Straighterline Nutrition Final Exam Latest
Update Correct Questions And
Answers(100 Verified) 2026/2027|Graded
A+
What is the major monosaccharide found in the human body? ANSWER glucose
Which of these is a complex carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the human
digestiveprocess? ANSWER fiber
What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010? ANSWER to help
Americans choose an overall healthful diet
How much moderate intensity exercise is recommended in order to decrease an individual'srisk
of chronic disease? ANSWER 30 minutes per day
What is an advantage of fat as a source of fuel for exercise? ANSWER It supplies more thantwice
the energy of carbohydrates
In the human body, when is glycogen synthesis greatest? ANSWER immediately
followingexercise* what is the first step in the production of energy from food? ANSWER
anaerobic
,breakdown of glucose in the cytoplasm a cell's genetic material is contained in its ANSWER
nucleus
the primary functions of epithelial tissue in the lining of the respiratory tract are to ANSWER
secrete important substances, absorb nutrients, and excrete waste*
what happens in the human body when too much Vitamin C is consumed via supplements?
ANSWER It is excreted in the feces and urine
what substances manufactured by the endocrine glands act as chemical messengers in the
body? ANSWER hormones
what is the term for the partially digested food mixture as it leaves the stomach and enters the
small intestine? ANSWER chyme
how does the body regulate blood glucose levels after a meal? ANSWER insulin is released
from the pancreas which of these is the only animal derived food that contains a significant
amount of
carbohydrates? ANSWER milk which enzyme breaks down carbohydrate?
ANSWER amylase what product is formed as a result of the incomplete breakdown of fat when
carbohydrates are
not available to the body? ANSWER ketones
,which type of fats can raise the low density lipoprotein (LDL) level in the blood? ANSWER
saturated
which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease? ANSWER blood pressure >
138/89 mg HG*
if a 100 calorie serving of food has 10 grams of fat, what percentage of the calories in that food
is fat? ANSWER 90% plant proteins are considered incomplete when they are missing which of
these? ANSWER
essential amino acids edema can be caused by a lack of which substance in the bloodstream?
ANSWER protein the enzymatic digestion of protein begins in the ANSWER stomach
based on the RDA, how many grams of protein would a healthy 125 pound woman need daily?
ANSWER 46
which of the following is closely correlated with an increase in basal metabolic rate? ANSWER
having greater lean body mass*
joe is 25 years old and weighs 154 pounds. What would be Joe's 24 hour estimated basal
metabolic rate? ANSWER 1680 kcal/24 hours*
, which term refers to the minimum amount of energy required to maintain the body at rest?
ANSWER basal metabolism what theory proposes that everyone has a genetically determined
body weight that is
maintained through internal controls? ANSWER set point theory in which list are allof the
vitamins fat soluble? ANSWER Vitamins A,D,E,K what is the primary role of vitamin D in the
body? ANSWER to help regulate calcium andbone metabolism where is most vitamin A stored in
the body? ANSWER liver which vitaminis synthesized in the skin with exposure to UVB rays?
ANSWER vitamin D iron absorption isenhanced by the consumption of ANSWER oranges why
does an increase in energyexpenditure require an increase in B complex vitamins? ANSWER
they are involved in carb,fat, and protein metabolism what compound is necessary for the
absorption of Vitamin B
12? ANSWER intrinsic factor how does sodium maintain appropriate fluid balance in the body?
ANSWER in osmosis,
sodium acts as the major positive ion in the extracellular fluid* which mineral is importantin
regulating the human heartbeat? ANSWER potassium goiter is caused by a deficiency of
ANSWER iodine
while Jim was running a marathon he lost 2.5 pounds. How much fluid should Jim have
consumed to prevent dehydration? ANSWER 50 60 ounces
Update Correct Questions And
Answers(100 Verified) 2026/2027|Graded
A+
What is the major monosaccharide found in the human body? ANSWER glucose
Which of these is a complex carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the human
digestiveprocess? ANSWER fiber
What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010? ANSWER to help
Americans choose an overall healthful diet
How much moderate intensity exercise is recommended in order to decrease an individual'srisk
of chronic disease? ANSWER 30 minutes per day
What is an advantage of fat as a source of fuel for exercise? ANSWER It supplies more thantwice
the energy of carbohydrates
In the human body, when is glycogen synthesis greatest? ANSWER immediately
followingexercise* what is the first step in the production of energy from food? ANSWER
anaerobic
,breakdown of glucose in the cytoplasm a cell's genetic material is contained in its ANSWER
nucleus
the primary functions of epithelial tissue in the lining of the respiratory tract are to ANSWER
secrete important substances, absorb nutrients, and excrete waste*
what happens in the human body when too much Vitamin C is consumed via supplements?
ANSWER It is excreted in the feces and urine
what substances manufactured by the endocrine glands act as chemical messengers in the
body? ANSWER hormones
what is the term for the partially digested food mixture as it leaves the stomach and enters the
small intestine? ANSWER chyme
how does the body regulate blood glucose levels after a meal? ANSWER insulin is released
from the pancreas which of these is the only animal derived food that contains a significant
amount of
carbohydrates? ANSWER milk which enzyme breaks down carbohydrate?
ANSWER amylase what product is formed as a result of the incomplete breakdown of fat when
carbohydrates are
not available to the body? ANSWER ketones
,which type of fats can raise the low density lipoprotein (LDL) level in the blood? ANSWER
saturated
which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease? ANSWER blood pressure >
138/89 mg HG*
if a 100 calorie serving of food has 10 grams of fat, what percentage of the calories in that food
is fat? ANSWER 90% plant proteins are considered incomplete when they are missing which of
these? ANSWER
essential amino acids edema can be caused by a lack of which substance in the bloodstream?
ANSWER protein the enzymatic digestion of protein begins in the ANSWER stomach
based on the RDA, how many grams of protein would a healthy 125 pound woman need daily?
ANSWER 46
which of the following is closely correlated with an increase in basal metabolic rate? ANSWER
having greater lean body mass*
joe is 25 years old and weighs 154 pounds. What would be Joe's 24 hour estimated basal
metabolic rate? ANSWER 1680 kcal/24 hours*
, which term refers to the minimum amount of energy required to maintain the body at rest?
ANSWER basal metabolism what theory proposes that everyone has a genetically determined
body weight that is
maintained through internal controls? ANSWER set point theory in which list are allof the
vitamins fat soluble? ANSWER Vitamins A,D,E,K what is the primary role of vitamin D in the
body? ANSWER to help regulate calcium andbone metabolism where is most vitamin A stored in
the body? ANSWER liver which vitaminis synthesized in the skin with exposure to UVB rays?
ANSWER vitamin D iron absorption isenhanced by the consumption of ANSWER oranges why
does an increase in energyexpenditure require an increase in B complex vitamins? ANSWER
they are involved in carb,fat, and protein metabolism what compound is necessary for the
absorption of Vitamin B
12? ANSWER intrinsic factor how does sodium maintain appropriate fluid balance in the body?
ANSWER in osmosis,
sodium acts as the major positive ion in the extracellular fluid* which mineral is importantin
regulating the human heartbeat? ANSWER potassium goiter is caused by a deficiency of
ANSWER iodine
while Jim was running a marathon he lost 2.5 pounds. How much fluid should Jim have
consumed to prevent dehydration? ANSWER 50 60 ounces
