Nutrition Exam #2
T/F: If Kara's body weight is 120 pounds, her RDA for protein is approximately 44 g.
True
Which of the following characteristics increases a persons risk of cardiovascular disease?
Type 2 diabetes
The typical vegetarian diet supplies high amounts of
Vitamin C
In the United States, newborns receive an injection of ________ to prevent
Vitamin K; Bleeding
Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of a food allergy?
all
________ involves metabolic reactions that build larger molecules from smaller ones.
anabolism
The liver uses cholesterol to make
bile
Metabolic reactions that break down larger molecules into smaller ones are classified as ________.
catabolic
The body uses proteins to make
certain hormones
Which of the following plant oils contains the highest amount of saturated fat per tablespoon?
coconut oil
A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid ___
consuming foods that contain gluten
In the stomach, ________ participate in the chemical digestion of protein.
hydrochloric acid and pepsin
Cholesterol
is essential to health
A chylomicron is a type of
lipoprotein
Every amino acid has ________ in its chemical structure.
nitrogen
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
Lily is 22 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, protein should comprise ________% of her total energy intake.
10- 35
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.
20-35
Amanda consumes approximately 2500 kcal/day. According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines (2015-2020), she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ________ kcal/day.
250
Which of the followings statements is true?
Certain fish, such as salmon, are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids
Series of specific chemical reactions in the cell are known as ________.
Chemical pathways
Which of the following menu items does not contain complementary protein?
Salad made with apples, pears, and grapes
Which of the following statements is true?
Skin can form prohormone vitamin D after being exposed to sunlight
Major functions of lipids include all of the following EXCEPT
Stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals
Which of the following statements is true
A polyunsaturated fatty acid has two or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon chain
Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's
DNA
Which of the following food groups includes foods that are rich sources of riboflavin?
Dairy
ATP synthesis occurs in which of the following organelles?
Mitochondrion
_____ are water-soluble vitamins.
Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin
Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal protein?
Peanut butter on crackers
T/F: Lipids include phospholipids, sterols, and amino acids
false
Most lipids have ________ in their chemical structures.
fatty acids
Which of the following foods is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids?
flaxseeds
Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate ________ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.
folate
The human body needs vitamin K to
form active blood clotting factors
is the breakdown of glycogen into glucose molecules.
glycogenolysis
T/F: After absorption, amino acids travel to the liver via the hepatic portal vein
true
T/F: An unpleasant physical reaction following consumption of sulfites is considered a food intolerance because it does not trigger the body's immune response.
true
Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?
HDL
__ is the process that changes the normal shape of a protein and, as a result, the molecule loses its usual function.
Denaturation
Which of the following statements is true?
Fat contributes to the flavor of foods
Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?
Fat-free milk
Which of the following foods is a natural source of vitamin D?
Fatty fish and fish oils
___ are fat-soluble vitamins.
Vitamins K D and A
Carmen is an active child who is allergic to peanuts. While attending a classroom party, Carmen accidentally was exposed to trail mix that contained peanuts, and she rapidly developed ________ as a result.
anaphylaxis
A(n) ________ is a substance that protects vulnerable molecules from free radicals.
antioxidant
Proteins
are comprised of amino acids
Adding a small amount of ________ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain
olive oil
Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?
roast pork
April wants to add ________ to her salad, because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats.
walnuts
