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Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are

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milk, ready-to-eat cereal, bottled water, soft drinks, and bread

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Which of the following is not a class of essential nutrients?

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Alcohol

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Which of the following nutrition-related diseases is not one of the three leading causes of death in the United States?

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Diabetes

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Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?

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Lipids and Oils

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Certain nutrients provide us with energy. Some are important for growth and development. Others act to keep body functions running smoothly. Which of the following nutrients doesnot promote growth and development as its primary function?

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Carbohydrates

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What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?

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Beta blockers

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The essential nutrients

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cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed to maintain health

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The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences advocates that 10% to 35% of calories come from protein and ________________ from carbohydrate.

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45% to 65%

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Fibers belong to the class of nutrients known as

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Carbohydrates

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Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?

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Enable chemical processes in the body

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Minerals can

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Become part of the body structural systems.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of carbohydrates?

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Contain more kilocalories than protein.

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Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?

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Supply a concentrated form of fuel for the body

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A warning sign or symptom of alcohol poisoning is

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semiconsciousness or unconsciousness.

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Gram for gram, which provides the most energy?

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Fats

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of protein?

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Most significant energy source for humans

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Which of the following yield greater than 4 kilocalories per gram?

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Plant Fats

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Which of the following is not true about water?

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Provides energy

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Which of the following is true about the energy content of nutrients?

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Carbohydrates and proteins supply 4 kilocalories per gram.

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A kilocalorie is a measure of

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Heat energy

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A serving of bleu cheese dressing containing 23 grams of fat would yield _____ kilocalories from fat.

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207 =(23*9)

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A meal consisting of a cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate shake provides a total of 1,120 kilocalories. Forty-eight percent of the energy in the meal is from carbohydrate and 13 percent is from protein. How many kilocalories of fat does the meal contain?

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437

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A large hamburger (e.g., Whopper) sandwich contains 628 kilocalories and 36 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?

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52%

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Which of the following does not regulate body processes?

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Carbohydrates

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Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are not digested in the stomach or small intestine?

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Dietary fiber

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Healthy People 2020 was designed to

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eliminate health disparities, improve access to health education and quality health care, and strengthen public health services.

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Which of the following is true about the North American diet?

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Approximately half of our carbohydrates come from simple sugars.

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The "Freshman 15" is the term used to describe the

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amount of weight (in pounds) typically gained during freshman year of college

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Which of the following contain no calories?

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Vitamins

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Which of the following is not a simple carbohydrate?

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starch

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Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?

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Alcohol, carbohydrates, lipids, protein

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Which of the following terms describes psychological influences that encourage us to find and eat food?

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appetite

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Current factors that can influence American food habits negatively are

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social changes that are leading to a general time shortage for many of us.

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Recent studies clearly indicate an association between TV advertising of foods and drinks and ______________________, especially in the United States.

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the prevalence of childhood obesity

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It is estimated that obesity kills more than ____________ Americans a year.

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50,000

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Which of the following is not one of the six categories of Healthy People 2020: Nutrition and Weight Status Objectives?

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Calcium Deficiency

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The 2012 Food and Health Survey indicated that after taste, __________ is now the number two reason why people choose the food they do.

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cost

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True or false: The cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cabbage, and kale.

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TRUE

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To reduce their risk for many chronic diseases, Americans should limit their intakes of

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phytochemicals

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Water would be adequate for replenishing lost fluids for which of the following athletes? Select all that apply.

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A runner who completes a 5-kilometer race in 28 minutes. A swimmer who trains in the pool for 45 minutes. (60 minutes of activity or less, water is sufficient)

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Which of the following adults is engaging in binge drinking? Select all that apply.

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A woman who drinks six 5-fl oz glasses of wine at a cocktail party, A man who drinks a six-pack of 12-fl oz botles of beer at a cookout

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Which of the following are among the six classes of essential nutrients? Select all that apply.

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essential nutrients include carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water.

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Which of the following are examples of phytochemicals?

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carotenoids, flavonoids, resveratrol

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Pat purchases a 2-liter bottle of root beer. This would be approximately

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2 quarts

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Nutrition is

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the science that links food to health and disease.

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On average, Americans consume approximately ______% of total kilocalories as fat.

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33

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Which of the following nutrients can be broken down to provide energy? Select all that apply.

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Carbohydrate, protein, fat

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Which class of nutrients comprises 60% of body weight?

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water

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Which of the following are functions of the essential nutrients

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Provide energy; Promote growth, development, and mainenance; regulate body processes

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One cup of chocolate milk contains 15 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein. This cup of chocolate milk supplies ______ kilocalories.

