NTR 301 Final Review
______ is the name of the monosaccharide that occurs naturally
in fruits and vegetables Correct Answers Fructose
_______ act as a valves along the gastrointestinal tract to control
the flow of food material Correct Answers Sphincters
A clinical trial is being done to find out if there is a link between
breast cancer and diets that are high in fat. However, people who
consume diets high in fat may also have other characteristics of
their lifestyle that increase their risk for breast cancer. How can
researchers overcome the problem of these confounding factors
in a clinical trial? Correct Answers Researchers can randomly
assign participants to a treatment or a control group
A single source of dietary fat can be composed of: Correct
Answers Monounsaturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Saturated fatty acids
A triglyceride that is saturated is, chemically, full of ______
Correct Answers Hydrogens
Absorption takes place in the small intestine Correct Answers
True
Added sugars are required to be shown on a food label. Correct
Answers True
,After absorption, fructose and galactose are converted into
________ in the liver Correct Answers Glucose
After completing the food diary assignment, some students find
that they are consuming less than the recommended amount of
calories. Which of the following are possible reasons why this
might occur? Correct Answers Sometimes people may fail to
record everything that consumed during the food diary period
Some people may be dishonest about their intake because of fear
of judgement from the teacher or researcher
Some people may not understand what serving sizes are for
certain foods
After completing your food diary for this class, you see that you
consume 300% of the DRI for Vitamin B6, 100% of the DRI for
Vitamin B12, and 150% of the DRI for Calcium, and 40% of the
DRI for Vitamin C. Which of the following statements is/are
CORRECT? Correct Answers Your intake of Vitamin C is
marginal (<60%)
You should increase your intake of Vitamin C
After compounds are absorbed through the villi of the small
intestine: Correct Answers They travel to the liver, which
screens for unwanted compounds that have been absorbed and
begins to detoxify so they can be eliminated
Akiko is a woman of Asian decent who has been experiencing
bloating, diarrhea, and gas. What does Akiko likely have?
Correct Answers Lactose intolerance
, All of the following are examples of dietary sources of high
quality proteins EXCEPT: Correct Answers Legumes
All of the following organs are part of the GI tract EXCEPT the
Correct Answers Pancreas
Allen is a researcher studying how well calcium and phosphorus
are absorbed in the GI tract of babies that are born too early. He
is researching various diets to see which diet provides the most
available type of nutrients for absorption. Why would Allen
choose to do this type of study using in-vitro methods instead of
with humans or animals? Correct Answers An in-vitro type
study will give Allen insight into potential mechanisms of the
nutrient absorption
In-vitro studies can give you information without subjecting
humans or animals to potential harm
In-vitro studies allow for strict control over the environment
Amino acids differ from one another in which of the following
ways? Correct Answers The size of their r-groups
The charge of their r-groups
The shape of their r-groups
Anna was talking to her great-grandmother (Ethel) about
nutrient needs now compared to when Ethel was younger.
Which of the following are ACCURATE conversations they
may have about the differences in the DRIs that they both
know/knew? Correct Answers The DRIs Anna is familiar with
take into consideration prevention of chronic diseases
The DRIs Ethel is familiar with take into consideration the
prevention of deficiency diseases
______ is the name of the monosaccharide that occurs naturally
in fruits and vegetables Correct Answers Fructose
_______ act as a valves along the gastrointestinal tract to control
the flow of food material Correct Answers Sphincters
A clinical trial is being done to find out if there is a link between
breast cancer and diets that are high in fat. However, people who
consume diets high in fat may also have other characteristics of
their lifestyle that increase their risk for breast cancer. How can
researchers overcome the problem of these confounding factors
in a clinical trial? Correct Answers Researchers can randomly
assign participants to a treatment or a control group
A single source of dietary fat can be composed of: Correct
Answers Monounsaturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Saturated fatty acids
A triglyceride that is saturated is, chemically, full of ______
Correct Answers Hydrogens
Absorption takes place in the small intestine Correct Answers
True
Added sugars are required to be shown on a food label. Correct
Answers True
,After absorption, fructose and galactose are converted into
________ in the liver Correct Answers Glucose
After completing the food diary assignment, some students find
that they are consuming less than the recommended amount of
calories. Which of the following are possible reasons why this
might occur? Correct Answers Sometimes people may fail to
record everything that consumed during the food diary period
Some people may be dishonest about their intake because of fear
of judgement from the teacher or researcher
Some people may not understand what serving sizes are for
certain foods
After completing your food diary for this class, you see that you
consume 300% of the DRI for Vitamin B6, 100% of the DRI for
Vitamin B12, and 150% of the DRI for Calcium, and 40% of the
DRI for Vitamin C. Which of the following statements is/are
CORRECT? Correct Answers Your intake of Vitamin C is
marginal (<60%)
You should increase your intake of Vitamin C
After compounds are absorbed through the villi of the small
intestine: Correct Answers They travel to the liver, which
screens for unwanted compounds that have been absorbed and
begins to detoxify so they can be eliminated
Akiko is a woman of Asian decent who has been experiencing
bloating, diarrhea, and gas. What does Akiko likely have?
Correct Answers Lactose intolerance
, All of the following are examples of dietary sources of high
quality proteins EXCEPT: Correct Answers Legumes
All of the following organs are part of the GI tract EXCEPT the
Correct Answers Pancreas
Allen is a researcher studying how well calcium and phosphorus
are absorbed in the GI tract of babies that are born too early. He
is researching various diets to see which diet provides the most
available type of nutrients for absorption. Why would Allen
choose to do this type of study using in-vitro methods instead of
with humans or animals? Correct Answers An in-vitro type
study will give Allen insight into potential mechanisms of the
nutrient absorption
In-vitro studies can give you information without subjecting
humans or animals to potential harm
In-vitro studies allow for strict control over the environment
Amino acids differ from one another in which of the following
ways? Correct Answers The size of their r-groups
The charge of their r-groups
The shape of their r-groups
Anna was talking to her great-grandmother (Ethel) about
nutrient needs now compared to when Ethel was younger.
Which of the following are ACCURATE conversations they
may have about the differences in the DRIs that they both
know/knew? Correct Answers The DRIs Anna is familiar with
take into consideration prevention of chronic diseases
The DRIs Ethel is familiar with take into consideration the
prevention of deficiency diseases
