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True or false: The primary function of carbohydrates in the body is to provide energy. correct answers True What is the major monosaccharide in the body? fructose glucose sucrose galactose correct answers B Sucrose is made up of two monosaccharides: glucose and ______. glucose fructose galactose correct answers B Name the disaccharide that is also known as "milk sugar." maltose lactase galactose lactose correct answers D Carbohydrates containing many glucose units,...

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26 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

Why food is better than supplements correct answers Phytochemicals/phytonutrients Other bioactive food compounds that may aid in nutrient absorption Fiber Variety of nutrients Calories/ gram of carbs correct answers 4 calories/gram Cal/gram of protein correct answers 4 calories/gram cal/gram of fat correct answers 9 calories/gram What does AMDR stand for correct answers Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges how many carbs should you eat per day correct answers 45-6...

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10 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

NTS 135 - Exam 1 Questions With Accurate Answers...

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6 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Zayla

NTS 135 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Why food is better than supplements - ANSWERSPhytochemicals/phytonutrients Other bioactive food compounds that may aid in nutrient absorption Fiber Variety of nutrients Calories/ gram of carbs - ANSWERS4 calories/gram Cal/gram of protein - ANSWERS4 calories/gram cal/gram of fat - ANSWERS9 calories/gram What does AMDR stand for - ANSWERSAcceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges how many carbs should you eat per day -...

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14 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Bensuda

NTS 135 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025 What are the six types of nutrients? - ANSWERScarbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water The calories contained per gram in each of the 3 energy-yielding nutrients. - ANSWERSCarbs: 4 cal/g Fats/lipids: 9 cal/g Proteins: 4 cal/g Define Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) - ANSWERSEncompass nutrient recommendations made by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine includes: RDAs, AIs, EERs, and ULs. Define Recom...

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6 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Bensuda

The human genome is 99.9% the same in all people. correct answers True which condition is the most nutrition responsive? correct answers Iron deficiency anemia The development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and: correct answers Can be reduced by food choices along with lifestyle choices. Nutrition objectives for the national set by healthy people 202 included all of the following except: correct answers reduce the number of schools offering breakfast The energy yie...

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7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

Fat-soluble vitamins correct answers A,D,E,K Water-soluble vitamins correct answers C, Bs How are dietary supplements approved and regulated prior to marketing? correct answers -Sold without proof of safety or effectiveness -FDA can only do postmarket surveillance Multivitamin and mineral: correct answers People on restrictive diets (<1200 kcal per day), vegans, vegetarians, Older adults (over 50), Those with unbalanced or inadequate diets (e.g., in cases of food insecurity, "picky...

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4 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

How nutrients are transported from the intestines to the body. correct answers The nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through the intestinal wall. The food not digested and absorbed passes out of the body as waste. The calories contained per gram of the 3 energy-yielding nutrients. correct answers Carbs: 4 cal/g Fats/lipids: 9 cal/g Proteins: 4 cal/g Define Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). correct answers Encompass nutrient recommendations made by the Food and Nutrition Board o...

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12 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

What are the six types of nutrients? correct answers carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water The calories contained per gram in each of the 3 energy-yielding nutrients. correct answers Carbs: 4 cal/g Fats/lipids: 9 cal/g Proteins: 4 cal/g Define Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) correct answers Encompass nutrient recommendations made by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine includes: RDAs, AIs, EERs, and ULs. Define Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA...

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

Which of the following groups of people are at increased risk for a copper deficiency? correct answers -people recovering from GI surgery -people taking high doses of zinc The coenzyme forms of _______ are involved in breakdown and synthesis of fat and protein correct answers niacin Megadose of a form of ______ may be used as part of pharmacological therapy to lower blood lipids. correct answers niacin The human body can synthesize niacin from an amino acid:_______mg of tryptophan can ...

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10 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

Pair each type of tissue with a reasonable estimate of its water content correct answers Muscle-->73% Adipose-->10 - 20% Bone--> 20% Which of the following are examples of micronutrients? correct answers Sodium Calcium Iron When considering a multivitamin or mineral supplement, which of the following should you select. correct answers A supplement with less than the Upper level for any nutrients. A nutrient that yields no energy and is required in small amounts (milligrams ...