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164

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A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kilocalories and 30 grams of fat. Approximately ______% of the total energy is provided by fat.

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19

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Shelby weighs 70 kilograms, which is _____ pounds.

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70 kg x 2.2 lb/kg = 154 lb

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Which of the following are potential health consequences of eating disorders?

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loss of mestrual periods; bone loss; heart abnormalities

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When the cells of the ______ are stimulated, the desire to eat subsides.

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satiety center of the brain

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A ______ is generally a fake medicine used to disguise the treatments of participants in an experiment.

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Placebo

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Which of the following most accurately describes the term epidemiology?

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A study of how disease rates vary among different population groups

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Which of the following accurately describes the term hypothesis

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An educated guess by a scientist to explain a phenomenon

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Over the past 50 years, rates of ______ have declined among American adults.

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death from cardiovascular disease

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The health status of "baby boomers" appears lower than that of the previous generation.

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true

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In the _________________ experimental design, neither the participants nor the researchers are aware of each participant's assignment (test or placebo) or the outcome of the study until it is completed.

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...

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Of the following, which is NOT an element of a community (local) food system?

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Organic vegetables at County Market

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Organic food

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is grown on farmland that meets very specific USDA rules

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A local food system can always be described by each of the following concepts EXCEPT

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better nutrition

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After FSHN 120 scores (for exams, quizzes, NAPs, extra credit - basically anything) have been posted in Compass, you have ____ to challenge the score

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...

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The distance a typical food travels from farm to table is

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1500-2500 miles

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Of the following, which is NOT an assumed benefit of a local food system?

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The food is grown on an organic farm

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Prarie Fruits Farms produces all of the following EXCEPT

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corn and soybeans

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What term is commonly used to describe foods that are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides?

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Organic

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All of the following EXCEPT ___ describe a sustainable food system

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Are the least expensive foods available???

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The local food system is ________ than the global food system

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worse than

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To gain credit, the FSHN 120, Journal entries must have _____ full days IN BETWEEN entries

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5

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Becky's office is _____ Bevier Hall

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386 A

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Becky's office hours are ___________

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1-2 PM MW

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Becky was a Peace Corps Volunteer in ______________

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the Philippines

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There are ___ exams in FSHN 120 and everyone will use their top ___ scores for final grade calculations.

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5/4 (?)

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The RDAs for nutrients are set

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to cover the needs of 97% - 98% of the population.

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Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

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Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs.

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Which meal contains foods from all food groups represented in MyPlate?

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Refried beans, onions, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a tortilla; orange; and water

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Ann Miles, a triathlete, wants to eat a health-promoting diet and achieve dietary adequacy. Which principles should she follow to achieve dietary proportionality?

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Consume a variety of foods from MyPlate's five major food groups every day.

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Which statement best describes the healthful diet principle of moderation?

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Pay attention to portion size and plan your entire day's diet so that you don't overconsume nutrient sources.

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Which statement best describes nutrient density?

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Consume foods that have the most nutrients when compared to their kilocalories.

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Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called

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anthropometry.

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Which of the following measures does NOT assess nutritional status?

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Psychoanalysis

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Which term describes failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that is inadequate to meet nutritional needs?

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Undernutrition

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The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of

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nearly all healthy persons

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The RDAs for nutrients generally are

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designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people

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Adequate intakes (AI)

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are established for nutrients for which there is not enough information to set RDAs

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You pick up a box of Cheerios cereal in the supermarket. The Nutrition Facts panel tells you that a 1-cup serving provides 25 percent of the ______ for iron.

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Daily Value

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One serving of Raisin Bran cereal contains 50 percent of the 18 mg Daily Value for iron. How much iron will one serving of your cereal provide

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9 mg

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A food label states that a serving of a particular product provies 20 percent of the daily value for fat. This means that

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a serving of this product provides about 13 grams of fat

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The term "Daily Values" on a food label refers to

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a generic standard set at or close to the highest RDA value or related nutrient standard

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The label on a package of Kool Aid indicates that it contains vitamin C. The amount listed is a percentage of the

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Daily Value

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According to MyPlate, consumption of foods from the Grains group should include

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at least half of the grain servings as whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta every day.

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According to MyPlate, an adult age 18 or older should consume how many cups of milk or milk equivalents per day on a 2,000-calorie diet?

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3

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EER refers to

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estimated calories needs for the average person of a specific height, weight, age, gender, and physical activity pattern

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Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the MyPlate Fruit group?

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Include plenty of fruit juices for your fruit servings.

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According to MyPlate, how much do you need from the Protein Foods group when consuming a 2,000-calorie diet?

