HUN 2201- EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS. A+ GRADE
2025/2026.
Why does someone who has lactose intolerance have gastrointestinal problems, such as
abdominal distension, gas, cramping, and diarrhea? - ANS The undigested lactose in the
intestine draws water and bacteria.
Which mineral is added to refined white flour when it is enriched? - ANS iron
Fiber can bind certain minerals, preventing their absorption. - ANS true
The transport of substance across a cell membrane with the aid of a carrier molecule and the
expenditure of energy is: - ANS active transport
Which of the following is NOT considered "organic"? - ANS water
Water-soluble substances are absorbed into the ______ and go directly to the _______. -
ANS blood, liver
"Nutrient Density" refers to foods that: - ANS provide more nutrients relative to kcalories.
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, Formation of glycogen by the liver cell is an example of: - ANS anabolism
Pyruvate can be converted into all of the following EXCEPT: - ANS fructose
Glucagon: - ANS A. stimulates the breakdown of liver glycogen.
B. promotes the synthesis of glucose.
C. raises blood glucose levels.
D. **all of these choices. **
When there is not sufficient carbohydrate to completely metabolize fatty acids, these
molecules form - ANS ketones
After the first day or so of fasting, which of the following is most depleted in the body? -
ANS glycogen
Fatty acids cannot be used to make glucose because: - ANS the reactions that break them
down produce two-carbon molecules.
People who are lactose intolerant: - ANS have inadequate production of the enzyme lactase.
The study of how a person's genes interact with nutrients is termed: - ANS nutritional
genomics.
Which mineral is the one that many Americans consume in amounts well above the UL? -
ANS sodium
Under which condition would you NOT expect to find ketones in the urine? - ANS a meal
following the AMDR recommendations.
Discretionary calories come from: - ANS Alcohol, added sugars, and solid fats.
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VERIFIED ANSWERS. A+ GRADE
2025/2026.
Why does someone who has lactose intolerance have gastrointestinal problems, such as
abdominal distension, gas, cramping, and diarrhea? - ANS The undigested lactose in the
intestine draws water and bacteria.
Which mineral is added to refined white flour when it is enriched? - ANS iron
Fiber can bind certain minerals, preventing their absorption. - ANS true
The transport of substance across a cell membrane with the aid of a carrier molecule and the
expenditure of energy is: - ANS active transport
Which of the following is NOT considered "organic"? - ANS water
Water-soluble substances are absorbed into the ______ and go directly to the _______. -
ANS blood, liver
"Nutrient Density" refers to foods that: - ANS provide more nutrients relative to kcalories.
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, Formation of glycogen by the liver cell is an example of: - ANS anabolism
Pyruvate can be converted into all of the following EXCEPT: - ANS fructose
Glucagon: - ANS A. stimulates the breakdown of liver glycogen.
B. promotes the synthesis of glucose.
C. raises blood glucose levels.
D. **all of these choices. **
When there is not sufficient carbohydrate to completely metabolize fatty acids, these
molecules form - ANS ketones
After the first day or so of fasting, which of the following is most depleted in the body? -
ANS glycogen
Fatty acids cannot be used to make glucose because: - ANS the reactions that break them
down produce two-carbon molecules.
People who are lactose intolerant: - ANS have inadequate production of the enzyme lactase.
The study of how a person's genes interact with nutrients is termed: - ANS nutritional
genomics.
Which mineral is the one that many Americans consume in amounts well above the UL? -
ANS sodium
Under which condition would you NOT expect to find ketones in the urine? - ANS a meal
following the AMDR recommendations.
Discretionary calories come from: - ANS Alcohol, added sugars, and solid fats.
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