Nutrition quiz chapter 1&2

Which macronutrient provides the most energy per a gram? A. Proteins B. Lipids C. Minerals D. Carbohydrates

B

All of the following are carbohydrates except? A. Sterols B. Fiber C. Glycogen D. Glucose

A

Cell theory incorporates three principles which includes all of the following except: A. Cells do not move B. Cells are the most basic building units of life C. Independent single-celled organisms must conduct all the basic processes of life. D. It is structurally and functionally complex

A

Common signs of Pellagra include all of the following except: A. Drinking B. Diarrhea C. Dementia D. Death

A

High ________ foods and high _______ foods decrease your appetite by slowing the digestive process and prolonging the feeling of being full or satiety. A. Fiber; protein B. Organic; Inorganic C. Lipid; Carbohydrate D. Vitamin; Mineral

A

Which of the following is not a major food source of carbohydrates? A. fruits B. eggs C. starchy vegetables D. grains

B

In addition to aiding in movement, protecting organs, and providing structural support, red and white blood cells and platelets are synthesized in the __________. A. bone marrow B. lymph system C. cardiovascular system D. cranium

A

New cells are made from preexisting _______, which divide into two. A. cells B. molecules C. atoms D. tissues

A

The ___________ consists of 206 bones and other connective tissues called ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. A. human skeleton B. head C. foot D. hand bone

A

The digestive system functions on two levels; _______ and _______. A. mechanically; chemically B. dissolving; mechanically C. chemically; structurally D. absorbing; excreting

A

The organ system composed of the mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines is called the _______ system. A. Digestive B. Immune C. Nervous D. Endoctrine

A

The other nutrient we must have in large quantities is ______. A. Water B. Metals C. Vitamins D. Minerals

A

Vitamins are required to perform all of the following functions in the body except ______? A. muscle contraction B. making red blood cells C. nervous system function D. immune system function

A

Which of the following is not classified as a nutrient? A. Vitamins and Minerals B. Water C. Carbohydrates D. Calories

D

________ is made in the ______ and stored in the gallbladder. A. Gastric juices; stomach B. Saliva; salivary glands C. Insulin; pancreas D. Bile; liver

D

________ is a semiliquid mass of partially digested food that also contains gastric juices secreted by cells in the stomach. A. chyme B. bolus C. food D. nutrient

A

_________ are nutrients required by the body in lesser amounts but are still essential for carrying out bodily functions. A. Micronutrients B. ? C. Macronutrients D. Calories

A

Blood tests will reveal if a person has any _____, which is defined as a measurable molecule or trait that is connected with a specific disease or health condition. A. enzyme B. biomarker C. immune cell D. platelet

B

In addition to nutrition, health is affected by all of the following except _______. A. genetics B. seasons C. environment D. lifestyle

B

In the _________, no further chemical or mechanical breakdown of food takes place unless it's accomplished by the bacteria that inhibits this portion of the intestinal tract. A. stomach B. large intestine C. small intestine D. esophagus

B

The cell must do all of the following except: A. detect and respond to its environment B. bleed C. reproduce D. take in nutrients

B

_______ are live bacteria that confer beneficial health effects on their host. A. fungi B. probiotics C. parasites D. viruses

B

Minerals play a role in all of the following except ________? A. Build bone tissues B. Enzyme function C. Fuel the brain D. Fluid balance

C

Nutrients that are need in large amounts are called ___________. A. micronutrients B. calories C. macronutrients D. vitamins and minerals

C

Simple carbohydrates consist of _________ basic units; while complex carbohydrates are ______ chains of simple sugars. A. up to five; long B. two; medium C. one or two; long D. three or less; short

C

The brain's main fuel is ________ and only in extreme starvation will it use anything else. A. water B. protein C. glucose D. lipids

C

The glands in the Endocrine System secrete ___________, which are biological molecules that regulate cellular processes in other target tissues. A. bile B. nutrients C. hormones D. gastric juices

C

The slippery mass of partially broken-down food is called a ___________. A. food B. bolus C. chyme D. nutrient

C

Which nutrient promotes normal body system functions? A. Carbohydrates B. Minerals C. Vitamins D. Water

C

Which of the following is the correct order of the levels of organization? A. Organ System, Tissue, Organism, Cells, Organs B. Organism, Organs, Cells, Tissues, Organ System C. Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, Organism D. Tissues, Organs, Cells, Organism, Organ System

C

________ are star-shaped cells that are networked throughout the bone via their long cytoplasmic arms that allow for the exchange of nutrients and other factors from bones to the blood and lymph. A. Osteoblasts B. Osteoclasts C. Osteocytes D. Osteogenesis

C

_____________ is the nutritional assessment that takes different measurements to assess growth and body composition. A. Clinical Methods B. Dietary Methods C. Anthropometry D. Biochemical Methods

C

______________ are macromolecules composed of chains of subunits called amino acids. A. Vitamins B. Lipids C. Proteins D. Carbohydrates

C

A health professional uses a __________ to measure the thickness of the skin on the back, arm, and other body parts and compares it to standards to assess body fatness. A. Dual-energy X-ray Absorption (DEXA) B. Body Mass Index (BMI) C. Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA) D. Calipers

D

All macronutrients contain calories except for: A. Proteins B. Carbohydrates C. Lipids D. Water

D

All of the following are Nutritional Assessments except: A. Clinical Methods B. Dietary Methods C. Biochemical Methods D. Psychological Methods

D

All of the following are part of the Immune System except: A. skin B. bacteria in the large intestine C. mucus D. gastric juices

D

Food choices are influenced by all of the following except: A. Advertising B. Culture and Geography C. Social factors D. Sleeping patterns

D

One measurement of food quality is the amount of ________ it contains relative to the amount of _________ it provides. A. vitamins; nutrients B. minerals; vitamins C. energy; minerals D. nutrients; energy

D

Some of the characteristics of urine such as color and odor are rough descriptors of your state of hydration. The darker your urine, the more _______ you are. A. malnourished B. nutrient rich C. hydrated D. dehydrated

D

The _________ comprises several types of white blood cells that circulate in the blood and lymph to seek, recruit, attack, and destroy foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. A. Endocrine System B. Cardiovascular System C. Integumentary System D. Immune System

D

The liquid part of blood is called ______ and its mostly water, but also contains proteins, glucose, lipids, enzymes, and more. A. platelets B. red blood cells C. white blood cells D. plasma

D

The steps of the Scientific Method in the correct order are? A. Hypothesis, Research, Question, Conclusion, Test the Hypothesis, and Analyze the Data B. Research, Question, Hypothesis, Analyze the data, Conclusion, and Publication C. Analyze the Data, Question, Research, Hypothesis, Test the Hypothesis, and Conclusion D. Question, Research, Hypothesis, Test the Hypothesis, Analyze the data, and Conclusion

D

Water soluble molecules move independently in blood. Which group contains all water-soluble molecules? A. lipids, sugars, triglycerides, and minerals B. some vitamins, triglycerides, and minerals C. proteins, cholesterol, and sugars D. minerals, sugars, and some vitamins

D