Straighterline Nutrition Final Exam
2025-2026
What-is-the-major-monosaccharide-found-in-the-human-body?---ANSWER:--glucose-
Which-of-these-is-a-complex-carbohydrate-that-cannot-be-broken-down-by-the-human-
digestiveprocess?---ANSWER:--fiber-
What-is-the-purpose-of-the-Dietary-Guidelines-for-Americans,-2010?---ANSWER:--to-
help-
Americans-choose-an-overall-healthful-diet-
How-much-moderate-intensity-exercise-is-recommended-in-order-to-decrease-an-
individual'srisk-of-chronic-disease?---ANSWER:--30-minutes-per-day-
What-is-an-advantage-of-fat-as-a-source-of-fuel-for-exercise?---ANSWER:--It-supplies-
more-thantwice-the-energy-of-carbohydrates-
In-the-human-body,-when-is-glycogen-synthesis-greatest?---ANSWER:--
immediately-followingexercise*- what-is-the-first-step-in-the-production-of-energy-
from-food?---ANSWER:--anaerobic-
breakdown-of-glucose-in-the-cytoplasm-a-cell's-genetic-material-is-contained-in-its--
ANSWER:--nucleus-
the-primary-functions-of-epithelial-tissue-in-the-lining-of-the-respiratory-tract-are-to---
ANSWER:-secrete-important-substances,-absorb-nutrients,-and-excrete-waste*-
what-happens-in-the-human-body-when-too-much-Vitamin-C-is-consumed-via-
supplements?--ANSWER:--It-is-excreted-in-the-feces-and-urine-
what-substances-manufactured-by-the-endocrine-glands-act-as-chemical-messengers-in-
the-
body?---ANSWER:--hormones-
,what-is-the-term-for-the-partially-digested-food-mixture-as-it-leaves-the-stomach-and-
enters-the-
small-intestine?---ANSWER:--chyme-
how-does-the-body-regulate-blood-glucose-levels-after-a-meal?---ANSWER:--insulin-is-
released-
from-the-pancreas- which-of-these-is-the-only-animal-derived-food-that-contains-a-
significant-amount-of-
carbohydrates?---ANSWER:--milk-which-enzyme-breaks-down-carbohydrate?---
ANSWER:--amylase- what-product-is-formed-as-a-result-of-the-incomplete-breakdown-
of-fat-when-carbohydrates-are-
not-available-to-the-body?---ANSWER:--ketones-
which-type-of-fats-can-raise-the-low-density-lipoprotein-(LDL)-level-in-the-blood?---
ANSWER:--
saturated-
which-of-the-following-is-a-risk-factor-for-cardiovascular-disease?---ANSWER:--blood-
pressure->-
138/89-mg-HG*-
if-a-100-calorie-serving-of-food-has-10-grams-of-fat,-what-percentage-of-the-calories-in-
that-food-
is-fat?---ANSWER:--90%- plant-proteins-are-considered-incomplete-when-they-are-
missing-which-of-these?---ANSWER:--
essential-amino-acids-edema-can-be-caused-by-a-lack-of-which-substance-in-the-
bloodstream?--ANSWER:--protein-the-enzymatic-digestion-of-protein-begins-in-the---
ANSWER:--stomach-
based-on-the-RDA,-how-many-grams-of-protein-would-a-healthy-125-pound-woman-
need-daily?--ANSWER:--46-
which-of-the-following-is-closely-correlated-with-an-increase-in-basal-metabolic-rate?---
ANSWER:--
having-greater-lean-body-mass*-
joe-is-25-years-old-and-weighs-154-pounds.-What-would-be-Joe's-24-hour-estimated-
basal-
, metabolic-rate?---ANSWER:--1680-kcal/24-hours*-
which-term-refers-to-the-minimum-amount-of-energy-required-to-maintain-the-body-at-
rest?--ANSWER:--basal-metabolism- what-theory-proposes-that-everyone-has-a-
genetically-determined-body-weight-that-is-
