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A person with inflammatory bowel disease can be at risk for: malnutrition.
ulcers.
fistulas.
bowel obstruction.
All of these are correct.
- ANS :All of these are correct.
After absorption in the small intestine, sugars and amino acids are transported to the
_____ before reaching other organs.
liver
brain
lungs
kidneys
heart –
ANS :liver
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According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the majority of
Americans are meeting recommendations for whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
false
true
- ANS :False
Which is the most important factor for determining an adult's protein requirement?
weight
gender
muscle and fat mass
height
age –
ANS :weight
Which of the following is true about resistant starches?
Resistant starches are difficult for enzymes to break down.
Diets rich in resistant starch reduce the body's responsiveness to insulin.
Resistant starches are digested in the small intestines.
Resistant starches make people feel fuller for a longer period of time.
Resistant starches are found abundantly in boiled potatoes.
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- ANS :Resistant starches are difficult for enzymes to break down.
Which organ grinds food into a semiliquid while adding acid, enzymes, and gastric juice?
small intestine
large intestine
stomach
esophagus
mouth
- ANS :stomach
The Adequate Intake for fiber for men younger than 50 years is at least _____ grams of
fiber per day, and women younger than 50 years should consume _____ at least grams of
fiber per day.
10; 20
30; 30
25; 38
38; 25
20; 10 –
ANS :38;25
Alpha-linolenic acid can be metabolized in the body
into EPA, DHA, and eicosanoids.
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to be stored as cholesterol.
into bile acids to be stored in the gallbladder.
into arachidonic acid and eicosanoids.
into long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. –
ANS :into EPA, DHA, and eicosanoids.
The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate is to encourage people
to do all of the following EXCEPT:
eat a variety of vegetables.
maintain appropriate calorie balance throughout each stage of life.
stop eating carbohydrates.
vary intake of protein-containing foods.
increase physical activity and reduce time spent in sedentary behaviors. –
ANS :stop eating carbohydrates.
What is the standard unit used to measure food energy?
pounds
newtons
grams
kilocalories
kilograms –
ANS :kilocalories
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Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
NUSCTX 10 Midterm 1, NUSCTX Practice Test,
Nutritional Sciences UC Berkeley, NUSCTX 10
Exam Questions, NUSCTX Midterm Study Guide,
Nutrition Practice Test, NUSCTX Verified Answers
A person with inflammatory bowel disease can be at risk for: malnutrition.
ulcers.
fistulas.
bowel obstruction.
All of these are correct.
- ANS :All of these are correct.
After absorption in the small intestine, sugars and amino acids are transported to the
_____ before reaching other organs.
liver
brain
lungs
kidneys
heart –
ANS :liver
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, NUSCTX 10 Final Exam, Nutritional Sciences UC
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the majority of
Americans are meeting recommendations for whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
false
true
- ANS :False
Which is the most important factor for determining an adult's protein requirement?
weight
gender
muscle and fat mass
height
age –
ANS :weight
Which of the following is true about resistant starches?
Resistant starches are difficult for enzymes to break down.
Diets rich in resistant starch reduce the body's responsiveness to insulin.
Resistant starches are digested in the small intestines.
Resistant starches make people feel fuller for a longer period of time.
Resistant starches are found abundantly in boiled potatoes.
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, NUSCTX 10 Final Exam, Nutritional Sciences UC
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
- ANS :Resistant starches are difficult for enzymes to break down.
Which organ grinds food into a semiliquid while adding acid, enzymes, and gastric juice?
small intestine
large intestine
stomach
esophagus
mouth
- ANS :stomach
The Adequate Intake for fiber for men younger than 50 years is at least _____ grams of
fiber per day, and women younger than 50 years should consume _____ at least grams of
fiber per day.
10; 20
30; 30
25; 38
38; 25
20; 10 –
ANS :38;25
Alpha-linolenic acid can be metabolized in the body
into EPA, DHA, and eicosanoids.
A BOMB 3
, NUSCTX 10 Final Exam, Nutritional Sciences UC
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
to be stored as cholesterol.
into bile acids to be stored in the gallbladder.
into arachidonic acid and eicosanoids.
into long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. –
ANS :into EPA, DHA, and eicosanoids.
The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate is to encourage people
to do all of the following EXCEPT:
eat a variety of vegetables.
maintain appropriate calorie balance throughout each stage of life.
stop eating carbohydrates.
vary intake of protein-containing foods.
increase physical activity and reduce time spent in sedentary behaviors. –
ANS :stop eating carbohydrates.
What is the standard unit used to measure food energy?
pounds
newtons
grams
kilocalories
kilograms –
ANS :kilocalories
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