Which compound is missing four or more hydrogen atoms?
a. Monounsaturated fatty acid
b. Polyunsaturated fatty acid
c. Long-chain saturated fatty acid
d. Short-chain saturated fatty acid
e. Triglycerides
Jamie, a vegetarian, is trying to plan a healthy diet according to the USDA Food
Patterns. Which protein foods would be the best nutrient choices for one day?
a.2 pieces bacon, 1/2can tuna, 2 pieces bread
b.1/2cup rice, 2 tbsp low sugar jam or jelly, 2 pieces bread
c.1/2cup black beans, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 c spinach
d.1 skinless chicken breast, 2 egg whites, meal replacement bar
e.1 egg, one cup leaf lettuce, 2 ounces fatty fish
The purpose of bicarbonate in the digestive process is to ____.
a. raise the pH of chime
b. lower the pH of chime
c. hydrolyze large peptides
d. increase peristalsis
e. reduce risk of vomiting
Which of the following is true of malnutrition in children?
a. Children with kwashiorkor typically have edema.
b. Children with marasmus often have fatty livers.
c. Kwashiorkor results mainly from energy inadequacy.
d. Marasmus results mainly from protein inadequacy.
e. Children with marasmus often have changes in the color of their hair and skin.
Which activity is more effective in preventing the formation of dental caries than
restricting intake of sugary foods?
a. regular tooth brushing and flossing
b. consuming more raisins between meals
c. substituting honey or raw sugar for table sugar
d. spreading out the intake of snack foods throughout the day
e. drinking beverages when consuming sugary foods
What percentage of people’s salt intake comes from salt added during cooking and at
the table?
a. 5
b. 15
c. 50
d. 75
e. 90
According to the USDA Food Patterns, which protein food should be most limited?
a.shrimp
b.baked beans
c.peanut butter
d.skinless chicken
e.eggs
What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
a. It absorbs water.
b. It inhibits peristalsis.
c. It neutralizes the food mass.
d. It creates an optimum acidity.
e. It prevents relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.
Which food group is typically consumed in amounts greater than recommended by the
USDA?
a.dairy
b.fruits
c.vegetables
d.protein foods
e.whole grains
Which of the following describes a characteristic of fat use during physical activity?
a. It is released as fatty acids from internal fat stores and subcutaneous fat.
b. Upon commencement of an activity, blood fatty acids rise to provide an immediate
source of fuel.
c. Fat that is present within the muscle fiber represents the primary source of energy for
that muscle.
d. After consumption of a high-fat diet for at least 3 days, physical activities are
performed as efficiently as from intake of a high-carbohydrate diet.
e. Sports nutrition experts recommend that athletes consume less than 15 percent of
their energy from fat to meet nutrient and energy needs.
How much iron does a person donating a pint of blood lose?
a. 0.5 mg
b. 1.5 mg
c. 2.5 mg
d. 3.5 mg
e. 4.5 mg
What is intestinal ischemia?
a. Reduced blood flow to the intestines
b. Chronic episodes of reverse peristalsis
c. Construction of intestinal lymph supply
d. Inflammation of two or more sphincter muscles
e. Severe and repeated episodes of intestinal blockage
What is the life expectancy of black males and females in the United States?
a. 72 (males), 78 years (females)
b. 78 (males), 85 years (females)
c. 81 (males), 86 years (females)
d. 85 (males), 89 years (females)
e. 90 (males), 93 years (females)
What is one benefit of using a large sample size in an experiment?
a.Chance variation is less likely to affect the results.
b.The possibility of a placebo effect is eliminated.
c.The experiment will be double-blind.
d.The control group will be similar to the experimental group.
e.Experimenter bias is less likely to have an effect.
Approximately how many people in the United States are killed by foodborne illness
each year?
a. 1,000
b. 3,000
c. 5,000
d. 7,000
e. 9,000
Worldwide, how many preschool age children go blind each year due to vitamin A
deficiency?
a.250,000
b.500,000
c.750,000
d.1,000,000
e.1,250,000
What is the function of adipose cell hormone-sensitive lipase?
a. Hydrolyzes hormones involved in fat breakdown
b. Synthesizes new adipose cells from simple fatty acids
c. Hydrolyzes triglycerides to provide fatty acids for other cells
d. Synthesizes long-chain fatty acids to provide precursors for other cells
e. Regulation of blood pressure and blood clotting
Which food supplies only discretionary kcalories?
a.bagel
b.raisins
c.grape jelly
d.peanut butter
e.100% fruit juice
____________________ involves training the muscles to store as much glycogen as
they can, while supplying the dietary glucose to enable them to do so.
Discuss in detail the digestion, absorption, and transport of dietary lipids, including the
sterols.
The iron overload disorder known as ____________________ is caused by a genetic
failure to prevent unneeded iron in the diet from being absorbed.
The conversion of protein to glucose is called ____________________.
Compounds that can be converted to vitamins in the body are called
____________________.
Discuss how biodiversity is changing and how this affects food production.
Severe malnutrition characterized by failure to grow and develop, edema, changes in
the pigmentation of hair and skin, fatty liver, anemia, and apathy is called
____________________