nutrition stuff test quiz with correct
answers
______ exercise intensity and ______ exercise duration shift the body towards burning more free fatty acids (i.e., fats) prim arily
from adipose tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER-low
long
[ Select ] get absorbed from the small intestine to be transported into the blood stream, whereas [ Select ] move into the large
intestine to be fermented by the gut bacteria. - CORRECT ANSWER-monosaccharides, non-digestible (soluble) fiber
A diet high in added sugars is considered to be 'unhealthy' and have low diet quality because the foods/beverages containing
the added sugar are generally nutrient poor but energy dense and displace the consumption of nutrient dense foods. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
A female waist circumference of 37 inches is considered _____________ - CORRECT ANSWER-higher than recommended,
indicating increased risk for chronic disease.
A large proportion of people who are homeless, malnourished, or suffer from alcoholism are ____________ _ deficient. -
CORRECT ANSWER-thiamin
A person is 'doing keto' and consumes 75 g of protein/day in a 2000 kilocalorie diet. How does this amount fit with the AMDR? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It's within the AMDR
According to the debate, which of the following is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Electricity generation (regraded answer: Transportation, prob best to put regraded ans)
All assignments, including assessments and projects, are due by what time of day? - CORRECT ANSWER-11:59pm
All cholesterol, including dietary (from foods) and internally-made, is detrimental to health. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
All of the plant-based diets recommended within the Dietary Guidelines for Americans include ____________________ -
CORRECT ANSWER-Mostly high quality plant-based plus some high-quality animal-source foods.
Although human milk (i.e., breast milk) is ideal for infants, formula mimics many of the components in human milk and should
be given when human milk is not available. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Although most of the nutrient needs among young people are similar to that of adults, teens (ages 14-18) have an increased
need for which of the following nutrients? (Select 3) - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcium
Iron
Protein
Amino Acid metabolism produces a toxic chemical called ammonia which is converted to a non-toxic chemical called urea and
excreted by the kidneys. - CORRECT ANSWER-ammonia
, urea
Amino acids can be used in which of the following ways (select 3): - CORRECT ANSWER-converted to pyruvate
converted to acetyl CoA
enter the TCA cycle directly
Approximately how much of the global food supply is wasted? - CORRECT ANSWER-1/3
Areas where residents have a lack of access to grocery stores that provide fresh, healthy, affordable foods are characterized as
[ Select ], whereas areas where residents experience an over-abundance of inexpensive, highly processed, high fat/high sugar
foods are characterized as [ Select ]. - CORRECT ANSWER-food deserts, food swamps
Attending the live (synchronous) lectures during the Tues/Thurs 12:30 - 1:45 pm CST time slots is highly recommended and
attendance will be taken. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Based on the Athlete My Plate, which food group should be increased with "harder" (i.e., more intense/longer-duration)
training? - CORRECT ANSWER-Grains
Compared to carbohydrates and lipids, which element is unique to protein-containing molecules? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Nitrogen
Complete the statement: without ______________, an enzyme cannot function. - CORRECT ANSWER-it's coenzyme
During the early stages of fasting, which of the following does NOT occur: - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle protein is broken
down and converted to glucose.
During the late stages of fasting, which of the following do NOT occur (select 2) - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle glycogen is
broken down and converted to glucose.
Liver glycogen is broken down and converted to glucose.
Essential amino acids are those which: - CORRECT ANSWER-the body needs but cannot synthesize
Fiber supplements are just as effective as consuming fiber-rich foods. - CORRECT ANSWER-false
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term.
1. Diets consisting almost exclusively of ________ have historically resulted in niacin deficiencies due to the lack of protein.
2. A food rich in vitamin E is _____________
3. _________ is a biofortified, life-saving (and vision-saving) source of beta-carotene.
4. Vitamin B12 is available almost exclusively from ______________
5. The best non-food source of Vitamin D is _____________
6. Vitamin K can be synthesized (in small amounts) from _______________
Other Incorrect Match Options:
water
plant sources/products
butter - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Corn
2. Vegetable oil
3. golden rice
4. animal sources
5.sunlight
6. GI bacteria
Following each Debate lecture, what do you need to complete? - CORRECT ANSWER-Position Summary
Foods recommended within the 5 'healthy' food groups are considered to be ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER-(high)
nutrient-dense but (low) energy-dense
From infancy through adolescence, which of the following should be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sugar sweetened
beverages
Health is compromised and chronic disease risk is increased in people with a BMI of: - CORRECT ANSWER-below 18.5 or
above 24.9
How are the vast majority of foodborne illnesses transmitted in our current food system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Commercial
manufacturer errors
answers
______ exercise intensity and ______ exercise duration shift the body towards burning more free fatty acids (i.e., fats) prim arily
from adipose tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER-low
long
[ Select ] get absorbed from the small intestine to be transported into the blood stream, whereas [ Select ] move into the large
intestine to be fermented by the gut bacteria. - CORRECT ANSWER-monosaccharides, non-digestible (soluble) fiber
A diet high in added sugars is considered to be 'unhealthy' and have low diet quality because the foods/beverages containing
the added sugar are generally nutrient poor but energy dense and displace the consumption of nutrient dense foods. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
A female waist circumference of 37 inches is considered _____________ - CORRECT ANSWER-higher than recommended,
indicating increased risk for chronic disease.
