NUSCTX 10 FINAL (MIDTERM 1) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In a Nutrition Facts label, what is considered a moderate amount of sodium?
(a) 0-150 mg/s
(b) 222 mg/s
(c) >300 mg/s
(d) <150 mg/s
(e) none of the above - ANSWER-(b) 222 mg/s
Nonessential amino acids can be made in the body by the process of
_____________ if they are not available from the diet. - ANSWER-transamination
A statistical measure is found that indicates eating organic food is predictive of
autism. This is an example of
(a) correlation
(b) association
(c) falsifiability
(d) a and b
(e) all the above - ANSWER-(a) correlation
Which of the following claims is falsifiable?
(a) Martians exists but they are very shy. If they see you, they hide behind rocks.
(b) Frank's power of healing only works on people who truly believe in his power.
(c) All swans are white.
(d) a and b
(e) all the above - ANSWER-(c) All swans are white.
Which organelle assists in the synthesis of proteins? - ANSWER-rough ER
Which of the following is (are) a complete protein?
(a) yogurt
(b) nuts
(c) beans
(d) a and b
(e) a, b and c - ANSWER-(a) yogurt
John is a 35-year-old accountant who likes to run 1-2 miles with his dog, a couple
times a week. He weighs 100 kg and is in good health. How much protein does he
need per day?
(a) 40 grams
(b) 60 grams
(c) 80 grams
(d) 100 grams
(e) >100 grams - ANSWER-(c) 80 grams
According to the AMDR, what percent of John's total calories/day should he be
getting from protein? - ANSWER-10-35%
, For which nutrients are vegetarians at risk of deficiency?
(a) iron
(b) vitamin B-12
(c) calcium
(d) potassium
(e) a, b and c - ANSWER-(e) a, b and c
Chemical bonds that link amino acids together are called - ANSWER-peptide bonds
Which of the following is/are function(s) of proteins?
(a) help speed up metabolic reactions
(b) help protect the body from injury and infection
(c) help keep fluid balance
(d) both b and c
(e) all the above - ANSWER-(e) all the above
Trypsinogen, which after conversion to trypsin breaks proteins into shorter peptides,
is made and secreted from the - ANSWER-pancreas
The amino acid pool of the blood allows for single (free) amino acid availability for
processes such as
(a) energy production
(b) synthesis of glucose or ketones
(c) synthesis of nonprotein molecules that contain nitrogen
(d) a and c
(e) all the above - ANSWER-(e) all the above
What is essential to all life processes? - ANSWER-water
In the process of digestion and assimilation, energy is lost from carbohydrates, fats,
and proteins. For which of these nutrients is the difference between the gross energy
and the metabolizable energy the greatest and why? - ANSWER-protein, because
energy is used to process the nitrogen
Which factor(s) does not result in an increase in the loss of water from the body?
(a) illness such as vomit and diarrhea
(b) consumption of alcohol
(c) consumption of a diet that has no salts
(d) drinking hot tea on a hot day
(e) all of the above - ANSWER-(c) consumption of a diet that has no salts
Which of the following statements is true regarding water need?
(a) The DRI of water is the same for men and women.
(b) Loss of 3-5% body weight of water leads to reduction in urine output.
(c) Our body has a compensatory mechanism to maintain fluid balance when >20%
of body weight is lost.
(d) Water can only be lost through urination and sweat in humans.
(e) Water need remains the same across age for individuals - ANSWER-(b) Loss of
3-5% body weight of water leads to reduction in urine output.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In a Nutrition Facts label, what is considered a moderate amount of sodium?
(a) 0-150 mg/s
(b) 222 mg/s
(c) >300 mg/s
(d) <150 mg/s
(e) none of the above - ANSWER-(b) 222 mg/s
Nonessential amino acids can be made in the body by the process of
_____________ if they are not available from the diet. - ANSWER-transamination
A statistical measure is found that indicates eating organic food is predictive of
autism. This is an example of
(a) correlation
(b) association
(c) falsifiability
(d) a and b
(e) all the above - ANSWER-(a) correlation
Which of the following claims is falsifiable?
(a) Martians exists but they are very shy. If they see you, they hide behind rocks.
(b) Frank's power of healing only works on people who truly believe in his power.
(c) All swans are white.
(d) a and b
(e) all the above - ANSWER-(c) All swans are white.
Which organelle assists in the synthesis of proteins? - ANSWER-rough ER
Which of the following is (are) a complete protein?
(a) yogurt
(b) nuts
(c) beans
(d) a and b
(e) a, b and c - ANSWER-(a) yogurt
John is a 35-year-old accountant who likes to run 1-2 miles with his dog, a couple
times a week. He weighs 100 kg and is in good health. How much protein does he
need per day?
(a) 40 grams
(b) 60 grams
(c) 80 grams
(d) 100 grams
(e) >100 grams - ANSWER-(c) 80 grams
According to the AMDR, what percent of John's total calories/day should he be
getting from protein? - ANSWER-10-35%
, For which nutrients are vegetarians at risk of deficiency?
(a) iron
(b) vitamin B-12
(c) calcium
(d) potassium
(e) a, b and c - ANSWER-(e) a, b and c
Chemical bonds that link amino acids together are called - ANSWER-peptide bonds
Which of the following is/are function(s) of proteins?
(a) help speed up metabolic reactions
(b) help protect the body from injury and infection
(c) help keep fluid balance
(d) both b and c
(e) all the above - ANSWER-(e) all the above
Trypsinogen, which after conversion to trypsin breaks proteins into shorter peptides,
is made and secreted from the - ANSWER-pancreas
The amino acid pool of the blood allows for single (free) amino acid availability for
processes such as
(a) energy production
(b) synthesis of glucose or ketones
(c) synthesis of nonprotein molecules that contain nitrogen
(d) a and c
(e) all the above - ANSWER-(e) all the above
What is essential to all life processes? - ANSWER-water
In the process of digestion and assimilation, energy is lost from carbohydrates, fats,
and proteins. For which of these nutrients is the difference between the gross energy
and the metabolizable energy the greatest and why? - ANSWER-protein, because
energy is used to process the nitrogen
Which factor(s) does not result in an increase in the loss of water from the body?
(a) illness such as vomit and diarrhea
(b) consumption of alcohol
(c) consumption of a diet that has no salts
(d) drinking hot tea on a hot day
(e) all of the above - ANSWER-(c) consumption of a diet that has no salts
Which of the following statements is true regarding water need?
(a) The DRI of water is the same for men and women.
(b) Loss of 3-5% body weight of water leads to reduction in urine output.
(c) Our body has a compensatory mechanism to maintain fluid balance when >20%
of body weight is lost.
(d) Water can only be lost through urination and sweat in humans.
(e) Water need remains the same across age for individuals - ANSWER-(b) Loss of
3-5% body weight of water leads to reduction in urine output.
