Chapters 5 6 7 & 18) Questions With Complete Solutions
A compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen with 3
fatty acids attached to a molecule of glycerol would be known as
a Correct Answers Triglyceride
A lacto-ovo vegetarian wishing to ensure a liberal intake of
linolenic acid should consume Correct Answers Canola Oil and
Walnuts.
A meal providing 1200 kcalories contains 10 g of saturated fats,
14 g of monounsaturated fats, and 20 g of polyunsaturated fats.
What is the percentage of energy supplied by the lipids? Correct
Answers 33
A person with fruity odor on the breath demonstrates evidence
of metabolic Correct Answers Ketosis
According to the Dietary Guidelines, what should be the
maximum daily intake of cholesterol on a 2500-k-calorie diet?
Correct Answers 300 mg of Cholesterol and 2300 mg for
sodium
According to the DRI, what is the upper limit of fat (g) that may
be consumed by a healthy person requiring 3000 kcalories per
day? Correct Answers 117
After digestion of proteins, what products are absorbed into the
circulation? Correct Answers Amino acids, and a few
dipeptides
, After the first day or so of fasting, which of the following is
most depleted in the body? Correct Answers Glycogen
An omega-3 fatty acid has its first double bond on the Correct
Answers Third carbon from the methyl end.
Approximately how many ATP molecules are synthesized from
the complete oxidation of a molecule of palmitic acid? Correct
Answers 129
Approximately how many different amino acids are used in the
synthesis of body proteins? Correct Answers 20 - 9 essential 11
non-Essential
Approximately how many grams of fat would be contained in an
800-kcalorie meal that provides 50% of the energy from
carbohydrate, 20% from protein, and the remainder from fat?
Correct Answers 27
Approximately how many molecules of ATP are generated from
the complete oxidation of one molecule of glucose? Correct
Answers 36 molecules of ATP
Approximately how many weeks can the body remain alive after
a person begins fasting? Correct Answers 8
Approximately what percentage of children worldwide have
protein-energy malnutrition? Correct Answers 25%