maintained-through-internal-controls?---ANSWER:--set-point-theory-in-which-list-are-
allof-the-vitamins-fat-soluble?---ANSWER:--Vitamins-A,D,E,K- what-is-the-primary-
role-of-vitamin-D-in-the-body?---ANSWER:--to-help-regulate-calcium-andbone-
metabolism-where-is-most-vitamin-A-stored-in-the-body?---ANSWER:--liver-which-
vitaminis-synthesized-in-the-skin-with-exposure-to-UVB-rays?---ANSWER:--vitamin-D-
iron-absorption-isenhanced-by-the-consumption-of---ANSWER:--oranges-why-does-an-
increase-in-energyexpenditure-require-an-increase-in-B-complex-vitamins?---
ANSWER:--they-are-involved-in-carb,fat,-and-protein-metabolism-what-compound-is-
necessary-for-the-absorption-of-Vitamin-B-
12?---ANSWER:--intrinsic-factor- how-does-sodium-maintain-appropriate-fluid-balance-
in-the-body?---ANSWER:--in-osmosis,-
sodium-acts-as-the-major-positive-ion-in-the-extracellular-fluid*-which-mineral-is-
importantin-regulating-the-human-heartbeat?---ANSWER:--potassium-goiter-is-caused-
by-a-deficiency-of-
--ANSWER:--iodine-
while-Jim-was-running-a-marathon-he-lost-2.5-pounds.-How-much-fluid-should-Jim-
have-
consumed-to-prevent-dehydration?---ANSWER:--50-60-ounces-
why-does-excessive-intake-of-alcohol-result-in-dehydration?---ANSWER:--antidiuretic-
hormone-isinhibited-by-alcohol-
a-decrease-in-urine-output-would-likely-be-the-result-of-a-diet-that-is---ANSWER:--high-
in-protein-
and-sodium-
which-pituitary-hormone-signals-the-kidneys-to-conserve-water-by-conserving-
sodium?--ANSWER:--aldosterone-
during-which-stage-of-the-lifecycle-can-a-prolonged-deficiency-in-iron-result-in-
impaired-
2025-2026
What-is-the-major-monosaccharide-found-in-the-human-body?---ANSWER:--glucose-
Which-of-these-is-a-complex-carbohydrate-that-cannot-be-broken-down-by-the-human-
digestiveprocess?---ANSWER:--fiber-
What-is-the-purpose-of-the-Dietary-Guidelines-for-Americans,-2010?---ANSWER:--to-
help-
Americans-choose-an-overall-healthful-diet-
How-much-moderate-intensity-exercise-is-recommended-in-order-to-decrease-an-
individual'srisk-of-chronic-disease?---ANSWER:--30-minutes-per-day-
What-is-an-advantage-of-fat-as-a-source-of-fuel-for-exercise?---ANSWER:--It-supplies-
more-thantwice-the-energy-of-carbohydrates-
In-the-human-body,-when-is-glycogen-synthesis-greatest?---ANSWER:--
immediately-followingexercise*- what-is-the-first-step-in-the-production-of-energy-
from-food?---ANSWER:--anaerobic-
breakdown-of-glucose-in-the-cytoplasm-a-cell's-genetic-material-is-contained-in-its--
ANSWER:--nucleus-
the-primary-functions-of-epithelial-tissue-in-the-lining-of-the-respiratory-tract-are-to---
ANSWER:-secrete-important-substances,-absorb-nutrients,-and-excrete-waste*-
what-happens-in-the-human-body-when-too-much-Vitamin-C-is-consumed-via-
supplements?--ANSWER:--It-is-excreted-in-the-feces-and-urine-
what-substances-manufactured-by-the-endocrine-glands-act-as-chemical-messengers-in-
the-
body?---ANSWER:--hormones-
,what-is-the-term-for-the-partially-digested-food-mixture-as-it-leaves-the-stomach-and-
enters-the-
small-intestine?---ANSWER:--chyme-
how-does-the-body-regulate-blood-glucose-levels-after-a-meal?---ANSWER:--insulin-is-
released-
