Nutrition Midterm Jeopardy Questions And Answers 100% Correct!!!

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of - ANSWER two monosaccharides This is the primary form of fat in the diet - ANSWER triglycerides A polypeptide consists of a string of how many amino acids? - ANSWER ten or more This is the function of synovial fluid - ANSWER lubricates body joints Pellagra results from a deficiency of what vitamin? - ANSWER Niacin (also known as vitamin B-3) A beverage that contains 20 grams of alcohol mixed with a diet (0-calorie) soda has approximately how many kilocalories - ANSWER 140 Appetite is affected by - ANSWER sights, smells, and environmental factors Most dietary fiber is absorbed where - ANSWER small intestine When fructose and glucose are bonded together they form: - ANSWER sucrose This type of fatty acids is generally solid at room temperature - ANSWER saturated This is where amino acids are assembled into proteins - ANSWER ribosome This is the primary reason we sweat - ANSWER regulate body temperature This micronutrient is destroyed by exposure to light - ANSWER riboflavin This macronutrients primary role is to provide energy for the body - ANSWER carbohydrates Nutrition labels and what is on them is regulated by - ANSWER FDA Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is associated with decreased absorption and utilization of what - ANSWER thiamine The energy-yielding macronutrients are - ANSWER carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins Which item on an ingredient list is the predominant ingredient in that food product - ANSWER first ingredient Often referred to as the cell's powerhouse, and produces the energy molecule ATP - ANSWER mitochondria These are the preferred fuels for MOST body functions - ANSWER carbohydrates and fats To facilitate the digestion of dietary fats, the gallbladder stores and releases a substance known as - ANSWER bile How many amino acids are considered nonessential - ANSWER 11 "Command center" of fluid intake is located where - ANSWER hypothalmus A person suffering from fatigue, muscle wasting, reduced cognitive function, and paralysis is most likely to have what condition - ANSWER beriberi Vitamins and