Nutrition Exam 2 Review Q’s – Flashcards
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Amylase is....
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an enzyme that digests starch
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Dietary Advantage of plant protein sources over animal sources....
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contains no cholesterol
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Short chain proteins and _________ are the end products of protein digestion that can be taken up by the absorptive cells of the small intestine
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Amino Acids
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he natural alternative sweetener derived from a South American shrub is called 1) Aspartame (Equal®) 2) Saccharin (Sweet-n-Low®) 3) Sucralose (Splenda ®) 4) Stevia, (Sweet Leaf ®)
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Stevia ( Sweet Leaf)
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The body energy that can be stored in almost unlimited amounts is 1) glycogen. 2) triglyceride. 3) protein. 4) glucose.
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Triglyceride
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Wilma is an alcoholic. Her liver has been damaged to such a degree that it cannot produce the appropriate blood proteins for fluid balance. She develops a condition called edema, which is 1) extreme thirst. 2) the build up of fluids in extracellular spaces. 3) loss of muscle mass. 4) cardiovascular disease.
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the build up of fluids in ECF
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Approximately how many different amino acids are used in the synthesis of body proteins? 1) 5 2) 9 3) 20 4) 29
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20
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Which of the following is true about protein intake in the United States? 1) Plant sources of protein predominate in the United States. 2) We eat less animal sources of protein than people in Asia and Africa. 3) About 70 percent of the protein we eat in the United States comes from animal products. 4) Chicken is our main animal source of protein.
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About 70 percent of the protein we eat in the US comes from animal products
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Name an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbons and 5 double bonds, found in fatty fish and synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid. 1) Arachidonic acid (AA) 2) Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 3) Linoleic acid (LA) 4) Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)
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Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
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Triglycerides digested, before being absorbed, they are converted to.....
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Monoglycerides and fatty acids
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Three carbon structure to which fatty acids attach in triglycerides.....
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Glycerol
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The child with kwashiorkor does NOT have the following condition...
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a skin-and-bones appearance
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Hormone released during stress to increase blood glucose levels, making more energy available....
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Epinephrine
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Immediately after a meal, dietary fats appear in blood as....
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Chylomicrons
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Form of most dietary lipids....
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Triglycerides
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Fat replacer that has gained notoriety lately due to undesirable side effects....
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Olestra
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A diglyceride consists of...
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1 glycerol and 2 fatty acids
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Polysaccharide that cannot be digested or absorbed by human digestive enzymes are....
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Amylose
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Food that provides all the essential amino acids....
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Milk
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The major function of adipose tissue is...
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store triglycerides
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Desirable total serum cholesterol level is less than______ milligrams per deciliter
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200
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NOT a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids
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Palm oil
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Chemical element found in all amino acids but not in carbohydrates or fats....
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Nitrogen
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Trans fatty acids found in hydrogenated fats...
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when consumed, the can raise serum LDL cholesterol
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Amount of protein required for nearly all adults is....
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.8 g/kg/day
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The major symptoms of lactose intolerance are...
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gas, abdominal pain, distention
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Proteins that bind to foreign proteins in the body are....
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antibodies
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Lipoproteins contain....
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carbohydrates
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Most fats in foods and the body are composed of....
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fatty acids and glycerol
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Gram for gram, which of the following contains the most cholesterol...
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Liver
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What is limited if the diet is lacking an essential amino acid....
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Protein synthesis
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The omega-6 parent fat, linoleum acid, is converted by the body into long-chain fatty acid...
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arachidonic acid
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_______ are products from partial fat metabolism as a result of too little dietary carbohydrate
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Ketones
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Contains a rich supply of omega-3 fatty acids...
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Salmon
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Fate of disaccharide not digested in the small intestine...
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pass into colon and are fermented by bacteria
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Hormones that is release from pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range...
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Insulin
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Which of the following is glucose most critical as an energy source...
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Brain
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When eating a high fiber diet one should....
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Increase fluid intake
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Saturated fatty acids contain...
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NO double bonds
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_______ are synthesized by the liver to transport fat to the rest of the body
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Very-low-density lipoproteins
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How do you calculate RDA?
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Body weight in kilograms x .8 - kgs = lbs / 2.2
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Amino acids are transported via_______ to the liver
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hepatic vein
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Combinations of monosaccharides thats true...
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Glucose and galactose form lactose
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how many carbons do long-chain fatty acids contain...
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12 or more
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NOT an essential amino acid....
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alanine
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Most important dietary approach for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to...
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lose body fat
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Glucose is also known as...
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Dextrose
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Which of the following is NOT true about carbohydrate absorption...
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Maltose is transported through the portal vein to the liver
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Which of the following has the most starch...
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8 fluid ounces of milk
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Major source of sucrose...
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Sugar cane
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True about heart disease risk...
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AS LDL cholesterol levels increase there is an increased risk
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Plant proteins are also called_____ proteins because they do not match our needs for essential amino acids
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Incomplete
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monounsaturated fatty acids contain
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one double bond
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Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat?
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Margarine
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Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are...
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type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke
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Plant sources of protein are higher in _______ to animal sources of protein
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dietary fiber
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Cooking an egg alters it appearance due to ....
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denaturation
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A reasonable and recommended goal for daily dietary fiber intake is how many grams?
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25 to 38
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In cases of anorexia nervosa, there is often a state of.....
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negative protein balance
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NOT a monosaccharide...
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Lactose
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Simple sugars in large quantities have been shown to...
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promote tooth decay
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If you have the condition phenylketonuria, which should you not use...
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Aspartame
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Which of the following food would have the most fiber....
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Kidney beans
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Amylose is....
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a long, straight glucose chain
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Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all of the following except....
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milk shakes made with skim milk
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Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of...
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kilocalories
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If a fat contains mostly saturated fatty acids, it is likely to be________ at room temp
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solid
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Most lipids are transported in the blood as part of the structure called....
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lipoproteins
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Carbohydrate digestion begins in the....
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mouth
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Protein that acts as a hormone is ...
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Insulin
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Hormone that corrects hyperglycemic state...
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Insulin
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Dietary fiber may play a role in the prevention of ________ cancer
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Colon
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Kwashiorkor usually is associated with deficiency of....
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protein