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5 1/2 ounce-equivalents every day

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Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?

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Variety is the key to the plan.

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Margaret, an elderly woman, needs to limit her kilocalorie intake without sacrificing needed nutrients. Keeping in mind MyPlate, which of the following could she do?

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Carefully select foods rich in nutrients but low in kilocalories.

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Which of the following is NOT a wise application of MyPlate?

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Eliminating foods from the Fruits group to lose weight

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Nutrient density can be defined as the amount of

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a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of kilocalories in that serving.

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One cup of apple juice has 111 kilocalories and 1.4 mg of vitamin C. The same serving size of orange juice has 112 kilocalories and 124 mg of vitamin C. Which of the following is true regarding their nutrient density?

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Orange juice is more nutrient dense for vitamin C than apple juice.

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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend which of the following?

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Consume fewer foods with sodium (salt), saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, and refined grains

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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasize

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reduction of total calories, sugar-sweetened beverages, saturated fat, and sodium.

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Which of the following statements is consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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Balance the calories you eat with physical activity.

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Which of the following is NOT a limitation of nutritional assessments?

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Most nutrition assessments are time-consuming, costly, and do not provide valuable information.

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Jeff, a world-class triathlete, visits a dietitian to obtain sports nutrition advice. During his visit, Jeff is asked to recall what he ate for the past 24 hours. Which part of a nutritional assessment is this?

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Dietary assessment

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Missy visits a doctor because she feels tired most of the time, is easily distracted, and feels chilled. As part of her examination, Missy has blood drawn to be tested for concentrations of nutrients and their by-products. This part of the examination is the

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Biochemical evaluation

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Mrs. Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home. A dietitian conducted a nutritional assessment, noting the general appearance of Mrs. Mitchell's skin, eyes, and tongue. Which part of the assessment is this?

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Clinical examination

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Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day. She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

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overnutrition

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Which government agency is responsible for regulating most U.S. food labeling?

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Food and Drug Administration

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When looking at the ingredient label of a bottled spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that olive oil is

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the second most abundant ingredient by weight.

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By law, which of the following food items must display a nutrition facts label?

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Box of granola bars

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Which of the following is NOT required on a nutrition label?

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The amount per serving of all vitamins and minerals for which there is an RDA

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According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, the food and nutrients to increase are

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fruits, vegetables, low-fat milk, and whole grains.

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The number of servings to consume from each MyPlate food group depends on a person's

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age, gender, height, and weight

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The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

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MyPyramid

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RDAs are NOT used in food labeling because

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they are age- and gender-specific.

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Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing, peanut butter, or margarine is about the size of a

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Golf ball

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In order to make healthful and logical nutrition decisions, beware of

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testimonials about personal experience.

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The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid patterns dietary data from parts of the Mediterranean region that enjoy

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the lowest recorded rates of chronic diseases.

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Alan has been hospitalized and you are concerned about his nutritional status. Which of the following are ways to assess his nutritional status? Select all that apply.

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Compare his current body weight to his usual body weight. Take a blood sample to test for protein levels in the blood. Ask him to recall all the foods and beverages he has consumed over the past 24 hours. Write a diet order for a daily nutrition supplement.

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According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, adults should _______________ intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

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increase

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According to MyPlate, eggs belong in the ______ group

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protein

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When using MyPlate to choose fruits and vegetables, one should include a vitamin C source such as citrus fruit and a dark green vegetable each day, as a source of

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vitamin A

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Which of the following are major contributors of empty calories in American diets? Select all that apply.

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Sugar-sweetened beverages, Butter, Whole milk

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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming less than 10% calories from

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saturated fatty acids

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Which government agency is responsible for most U.S. food labeling?

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FDA

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The acronym DRI stands for

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Dietary Reference Intake.

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The acronym RDA stands for

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Recommended Dietary Allowance.

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Transmission of nerve impulses relies on the concentrations of ____ in the neuron

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sodium and potassium

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Which of the following is stored within the nucleus of the cell and acts as a code book for synthesizing specific proteins?

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DNA

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The constant turnover of body tissues requires the ______ supplied by carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

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chemical energy

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All of the following must be supplied by the diet to support the chemical processes of human physiology EXCEPT

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phytochemicals.

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To which body part does blood travel to pick up oxygen and release carbon dioxide?

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lungs

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The ___________________________ system is made up of several glands that act in the regulation of metabolism, reproduction, water balance, and many other functions.

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endocrine

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Which hormone functions in the regulation of the body's metabolic rate?

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thyroid hormone

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Bone, cartilage, muscle, and nerves are types of

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tissues.

