Straighterline Nutrition Final Exam
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when using MyPlate to choose fruits and veggies, one should include a vitamin C
source such as citrus fruit and a dark green veggie each day, as a source of ______
- ANSWER -vitamin A
Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 18 mg. She has no
condition warranting a greater-than-normal need for iron. Which of the following
statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient? - ANSWER -Only if her
intake is consistently less than 70% of the RDA would she be at great risk of
nutritional deficiency.
Which term describes failing health that results from a long-standing dietary
intake that is inadequate to meet nutritional needs? - ANSWER -Undernutrition
In passive absorption, nutrients enter the cell - ANSWER -from an area of higher
solute concentration to one of lower concentration
A compound that allows for communication between one cell and the next is a -
ANSWER -neurotransmitter
Which of the following is stored within the nucleus of the cell and acts as a code
book for synthesizing specific proteins? - ANSWER -DNA
The organelles that are known as the "power plants" or the "powerhouses" of the
cell are the - ANSWER -mitochondria
The study of the ways nutrients and food influence gene expression is called -
ANSWER -nutrigenomics
, Nutrient-rich blood leaving the intestine goes by way of a vein to the - ANSWER -
liver
What is one function of the pyloric sphincter? - ANSWER -Prevents intestinal
contents from backing up into the stomach
Which of the following is NOT a sphincter? - ANSWER -Diverticular
Partially digested food that enters the small intestine from the stomach is called -
ANSWER -chyme
Which large blood vessel is the first to receive most recently eaten nutrients,
transporting them to the liver? - ANSWER -Hepatic portal vein
The Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming ____________ servings of whole
grain cereals per day. - ANSWER -2 to 3
The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food
raises - ANSWER -blood glucose
Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state? -
ANSWER -glucagon
The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to - ANSWER -monosaccharides and
disaccharides
Viscous (soluble) fibers - ANSWER -can lower blood cholesterol
Food manufacturers prefer ______ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport,
has better shelf-stability, lower cost, and improves food properties. - ANSWER -
high-fructose corn syrup
The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and
_______________. - ANSWER -lactose
, What is the fate of disaccharides not digested in the small intestine? - ANSWER -
They pass into the colon and are fermented by bacteria
Which of the following is not a characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus? -
ANSWER -Arises most commonly in adulthood
All of the following are characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus except -
ANSWER -the least common form of diabetes
The main regulator of blood cholesterol levels is the - ANSWER -liver
How many carbons do long-chain fatty acids contain? - ANSWER -12 or more
During rest and light activities, fatty acids are the main fuel for
_______________. - ANSWER -muscles
Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat (in a
typical serving size)? - ANSWER -margarine
According to the Food and Nutrition Board, what is the upper limit of fat, in
grams, that should be consumed by a healthy person requiring 2,000 kilocalories
per day? - ANSWER -78
In terms of heart disease risk, which of the following is true? - ANSWER -As
LDL cholesterol levels increase there is an increased risk
Sometimes phospholipids are used in commercial salad dressings to suspend
vegetable oil in water. In this case, phospholipids are serving as
_______________. - ANSWER -emulsifiers
Which of the following is true about trans fatty acids found in hydrogenated fats? -
ANSWER -When consumed, they can raise serum LDL cholesterol.
The body stores excess protein as - ANSWER -triglycerides
Test Questions And Answers Verified
100% Correct
when using MyPlate to choose fruits and veggies, one should include a vitamin C
source such as citrus fruit and a dark green veggie each day, as a source of ______
- ANSWER -vitamin A
Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 18 mg. She has no
condition warranting a greater-than-normal need for iron. Which of the following
statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient? - ANSWER -Only if her
intake is consistently less than 70% of the RDA would she be at great risk of
nutritional deficiency.
Which term describes failing health that results from a long-standing dietary
intake that is inadequate to meet nutritional needs? - ANSWER -Undernutrition
In passive absorption, nutrients enter the cell - ANSWER -from an area of higher
solute concentration to one of lower concentration
A compound that allows for communication between one cell and the next is a -
ANSWER -neurotransmitter
Which of the following is stored within the nucleus of the cell and acts as a code
book for synthesizing specific proteins? - ANSWER -DNA
The organelles that are known as the "power plants" or the "powerhouses" of the
cell are the - ANSWER -mitochondria
The study of the ways nutrients and food influence gene expression is called -
ANSWER -nutrigenomics
, Nutrient-rich blood leaving the intestine goes by way of a vein to the - ANSWER -
liver
What is one function of the pyloric sphincter? - ANSWER -Prevents intestinal
contents from backing up into the stomach
Which of the following is NOT a sphincter? - ANSWER -Diverticular
Partially digested food that enters the small intestine from the stomach is called -
ANSWER -chyme
Which large blood vessel is the first to receive most recently eaten nutrients,
transporting them to the liver? - ANSWER -Hepatic portal vein
The Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming ____________ servings of whole
grain cereals per day. - ANSWER -2 to 3
The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food
raises - ANSWER -blood glucose
Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state? -
ANSWER -glucagon
The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to - ANSWER -monosaccharides and
disaccharides
Viscous (soluble) fibers - ANSWER -can lower blood cholesterol
Food manufacturers prefer ______ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport,
has better shelf-stability, lower cost, and improves food properties. - ANSWER -
high-fructose corn syrup
The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and
_______________. - ANSWER -lactose
, What is the fate of disaccharides not digested in the small intestine? - ANSWER -
They pass into the colon and are fermented by bacteria
Which of the following is not a characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus? -
ANSWER -Arises most commonly in adulthood
All of the following are characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus except -
ANSWER -the least common form of diabetes
The main regulator of blood cholesterol levels is the - ANSWER -liver
How many carbons do long-chain fatty acids contain? - ANSWER -12 or more
During rest and light activities, fatty acids are the main fuel for
_______________. - ANSWER -muscles
Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat (in a
typical serving size)? - ANSWER -margarine
According to the Food and Nutrition Board, what is the upper limit of fat, in
grams, that should be consumed by a healthy person requiring 2,000 kilocalories
per day? - ANSWER -78
In terms of heart disease risk, which of the following is true? - ANSWER -As
LDL cholesterol levels increase there is an increased risk
Sometimes phospholipids are used in commercial salad dressings to suspend
vegetable oil in water. In this case, phospholipids are serving as
_______________. - ANSWER -emulsifiers
Which of the following is true about trans fatty acids found in hydrogenated fats? -
ANSWER -When consumed, they can raise serum LDL cholesterol.
The body stores excess protein as - ANSWER -triglycerides
