Nutrition Exam 2

Table sugar is nearly _____ carbohydrate. 25% 50% 100% 75%

100%

Bill recorded his food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze his diet record. According to the results of the analysis, his average fat intake was _____ of total calories each day, which is within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range. 25% 10% 5% 15%

25%

According to the Nutrition Facts panel on a package of cream cheese, a 1 oz serving of the cheese supplies 70 kcal; 50 of the kcal are from fat. Based on this information, fat contributes about _____ % of total kcal 51 61 41 71

71

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because of her family history and African ancestry. high blood levels of HDL cholesterol. None of these is correct. physically active lifestyle.

African ancestry.

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ____ cancer. colon pancreatic All of these are correct. stomach

All of these are correct.

Layla loves to cook, but she is concerned about the effects that certain dietary lipids may have on her health. She wants to prepare foods with oils that are naturally low in saturated fatty acids and high in unsaturated fatty acids. Based on this information, which of the following oils should she select? Corn oil All of these are correct. Peanut oil Olive oil

All of these are correct.

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein? Pita bread dipped in mashed chickpeas Kidney beans mixed with rice Whole-wheat crackers spread with soy nut butter All of these are correct.

All of these are correct.

Which of the following statements is true? Certain proteins transport nutrients and oxygen in the bloodstream. Insulin and glucagon are proteins. Proteins in blood help maintain proper fluid balance. All of these are correct.

All of these are correct.

Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)? peanuts Fat-free milk Banana Baked potato

Baked potato

According to Cleo's physician, her blood cholesterol level is too high. Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol? cooked oatmeal American cheese Lean beef Fat-free milk

Cooked oatmeal

When he prepares food, Edgar wants to use ingredients that are not high in trans fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats should he include in his recipes? Stick margarine made with olive oil Corn oil Partially-hydrogenated peanut oil Shortening

Corn oil

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids? Whole milk Raw carrots Ground beef Corn oil

Corn oil

Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch? Liver, apples, and cheese Peaches, safflower oil, and peanuts Eggs, fat-free milk, and corn oil Corn, potatoes, and rice

Corn, potatoes, and rice

Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)? Diabetes mellitus Asian ancestry All of these are correct. Female sex

Diabetes mellitus

Which of the following statements is true? Honey is naturally a rich source of fructose. Sucrose consists of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose. Most animal foods are good sources of carbohydrate. High-glucose corn syrup is commonly used to sweeten foods, such as regular soft drinks.

Honey is naturally a rich source of fructose.

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule. Sucrose Hexose Maltose Lactose

Lactose

Theresa is concerned that her 10-year-old son may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes? Having a fasting blood glucose level of 90 mg/dl Urinating less frequently than usual Losing weight despite increased food intake Gaining an unexpected amount of weight

Losing weight despite increased food intake

A group of scientists designed a clinical study to investigate the effects of cholesterol deficiency in humans. For the duration of the study, the adult subjects must live in a special research unit of a hospital. The only food the subjects can consume is a synthetic, cholesterol-free formula. Based on this information, you would expect about 20% of the subjects to show signs and symptoms of a cholesterol deficiency within the first week of participating in the study. None of these is correct because the body can make all the cholesterol it needs. You Answered 100% of the subjects to show signs and symptoms of cholesterol deficiency within the first 3 weeks of participating in the study. about 50% of the subjects to show signs and symptoms of a cholesterol deficiency within the first week of the study.

None of these is correct because the body can make all the cholesterol it needs.

Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol? Pork loin Organic carrots High-fructose corn syrup Rolled oats

Pork loin

Which of the following sweeteners provides 4 kcal/g? Stevia Sucralose Saccharin sucrose

Sucrose

You would like to add a nutritive sweetener to a food that is almost pure carbohydrate. Which of the following substances would you add? Aspartame Sucrose Honey Molasses

Sucrose

_____ is a source of sucrose. Fat-free milk All of these are correct. Beef liver Sugar cane

Sugar cane

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids? Ground beef Fried chicken Whole-wheat bread Tuna fish

Tuna fish

Bryan has type 2 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this chronic disease? Frequent urination Male impotence Excessive thirst all of these are correct

all of these are correct

Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Based on this information, Bill should become more physically active. smoke no more than a pack of cigarettes daily. All of these are correct. consume more saturated fat.

become more physically active.

