Biology 1322 Exam 1 Study Cards With
Complete Solutions
The typical American diet is usually high in - ANSWER meats and potatoes
Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are considered - ANSWER macronutrients
How many kilocalories are in 21 grams of fat? - ANSWER 189
Which nutrient contains the most calories per gram? - ANSWER lipids
Vitamins contain _______ kcal/g. - ANSWER 0
By the time we reach adulthood, we have formed a core group of food that
contains _____ basic items, which account for 75% of our food preferences and
intake. - ANSWER about 100
Which is a fat-soluble vitamin? - ANSWER D
Alcohol contains _______ kcal/g. - ANSWER 7
The starches and sugars found in grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits are -
ANSWER Carbohydrates
Essential nutrients - ANSWER Must be obtained through diet
How many grams of carbohydrate are in a product that contains 160 calories
from carbohydrates? - ANSWER 40
How many kilocalories are in a meal that contains 20 grams of fat, 15 grams of
protein, and 80 grams of carbohydrate? - ANSWER 560
Three ounces of cooked meat could be represented as - ANSWER the equivilant
of a deck of cards
Exchange Lists were originally developed to help people with - ANSWER
Diabetes
A grain product with added thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and iron to
replace those nutrients lost or diminished in food processing is - ANSWER
enriched
, Ingredients on food labels should be listed in order of - ANSWER highest
concentration to lowest concentration
Which nutrient is not required to be posted on the Nutrition Facts panel? -
ANSWER Water
A food that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition is known as a -
ANSWER Functional Food
What best describes a short-lived, highly reactive chemical that can have
detrimental effects on cells? - ANSWER Free Radical
A substance continually produced in our cells that, over time, may cause
damage to DNA and other important cell structures is known as a - ANSWER
free radical
Compounds that help plants resist the attacks of bacteria and fungi, the ravages
of free radicals, and increased levels of ultraviolet light from the sun are -
ANSWER phytochemicals
Taking supplements with folic acid will primarily help - ANSWER pregnant and
breast-feeding women
Herbal blends are - ANSWER none of the above
Which of the following is not a good question to consider prior to buying a
supplement? - ANSWER all of the above are good questions
Bioflavonoids are - ANSWER naturally occuring plant chemicals
Curing and pickling agents such as nitrates are added to - ANSWER bacon and
hot dogs to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum
According to the text, GRAS means - ANSWER Generally Recognized As Safe
The breaking apart of foods into smaller and smaller units is called - ANSWER
digestion
Failure of the _______________ sphincter will cause food to slide from the stomach
back into the esophagus. - ANSWER esophageal
Which of the following is not one of the three parts of the small intestine? -
ANSWER macrodenum
Most fat-soluble nutrients are absorbed in the - ANSWER lymphatic system
Complete Solutions
The typical American diet is usually high in - ANSWER meats and potatoes
Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are considered - ANSWER macronutrients
How many kilocalories are in 21 grams of fat? - ANSWER 189
Which nutrient contains the most calories per gram? - ANSWER lipids
Vitamins contain _______ kcal/g. - ANSWER 0
By the time we reach adulthood, we have formed a core group of food that
contains _____ basic items, which account for 75% of our food preferences and
intake. - ANSWER about 100
Which is a fat-soluble vitamin? - ANSWER D
Alcohol contains _______ kcal/g. - ANSWER 7
The starches and sugars found in grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits are -
ANSWER Carbohydrates
Essential nutrients - ANSWER Must be obtained through diet
How many grams of carbohydrate are in a product that contains 160 calories
from carbohydrates? - ANSWER 40
How many kilocalories are in a meal that contains 20 grams of fat, 15 grams of
protein, and 80 grams of carbohydrate? - ANSWER 560
Three ounces of cooked meat could be represented as - ANSWER the equivilant
of a deck of cards
Exchange Lists were originally developed to help people with - ANSWER
Diabetes
A grain product with added thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and iron to
replace those nutrients lost or diminished in food processing is - ANSWER
enriched
, Ingredients on food labels should be listed in order of - ANSWER highest
concentration to lowest concentration
Which nutrient is not required to be posted on the Nutrition Facts panel? -
ANSWER Water
A food that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition is known as a -
ANSWER Functional Food
What best describes a short-lived, highly reactive chemical that can have
detrimental effects on cells? - ANSWER Free Radical
A substance continually produced in our cells that, over time, may cause
damage to DNA and other important cell structures is known as a - ANSWER
free radical
Compounds that help plants resist the attacks of bacteria and fungi, the ravages
of free radicals, and increased levels of ultraviolet light from the sun are -
ANSWER phytochemicals
Taking supplements with folic acid will primarily help - ANSWER pregnant and
breast-feeding women
Herbal blends are - ANSWER none of the above
Which of the following is not a good question to consider prior to buying a
supplement? - ANSWER all of the above are good questions
Bioflavonoids are - ANSWER naturally occuring plant chemicals
Curing and pickling agents such as nitrates are added to - ANSWER bacon and
hot dogs to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum
According to the text, GRAS means - ANSWER Generally Recognized As Safe
The breaking apart of foods into smaller and smaller units is called - ANSWER
digestion
Failure of the _______________ sphincter will cause food to slide from the stomach
back into the esophagus. - ANSWER esophageal
Which of the following is not one of the three parts of the small intestine? -
ANSWER macrodenum
Most fat-soluble nutrients are absorbed in the - ANSWER lymphatic system
