HCCS BIOL 1322 Final Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
What are the AMDR ranges for carbs fat and protein?
Carbs 45-65% Fat 20-35% Protein 10-35%
How many calories per gram do carbs protein and fat provide?
Carbs 4 Protein 4 Fat 9
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
Primary energy source especially for the brain
What is the main function of protein?
Build and repair body tissues and enzymes hormones
What element is found in protein but not carbs or fats?
Nitrogen
What are essential amino acids?
Amino acids the body cannot make must be obtained from diet
What is a complete protein?
Protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids
What are lipids mainly used for in the body?
Energy storage hormone production vitamin absorption
, What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated are solid at room temp unsaturated are liquid
What are trans fats?
Hydrogenated unsaturated fats that increase heart disease risk
What is LDL cholesterol?
Bad cholesterol that deposits in arteries
What is HDL cholesterol?
Good cholesterol that removes cholesterol from blood to liver
What is atherosclerosis?
Plaque buildup in arteries leading to heart disease and stroke
What is the main function of insulin?
Lowers blood glucose by helping cells absorb glucose
What is the function of glucagon?
Raises blood glucose by releasing stored glucose
What is metabolic syndrome?
Cluster of risk factors including high BP high glucose and abdominal fat
What is the danger zone for bacteria growth?
40°F to 140°F
What temperature should food be cooked to?
165°F minimum
Correct Answers
What are the AMDR ranges for carbs fat and protein?
Carbs 45-65% Fat 20-35% Protein 10-35%
How many calories per gram do carbs protein and fat provide?
Carbs 4 Protein 4 Fat 9
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
Primary energy source especially for the brain
What is the main function of protein?
Build and repair body tissues and enzymes hormones
What element is found in protein but not carbs or fats?
Nitrogen
What are essential amino acids?
Amino acids the body cannot make must be obtained from diet
What is a complete protein?
Protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids
What are lipids mainly used for in the body?
Energy storage hormone production vitamin absorption
, What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated are solid at room temp unsaturated are liquid
What are trans fats?
Hydrogenated unsaturated fats that increase heart disease risk
What is LDL cholesterol?
Bad cholesterol that deposits in arteries
What is HDL cholesterol?
Good cholesterol that removes cholesterol from blood to liver
What is atherosclerosis?
Plaque buildup in arteries leading to heart disease and stroke
What is the main function of insulin?
Lowers blood glucose by helping cells absorb glucose
What is the function of glucagon?
Raises blood glucose by releasing stored glucose
What is metabolic syndrome?
Cluster of risk factors including high BP high glucose and abdominal fat
What is the danger zone for bacteria growth?
40°F to 140°F
What temperature should food be cooked to?
165°F minimum