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The ________________________ system shelters humans from threats such as diseases and toxins.

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immune

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What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?

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Epiglottis

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Which large blood vessel is the first to receive most recently eaten nutrients, transporting them to the liver?

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Hepatic portal vein

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system?

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Excretion of fat-soluble vitamins

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Nutrient-rich blood leaving the intestine goes by way of a vein to the

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liver

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After digestion and absorption, which circulatory system carries fat and fat-soluble vitamins?

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lymphatic

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Which of the following is a feature of the lymphatic system?

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It picks up and transports dietary lipids.

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Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system?

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It is important for transporting fat-soluble nutrients.

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Where does digestion begin

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Mouth

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All of the following are features of the epiglottis EXCEPT which one?

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It is the first GI tract sphincter.

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Most digestion takes place in the

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small intestine

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The stomach empties into the small intestine through the

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pyloric sphincter.

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What is one function of the pyloric sphincter?

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Prevents intestinal contents from backing up into the stomach

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What sphincter separates the small intestine from the large intestine?

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ilocecal

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The ring-like muscles that retard or prevent backflow of partially digested food in the gastrointestinal tract are called

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sphincters

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Which of the following is a description of chyme?

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"A watery mixture of partially digested food released by the stomach into the intestines "

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Which of the following is NOT a sphincter?

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Duodenal

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Which of the following is a function of sphincter muscles?

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Controls passage of food through the GI tract

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What substance helps suspend fat in a watery digestive mixture, making fat more available to digestive enzymes?

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bile

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Where are most digestive enzymes produced?

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Pancreas and small intestine

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Which of the following, upon digestion, is NOT normally absorbed directly into the bloodstream?

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fats

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Which of the following organs serves as a storage depot for many vitamins and minerals?

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Liver

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Which of the following body organs produces bile?

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Liver

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Peristalsis refers to

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muscular movement of materials through the GI tract.

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Which of the following is NOT a short-term storage site for carbohydrates in the body?

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brain

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The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called

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peristalsis.

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Which of the following is NOT considered part of the GI tract?

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Kidneys

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The study of the ways nutrients and food influence gene expression is called

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nutrigenomics.

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The study of how genes determine our nutritional requirements is called

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nutrigenetics

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What percentage of a meal has been absorbed by the time it leaves the small intestine?

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95%

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These protein-based substances enhance digestion by making chemical reactions more likely to happen

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enzymes

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Which of the following is true about digestive enzymes?

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Enzymes that work in the acidic environment of the stomach cannot work in the basic or alkaline environment of the small intestine and vice versa

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Excessive acid production in the stomach or upper small intestine could result in

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an ulcer

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Absorption of nutrients by intestinal cells occurs by all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT

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sustained absorption.

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The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to

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protect stomach cells from the acid and enzymes.

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When food enters the small intestine, a hormone stimulates the release of ______ from the pancreas

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bicarbonate

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Partially digested food that enters the small intestine from the stomach is called

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chyme

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Which of the following substances is primarily involved in the emulsification of fat to facilitate its digestion?

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bile

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The most active area for the absorption of nutrients into the body is the

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small intestine

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The villi of the small intestine

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provide an enormous surface area that facilitates absorption.

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In passive absorption, nutrients enter the cell

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from an area of higher solute concentration to one of lower concentration.

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A recurrent and serious form of heartburn is called

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gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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A function of the large intestine is to absorb

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Water and minerals

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Which of the following therapies is appropriate for treatment of occasional heartburn?

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antacids

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All of the following are characteristics of heartburn EXCEPT which one?

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It subsides when a person relaxes and lies down after a meal.

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Constipation can best be prevented by

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eating dietary fiber

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Which of the following is an important dietary recommendation for avoiding heartburn?

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Eat smaller meals that are lower in fat.

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Most stomach ulcers are caused by _____ infection

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Helicobacter pylori

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The walls of the small intestine are folded, and within the folds are fingerlike projections called

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villi

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Which absorptive process in the small intestine requires a carrier and energy to transport nutrients into absorptive cells?

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Active absorption

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When a nutrient moves freely from an area of higher solute concentration into an absorptive cell where the concentration is lower, this is called

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Passive Diffusion

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When a nutrient moves, with the help of a carrier, from an area of higher solute concentration into an absorpive cell where the concentration is lower, this is called

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Facilitated diffusion

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A compound that allows for communication between one cell and the next is a

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neurotransmitter

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The organelles that are known as the "power plants" or the "powerhouses" of the cell are the

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mitochondria.

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The components of feces include which of the following? Select all that apply.

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water, bacterial cells, fiber, worn-out intestinal cells

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