FNDH 400 Human Nutrition Unit 1
Test questions and answers well
illustrated .
T/F- The two macronutrient digestive enzymes released in the mouth are salivary
proteases and lingual lipase, which digest protein and triglycerides, respectively.
correct answer.False- . The two macronutrient digestive enzymes released in themouth
are salivary amylase and lingual lipase, which digest carbohydrates and triglycerides,
respectively.
T/F- Stevia is an alternative sweetener with a structure similar to sucrose, except
-OH groups have been replaced with -Cl groups, causing it to not be digested. correct
answer.F-Sucralose is an alternative sweetener with a structure similar to sucrose,
except
-OH groups have been replaced with -Cl groups, causing it to not be digested
T/F- Sugar alcohol (polyols) are not a good option for chewing gums because they are
readily fermented by bacteria in the mouth causing acid that lead to dental cavities.
correct answer.F- Sugar alcohol (polyols) are a good option for chewing gums because
they are
readily fermented by bacteria in the mouth causing acid that lead to dental cavities.
T/F- Eicosanoids produced from the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (or
elongated
fatty acids produced from it) are more inflammatory than those produced from the
Test questions and answers well
illustrated .
T/F- The two macronutrient digestive enzymes released in the mouth are salivary
proteases and lingual lipase, which digest protein and triglycerides, respectively.
correct answer.False- . The two macronutrient digestive enzymes released in themouth
are salivary amylase and lingual lipase, which digest carbohydrates and triglycerides,
respectively.
T/F- Stevia is an alternative sweetener with a structure similar to sucrose, except
-OH groups have been replaced with -Cl groups, causing it to not be digested. correct
answer.F-Sucralose is an alternative sweetener with a structure similar to sucrose,
except
-OH groups have been replaced with -Cl groups, causing it to not be digested
T/F- Sugar alcohol (polyols) are not a good option for chewing gums because they are
readily fermented by bacteria in the mouth causing acid that lead to dental cavities.
correct answer.F- Sugar alcohol (polyols) are a good option for chewing gums because
they are
readily fermented by bacteria in the mouth causing acid that lead to dental cavities.
T/F- Eicosanoids produced from the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (or
elongated
fatty acids produced from it) are more inflammatory than those produced from the