A large proportion of people who are homeless, malnourished, or suffer from alcoholism are ____________ _ deficient. -
CORRECT ANSWER-thiamin
A person is 'doing keto' and consumes 75 g of protein/day in a 2000 kilocalorie diet. How does this amount fit with the AMDR? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It's within the AMDR
According to the debate, which of the following is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Electricity generation (regraded answer: Transportation, prob best to put regraded ans)
All assignments, including assessments and projects, are due by what time of day? - CORRECT ANSWER-11:59pm
All cholesterol, including dietary (from foods) and internally-made, is detrimental to health. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
All of the plant-based diets recommended within the Dietary Guidelines for Americans include ____________________ -
CORRECT ANSWER-Mostly high quality plant-based plus some high-quality animal-source foods.
Although human milk (i.e., breast milk) is ideal for infants, formula mimics many of the components in human milk and should
be given when human milk is not available. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Although most of the nutrient needs among young people are similar to that of adults, teens (ages 14-18) have an increased
need for which of the following nutrients? (Select 3) - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcium
Iron
Protein
Amino Acid metabolism produces a toxic chemical called ammonia which is converted to a non-toxic chemical called urea and
excreted by the kidneys. - CORRECT ANSWER-ammonia
, urea
Amino acids can be used in which of the following ways (select 3): - CORRECT ANSWER-converted to pyruvate
converted to acetyl CoA
enter the TCA cycle directly
Approximately how much of the global food supply is wasted? - CORRECT ANSWER-1/3
Areas where residents have a lack of access to grocery stores that provide fresh, healthy, affordable foods are characterized as
[ Select ], whereas areas where residents experience an over-abundance of inexpensive, highly processed, high fat/high sugar
foods are characterized as [ Select ]. - CORRECT ANSWER-food deserts, food swamps
Attending the live (synchronous) lectures during the Tues/Thurs 12:30 - 1:45 pm CST time slots is highly recommended and
attendance will be taken. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Based on the Athlete My Plate, which food group should be increased with "harder" (i.e., more intense/longer-duration)
training? - CORRECT ANSWER-Grains
Compared to carbohydrates and lipids, which element is unique to protein-containing molecules? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Nitrogen
Complete the statement: without ______________, an enzyme cannot function. - CORRECT ANSWER-it's coenzyme
During the early stages of fasting, which of the following does NOT occur: - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle protein is broken
down and converted to glucose.
During the late stages of fasting, which of the following do NOT occur (select 2) - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle glycogen is
broken down and converted to glucose.
Liver glycogen is broken down and converted to glucose.
Essential amino acids are those which: - CORRECT ANSWER-the body needs but cannot synthesize
Fiber supplements are just as effective as consuming fiber-rich foods. - CORRECT ANSWER-false
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term.
1. Diets consisting almost exclusively of ________ have historically resulted in niacin deficiencies due to the lack of protein.
2. A food rich in vitamin E is _____________
3. _________ is a biofortified, life-saving (and vision-saving) source of beta-carotene.
4. Vitamin B12 is available almost exclusively from ______________
5. The best non-food source of Vitamin D is _____________
6. Vitamin K can be synthesized (in small amounts) from _______________
Other Incorrect Match Options:
water
plant sources/products
butter - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Corn
2. Vegetable oil
3. golden rice
4. animal sources
5.sunlight
6. GI bacteria
Following each Debate lecture, what do you need to complete? - CORRECT ANSWER-Position Summary
Foods recommended within the 5 'healthy' food groups are considered to be ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER-(high)
nutrient-dense but (low) energy-dense
From infancy through adolescence, which of the following should be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sugar sweetened
beverages
Health is compromised and chronic disease risk is increased in people with a BMI of: - CORRECT ANSWER-below 18.5 or
above 24.9
How are the vast majority of foodborne illnesses transmitted in our current food system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Commercial
manufacturer errors