Which of the following foods is a rich source of fiber? Brown rice Roast turkey Beef steak Grilled salmo

brown rice

Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should limit his intake of butter and beef. fruit juices. whole grain products. nuts and seed

butter and beef.

When Thompson was 5 years of age, he began to complain that his stomach hurt, especially after eating meals and snacks. He also experienced chronic diarrhea. His parents noticed that he could eat fruits and vegetables without developing any intestinal problems, but he would get a "tummy ache" soon after eating sandwiches, crackers, or pancakes. Based on this information, Thompson's parents should have him evaluated for cystic fibrosis. celiac disease. colon cancer. irritable bowel syndrome.

celiac disease.

Jared has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because he has Asian ancestry. chronic high blood pressure. a family history of cystic fibrosis. high blood levels of HDL cholesterol.

chronic high blood pressure.

When he prepares food, Edgar wants to use ingredients that are not high in trans fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats should he include in his recipes? Partially-hydrogenated peanut oil Stick margarine made with olive oil Shortening Corn oil

corn oil

Pancreatic amylase is secreted by the gallbladder. converts glucose to energy in cells. Correct! digests starch in the small intestine. contributes to cystic fibrosis.

digests starch in the small intestine

Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures. None of these is correct. glucose polymers nitrogen and sulfur fatty acids and a glycerol backbone

fatty acids and a glycerol backbone

Which of the following substances is a sugar that contributes to the sweetness of honey molasses fructose ribose lactos

fructose

Phil is a healthy college student. When he wakes up in the morning, he can't wait to eat breakfast. While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages, his pancreas secretes _____ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits aldosterone insulin glucagon thyroxin

glucagon

In the human intestinal tract, cooked rice is broken down into _____ molecules that can be absorbed ucrose ribose glucose lactose

glucose

The starch in oatmeal and wheat is composed of _____ molecules. fructose lactose glucose mannose

glucose

Compared to a triglyceride molecule, a protein molecule is comprised of glucose units. provides more energy. All of these are correct. has nitrogen in its chemical structure.

has nitrogen in its chemical structure.

Lena's 4-year-old son is not well. He lacks much interest in playing, he has lost weight, his breath has a strange odor, and he seems to be thirsty all the time. Based on this information, Lena should have her son treated for cystic fibrosis. limit her son's intake of fluids. decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber. have her son tested for type 1 diabetes.

have her son tested for type 1 diabetes.

Insulin helps glucose enter cells. stimulates cells to break down glycogen for energy. is released during fasting periods, such as between meals all of these

helps glucose enter cells.

A chylomicron is a type of lipoprotein. phospholipid. sterol. fatty acid.

lipoprotein.

The typical American eats more protein from _____ than he or she did in the early 1900s. poultry legumes vegetables grains

poultry

Strict vegan diets may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs so parents need to make certain to provide beans and peas (legumes) and nuts and other plant sources of this nutrient. fiber sodium protein

protein

Solid fats generally have a high proportion of ____ fatty acids. monounsaturated polyunsaturated saturated unsaturated

saturated

Marla is a healthy 30-year-old woman. She doesn't work out, but she consumes protein supplements because she thinks they will increase her muscle mass without the need to exercise. Based on this information, the excess amino acids in her diet will be metabolized for energy quickly. be added to her muscle tissue. enhance her body's absorption of calcium.undergo deamination in her liver and be converted into body fat

undergo deamination in her liver and be converted into body fat.

Leah's parents are afraid the five-year-old will develop tooth decay if she chews gum that is sweetened with sugar. Based on this information, Leah's parents should buy chewing gum that is sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. sucrose. honey. xylitol.

xylitol.