the babies' diets
26 1 / 1 pts Adipose cells ________.
store triglycerides secrete insulin metabolize glycogen transport cholesterol away from other cells
35 1 / 1 pts The primary function of an adipose cell is ________.
storing fat making insulin metabolizing glycogen transporting cholesterol within tissues
42 1 / 1 pts Actress Lotta Talent appears in commercials endorsing a dietary supplement containing a substance from dandelions for weight loss. Her endorsement is an example of a(n) ________. purport
testimonial anecdote factoid
23 1 / 1 pts According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines, _____ should be consumed in amounts that are as low as possible.
trans fat grilled legumes iron-rich foods artificial food additives
7 1 / 1 pts Today, Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns, 3 slices of cheese, and 10 ounces of roast beef. He also drank 3 cups of orange juice. According to MyPlate, he ate nothing from the food group that includes eggs. milk and milk products. pudding.
vegetables.
10 1 / 1 pts Impoverished children who live in developing countries have a high risk of dying from ________. consuming too much fat and sugar
vitamin A deficiency developing cystic fibrosis developing type 2 diabetes
