Which nutrient is an example of a macronutrient?
a.proteins
b.minerals
c.water-soluble vitamins
d.fat-soluble vitamins
e.water
What is the function of lipoprotein lipase?
a. Synthesizes lipoproteins in liver cells
b. Synthesizes triglycerides in adipose cells
c. Assembles lipid particles into chylomicrons
d. Hydrolyzes blood triglycerides for uptake into cells
e. Stimulates the release of triglycerides from the liver
Which product provides abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids?
a. Palm oil
b. Walnut oil
c. Soybean oil
d. Flaxseed oil
e. Corn oil
What disorder is associated with the body’s breakdown of purines?
a. Gout
b. Dysphagia
c. Sarcopenia
d. Senile dementia
e. Macular degeneration
What proportion of persons in the U.S., age 65 and older, have a cataract?
a. About 1 in 50
b. About 1 in 20
c. About 1 in 10
d. About 1 in 5
e. More than half
What percentage of the world’s children under the age of 5 have low weight for their
height?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
e. 25
The major function of lipoprotein lipase is to
a.assist bile in the digestion of dietary lipids.
b.remove triglycerides from blood for storage.
c.trigger adipokine release from adipose tissue.
d.release triglycerides from storage within adipocytes.
e.stimulate the release of gherlin and leptin.
What is the approximate energy content (kcal/g) of most sugar alcohols?
a. 0
b. 0.2 to 2.6
c. 3.2 to 4.8
d. 6.2 to 9.4
e. 10.3 to 15.8
In the MyPlate icon, which nutrient is shown as a separate food group?
a.fat
b.dairy
c.carbohydrate
d.micronutrients
e.discretionary-calorie foods
The word “marasmus”means
a. terribly thin.
b. without muscle.
c. dying away.
d. empty stomach.
e. lacking food.
What is an acceptable range of weight (lbs) of a healthy newborn infant?
a. 4-4 ½
b. 5-6
c. 6 1/2-8
d. 8 1/2-10
e. 10 1/2-12
The extent to which an environmental contaminant lingers in the environment or body
is referred to as
a. persistence.
b. degradation rate.
c. binding capacity.
d. constancy.
e. perseverance.
Where do the TCA cycle reactions take place?
a. Golgi bodies
b. Endoplasmic reticulum
c. Nucleus of the mitochondria
d. Inner compartment of the mitochondria
e. Outer membrane of the Golgi bodies
Spherical complexes of emulsified fats are known as ____.
a. micelles
b. chylomicrons
c. monolipomicrons
d. endogenous bilayer aggregates
e. polymerized lipids
Which of the following represents current knowledge of the role of vitamin and mineral
supplements in physical performance?
a. When taken right before an event, they have been shown to benefit performance.
b. Moderate amounts have been shown to improve the performance of most elite
athletes.
c. They may be beneficial for athletes who struggle to meet their energy requirements.
d. Except perhaps for iron, they are needed in high amounts to meet the needs of
athletes exposed to hot and humid weather conditions.
e. While helpful for elite athletes, there is little evidence to support their use in the
average, recreational athlete.
The niacin-deficiency disease, ____________________, produces the symptoms of
diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and eventually death
____________________ is a pair of two glucose molecules.
Risk factors for chronic disease tend to ____________________ and tend to
____________________.
The supply of amino acids derived from either food proteins or body proteins that
collect in the cells and circulating blood and stand ready to be incorporated in proteins
and other compounds or used for energy is called the ____________________.
Provide a brief definition of a vitamin.
____________________ is a craving to consume nonfood items.
____________________ reflects a diet that provides sufficient energy and enough of all
the nutrients to meet the needs of healthy people.
Explain the differences among amino acids that are classified as essential, nonessential,
or conditionally essential.
Explain the difference between satiety and satiation. Give examples of nutrients with a
high or low satiating index.