from-the-pancreas- which-of-these-is-the-only-animal-derived-food-that-contains-a-
significant-amount-of-
carbohydrates?---ANSWER:--milk-which-enzyme-breaks-down-carbohydrate?---
ANSWER:--amylase- what-product-is-formed-as-a-result-of-the-incomplete-breakdown-
of-fat-when-carbohydrates-are-
not-available-to-the-body?---ANSWER:--ketones-
which-type-of-fats-can-raise-the-low-density-lipoprotein-(LDL)-level-in-the-blood?---
ANSWER:--
saturated-
which-of-the-following-is-a-risk-factor-for-cardiovascular-disease?---ANSWER:--blood-
pressure->-
138/89-mg-HG*-
if-a-100-calorie-serving-of-food-has-10-grams-of-fat,-what-percentage-of-the-calories-in-
that-food-
is-fat?---ANSWER:--90%- plant-proteins-are-considered-incomplete-when-they-are-
missing-which-of-these?---ANSWER:--
essential-amino-acids-edema-can-be-caused-by-a-lack-of-which-substance-in-the-
bloodstream?--ANSWER:--protein-the-enzymatic-digestion-of-protein-begins-in-the---
ANSWER:--stomach-
based-on-the-RDA,-how-many-grams-of-protein-would-a-healthy-125-pound-woman-
need-daily?--ANSWER:--46-
which-of-the-following-is-closely-correlated-with-an-increase-in-basal-metabolic-rate?---
ANSWER:--
having-greater-lean-body-mass*-
joe-is-25-years-old-and-weighs-154-pounds.-What-would-be-Joe's-24-hour-estimated-
basal-
, metabolic-rate?---ANSWER:--1680-kcal/24-hours*-
which-term-refers-to-the-minimum-amount-of-energy-required-to-maintain-the-body-at-
rest?--ANSWER:--basal-metabolism- what-theory-proposes-that-everyone-has-a-
genetically-determined-body-weight-that-is-
maintained-through-internal-controls?---ANSWER:--set-point-theory-in-which-list-are-
allof-the-vitamins-fat-soluble?---ANSWER:--Vitamins-A,D,E,K- what-is-the-primary-
role-of-vitamin-D-in-the-body?---ANSWER:--to-help-regulate-calcium-andbone-
metabolism-where-is-most-vitamin-A-stored-in-the-body?---ANSWER:--liver-which-
vitaminis-synthesized-in-the-skin-with-exposure-to-UVB-rays?---ANSWER:--vitamin-D-
iron-absorption-isenhanced-by-the-consumption-of---ANSWER:--oranges-why-does-an-
increase-in-energyexpenditure-require-an-increase-in-B-complex-vitamins?---
ANSWER:--they-are-involved-in-carb,fat,-and-protein-metabolism-what-compound-is-
necessary-for-the-absorption-of-Vitamin-B-
12?---ANSWER:--intrinsic-factor- how-does-sodium-maintain-appropriate-fluid-balance-
in-the-body?---ANSWER:--in-osmosis,-
sodium-acts-as-the-major-positive-ion-in-the-extracellular-fluid*-which-mineral-is-
importantin-regulating-the-human-heartbeat?---ANSWER:--potassium-goiter-is-caused-
by-a-deficiency-of-
--ANSWER:--iodine-
while-Jim-was-running-a-marathon-he-lost-2.5-pounds.-How-much-fluid-should-Jim-
have-
consumed-to-prevent-dehydration?---ANSWER:--50-60-ounces-
why-does-excessive-intake-of-alcohol-result-in-dehydration?---ANSWER:--antidiuretic-
hormone-isinhibited-by-alcohol-
a-decrease-in-urine-output-would-likely-be-the-result-of-a-diet-that-is---ANSWER:--high-
in-protein-
and-sodium-
which-pituitary-hormone-signals-the-kidneys-to-conserve-water-by-conserving-
sodium?--ANSWER:--aldosterone-
during-which-stage-of-the-lifecycle-can-a-prolonged-deficiency-in-iron-result-in-
impaired-