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20 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

Which of the following is NOT a component of a negative feedback loop correct answers Steady state When blood pressure is elevated the baroreceptors increase their firing rate. Different centers in the brain then communicate with the heart and vessels to reduce heart rate and cause vasodilation, respectively. Which of the components is the regulation of blood pressure is the sensor in the negative feedback loop? correct answers Baroreceptors When a bear is hibernating, his body temperature...

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6 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

the human genome is 99.9% the same in all people correct answers true which condition is the most nutrition responsive correct answers iron-deficiency anemia the development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and correct answers can be reduced by food choices along with lifestyle choices nutrition objective for the nation set by HP2020 included all of the following except correct answers reduce the numbers of schools offering breakfast the energy-yielding nutrients are...

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14 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

Lisa is a 32-year-old single mother. She eats sensibly "most of the time," drinks alcohol a few times a week, and occasionally goes walking on the weekends with friends. She's very busy with her job and has noticed that she feels tired and lethargic most of the time. Her best friend is a nurse and recommends regular exercise and some dietary modifications (such as more fresh fruits and veggies) to help Lisa become healthier and feel better about herself. Lisa's response is that she barely ha...

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

3 energy yielding nutrients correct answers carbohydrate, protein, fat The ratio of nutrients per calories in a food is called what? correct answers Nutrient density The term "_____" has no legal definition but is often used on food labels to imply wholesomeness. correct answers Natural A package of pudding claims to be "low in sodium." What type of claim is this? correct answers Nutrient claim RDA is the average nutrient intake estimated to meet the daily requirements of nea...

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7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

carbs correct answers 4kcal/gram basic material to function protein correct answers 4kcal/gram major part of bone and muscle lipid correct answers 9kcal/gram fat soluble vitamins correct answers A ,D, E, K dairy, nuts, seeds, oils, breakfast cereals wate soluble vitamins correct answers B and C fruits and vegetables minerals correct answers nervous system function, structural systems type 1 diabetes correct answers cannot produce insulin type 2 diabetes correct a...

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20 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

Heat and acid correct answers What two things cause protein denaturation? Glycogen correct answers What is the storage form of carbohydrate in the body? Hydrogenated correct answers On a food label, trans fat is often listed as ______ vegetable oil. Vegetable Oils correct answers Most Americans consume too much omega 6 fatty acids because they are most commonly found in what? Omega 3 correct answers EPA and DHA are types of ________ fatty acids 0.8 g/kg correct answers What is the...

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6 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

t or f primary function of carbohydrates in the body is to provide energy correct answers t the major monosaccharide found in the body correct answers glucose sucrose is made up of which two monosaccharides correct answers glucose and fructose what is a major food source of lactose correct answers milk carbs containing many glucose units, from 1000 or more are called correct answers polysaccharides primary function of carbohydrates in the body correct answers provide energy t ...

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17 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

Gram for gram, which provides the most energy? correct answers fats What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer? correct answers phytochemicals Which of the following is an essential nutrient? alcohol zoochemicals phytochemicals carbohydrates correct answers carbohydrates According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences, ______ of kilocalories should come from protein....

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4 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

do vitamins provide energy? correct answers -No do synthetic and natural vitamins have different heath effectiveness? correct answers -no they are equally effective vitamins correct answers -multi element, organic compounds -include carbon (organic) -have very different chemical structures from each other what differentiates vitamins and minerals? correct answers -vitamins = have carbon, ORGANIC -minerals = don't have carbon, INORGANIC examples of fat soluble vitamins correct an...

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13 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton

What is the difference between fat soluble and water soluble vitamins, how they are stored, and their potential for toxicity? correct answers Fat Soluble: Travel in blood via protein carriers. Stored in liver & adipose tissue. Absorbed thru lymph system in small intestine. Toxic if over-consumed/from supplements. Not needed daily. (A, D, E, K) Water Soluble: Absorbed directly into blood stream from intestines (high bioavailability). Most are not stored in body. Need to be eaten more often (...

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

SirAnton