Final Exam: Straighterline Introduction to Nutrition (2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A

Final Exam: Straighterline Introduction to Nutrition (2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: which type of fats can raise the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level in the blood? Answer: saturated Q: which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease? Answer: blood pressure > 138/89 mg HG* Q: if a 100-calorie serving of food has 10 grams of fat, what percentage of the calories in that food is fat? Answer: 90% Q: plant proteins are considered incomplete when they are missing which of these? Answer: essential amino acids Q: edema can be caused by a lack of which substance in the bloodstream? Answer: protein Q: the enzymatic digestion of protein begins in the Answer: stomach Q: based on the RDA, how many grams of protein would a healthy 125-pound woman need daily? Answer: 46 Q: which of the following is closely correlated with an increase in basal metabolic rate? Answer: having greater lean body mass* Q: 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* Q: which term refers to the minimum amount of energy required to maintain the body at rest? Answer: basal metabolism Q: what theory proposes that everyone has a genetically determined body weight that is maintained through internal controls? Answer: set point theory Q: in which list are all of the vitamins fat-soluble? Answer: Vitamins A,D,E,K Q: what is the primary role of vitamin D in the body? Answer: to help regulate calcium and bone metabolism Q: where is most vitamin A stored in the body? Answer: liver Q: which vitamin is synthesized in the skin with exposure to UVB rays? Answer: vitamin D Q: iron absorption is enhanced by the consumption of Answer: oranges Q: why does an increase in energy expenditure require an increase in B complex vitamins? Answer: they are involved in carb, fat, and protein metabolism