NST 10 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
How does the process of gluconeogenesis make sugar - Answer-Non-carbohydrate
precursors are converted into glucose
Which of the following health complications can result from having diabetes -
Answer--Damage to large and small blood vessels
-Nerve damage that causes numbness and pain
-High blood pressure and increased risk of heart attack
Which of the following is the major form of fat from which we derive energy - Answer-
Triglycerides
Which of the following foods is/are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids - Answer--
Fatty fish
-Flaxseed
-Canola oil
-Nuts
High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with increased risk for heart
disease - Answer-Low density lipoprotein (LDL)
Fatty acids vary in chain length. Medium-chain fatty acids range from 8 to 12
carbons and are ______ when chilled and ______ at room temperature - Answer-
Solid; liquid
______ are made from essential fatty acids and help to regulate blood clotting, blood
pressure, and immune function - Answer-Eicosanoids
Which of the following symptoms can result from a deficiency of essential fatty acids
- Answer--Dry, scaly skin
-Poor wound healing
-Liver abnormalities
Hydrogenation is a process that alters fatty acids in order to increase the shelf life of
processed foods and may create ______ as a byproduct. - Answer-Trans fats
The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the amount of a nutrient that meets
the needs of ______ of the population - Answer-50%
The ______ are a set of diet and lifestyle recommendations intended to promote
health and reduce chronic disease. - Answer-Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The Adequate Intake (AI) is ______ - Answer-Established when there is not enough
scientific evidence to establish a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
ANSWERS
How does the process of gluconeogenesis make sugar - Answer-Non-carbohydrate
precursors are converted into glucose
Which of the following health complications can result from having diabetes -
Answer--Damage to large and small blood vessels
-Nerve damage that causes numbness and pain
-High blood pressure and increased risk of heart attack
Which of the following is the major form of fat from which we derive energy - Answer-
Triglycerides
Which of the following foods is/are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids - Answer--
Fatty fish
-Flaxseed
-Canola oil
-Nuts
High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with increased risk for heart
disease - Answer-Low density lipoprotein (LDL)
Fatty acids vary in chain length. Medium-chain fatty acids range from 8 to 12
carbons and are ______ when chilled and ______ at room temperature - Answer-
Solid; liquid
______ are made from essential fatty acids and help to regulate blood clotting, blood
pressure, and immune function - Answer-Eicosanoids
Which of the following symptoms can result from a deficiency of essential fatty acids
- Answer--Dry, scaly skin
-Poor wound healing
-Liver abnormalities
Hydrogenation is a process that alters fatty acids in order to increase the shelf life of
processed foods and may create ______ as a byproduct. - Answer-Trans fats
The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the amount of a nutrient that meets
the needs of ______ of the population - Answer-50%
The ______ are a set of diet and lifestyle recommendations intended to promote
health and reduce chronic disease. - Answer-Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The Adequate Intake (AI) is ______ - Answer-Established when there is not enough
scientific evidence to establish a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
