BIOL 1322 EXAM 1 CHAPTERS 1 – 3 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
___ is digested to glucose and fructose in the stomach Correct
Answers Sucrose
___ is the leading cause of preventable death in the United
States Correct Answers Tobacco
____ are blood vessels that carry nutrient- rich blood from the
heart throughout the body to the tissues Correct Answers
capillaries
____ is the psychological desire to eat. Correct Answers
Appetite
____ refers to the traditonal foods eaten by the people of a
particular culture. Correct Answers Ethnic Cuisine
______ protects the lining of the digestive tract from gastric
juices and digestive enzymes. Correct Answers mucus
_________ are due to spasms in the muscle at the base of the
lungs. Correct Answers hiccups
__________ is a style of Chinese cooking characterized by
steaming and stir-frying, and therefore tends to be the lowest in
fat. Correct Answers Cantonese
____________ is the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to
meet the requirement for the nutrient in half of the people of a
,specific age and gender. Correct Answers Estimated Average
Requirement (EAR)
A ____ study minimizes the chances that the results are due to a
placebo effect or to bias on the part of the researcher. Correct
Answers Controlled and randomized
A ______ food is one that is low in calories compared to the
amount of nutrients it contains. Correct Answers nutrient-dense
A cup of skim milk has 8 grams of protein and the Daily Value
for protein is 50 grams. What is the % Daily Value for protein in
a cup of milk? Correct Answers 16 percent
A diet that does not overemphasize any food type or nutrient at
the expense of another is following which characteristic of a
healthy diet? Correct Answers Balance
A double cheeseburger with bacon contains 44 grams of protein,
28 grams of carbohydrate, and 39 grams of fat. What percentage
of calories in the sandwich comes from fat? Correct Answers
55 percent
A food label can make a health claim for sugar alcohols.
Consuming this nutrient is associated with a lower risk of ____.
Correct Answers tooth decay
A food product is high in soluable fiber which means the food
label can make the health claim consuming it is associated with
a lowered risk of ____. Correct Answers heart disease
, A new requirement to the Nutrition Facts panel is the addition of
____. Correct Answers added sugars
A slice of pizza contains 24 grams of carbohydrate, 14 grams of
fat, and 8 grams of protein. How many total calories would the
slice of pie provide? Correct Answers 254 Calories
A sound strategy for Zoe and her parents regarding MyPlate is
to ____. Correct Answers Add variety by choosing different
foods within the food groups
A statement linking the nutritional profile of a food to a reduced
risk of a particular disease is known as a _______. Correct
Answers health claim
A(n) ____ examines populations to determine food patterns and
health patterns and health status over time. Correct Answers
Epidemiological study
Access to an abundance of foods has been shown to contribute
to increased rates of ________. Correct Answers degenerative
diseases
According to "The Longevity Game" by Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company, which trait or behavior is most likely
to add to the average life expectancy? Correct Answers being
female
According to MyPlate guidelines, which food portion exceeds
the equivalent of 1 ounce from the protein food groups? Correct
Answers Three tablespoons peanut butter
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
___ is digested to glucose and fructose in the stomach Correct
Answers Sucrose
___ is the leading cause of preventable death in the United
States Correct Answers Tobacco
____ are blood vessels that carry nutrient- rich blood from the
heart throughout the body to the tissues Correct Answers
capillaries
____ is the psychological desire to eat. Correct Answers
Appetite
____ refers to the traditonal foods eaten by the people of a
particular culture. Correct Answers Ethnic Cuisine
______ protects the lining of the digestive tract from gastric
juices and digestive enzymes. Correct Answers mucus
_________ are due to spasms in the muscle at the base of the
lungs. Correct Answers hiccups
__________ is a style of Chinese cooking characterized by
steaming and stir-frying, and therefore tends to be the lowest in
fat. Correct Answers Cantonese
____________ is the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to
meet the requirement for the nutrient in half of the people of a
,specific age and gender. Correct Answers Estimated Average
Requirement (EAR)
A ____ study minimizes the chances that the results are due to a
placebo effect or to bias on the part of the researcher. Correct
Answers Controlled and randomized
A ______ food is one that is low in calories compared to the
amount of nutrients it contains. Correct Answers nutrient-dense
A cup of skim milk has 8 grams of protein and the Daily Value
for protein is 50 grams. What is the % Daily Value for protein in
a cup of milk? Correct Answers 16 percent
A diet that does not overemphasize any food type or nutrient at
the expense of another is following which characteristic of a
healthy diet? Correct Answers Balance
A double cheeseburger with bacon contains 44 grams of protein,
28 grams of carbohydrate, and 39 grams of fat. What percentage
of calories in the sandwich comes from fat? Correct Answers
55 percent
A food label can make a health claim for sugar alcohols.
Consuming this nutrient is associated with a lower risk of ____.
Correct Answers tooth decay
A food product is high in soluable fiber which means the food
label can make the health claim consuming it is associated with
a lowered risk of ____. Correct Answers heart disease
, A new requirement to the Nutrition Facts panel is the addition of
____. Correct Answers added sugars
A slice of pizza contains 24 grams of carbohydrate, 14 grams of
fat, and 8 grams of protein. How many total calories would the
slice of pie provide? Correct Answers 254 Calories
A sound strategy for Zoe and her parents regarding MyPlate is
to ____. Correct Answers Add variety by choosing different
foods within the food groups
A statement linking the nutritional profile of a food to a reduced
risk of a particular disease is known as a _______. Correct
Answers health claim
A(n) ____ examines populations to determine food patterns and
health patterns and health status over time. Correct Answers
Epidemiological study
Access to an abundance of foods has been shown to contribute
to increased rates of ________. Correct Answers degenerative
diseases
According to "The Longevity Game" by Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company, which trait or behavior is most likely
to add to the average life expectancy? Correct Answers being
female
According to MyPlate guidelines, which food portion exceeds
the equivalent of 1 ounce from the protein food groups? Correct
Answers Three tablespoons peanut butter
