Human Nutrition Midterm
HUN1201question with answers
Having an HDL level of 40 mg/dl or higher is considered a protective factor for heart
disease. - -False
-Which of the following lipids do not contain a glycerol backbone? - -sterols
-Lipids that are liquid at room temperature are called oils. - -True
-Lipids contain all the following molecules except - -nitrogen.
-Which of the following types of lipoprotein contains the highest percentage of
protein? - -HDL
-Most of the fat in the Mediterranean diet comes from fish oil. - -False
-The two essential fatty acids are - -linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid.
-A diet low in unsaturated fat and trans fat can reduce your risk of heart disease. - -
False
-our body needs cholesterol as the precursor for vitamin A, bile acids, and sex
hormones. - -False
-The decrease in estrogen in postmenopausal women plays a part in the increased
risk of heart disease that occurs in older women. - -True
-Lipids are hydrophilic, which means they do not dissolve in water. - -False
-Which benefit is associated with omega-3 fatty acids?
1. prevention of irregular heartbeat
2. reduce reduce atherosclerosis
3. lower blood pressure - -All of the above
-The lipid bilayer of cell membranes is primarily made up of phospholipids. - -True
-What is produced by hydrogenating unsaturated fat? - -Transfat
-Max eats 2,400 calories per day and wants no more than 30 percent of his calories
to be from fat. What is the maximum number of fat grams he can eat in a day? - -80
-The macronutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, and vitamins. - -False
-Alcohol is an essential nutrient because it contains energy. - -False
-There are five classes of nutrients. - -False
, -Micronutrients are so named because they are less important than macronutrients.
- -False
-Carbohydrates supply glucose the simple sugar that your cells use as a major
energy source. - -True
-Which of the following is/are not inorganic?
water
minerals
salts
vitamins - -vitamins
-Which of the following leading causes of death is not affected by nutrition?
heart disease
respiratory diseases
stroke
diabetes - -respiratory diseases
-Minerals are inorganic because they do not contain carbon. - -True
-According to Healthy People 2020, Americans' body weights are decreasing. - -
False
-Being overweight is the same thing as being obese. - -False
-When a nutrient such as a vitamin is lacking in the diet, a deficiency may result. - -
True
-Nutrients that contain carbon are called organic. - -True
-Which nutrient class supplies glucose as the main source of energy for the body? -
-Carbohydrates
-Fats, proteins, and carbohydrates are inorganic nutrients that provide energy. - -
False
-Substances that speed up reactions in your body are known as enzymes. - -True
-Nerve damage from diabetes can cause all of the following except
numbness in the toes, feet, legs, and hands.
a decreased ability to feel changes in temperature or pain in the legs and feet.
changes in sexual function.
cloudy vision and eventual blindness. - -cloudy vision and eventual blindness.
-The main role of carbohydrates is to supply building material for muscles. - -False
-Insulin and glucagon are hormones released by the - -pancreas.
-All of the following are correct about aspartame except that
it is composed of two amino acids.
HUN1201question with answers
Having an HDL level of 40 mg/dl or higher is considered a protective factor for heart
disease. - -False
-Which of the following lipids do not contain a glycerol backbone? - -sterols
-Lipids that are liquid at room temperature are called oils. - -True
-Lipids contain all the following molecules except - -nitrogen.
-Which of the following types of lipoprotein contains the highest percentage of
protein? - -HDL
-Most of the fat in the Mediterranean diet comes from fish oil. - -False
-The two essential fatty acids are - -linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid.
-A diet low in unsaturated fat and trans fat can reduce your risk of heart disease. - -
False
-our body needs cholesterol as the precursor for vitamin A, bile acids, and sex
hormones. - -False
-The decrease in estrogen in postmenopausal women plays a part in the increased
risk of heart disease that occurs in older women. - -True
-Lipids are hydrophilic, which means they do not dissolve in water. - -False
-Which benefit is associated with omega-3 fatty acids?
1. prevention of irregular heartbeat
2. reduce reduce atherosclerosis
3. lower blood pressure - -All of the above
-The lipid bilayer of cell membranes is primarily made up of phospholipids. - -True
-What is produced by hydrogenating unsaturated fat? - -Transfat
-Max eats 2,400 calories per day and wants no more than 30 percent of his calories
to be from fat. What is the maximum number of fat grams he can eat in a day? - -80
-The macronutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, and vitamins. - -False
-Alcohol is an essential nutrient because it contains energy. - -False
-There are five classes of nutrients. - -False
, -Micronutrients are so named because they are less important than macronutrients.
- -False
-Carbohydrates supply glucose the simple sugar that your cells use as a major
energy source. - -True
-Which of the following is/are not inorganic?
water
minerals
salts
vitamins - -vitamins
-Which of the following leading causes of death is not affected by nutrition?
heart disease
respiratory diseases
stroke
diabetes - -respiratory diseases
-Minerals are inorganic because they do not contain carbon. - -True
-According to Healthy People 2020, Americans' body weights are decreasing. - -
False
-Being overweight is the same thing as being obese. - -False
-When a nutrient such as a vitamin is lacking in the diet, a deficiency may result. - -
True
-Nutrients that contain carbon are called organic. - -True
-Which nutrient class supplies glucose as the main source of energy for the body? -
-Carbohydrates
-Fats, proteins, and carbohydrates are inorganic nutrients that provide energy. - -
False
-Substances that speed up reactions in your body are known as enzymes. - -True
-Nerve damage from diabetes can cause all of the following except
numbness in the toes, feet, legs, and hands.
a decreased ability to feel changes in temperature or pain in the legs and feet.
changes in sexual function.
cloudy vision and eventual blindness. - -cloudy vision and eventual blindness.
-The main role of carbohydrates is to supply building material for muscles. - -False
-Insulin and glucagon are hormones released by the - -pancreas.
-All of the following are correct about aspartame except that
it is composed of two amino acids.
